Is Delhi safe for solo female travelers?

While Delhi, the capital of India, boasts rich history and culture, the city has a reputation for high rates of harassment and crimes against women. It's important to be mindful of the surroundings, especially when traveling at night or in less crowded areas. Always arrange for pre-booked trustworthy transportation. Google 'Safety Apps for Women in India' to ensure a quick emergency response if needed. Adequate precautions are necessary but it's not entirely impossible to explore Delhi successfully. Foreign tourists are generally well respected, however, it's advisable to dress conservatively respecting the local culture.

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How safe is Delhi for female travelers?

Travel safety index

1.6 /5

based on 4 experiences from female travelers

Family travel

I have been living in Delhi since 2024 . I travelled to many places and I felt that traveling through metro is cheap but with private vehicle it is expensive. I only prefer to travel in morning because I don't feel safe at night .

Posted: August 7, 2025
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Solo travel

Delhi is a historical place with so many beautiful monuments. The food here is the best in India. But the safety is not great, you can't go out at night even with friends, and hate the pollution here.

Posted: May 29, 2025Experienced: April, 2025
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Gayathri

Gayathri

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Delhi is beautiful location. Culturally rich. Many historical spaces. But safety i still don't know. I am very much afraid to take public transport. Metro is nice and competely safe. But bus and cabs i am still afraid

Posted: May 1, 2025Experienced: April, 2025
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Family travel

I went many years back when I was in 11th grade and didn't feel very safe cause even when I was inside a car men were staring at me which made me feel uncomfortable even though I was with my parents

Posted: February 22, 2024
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How safe is Delhi for women?

Local safety index

2.4 /5

Based on 27 local experiences

Local crime index

3.2 /5

Based on 27 local experiences

there are localities in south and central delhi that are very safe to throughout the day and night but anywhere else you should be a bit careful to be out after sunset. especially west and north delhi.

Posted: October 16, 2025
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Actually it's nice place to explore but when it comes to safety it's not good i myself never felt safe but I can't stop myself from going out because this but I always in alert mode when I go out and avoid going out at night because I don't have courage and confident to get out at night just walk around

Posted: August 7, 2025
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Not safe at all especially not for us girls honestly I think that nobody should travel alone in this city! Always have pepper spray with u at all times and its advised to avoid staying out late but the area in delhi ncr is fairly better as the night life of noida and gurgaon is smthn u can look forward too! Again avoid isolated areas at all times and avoid talking to strangers too!

Posted: July 22, 2025
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Although Delhi is a lovely city, it is probably not the safest for solo women. My advice is to use the public transport, like the Delhi metro. Traveling alone during the day is absolutely fine, avoid traveling alone at night.

Posted: July 21, 2025
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Mini

Mini

Pretty safe as long as as you’re vigilant around the night time. Make sure you don’t travel or commute alone at night. Late at night/ early morning Ola/ Uber are pretty safe to travel with. Apart from that have fun it is a fun city

Posted: June 30, 2025
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