based on 4 experiences from female travelers
Steffi
Germany
The southern part of Mumbai is very safe for tourists. Colaba has lots of hotels, cafes and restaurants. Locals are friendly and helpful, but there will also be people asking for money, so it's good to learn how to deal with that. Some men will be overly "helpful", in my experience it's best to be friendly but assertive when you decline their assistance.
Posted: December 9, 2025Experienced: December, 2024In general I find this city very safe. But as a foreigner I get too much attention. Some people are trying to take pictures of me. I don’t have experience with public transport, but Uber is very safe. I personally don’t feel ok with walking alone after 11 pm
Posted: June 4, 2025Experienced: April, 2025Nyile
India
Safe place Lovely food I live here Great people to socialize with, aunties are usually judgy. Regardless, if u have people u know you'll love the place. Ping me, I would love to hangout.
Posted: May 30, 2025Mumbai is the city that never sleeps of Asia. My heart got stuck over there. As a woman, you obviously get a lot of attention, a lot of looks. I found the best way to handle it was to not look back, keep walking straight as if you know the way. I never had any problems worse than that.
Posted: March 21, 2024Based on 89 reports
Based on 89 reports
Aarushi
For Indian women, cabs/rickshaws are mostly safe especially during the day. Women's compartments in local train and metro are safe too. I avoid taking the general compartment. I take the buses often and have not had untoward incidents there, although I've heard stories from other people.
Posted: August 13, 2026Sidra
Mumbai is overall a safe city. In comparison to other cities of India, I would say it’s actually the safest. We can easily go out to hang out late at night, the nightlife here is also great. Overall, I would rate the 8/10 in terms of safety
Posted: July 21, 2026Aditi
Mumbai is absolutely the safest country for Women travellers in India! 🫶❤️ Come visit Mumbai and experience amazing food culture and nightlife. You can literally walk a deserted road at 3:00 am and you ll feel absolutely safe ( though I don’t recommend haha)
Posted: July 11, 2026Tanya
mumbai is one of the most safe cities in india, in comparison to other cities especially I am 18 years old and i dont feel unsafe using public transportation or walking on the road However it is not somewhere where you can be casually about your security and safety, you need to plan accordingly and make smart decisions Growing up in Mumbai has taught me everything i need to know to be safe but for first time travellers, it might be overwhelming
Posted: June 18, 2026I experienced true freedom and safety as an indian woman in mumbai compared to the rest of india. You have to still keep your wits about you , as is the case anywhere in the world. I have felt safe walking home at 2am with headphones in and thats saying something. But stay away from dark alleys and trust your gut .
Posted: June 2, 2026very safe, I've roamed around the city at night. police area everywhere, they're very prompt with their response. Just be careful or secluded areas to stay safe..... other than that book ola and uber to be on safer side
Posted: May 3, 2026Based on reports from women living in Mumbai, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.
Aarushi
Mumbai
3 days
I’m an actor, yogi, sound healer, and a lover of animals, nature, movement, and meaningful experiences. I believe life is not just about achieving things, but about feeling truly alive while doing them. I love travelling, discovering new places, training my body, creating, healing, and connecting with nature. I find peace in silence, strength in movement, and inspiration in the world around me. I’m building a life that feels authentic to me—one filled with freedom, creativity, compassion, adventure, and purpose. I want to live close to nature, surrounded by animals, and keep choosing experiences that bring me closer to myself.
Madhura
Mumbai
3 days
Work, life and trying to squeeze in as much travel as possible. Solo travel isn’t new to me but would love to meet fellow travel girlies to share hobbies, skills and maybe stories.