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Nepal — Gay Travel Index 2026

54/100
Some caution #61 of 208

Score = Legal 40/60 + Scene 14/40 = 54/100

Nepal ranks #61 of 208 countries and territories in the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, with a composite score of 54/100 — a legal safety component of 40/60 and a scene score of 14/40. Updated 2026-08-17 · release 2026.3.

Legal composite — 40/60 points

CriminalizationLegal
Partnership● Partial (marriage equality)
Anti-discrimination● Partial
Gender recognitionRestricted — heavy barriers (surgery, courts) or rarely granted
Enforcement realityCalm — no active persecution documented

Research note: third-gender O only; no M-F change (Equaldex) — 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 — 14/40 points

LGBTQ+ venues listed28
Dedicated gay bars1
Gay saunas0
Gay bars per million0.03
Saunas per million0
Events per million0
Cities with a scene1
Pride parades1
Queer film festivals0
Coverage gradeA
Scene score14/40 (raw scene index 35/100)

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28 venues tracked in the frozen 2026.3 dataset (all categories) · 5 browsable venue pages in the live directory today.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nepal safe for gay travellers?

Nepal is rated Some caution on the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, scoring 54/100 overall with a legal safety component of 40/60. On enforcement reality, no active persecution is documented.

Is same-sex marriage legal in Nepal?

Partially. Nepal recognizes some form of same-sex partnership but not full marriage equality. Overall legal status: Legal.

Does Nepal have a gay scene?

Yes. GayOut lists 28 LGBTQ+ venues in Nepal, including 1 dedicated gay bars, across 1 cities with a scene, and tracks 1 Pride parades there.

Which city in Nepal has the biggest gay scene?

Kathmandu has the largest documented LGBTQ+ scene in Nepal, with 5 venues listed in the GayOut directory.

How many gay bars and saunas are there in Nepal?

GayOut currently lists 1 dedicated gay bars and 0 gay saunas in Nepal, and tracks 1 Pride parades there. Counts exclude venues that are merely gay-friendly.