Kathmandu, Nov. 14 -- '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.

"Queermandu is the first gay-owned tour company in Nepal," says licensed tour guide and co-founder Aayam Poudel. In addition to day tours, the company also offers multi-day travel packages and trekking adventures.

Poudel, who is now 27 years old, grew up in a small village in Chitwan. Even though there was no representation of openly queer people, he came out as gay when he was 17.

Soon after, he began his professional journey. His first job was as an English teacher, where he grew fond of the language. To improve his language...