Nishantar was born in Badisadri Tehsil, Chittorgarh District, Rajasthan. He completed his early education in his hometown and later moved to Udaipur for higher studies. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Mohanlal Sukhadia University in 2020, followed by a Master of Arts (MA) in Public Administration from the same institution in 2022.

NJ is the Founder & CEO of Wikitravelia, a travel-focused company that provides insights, guides, and experiences for travelers. The platform aims to make travel more accessible and informative for enthusiasts. He also founded LegendPerson, a digital platform dedicated to detailed biographies of historical figures, celebrities, and notable individuals. The website serves as a hub for in-depth and well-researched information. Also Menaria worked as an Associate in BPO at Nexithon (2023 - 2024), where he gained experience in customer service, digital marketing, and process management. Before that, he interned as a Digital Marketer at WebSenor (2023), acquiring skills in social media management and online brand promotion. Additionally, he worked as a Data Analyst at Fusion Business Solutions (2023), handling business data insights and analysis.

Menaria was born to Jagdish Chandra and Draupadi Devi. He has two younger brothers, Nitin Menaria and Kartik Menaria. He is currently unmarried and is focused on growing his travel company, Wikitravelia. He resides in Udaipur, Rajasthan, where he continues to document his travel experiences and expand his entrepreneurial ventures. He is passionate about helping young travelers and often shares budget travel tips.

Hitchhiked over 10,000 kilometers across India.
Featured in Humans of Bombay for his inspiring journey of budget travel.
Collaborated with IndiGo Airlines, sharing travel stories and experiences with a broader audience.