Is Bangalore safe for solo female travelers?

While Bangalore, is generally considered as one of the safer cities in the country for solo female travelers, it's always advised to take precautions. Crime rate against women is relatively low compared to other Indian cities. However, there can be occasional stares or inappropriate comments. It's advisable to avoid isolated places after dark and always be aware of your surroundings. Using registered and reliable means of transportation, being cautious in crowded places, and not sharing personal information with strangers is recommended. Most locals are friendly and willing to help if needed.

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How safe is Bangalore for female travelers?

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Actually, India is not the safest space especially for girls. - Because of the culture it is not so common for a girl to wear a short dress (don’t open shoulders and knees) - Also, it has awful traffic and it is dangerous to cross the road sometimes so do it carefully - The food is spicy so take some pills with you if you don’t used to spicy food

Posted: April 16, 2025Experienced: April, 2025
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How safe is Bangalore for women?

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3.6 /5

Based on 57 local experiences

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2.5 /5

Based on 57 local experiences

Shikha

Shikha

I think Bangalore is one of the safest cities in India. There are only 2 cities which are safe enough for women, that's Bangalore and Mumbai. Here they treat women like a person, almost like an equal most of the time. They'll haggle the same, mostly look at you the same as they will behave with a man. I don't think you can wear whatever you want but people are pretty much into their own thing, no one stares so much if you dress provocatively. I feel the streets are safer than the pubs in these case, less number of creeps, more behaved cab drivers vs a Delhi/Gurgaon/Noida belt.

Posted: October 9, 2025
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It a bit conservative in terms of dressing, there are certain tourist friendly areas like HSR, Koramangala, Indiranagar, MG Road/Churchstreet which are very happening and dressing is not an issue but other places you do have to be mindful. Other than that it’s pretty safe - the city starts sleeping around 10-11pm. So until then you can travel unrestricted. After, you have to be careful. No violent crimes or anything though. No pickpocket, etc either. Just in terms of women safety.

Posted: October 5, 2025
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Apoorva

Apoorva

Bangalore is a diverse, metropolitan city. I would say it’s fairly safe, particularly during the day. We have women-only compartments in the metro and women-only seats in public buses. During the night, there is vibrant pub culture but it’s better to stay vigilant, especially if you’re alone.

Posted: August 16, 2025
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Athira

Athira

Pretty much safe in my experience, I have walked alone at 12, 1, 2, 3 AM (for short distances, after being dropped off like 200m away from my place). I've never experienced any problems with public transport as well.

Posted: July 13, 2025
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Bangalore has felt safer for women as compared to other cities. It has good public transport system and helpful people mostly. It has specific airport cabs for women which are driven by women as well and travelling alone in Bangalore has been a delightful experience. The traffic is extreme though.

Posted: July 11, 2025
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