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India — Gay Travel Index 2026

58/100
Some caution #52 of 208

Score = Legal 42/60 + Scene 16/40 = 58/100

India ranks #52 of 208 countries and territories in the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, with a composite score of 58/100 — a legal safety component of 42/60 and a scene score of 16/40. Updated 2026-08-17 · release 2026.3.

Legal composite — 42/60 points

CriminalizationLegal
Partnership● No (marriage equality)
Anti-discrimination● Partial
Gender recognitionLegal route — recognition possible via medical or administrative process
Enforcement realityCalm — no active persecution documented

Research note: 2026 Amendment Act imposes medical board route — GayOut Index 2026.3 legal research (ILGA World / Human Dignity Trust / Rainbow Europe / Equaldex).

Legal composite, five components

Fulfilment per component (100 = maximum). Weights: criminalisation 35% · partnership 20% · enforcement 20% · anti-discrimination 15% · gender recognition 10%.

Scene on the ground — 16/40 points

LGBTQ+ venues listed145
Dedicated gay bars8
Gay saunas3
Gay bars per million0.01
Saunas per million0
Events per million0
Cities with a scene9
Pride parades6
Queer film festivals2
Coverage gradeA
Scene score16/40 (raw scene index 40/100)

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145 venues tracked in the frozen 2026.3 dataset (all categories) · 33 browsable venue pages in the live directory today.

Frequently asked questions

Is India safe for gay travellers?

India is rated Some caution on the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, scoring 58/100 overall with a legal safety component of 42/60. On enforcement reality, no active persecution is documented.

Is same-sex marriage legal in India?

No. Same-sex marriage is not legal in India. Overall legal status: Legal.

Does India have a gay scene?

Yes. GayOut lists 145 LGBTQ+ venues in India, including 8 dedicated gay bars, across 9 cities with a scene, and tracks 6 Pride parades there.

Which city in India has the biggest gay scene?

Goa has the largest documented LGBTQ+ scene in India, with 8 venues listed in the GayOut directory, followed by Hyderabad (8 venues).

How many gay bars and saunas are there in India?

GayOut currently lists 8 dedicated gay bars and 3 gay saunas in India, and tracks 6 Pride parades there. Counts exclude venues that are merely gay-friendly.