Gay men from india

Whistle on down to the gay scene, and you’ll find the alluring Delhi madness, only with the heightened camp that we gays bring. Described as some of the finest examples of Indian art, visitors will find wall paintings and sculptures. The chicken is roasted inside a special cylinder clay oven known as a tandoor and is marinated in yogurt and mixed spices (usually garam masala, garlic, ginger, and cayenne pepper).

Whilst the situation can be quite challenging for local gay men, for foreigners, it's a very easy country for LGBTQ travelers. We love using Heymondo Travel Insurance because their coverage is so comprehensive and affordable, plus it's easy to make a claim online when you need to.

How to get there: Most travelers will arrive in India by flying into one of the International Airports of Delhi or Mumbai.

Trust us – you'll LOVE it! Keshav is a tireless advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, a man who put his reputation on the line to fight for what he believed in. The name actually comes from the Persian word barf, which means “snow”. Chennai Pride sees people of all kinds of gender identities come out onto the streets and party their hearts out.

Namma Pride (Bangalore Pride) – Oct/Nov

Shouting at the top of their lungs, ‘we’re here, we’re queer, get used to it’, the scenes of Bangalore's Namma Pride echo those from the New York City Stonewall protests.

It combines cheese with curry! When he speaks, people listen, and not just because he has a way with words. There are also some fascinating examples of storytelling through the paintings. Puttu is interesting to make as well since you generally need to use a special metal puttu kutti vessel with two sections. Showcasing the best examples of queer artistry; the festival is essentially a love letter to LGBTQ people everywhere.

The whole place is a massive open-air museum! The views from the room look stunning, overlooking the lush gardens and natural surroundings. The Farmaaish Lounge and Bar throws occasional LGBTQ nights known as “MIST”.

Every Tuesday is ‘Pink’ in their eyes, with patrons throwing on their best outfits and dancing the night away. It helps us keep our blog going – so thank you in advance for your support! Marriage equality is still yet to be recognized, and whilst there are movements to get this through legal books, it's still very much early days. Perhaps it was the jumbled landscape, with the extremes of sparse open fields lying next to a never-ending jungle, that lies adjacent to a labyrinth of a city filled with delicious smells, ancient temples, and busy markets?

A spectacular show of music, art, and performance, Pride activists work hard to make the show as accessible as possible. 

Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival – June

Each May, Mumbai hosts an International Queer Film Festival. To top this off is the Idlis. Most gay spaces in this city are very under the radar still, so you'll need to connect with gay locals on Grindr and Instagram to get the latest scoop.