based on 7 experiences from female travelers
Okay I went on this trip last year to meet one of my friends it was nice but I'm concerned about safety and of course the male stares. Also the cleanliness is a concern as well. Nice trip though I'd def say
Posted: May 27, 2025I felt safe. I would recommend trying the fast food. I also went shopping. Loved the people. Just avoid the dark alleys. I would recommend meeting with people and asking them about their culture. Also please avoid during peak summers.
Posted: May 2, 2025Experienced: April, 2025I would recommend to go to Kolkata 100%. It's one of the safest place where you can go and enjoy yourself at fullest. I recommend to go to different places cuz the list is never ending. It may be little costly but it's all worth it.
Posted: January 30, 2025Kolkata was definitely the worst place I have been in my life. Accommodation is much more expensive if you want to find something fairly decent, and I had trouble finding good places to eat compared to the rest of India.
Posted: October 17, 2023I went to Kolkata for 3 days and had a great time. The traffic and noise were crazy. The city has many wonderful sights and flavors to experience. Besides regular tourist spots such as the Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, etc, I loved visiting the potter's colony called Kumartuli and the Jorasanko Thakurbari museum. The food in Kolkata was a real pleasure.
Posted: August 6, 2023Things to do: I volunteered at Mother Teresa House while I was there. Incredible experience. Food: The street food was amazing. So good and cheap. I never got sick from it. Some sit down street places have real dishes. Ask for paper plates. Safety: I felt safe but was never out past 8pm by myself. When we went on bus to volunteer was with groups locals were so helpful telling us our stop was next. They are used to volunteers there. Uber very unreliable. Would accept your request but not show up if short trip ie small fare. Dress apprpropruate or you may get attention you don't want. Accommodation: Affordable places to stay on Suder street. Busy area with many places to eat and little shops. I stayed at Baptist Missionary Society guesthouse. Very cheap private and shared rooms. Meals served onsite. Gated with security to let guests in.
Posted: October 31, 2022Based on 9 local experiences
Based on 9 local experiences
I would say it's not like a major crime city yeah but like you should be cautious. Here there are many political issues so just make sure you're not going into dark alleys and stuff. Visit during day or peak times. Avoid any places after 12 in the morning.
Posted: May 7, 2025Kolkata is overall safe city. No that much unsafety for female travelers.well some small incidents happened and a big rape case and sometimes political problem . Anyway after 11 am it's better to take rides its safe. Local.trains are safe too.
Posted: May 2, 2025