Vartika is working hard to prepare herself for the Miss Grand International pageant, the finale of which is going to be held in Bangkok on October 25. "Preparations are on in full swing for the pageant and everything is moving at double the speed. I leave on October 3 and the pageant starts the next day. We are in the process of finalizing my wardrobe and my stylists. Training sessions have increased and there are plenty of review meetings. I'm quite excited about the pageant and looking forward to bring back the crown to Lucknow and India,"says Vartika, adding, "I will coincidentally be celebrating my birthday, which falls on October 13, at the pageant only this year. There won't be a better gift than the crown! During Miss India, my parents couldn't make it to the finale, but they'll be flying to Bangkok for the international pageant.