Is India Safe? Female Solo Travelers Weigh In 

loved this one! I was not brave enough to go alone, my co workers had scared me out of it...but, now I am lucky to be married to an Indian and I get to see my favorite country...Rishekesh next on my list! then, the Himalayans. So much to see. Aum Satnam

A pro tip for all the girls/women # avoid dark places and don't roam around after 12 at night in remote/outskirts areas alone. Though towns and cities are too safe. # if you anytime just feel unsafe just yell help! Help! You'll see a crowd running at you to help you (benefit of large population) # use ola cabs or ola autos if low on budget. # if anyone stares you, try to understand the way you're being stared. 95% of stares are friendly. Just smile back and walk your way.

if an indian is staring at a foreigner believe me he has no bad intentions,he is just curious bcoz they haven'taven't seen any foreigner in their village or small town except in movies and he is watching them(staring) in big cities like delhi and mumbai etc. and last exceptions and odds are everywhere (us or canada)

Thank you for this... love it😊 leaving today for my 12 Days Solo Trip. New Delhi, Agra, Juipur, Jodpur, Udaipur, Varanasi and then back to New Delhi... so excited 😁

I think we need more people like you . Bcoz there is a very bad reputation of indians in terms of safety but the things have changed now. Appreciate your courage for the awareness

Lillie...nice video! Hilarious stuff at 5:35 😊. I'll tell you a story - I visited China in 2014 with my family. Beautiful place, very nice people, and we had a great time. So we were at the Fragrant Hills in Beijing, and a group of Chinese women appeared, and started staring at us non-stop, to the point that we felt distinctly uncomfortable. Finally, one of them approached us and in broken English explained to my sister that they loved Indians and would we mind if they could have a picture taken with us? And they were delighted when we complied. So I guess its just natural curiosity among the local people when there is an "exotic" person around. In the West and especially in the US, with so many people from different cultures around, that natural curiosity doesn't exist. Hope you understand, and happy traveling! :)

I often tell people: DON'T GO TO INDIA. I see many videos lately and they all seem to be click baits. For example, women travelers despite repeatedly being told not to travel in crammed up 3rd class train compartment where people are packed like sardines, do travel and then make videos of being groped even though it would feel the same if you were a man. Or someone decides to play Holi with a bunch of drunk strangers on the street and then complain about being groped. Holi is a festival where there is a fair amount of body contact just like La Tomatina. But that doesn't seem to stop these travelers to do it and then make a video complaining about it. Still some decide to hitchhike at 1 AM in the morning, which you don't do in your country, and then complain of being molested/kidnapped. Some stay in shady places and then complain that someone made unwanted advances towards them etc. What is common in all these cases is that they make a prompt video and get a million views often with Indian men and women begging for forgiveness for something they haven't done. It also invites a lot of anti-indian bashers. If this is not a click bait, I don't know what is. So the bottom-line really is that as a traveler you have to learn to be responsible for your own decisions. If you decide to check into a cheap hotel, stay in shady neighborhoods to save money, travel in crammed up compartments to travel cheap, chow down roadside food because its cheap, go out in the middle of the night and hitchhike with strangers, decide to climb up on the edge of buildings to make cool videos, go to party towns and complain that men are hitting on you, not carrying spare supplies and then go to the local store and complain about being ripped off with cheap Chinese counterfeit, AND YOU THINK THAT THE ENTIRE COUNTRY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR PROBLEMS, THEN PLEASE DO NOT GO TO INDIA. PACK UP AND LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. And most definitely don't make videos whining (after intentionally putting yourself in a situation despite being told over and over again not to do) to get mouse clicks from Indians. This is an exploitation of their curiosity of their country by constantly spouting negative news so that they come to your channels. The same is done by the western media as well. Its outright DISGUSTING.

ha ha....i liked this one....mostly people stare...because of skin colour....you become centre of attention....you might feel like king or queen

after Britishers left. we rarely see foreigners in India except those touristy areas. staring is just "curious" for us. we're sorry if you people felt uncomfortable because of it.

I am planning a solo lady trip to India, I am so happy to have found this video, it makes me a lot more confident!

Roman is really cute! ;) The reason this mentality exists that western women are "easy" is mostly due to the media, western media is full of sex and portrays women in that light and unfortunately it creates this false impression.

mostly Indians respect foreigners...but surely there is a huge cultural shock for first time visitors....and that's not our fault :)

Haha love this! Just lock eyes and the staring battle begins. I can't wait to visit and embrace its culture. Have fun, be safe!

I'm so glad you made the point about not having to be rude when saying no to people asking for something from you....That helped me so much!!!

YES! Finally another youtuber talking about female solo travel in India (the only other one I've found is GRRRL Traveller). Such an amazing video! I'm leaving for my long term trip around India in september and I'm so happy I've found your channel :D

Nice observation about india. In fact very precise. I have seen foreigners like u struggling for little things in my country. Some of the most preferred tourist destinations have become centres of treachery and corruption. Local people of these places sell cheap things at exhorbitant rates to u people as u are supposed to be extremely rich. U may be off course, but what i believe is in equality. In fact its high time that foreigners from all over the globe should change their preferences about tourists destinations in India. Try to go to some eastern an southern states next time. Even these states are full of tourist spots. Believe me u will see a different India! An india which is honest and which doesn't discriminate people by the color of their skin. In fact its u tourists who have made some undeserving people very rich so u must show them the mirror now. Remember two names 1. Oyo rooms and 2. Ola cabs. U will easily find them on the net. They really provide satisfactory services at very reasonable rates. Mind u i am not advertising for anyone its just my own experience with them

I hope you guys enjoying your trip and please tell peaple Indians are not that bad..... We also respect woman a lot... we may stare at you because of the obvious reasons but we don't cross our limits.....well....bad people are everywhere in the world but our majority of the population here is good....they will never harm you in any way in fact they will help you whenever you need.....

1. You can't say "Indians look like this" . Indians are very racially diverse. You can see Indians of all colors also the north eastern states have east asian looking people. 2.You can't generalize India whether it's good or bad just by visiting few parts of the country. So mam next time learn at least the country's diversity quotient.

Only strong people should come to india, because its a 1.3 billion people's country and there is massive competition on every part of life and its a huge life force too. So if you are not prepared to face the real life then don't come. again Indians belive everything that is living has a soul and has their rights to live. so you will find wild cats, dogs, cows, mokeys birds all around but you will not see anyone hurting them.

Hilarious moment "...I like taking their pictures while they are staring at you..." (at 5:35)

You both are very naive Western Women.. This video is trying to reassure women it's safe to travel India when in actuality it's a very dangerous place for women traveling alone and you should not be promoting this.

This is like asking :- " Will l get Gunshot in USA?"

Begging is not the industry for professionals. How do you define them as a professional beggar? There is still many people living in India left unemployed. India need more and more time to give everyone for the job opportunities, because of Indian population and low economical growth as compared to the population growth. India got independence just 71 years ago from British colonization. We should aware about it....

Sister , whenever you fill unsafe in India , just shout "help me" , and then c how ppl come to help you 😂😂😎✌️ , yeah Riksha drivers , shopkeepers , hoteliers , or ppl who are doing bad things will approach you , but you can easily say no to dem. Yea but Plz don't travel remote areas alone ..itz not safe for Indian women also. But frankly speaking 99% india is safe for foreigners.

*but 1 pc of advice ......* *dont roam about alone in a scarcely populated remote area......* *though it is safe .....still as a precaution* .

Just be cautious ! My country will definitely treat you well ! thanks for visiting ! ))

Staring does not mean bully,I stare and imagine where he or she from,how she or he look like,face expression.without any bad intentions,even i more scared females then male becoz female have its own faminist mindset not as human..

Great gentle ambassadors for USA and Canada. American guys tend to be annoying frat boys who should skip India. Who would not wish you girls meaningful, bliss-filled long lives. ☺

Thank you for mentioning begging industry here.

I am an Indian and I stare foreigner in India not because of I want something or bad intentions it is because they looks different so just curious about them. Our thoughts is ' Guest is God' or next to God

Great video. I’ll be in northern India, February 2018. I’m more afraid of Delhi belly.

*Foreign people also stare at locals, specially at our women.* 😔 Why the hell foreign people make it a big issue when they get some curious stare. It is seriously because of curiosity.

Sometimes we get to here some fucked up stuff that happened to a tourist here and there in India and that saddens most of us to be honest. I was pulled a knife on in Brazil , São Paulo near the beach area called canal 2 because they wanted to rob me in the middle of a very lively street at 9 in the evening with people walking by a nearby market , so you have to always look after yourself and don't go near anything which doesn't look safe. And yes , Brazil is still the best country to travel to if you are looking for a good time.

If possible...please avoid going...its not actually safe. These girls are spared... luckily.

people like rickshaw driver and some store keeper they might know English generally speak in Hindi therefore they look like aggressive but they aren't

You will find both good and bad people everywhere in the world...... India is not different.... western media has made many rumours about India .....

india is changing guys, a decade would be sufficient, indian terrain or ecosystem is quite hard hence people are also hard and stiff. but as u adapt u will fit in perfect .no is a very important word here, dont worry of the guilt , other people go through the same thing so they will understand.

Women have to be careful and cautious..no matter which country...1.ideal timings for solo woman traveller is 7am to 7.30pm.. dawn to dusk in India..2.no night adventures 3. get 4g internet as soon as you land..such that you could Google for anything you want...4.get your antibiotics beforehand..incase you fall sick 5.if you feel people are staring at you..then just smile nd say namaste... people stare here mostly because of curiosity nd not to trouble you or any evil intentions mostly 6.women travellers carry a scarf or a shawl..u might need it in some conservative or religious places 7.to counter the spicy food here..you can have lot of yougurt..which is good for your health nd gut 8.to revitalize your energy..you can frequently have sugarcane juice..nd glucon-d( you get it in chemist/ medical shop )9.take uber or ola cab for travelling..but don't be so careless that you fall asleep in it 10.advisable not to drink or smoke publicly or any PDA 11.do not consume soft drinks or food offered by strangers..they could be vultures in disguise 12.you could ask educated indian women or girl students for any help or advice.. preferably 13.do not go to small lanes or places were no women is there..14.in metro cities there are women taxi..incase you need..15.there are Big bazaar supermarkets in most of the cities..which is a indian version of walmart 16.Basically you cannot stereotype India..you find every range nd diversity here.. poverty to super rich...Street food to five star hotels..filth to clean nd greenery nd calm places..17.india has conservative places were women are fully covered i.e sarees to modern cities like Delhi..Mumbai.. Bangalore..were you women are in jeans..skirts..modern clothing 18.have lot of sugarcane juice.. yougurt..yakult.. probiotics for your gut incase you feel like stomach upset 19.carry your hand sanitizer..

I know there are problem exist about safety in India.. but it's not right to blame while country because of few prats.. there are majority of people who respect women's and them to feel good and safe.( In terms of hospitality.. I believe India is on top of that).. thank you for this video. You are doing excellent job showing the reality

Some women had bad experiences but after seeing all the videos i was first thought about India the most dangerous country for women but afterall i understood every country is same

It's definitely safe but as a solo have to take some precaution. don't go remote area after dark n night. Don't ware to short upper and lower clothes. Don't journey in general class. Don't share cab, autorickshaw or room. Don't go outside without any reason at night in towns villages and remote area. In India nightlife is only in metro and mega city. And if possible then hire local travel guide. In Gujarat state you can go anywhere anytime even in midnight. It's safe because of liquor banned. You are girls so You can also find college girls group, they also spend whole day with you and show and guide travel spots without taken any charges.

Be more aware of your surroundings . ........ It takes time to understand India

Very clean, to the point talk, nice ! yeah and what you said about begging, thats important.

Super wise, super civilized foreigners, listen carefully to their analysis. They r born to be right.

Thats weird, in another video I heard that its best to group up with other travellers through hostels to stay safe and here you say you almost felt safer while solo travelling, now I'm confused on what to do

Safety should not be defined as "I survived!". If you felt unsafe one time then it is not safe. If you are stared at with eyes that wants to eat you, then it is NOT safe. There are safer places in this world. If the standard is : if you have common sense and survived the trip...then India is safe. Then India sounds as safe as Switzerland. Then every country is the same. But I bet you India ranks at the bottom of the pack. That is the truth you should tell. A solo female traveller may be misinformed and get into trouble. Most people, when answering this type of questions, is trying to be nice. List the safest places in the world to travel, compare it to other countries. I bet India will rank at the bottom 1/3.

I like "india filled with indians."

your voice is so soothing and you are such a fluent speaker that I could literally hear you speak for a long time.

Amused to see how you both precisely described Indian society. As a foreign nationals, I understand how different India could be for you but you have definitely managed it so well. Namestay 🤗. Vasaudeva Kutumbukam. OM Namah Shivaye .😊

locking eyes is a bad idea. it is a sexual come-on

Great video girls. All points do exists there and you guys are smart to know the difference in cultures. Greetings from Chile

good one dear !!!

No it's not, it's not even safe for Indian woman.

Like you said india is full indian...... Western never get familiar with indian ever before ....so they like to know you

You guys are cute

Great interview, good advise. Thank You.

Awesome. Great Interview and tips!

You're amazing Roman or Lillie. I'm not sure what your first name is.But i love your outlook towards travel, says a lot about your general outlook towards life and reflects well on you as a person. Wish more travelers were like you. If you ever come to Calcutta(Kolkata) allow me the pleasure of hosting you. More power to you girl!

Thanx for the video.

very helpful

No it isn't safe at all. I'm 49 year's old and I won't recommend any woman or even Men to travel alone in India, Pakistan & Bangladesh..GO travelling to south East Asia there you won't face any problems unlike India..By the way I'm residing in North Germany for over 20 year's and my wife is American from new York..

Can yiu do.a video on where you stayed in the differant placea in india?think of gouing therr and any reviews on where you stayed and what you recommend to do while there be good

ammm cammon we have tibeten in arunachal Pradesh we have Israeli jewish in kasol we have Chinese in tamil nadu and we have south and north Koreans in madras and Chennai...................

Very Nice Video: DELHI GUIDE 1. CAB-------Book UBER or OLA Cab only, will save you from Taxi Scam. 2. Shopping: Don't purchase on the road just go to the Big Malls eg. Saket Mall or Big Showrooms, they will not rip u off. 3. Tour: Plan your tour prior to visit. 4. Hotel: Online Booking 5. Public Transport: Only Delhi Metro 6. Don't interact with desperate people. 7. Use Common sense as you do in your Country. 8. Visit only the save places at the right time. 9. Purchase Jio-4G Sim or Airtel-4G Sim only from a store. 10. Don't talk to Beggars, Alms exchange in India is Illegal 11. Small Shopkeepers/ Road Salesmen/Middlemen are all there to RIP everyone not only Foreigners but Foreigners are a soft target for them. 12. Always confirm from educated locals if you are confused, they will surely help you and save you from being scammed. 13. English is not the First Language in India but still Millions of Indian Citizens can speak and understand. Its better to hire someone paying around INR 1000-2000 per day. 14. Their are many kinds of people in India. Some are Very hygienic, some smell like a s..t. We also feel vomiting when we travel in Metro specially in Summer. But most of the educated class is hygienic. 15. Dont eat street food as we also not prefer, no one knows whats in it. 16. Its very hard to keep the city clean because only Delhi-ncr has a population equal to Australian Population. Think if whole Australian Population jumps into Melbourne City?????? We try to keep our environment neet and clean but not all. 17. Finally Good and Bad people are everywhere in this World, never make a perception towards the whole community, have a safe journey, not every Indian Man is a Rapist, we feel bad too when this happens. Good Luck Police: Dial 100 If you need any assistance please get in touch with me anytime: Phone: +91 92178 73000 Whatsapp: +91 99909 84179 mail to: aashu.rishi.exl@gmail.com RU-vid Channel: Male to Female Massage in Delhi Link: ru-vid.com/show-UCfa5L6mOhFYPAcgiVGQyexw Feel Free to get in touch for any kind of issues. TC

This is how i used to think about western women before meeting two European solo travellers from Germany and France. I was respectful towards them. I bought flowers for them. I paid all their bills. I flirted with them 'respectfully', not like 'sex-sex' even then they rejected me. Then I realized that western women are like Indian women but bit more independent.

Thanks for sharing your beautiful thoughts and experience.

Aloha Roman! I Love simmering on your positivi-tea via this RU-vid channel. I am also a female solo traveler coming to India for the first time this fall/winter beginning at Diwali through beginning of December. I definitely resonate with your friend in this video because I am currently feeling some apprehensive thoughts about coming to India because everyone in the United States tries to convince you that it’s an unsafe place for women. Intuitively I don’t agree with this so I love hearing your stories on how to take care of yourself in the Indian culture. I would love to hear some recommendations on where to stay and visit in Kerala, Jaipur, Rikshikesh, Mumbai, and Rajasthan. I’m an artist, nutritionist, plant based enthusiast , photographer & writer so I’m always looking to find myself in a place that is inspiring my creativity. I love waterfalls and street art too! Sending you virtual hugs -Clara Moon

Common sense and situational awareness should keep you safe. Growing up I always thought white people are easy just because of lack of exposure or only exposure being movies (regular or adult ). Best to do your research about areas, timings, safe conveyance to avoid situations..

India is totally safe.Please see video of #Psychotraveller.

If you go to India because of your Yoga class well Yoga and India are two separate things It's like thinking everyone in America plays Baseball. Get ready for the reality.

Never give money to beggers..offer them food or help but never money..they used it to do drugs and for drinks... If you get stared its just because people look at you curiously they want to know about you. If you talk to them its like a really a serious achievement for them..so don't get frightened

Foreigners must reply to those people who stare or demand anything unusual or annoying. They deserve a sweet slap. People always be there for your help.

Rickshaw drivers wants just more money from u... Thts y they may try to scam u... But they ll never harm u.. So u have to smart for not getting scammed

That white girl looks like a female version of Howard Wolowitz from The Big Bang Theory

Just avoid Haryana and Delhi and don't go venturing after 9 in rural areas, stay in busy areas

Thank You for putting a clear and truthful picture of India..all such incidents occur anywhere in this world..Indians just get curious because of foreigner's skin colour

What happened to your eyebrows? Anyway thanxx for your kind opinions!

New People face horrible experiences sometimes because they land here and start going into older parts of cities,which are even crazier for us also..better start with new parts..understand and then move to interiors

try to ask any Indian what they thinking about you. You will surprise hear them.

Ppl in city are lil bit used to tourists...but small towns and villages are not they think they must be her for some shooting or something!

6:30 was the most amazing tip that I have never heard from anyone! That was brilliant thank you

That white Canadian chick kinda looks like 'Amelie' .

Hi, Are you also coming to Mumbai??

You so nice 👍

Never traveling. Looks horrible?

You are dope just by being aware of the begging racket. 👏

it is inate sence of gwaking, espeacilly foreign.

Ohhh smile,, what a beautiful smile.. That was an awesome smile I ever saw,,, became a fan for her smile, Canadian girl.. 😀😀😀😀💕💌

Be careful of begger gangs & scammers

thank you....

You should visit Kashmir

very nicely explained, I appreciate your thoughts . I am Indian and I agree with you. must admit that you are brave and nice. please visit again

The Starry night

Just stumbled upon your videos. Love them.

so beautifoul you are sei bellissima

Is she a racing driver?, why is her hair blown all the way back ? :)

One guy I later became friends with stared at me for minutes for something he might have found different or interesting (I don't know.. I am a guy.. and he is not gay).. later when I talked to him.. He was a normal guy.. When I told him about the staring.. He denied.. He was not even aware that he stared at me! WTF!

if you scare that much then don't travel

Yes india is safe. Always welcome to India. Nice people. Full security for women.

Indian States like Goa, Mizoram, Assam, North East, Rajasthan and Gujarat are Safe. The states which are unsafe are UP, Bihar, Delhi (Undeveloped areas) and Karnataka. Be careful and Watchful when travelling in these states.