Gyanmaya is originally from the Sindhupalchok district and she completed her 10th grade from Shree Batase Secondary School. Gyanmaya lost her mother and brother in the 2015 earthquake. Despite the hardship in the family, she has stayed motivated to support her father and take care of her younger siblings. She has also maintained a balance between her academics and family responsibilities. As a result of her hard work, she managed to top the Basic Level Examinations of 2020 in the whole Melamchi Municipality. Gyanmaya wants to be an Ayurvedic Doctor in the future and is currently studying Science in +2 at Nepal Mega College, Kathmandu.