Is India safe for solo female travelers?

India, although a country with a rich cultural heritage and numerous tourist attractions, poses some safety concerns for solo female travelers. It's essential to take extra precautions, like dressing modestly, avoiding late-night travels, and never sharing personal details with strangers. Instances of harassment can occur, more so in crowded places. It is advisable to hire reliable tour guides and avoid remote locations while traveling alone. Although many tourists have had incident-free travels, It's a good idea to research and stay updated about the areas you plan to visit. It's also recommended to stay at trusted accommodations with positive user reviews.

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How safe is India for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4 /5

based on 193 experiences from female travelers

Himangi

Himangi

India

India, Group travel

India is a unique and beautiful place to travel. It has everything as per your taste and more. Mountains, Snow, beaches, rivers, lake omg the whole lake city, islands, urban cities, landscapes and more. What more it has it culture and link to ancient history, the forts and architect of Rajasthan makes it more royal and beautiful and the story of how coffee beans were first smuggled to India though beard makes whole journey more interesting.

Posted: February 18, 2026
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kavya

kavya

India

Himachal Pradesh, Couple travel

Very nice and beautiful the wheather was good and pleasant. The food was also good specially the aalu pyaaz paranthas and tea garden in dharmshala is so peaceful place you can spend your sunset's over there

Posted: February 16, 2026Experienced: October, 2025
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Ahmedabad, Solo travel

It is one of the safest cities in India. People are usually nice, and not aggressive. Not always honest but not dangerous. People tend to patiently help people in need in terms of directions or recommendations. I have lived there for four years and travel there every now and then.

Posted: February 11, 2026
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How safe is India for women?

Local safety index

3.9 /5

Based on 573 local experiences

Local crime index

2.6 /5

Based on 573 local experiences

Mumbai

Mumbai is undoubtedly the safest city in India. The city truly never sleeps and you will rarely end up alone and secluded. Even the cabs and rickshaws are super safe even past midnight. However, I would always advice on being alert of your surroundings and being cautious when you deal with strangers.

Posted: February 25, 2026
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Bangalore

It is very safe whether it's day or night. Women can walk freely at any hour of the day without anyone bothering. People are generally friendly and helpful. There is little communication gap but it doesn't create much problem for outsiders.

Posted: February 24, 2026
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Rishikesh

I have felt very comfortable in this city especially from being abroad. Compared to other regions of India, I feel like rishikesh is safe and makes a foreigner feel comfortable. There are lots of tourists who are around.

Posted: February 20, 2026
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Vidya

Vidya

Wayanad

Can host for:

7 days

About me

An animal lover, visual artist, poet, educator and cancer survivor, I love meeting like minded people, striking up conversations and travelling. I live in paradise called Wayanad which is 35 percent forest.

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Gauri

Pune

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi there! I'm Gauri.. I'm a physical therapist intern by profession...I'm here on this app to connect with new people. With my ambivert behaviour, I want to work on my social anxiety by meeting new people and connecting with them, learning new culture,traditions and have fun together with complete strangers who'll become friends at the end of the meet. I live in pune , so it would be glad to connect if you are up for exploring pune city or nearby places.

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