City in Haryana, India
Is Gurgaon LGBTQ+ friendly?
Is Gurgaon LGBTQ+ friendly?
Decriminalised, and the Delhi NCR queer scene is active, though Gurgaon is conservative outside the corporate bubble. Be discreet in public.
LGBTQ+ laws in India
Decriminalised in 2018. Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata have queer scenes and Pride marches, but families and small towns are conservative. Discretion advised.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | Yes |
| Anti-discrimination law | Partial |
The scene in Gurgaon
Events
- Delhi Queer Pride (November)
LGBTQ+ friendliness across India
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Goa | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Mumbai | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Jaipur | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Agra | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Rishikesh | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Bangalore | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Udaipur | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Kochi | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Kolkata | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Hyderabad | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Manali | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Dharamshala | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Leh | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Chennai | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Pondicherry | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Varkala | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Hampi | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Amritsar | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Jodhpur | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Jaisalmer | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Pushkar | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Palolem | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Anjuna | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Darjeeling | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Munnar | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Alleppey | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Andaman Islands | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Gurgaon | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Varanasi | 2/5 · Hostile |
Quick answers
Is Gurgaon safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Decriminalised, and the Delhi NCR queer scene is active, though Gurgaon is conservative outside the corporate bubble. Be discreet in public.
Is same-sex marriage legal in India?
No.
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- Indian Visa Online (e-Visa and e-Arrival Card)
- Bureau of Immigration, India
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
- Delhi Airport
- Awfis
- Medanta
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