Based on 38 experiences
Tamari
India
It's a safe, cheap, and good country with nice people. It is a super budget-friendly destination, so I would highly recommend it. However, I don't like boys staring, which makes me feel uncomfortable. Stay safe at night; it's better to stay on more crowded streets.
Posted: June 22, 2024India was amazing it was the best trip I ever did in my life people were friendly I traveled prior to Covid I went to the south of India in kerla it was very safe and welcoming environment for women I would go back any time I get the chance
Posted: March 29, 2024India is a beautiful country, with a lot of things to see and do. It is not necessarily super safe everytime, but as always you just need to be careful as a solo woman traveller. I would recommend going with some friend if you don't already some people there.
Posted: January 27, 2024sakine
Turkey
Hello everyone! Last summer, I traveled to India with my boyfriend. We made couple of friends and met many amazing people. We started our journey in Delhi than we went to Dehradun and Mussoorie. We ended our trip in Mumbai. Overall, my favorite one was Mumbai. I really felt free and safe there. We even got a chance to see Sharukh Han’s house (bollywood star). I would recommend Cafe de Picollo in Dehradun and Rude Lounge in Powai- Mumbai.
Posted: January 22, 2024I traveled around India with a friend for three weeks, and I felt very safe and comfortable with him. Once, when my friend left at the train station, an Indian man sat down next to me and stared at me the whole time. Another laid down on the bench next to me, with his head almost on my lap, trying to subtly touch me with his elbow. Generally speaking, without my friend, I wouldn't feel too comfortable, as 90% of the people on the streets or in the trains are men. Dress is key. Although I often travel solo, I would not dare to do so there; I just wouldn't feel free there and I would be stressed. However, I admire the girls who visit India alone. Generally, I consider India to be a friendly country for travelers, but for a solo traveler, it may not be very comfortable.
Posted: December 18, 2023For me, India is a safe country, but very inconvenient. There are crowds of men everywhere (women are practically invisible on the streets as they take care of the home), and they constantly stare at you. I never wore shorts or sleeveless shirts, yet I still felt quite uncomfortable due to the constant, specific looks. For me, this is the least pleasant country to travel to, especially for a solo woman (I was with my boyfriend, but that didn't help either).
Posted: December 16, 2023I spent approximately six months traveling solo in India. Generally speaking, I felt safe, but the constant harassment from men significantly lowered my enjoyment of the trip. Not all were bad; many of them were really nice, wanted to communicate and help. Nonetheless, I cannot deny that it was exhausting when I could not sit down anywhere and rest without drawing someone's attention. Having situations where, after a brief conversation, they started asking very intimate questions, evidently trying to determine whether I would go to bed with them. I advise every woman traveling to India to get a necklace like those worn by married women there, and pretend to be married. Very often one of the first questions they asked me was about my marital status, so I advise saying that you have a husband, not a boyfriend, since in their culture a boyfriend means nothing and is not an obstacle. To not be completely negative, I also met many truly great people there and still keep in contact with some of them. Indians can be very hospitable and many of them try to show their country in the best light possible. As for places, I recommend Dharamshala, where there are many white tourists and more Tibetans than Indians (the Dalai Lama lives there), so I felt more at ease there. I also recommend Kerala, full of greenery and much cleaner than other regions.
Posted: December 11, 2023Tirza
Netherlands
While many people will warn you about India not being safe for solo female travelers, I've had a very positive experience overall while traveling around for 3 weeks. I found men will keep their distance if you make it clear you're not interested, I've been a bit uncomfortable a few times but never felt unsafe. Sights are beautiful, food is great, the culture very rich and intriguing. As long as you make smart decisions, I would definitely recommend a visit here.
Posted: November 2, 2023I undertook a solo trip across India and never felt unsafe there. India is a wonderful country full of amazing people. It's worth maintaining the usual precautions as with any trip. I recommend avoiding big cities such as Delhi or Mumbai.
Posted: August 24, 2023I was there with a friend. I wouldn't have dared to go there alone, and I probably wouldn't go back there again. I didn't feel safe or comfortable there. At every step, someone was trying to cheat us, and men were literally devouring us with their eyes. I cannot tolerate such behavior, which takes away my joy of traveling.
Posted: August 21, 2023Delhi is a bit unsafe at night but no worries during the day. Almost all the other metro cities are safe even during the night. You might want to keep your mobile and wallet safe from pickpockets. Even though it is not very common it could still happen
Posted: May 15, 2024based on 38 experiences
Lola
Switzerland
It can be overwhelming and as someone told me you can love it and hate it in the same day. The cast differences are very strong between them and see how they treat the lowest cast, the “untouchables” worse than animals is very difficult to watch.
Posted: June 6, 2024It was an amazing trip to Ahmedabad, India. I went there for a business trip and found a mini manufacturing site. I also visited the local nature areas and witnessed the culture of the city. After Ahmedabad, I traveled to Delhi. It was a beautiful city with a rich culture that made my experience even more amazing. India, overall, is a very rich country and I hope to visit again and explore other cities.
Posted: May 21, 2024Experienced: April, 2024Janavi
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Bareilly
7 days
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Priya
Bangalore
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