Is New Delhi safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
New Delhi scores 4.9/10 on overall safety. Equaldex rates India at 56/100 on LGBTQ+ legal protections. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
Is New Delhi safe for LGBTQ+ travelers? (2026)
How safe is New Delhi overall?
New Delhi scores 4.9/10, in the moderate range. Signals are mixed: choosing your neighborhood and timing carefully makes a real difference.
LGBTQ+ legal landscape in India
Equaldex rates India at 56/100 on LGBTQ+ legal protections, mid range. Some rights are recognized while others are limited; discretion can vary a lot between neighborhoods and venues in New Delhi.
Public attitudes
Equaldex's public-opinion index for India sits at 53/100. Legal status and everyday attitudes don't always match, so the community reviews below are useful for a ground-level read on New Delhi.
Real reviews, not guesswork
Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed New Delhi, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.
Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score
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Frequently asked questions
Is New Delhi safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
New Delhi scores 4.9/10. Experiences vary for LGBTQ+ travelers depending on area and timing. Read the indicators and reviews above.
Are same-sex couples accepted in New Delhi?
Equaldex rates India at 56/100 on LGBTQ+ legal protections. Legal status and day-to-day attitudes can differ, so the community reviews above are the best read on how New Delhi feels in practice.