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Now that homosexuality has been legalized, Goa is getting ready for hosting a group tour for gays this October.
Puneet Kumar, the manager of Indjapink, which is a Delhi-based travel boutique offering customised travel for gay men in India, said that Goa is one among the most preferred gay tourist destinations in India as well as the world.
"The tour to Goa has been scheduled from Oct 1 to Oct 4. It will be the most spectacular event in the Indian gay calendar. We are offering at least three to four such tours each year," Kumar tolds.
He added that a major part of the tour has been sold out.
"Indjapink has received queries from gay travellers travelling to India from around the world. A major chunk comes from countries in western Europe and the United States," Kumar said.
"Now, gay travellers from around the world will feel much more comfortable to travel to India without the fear of any discrimination against them," Kumar said.
According to him, gay tourism business has witnessed a boost after the Delhi High court ruled out the Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code.
"People started coming out and talking about gay culture without the fear of being discriminated against or harassed. They feel much freer to travel now without the fear of any victimization," he said.
The Indja pink itinerary will comprise of two exclusive parties for participants as well as invitation for the Goa’s gay community so that they can interact with the tourists. "We will also invite the gay community of Goa. In this way, people will come to know each other. They can meet, interact and make friends with each other," Kumar said.
"The happy go lucky and a more positive attitude makes Goa a remarkable destination for tourists to visit," Kumar added.
