Who's travelling
LGBTQ+ travellers
You are welcome on every journey we plan. We choose hotels and guides we trust, and we give you honest advice on the law and local attitudes in each country.
Couples share a room in every hotel we use, and our team and guides will treat you as they treat every guest. Big-city hotels in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka are used to LGBTQ+ guests.
Attitudes vary more outside the cities. Public displays of affection are uncommon for any couple in South Asia, so most travellers keep them for private spaces.
At a glance
- India
- Legal since 2018; same-sex marriage not recognised
- Nepal and Bhutan
- Legal; Nepal's Supreme Court ordered marriage equality in 2026
- Sri Lanka
- Still a criminal offence in law, rarely enforced
Before you go
The law, country by country
- India
- The Supreme Court decriminalised same-sex relations in 2018. Same-sex marriage is not recognised. Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Goa have visible LGBTQ+ communities.
- Nepal
- One of the most progressive countries in Asia: legal protections since 2007, and in June 2026 the Supreme Court ordered full marriage equality. The laws to put it into effect are still being changed.
- Bhutan
- Same-sex relations were decriminalised in 2021. Society is conservative and discreet for everyone.
- Sri Lanka
- Same-sex relations remain illegal under the penal code, although the law is rarely enforced. Tourist areas are relaxed; we advise discretion.
How we plan it
What we take care of
Hotels we trust
We only book hotels where we know you will be welcomed as a couple.
Guides who are comfortable
Guides we have chosen for their openness, and LGBTQ+ guides in some cities.
Honest advice
We tell you before you book what to expect in each place, and change the route if you prefer.
Plan my journey
Tell us roughly what you have in mind
A specialist for that country replies within 24 hours, with a first idea of route and price. There is no charge and no obligation.