Is New Delhi safe for solo female travelers?
New Delhi scores 4.9/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates India at 61/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
Is New Delhi safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is New Delhi overall?
New Delhi scores 4.9/10, in the moderate range. Signals are mixed: choosing your neighborhood and timing carefully makes a real difference.
Women's safety in New Delhi
The Georgetown WPS Index (2025) rates India at 61/100, in the mid range. Many women travel solo in New Delhi without trouble; neighborhood choice and how you get around after dark are worth planning.
Solo female travel tips for New Delhi
Stick to well-lit, busy streets after dark, keep your phone charged with a transport app installed, and trust your instincts about areas that feel off. The reviews below come from women who share their own experience of New Delhi.
Real reviews, not guesswork
Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed New Delhi, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.
Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score
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Frequently asked questions
Is New Delhi safe for solo female travelers?
New Delhi scores 4.9/10. Experiences vary for solo female travelers depending on area and timing. Read the indicators and reviews above.
Is New Delhi safe for women at night?
India scores 61/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in New Delhi and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.