LGBTQ-friendly hotels, also known as gay-friendly hotels, welcome all travelers who identify as LGBTQIA+. Expedia has worked with the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) to compile a selection of LGBTQ-friendly hotels worldwide. In Bhimtal, hotels affiliated with IGLTA prioritize a diverse environment in which guests are welcomed, respected, and not obliged to declare or hide their sexual orientation.