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LGBTQ+ Safety — Nepal
What travelers need to know about lgbtq+ safety in Nepal. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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There are no legal restrictions on consensual same-sex relations or LGB events in Nepal, but it is a conservative society where discrimination and non-violent harassment occur; discretion and avoiding public displays of affection are advised.
No criminal penalty; social discretion advised.
§ US State Dept — NepalVerified Jul 27, 2026
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