Queermandu: How a young guide is making Nepal’s tourism more inclusive

From cooking classes called ‘Homo Momo’ to rainbow treks in the Himalayas, tour guide and co-founder ofQueermandu Aayam Poudel is bringing visibility, pride and a touch of sparkle to Nepal’s travel scene.

‘Homo Momo’, ‘Kathmandu from Queer Eye’ or ‘Gurkha Slays’—these are some of the playful tours offered by Queermandu, a Kathmandu-based company catering to LGBTQ+ travellers and their allies.