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Who is our guide?
Professor Andrew Lear combines a love of travel with a passion for gay history, and he brings both of those attributes to Oscar Wilde Tours.
Professor Lear holds a B.A. from Harvard and a Ph.D. from UCLA. He has published a widely praised book on male-male love in ancient Greek art, as well as a number of important scholarly articles in this area… READ MORE
What is included?
Our tour starts and ends at our Indian hotel. It includes hotel accommodation and all meals; guide, escort, admission to all sights on the tour, and transportation to them (by bus or train).
Is this tour good for single travelers or seniors?
Singles and seniors are very welcome! Ages on our tours generally range from 40 to 80+. Our groups generally consist of a mix of couples and singles, and there is generally a nice group ethos, so no-one will ever feel left out. Single rooms are available, with a supplement; we are also happy to try to find you a room-mate if you would prefer.
Is this tour good for people with difficulty walking?
All of the main sights in the tour are visited on foot, on walking or museum tours. There may be uneven ground, for instance in archaeological sites, and steps in some museums or historic houses. The amount of walking is not, however, excessive: we rarely exceed 2 miles a day. We travel from site to site by train, air conditioned bus, or private van.
About This Tour
LGBTQ+ History of India Itinerary March 4 2025:
India is amazing country, a land of exotic colors and flavors—and a dream destination for many of us. But did you know it also has a fascinating LGBTQ+ history? This is the tour that will show you some of its most fabulous sights while introducing you to its LGBTQ+ side, with highlights that include not only the Taj Mahal at dawn and the beautiful pink city of Jaipur—but also a meeting with members of Indian culture’s traditional third sex (hijras), a sexy sculptures of the Khajuraho temples (including the LGB scenes!) and above all, the chance to celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of spring, love, and colors with India’s gay prince (the crown prince of the Gujarati principality of Rajpipla) Manvendra Singh Gohil—whom you many know from his appearances on the Oprah Show—at the refuge he has created for LGBTQ+ people in need. The tour price includes a donation to the Lakshya Trust, one of India’s key LGBTQ+ charities, founded by the prince to provide HIV/AIDS services
Note: travelling in India can be difficult, but this tour will ease you past any problems, with our fabulous hotels, excellent food, specially prepared guides, and friendly LGBTQ+ atmosphere. All meals are included, and aside from being absolutely fabulous (and varied, with different regional specialties throughout) all meals will take place at restaurants which maintain the highest hygienic. This is of course not a guarantee, but every effort has been and will be made.
Highlights:
- Amazing palaces, temples, and gardens—too many to mention!
- Great Indian food, and visits to bazaars
- The Taj Mahal at dawn (and later in the day too!)
- The beauty spots of Rajasthan: Jaipur and Udaipur
- A special rickshaw tour of old Delhi
- The exuberantly pansexual sculptures of the famous temples of Khajuraho
- A meeting with India’s 3rd sex community
- The chance to celebrate the festival of Holi with India’s gay prince, Manvendra Singh Gohil!
Plus a fabulous extension to Mumbai, India’s Queer Capital:
Our hotels are also a highlight! All are 5 star, except for one restored palace! Depending on circumstances, the hotels could change—but they will stay at this level.
