Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Food
See Delicious South India (
Click here
)
for information about food in South India.
Gay & Lesbian Travellers
»
Homosexuality is legal in India, although the country remains largely conservative. Public displays of affection are
generally frowned upon for gay and lesbian couples (and even for heterosexual couples).
»
There are gay scenes in a number of South Indian cities including Mumbai (Bombay), Chennai (Madras) and
Bengaluru (Bangalore) - Gay Pride marches may be held annually at some of these centres.
Time Out Mumbai
(
www.timeoutmumbai.net
) has information about gay events in Mumbai.
EATING PRICE RANGES
The following price ranges refer to a standard main course.
$
less than ?100
$$
?100-?300
$$$
more than ?300
Websites
Gay Bombay
(
www.gaybombay.org
)
Lists gay events as well as offering support and advice.
Gaysi
(
http://gaysifamily.com
) Started as a forum for LGBT South Asians, it has excellent news, reviews and features.
Indian Dost
(
www.indiandost.com/gay.php
) News and information including contact groups in India.
Indja Pink
(
www.indjapink.co.in
) India's first 'gay travel boutique', founded by a well-known Indian fashion designer.
Queer Azaadi Mumbai
(
http://queerazaadi.wordpress.com
) Mumbai's queer pride blog, with news.
Queer Ink
(
www.queer-ink.com
)
Online bookshop specialising in gay- and lesbian-interest books from the subcontin-
ent, including the story collection
Out!
, which it published.
Support Groups
Chennai Dost
(
www.chennai-dost.blogspot.com
) Organises varied events, including parties, exhibitions, campaigns and
the Chennai Rainbow Pride march every June.
Humsafar Trust
( 022-26673800;
www.humsafar.org
; Old BMC Bldg, 1st fl, Nehru Rd, Vakola, Santa Cruz East)
Runs gay and transgender support groups and advocacy programs. The drop-in centre in Santa Cruz East hosts work-
shops and has a library - pick up a copy of the pioneering LGBT magazine
Bombay Dost
.
Nigah
(
http://nigahdelhi.blogspot.com
) Autonomous collective that holds monthly queer events and organises the annu-
al Nigah Queerfest.
