Is India Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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based on 201 experiences from female travelers
Anushka
India
Bangalore, Solo travel
Amazing city, with amazing places to explore. Food is very authentic and delicious, surprisingly very different from the northern cuisine. The night vibe is amazing. Travelling at night in terms of safety is good if you are travelling inside the city. Outskirts of city can be a little risky if you are all alone. It is great if you keep your medium of communication to English (best) or if you manage to learn little phrases in Kannada, people will appreciate it a lot. Overall the city has a...
Posted: June 6, 2026Experienced: September, 2022Rishikesh, Solo travel
Loved the vibe of this place. There is calmness even when there’s chaos. The place has amazing people, food and places. Sott NG beside Ganga everyday was the best part of the trip. Never for once felt unsafe or anything. Easy to commute as well
Posted: June 6, 2026Experienced: February, 2026
Vaisnavi
Malaysia
India, Family travel
South India is safe in general but North India is the worst so please travel carefully. Food and water wise it didn't go with me so well but overall was ok. PLEASE VISIT SOUTH INDIA ONLY, NOT THE NORTH
Posted: June 1, 2026Experienced: May, 2011
Mesi
Hungary
India, Solo travel
Mama India! One of the most powerful holy place on the Earth. This was my first solo trip, it was challenging but I had very good time. I ventured out to Goa, Varanasi, Himachal Pradesh and I spent some time in Delhi as well. I can't wait to go back.
Posted: March 29, 2026Experienced: August, 2025Is India safe for women?
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Rishu
Ranchi
Its pretty safe if you travel during day as its a slow paced city, almost everyone is home by 8-9 pm so the travel hours are from 7-8am to 7-8pm max , and in this time frame if u don't look much of a foreigner, everything will be fine nd pleasant. If u look like foreigner be sure to check ur itinerary and have a local friend or guide with u while going to off beat places. The city itself is safe with everyone being vigilant of the surroundings, the local people are caring, but there can still...
Posted: June 16, 2026Jaipur
As a girl you will be approached and passed comments with guys approaching in the car even if you are with a male too. So always have a back up and your locations on Avoid interacting with random guys approaching
Posted: June 16, 2026Thiruvananthapuram
Generally safe during day because there are lots of public spaces well lit and open with people around. Police is also responsive. But men staring, catcalling, touching etc are more frequent at nights even in beaches and public garden areas.
Posted: June 16, 2026
Anyie
Kanpur
I live in IITK campus so I’m not very familiar with the city outside of my campus😭 Though I’d really avoid going to the nankari area around the campus. It’s infamous for suspicious activities. Day time should be safe in most of the parts of the city
Posted: June 15, 2026Safety in India
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Prachi
Gurgaon
Can host for:
3 days
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Dancer at heart, researcher by profession, and traveller whenever I get the chance. I love good food (making and eating), spontaneous plans, long walks in new cities, music that makes me move, and a little bit of chaos in between. Also veryyyyyy likely to stop mid-conversation to pet a random animal.
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Auroshree
Odisha
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3 days
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Hyy ladies Auroshree here..... I like freedom that's why I like travelling. Feel free to reach out if you are looking for a host in Odisha, India. Let's have fun together.
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