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LGBTQ+ Travel Guide & City Directory
Based on national laws as of 2025
Decriminalised 2007 by Supreme Court; 2015 Constitution protects gender and sexual minorities; third-gender IDs recognised. On 18 June 2026 the Supreme Court's final verdict ordered equal marriage rights for same-sex couples (law amendments pending). Blue Diamond Society is the main NGO. Nepal Pride Parade: second Saturday of June; BDS Gai Jatra march in Aug/Sep.
Nepal's main Pride march is held on Gai Jatra, the Newar festival in late summer when families honor relatives who died that…
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Nepal has legal protections for same-sex couples and is generally welcoming to LGBTQ+ travelers. Major cities and tourist destinations are the most established; see each city page for the current scene and venue reviews.
Same-sex partnerships are recognised in Nepal, though full marriage may still be pending. The Legal Status panel above has the current position. Legal since the Supreme Court's 2007 ruling; the 2015 Constitution protects gender and sexual minorities and recognises third-gender IDs. On 18 June 2026 the Supreme Court's final verdict (Pinky Gurung v. Government of Nepal) ordered equal marriage rights for same-sex couples; Civil Code amendments were still pending, after 2023 interim registrations with limited rights.
The cities listed on this page have the most active LGBTQ+ scenes in Nepal, typically anchored by the capital and the largest tourist cities. Each city page links to verified LGBTQ+ venues and upcoming events.
Yes — gay-friendly and gay-popular hotels are listed on each city page in Nepal. International chains in central districts are reliably welcoming; independent boutique options are flagged where the community has verified them.
Pride events take place in Nepal — check the events calendar on this site and each city page for the current year's dates.
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