Solo Travel in India 🇮🇳 Is India Safe For Women? India Solo Travel Tips & Indian Police Incident

[@CineHubYT]

As a French I have been to India 5 times over 12 years and it is my absolute favorite place to visit. I agree with you, the first time it was definitely a culture shock to me as it was so unlike any place I have been but the more I stayed the more I felt at home. I have been to all the places you have been along with Bengaluru, Mumbai, Indore, Kashmir, etc. The natural beauty, insane diversity, the delicious food and amazing people made me fall in love with this country. Of course people can have different experiences depending on where you have been and what time, but that could happen in any country. The first time I went was in 2012 which is a lot different to how it is now as India are growing faster than any country and I clearly noticed the difference in infrastructure when I last visited in 2022. Definitely looking forward to going again soon.

[@prakashkumarjaiswal4444]

Thanks for your love towards this country….definitely you have very good man

[@yaozhong2545]

Just recently, there was protests in India about this female doctor who was raped and murdered, yet no justice was done.

[@KingShiv933]

​@@yaozhong2545 because India have huge population 1.4 billion and Indian judiciary taking alot time but they have arrested.

[@yaozhong2545]

@@KingShiv933 but nothing been done

[@NataliesPassport]

I completely agree with all of this!! There’s definite culture shock as it’s unlike anywhere else, but the diversity makes it so amazing! 😍

[@eyewaves...]

Cool wrap up video about your time in India !!! Good stuff.

[@NataliesPassport]

Thank you 🥰

[@sewak1462]

Don't worry about hate. You seems nice person and you explain india very well, trust me i am indian too

[@NataliesPassport]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@shoorveer1243]

India is continent itself. Populatipn wise also and considering diversity factor. Dont judge India by just delhi, agra and jaipur. Its more than that.❤

[@vinsin328]

India is not a continent. India is part of Asia.

[@shoorveer1243]

@vinsin328 i said as a metaphor. Get some education

[@murkhuddindalal]

@@vinsin328 india is not part of asia. it is just for name sake.

[@yaozhong2545]

Just recently, there was protests in India about this female doctor who was raped and murdered, yet no justice was done.

[@murkhuddindalal]

@@yaozhong2545 and the leader of their state is also a woman. that is the irony

[@mithunkartha]

Yes. Selfie craze is very intrusive most of the time for foreign visitors. Here even people from North East India got mistaken for Koreans and selfies were asked for in Delhi by locals.

[@NataliesPassport]

😱 oh wow. That’s wild when it’s your own country!

[@rupanjan]

Glad you had a good trip Natalie! I would recommend North East India for your next trip. It’s serene, less crowded and beautiful.

[@NataliesPassport]

I really want to go to that area!! 😍

[@anonymous-d4n1v]

As an Indian I had never heard of this Golden triangle. I only came across this when I saw some foreigners go there. These places are definitely tourist attractions but that also makes them quite hectic, especially Delhi. I went to Delhi and Agra and just like the foreigners I had this problem of taxi drivers constantly trying to persuade me for a ride and the only to way I found to get away is to develop a thick skin to say NO and ignore. If you try and be nice they will start doing it even more. I always took an Uber and that is what I'm going to recommend everyone coming here. I'm glad you went to all these other places to explore had fun. Can't wait for you next video ❤

[@NataliesPassport]

Thank you 🥰 I completely agree that Uber is the way to go!! I also usually never ignore people/say NO, but agree that it’s needed in India 😅

[@rockongrx20]

Also, completely bang on when it comes to not acknowledging every single hello sir, hello mam 😀 even we locals don't notice or acknowledge everyone/everything.

[@NataliesPassport]

Aww thank you! I felt kinda bad saying that, but I do feel like it’s good advice for someone visiting who also would feel ‘rude’ doing that in their home country. So it’s good to know Indians do it too! ❤️

[@rockongrx20]

@@NataliesPassport you gotta have a thick skin. Way too many people and way too many opinions, have to ignore most of the time. You will find people who would probably feel more at home with some white guy from US and you would find people who have never seen a foreigner in their life. You will find the most refined person and also the most uncultured at the same time 😅

[@subrab6830]

most incredible architecture is in India Kailasa Temple at Ellora Caves- Imagine Carving a Mountain into a Temple from Top to Bottom Digging out 400 million kgs of rock & leaving no trace of debris.

[@NataliesPassport]

It’s on my list of places I’d love to visit one day! 😍

[@grinchoi1]

You have the most sensible review of India I have seen. You said it off the bat. So many foreigners go straight to either Delhi or Agra and hate it. They dont realize the cultural diversity there is in India and the differences from state to state, esp from the North, South, etc. You also picked up on the Indian rhythm of the eye contact, and how to make your away through the chaos perfectly.

[@NataliesPassport]

Thank you 🥰🥰 I wish more people would realize those things before traveling to India!!

[@anocri]

6:44, If it is a family or a young married couple inviting you to their house, most of the time (99.99%), you won't have any safety issues visiting them, as they will treat you as a guest visiting their family. People in India are typically family-oriented, as you may have observed. If it is a young man or a few young males inviting you to their house (which I believe most well-raised males [by their families] in India would not do), then you may have to think twice about it or avoid it. Having said that, it is your choice/preference whether to accept or decline their invitation, as you are free to do so. This coming from an NRI living in the US.

[@NataliesPassport]

Thanks for the insight! While I would love to take people up on the offer, it’s just a rule I have when I solo travel not to do that 🥹 I’m probably missing out on a few amazing experiences, but I’d rather be safe than sorry (not just India, but anywhere I solo travel)! ❤️

[@crabmoody]

Thanks Natalie for your honest and sweet reviews. You’re welcome again to explore more of this continent called India 🇮🇳. Thanks.

[@NataliesPassport]

Thank you 🥰 I’ll definitely be back!

[@rocconeri09]

Loved every single India travel video of yours. I admire how you were absolutely impartial & authentic/true to yourself throughout. I have been living in the US for 16+ years and envy you as you have traveled to and experienced more parts of India than I or most Indians have. Looking forward to your northeast India travel vlogs.

[@NataliesPassport]

Aww thanks so much 🥰 I had a great time exploring India! I really hope I can visit the NE next year 😍🤞

[@theGreatkafir72]

You are the only vlogger having neutral opinion about India hope you will come to India next time and discover beautiful wnd magnificent palace from desert to forest .. sea to mountains

[@NataliesPassport]

I met so many people in hostels and during my travels who also love India! Unfortunately they can’t all make a video about their good experiences 😅 also a lot of people use India to get views so 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️ But yes, I’ll definitely be back to India!! There are still so many places I want to explore there 😍

[@theGreatkafir72]

@@NataliesPassport you are always welcome 🤗

[@viratchauhan1561]

A very needed video. And coming from someone who has done solo travelling makes it even more impactful. Glad you had a amazing time here. India is looking forward to seeing you again. Hope you visit our country again. Cheers.

[@NataliesPassport]

Thank you 🥰 I’ll definitely be back one day! 😍

[@ahalyabs]

This was very much required video for travellers.

[@NataliesPassport]

I hope people see it instead of all the negative videos. I really had a great time in India and I hope more people will travel there too! ❤️

[@averychak]

I'm getting ready to go to India for the first time in ages. I have family there but it's my first time planning the trip myself. Your videos have been so helpful for me :)

[@NataliesPassport]

Aww thanks so much 🥰 I had a great time in India!! I hope you do as well! Message me on IG if you have any questions 🥰

[@pranjitsaikiawrthunderx1648]

Thanks for visiting India 🙂🙏,hope you will have more awesome India Trips in Future

[@NataliesPassport]

I definitely will - even solo again! 😍😍😍

[@AkshatSingh222]

Thanks for sharing your genuine experience 🫡

[@NataliesPassport]

Thanks for watching 🥰

[@manishas9411]

Those are stupid uneducated people that do the hater comments. You have so much positivity especially when it comes to a place like India. It’s easy to only see the negative in it. You’re awesome Natalie. Love your videos. Please ignore the drunk, dumb haters. You don’t deserve that.

[@denisehoffman3790]

So nice!!❤

[@NataliesPassport]

Thanks so much 🥰🥰

[@sauravkumarchand9691]

There are so many facet of diverse country like India. I mean it would be early and too soon to judge a vast Continental Size Country like India. India has got everything a traveler can dream and wish in their tour itinerary:- 22 Ski Resorts, Snow Capped Mountains Peaks and Hills, Glaciers, 7 Mountain Ranges, Frozen Valleys, Frozen Waterfalls, Frozen Lakes, Frozen Rivers, River Islands, Coral Oceanic Islands, White, Black, Clay Beaches, Caves (Historical Man Made and Stalactites, Stalagmites), Canyons, Cold Desert, Hot Sandy Desert, Salt White Desert, Red Desert, Waterfalls, Table Mountains, Hillocks, Rocky Hills, Plateaus, Plains, Ravines Badlands, Active Volcanic Peak, Mud Volcanoes, Forests-Alpine, Temperate, Sub Tropical, Evergreen, Rain, Mangrove, Lakes (Freshwater, Saltwater, Backwaters, Artificial Man Made), Cascades, Gorges, Estuaries, 22 Hot Springs, Lagoons, Swampy Marshlands, Grasslands, River Basins, Diverse, Exotic and Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna, Wettest Place on Earth, Asia's Cleanest Village, Heritage Gardens, Tulip Gardens, 2nd Coldest Inhabited Place on Earth, World's Highest Motorable Road Network, 3rd Highest Village on Earth, Prehistoric Sites, Dinosaurs Fossil Sites, Ancient Temples & Monuments, Ancient Civilization Archeological Sites, Paleontological Sites, 24 Natural Wonder Geological Sites, Sea Forts, Hill Forts, Riverside Forts, Island Forts, Hill Palaces, Royal Palaces, Historical Heritage Buildings, Museums, Nature Parks, Historical Heritage Hotels, Luxury Hotels & Resorts, Diverse Regional Cuisines, Mysterious Sites, Creepy and Haunted Sites, Abandoned and Ruined Sites, Adventure Sports, Apricot, Apple, Saffron, Tea Plantations, Coffee Plantations, Herbs & Spices Plantations, Orange, Sugarcane, Pineapple, Date, Papaya, Sunflower, Kiwi Fruit, Grapes, Cherry Blossom Plantations, Dragon Fruit Farmlands, Lavender Fields, Vineyards, Water Sports, Hiking, Mountaineering, Trekking, Spas, Golf Courses, Super Malls, Luxury Trains, Many Modern developed and developing upcoming cities and towns. There are 54 Wildlife National Parks, 553 Wildlife Sanctuaries, 31 Marine Wild Life Sanctuaries, 6 Marine National Parks, 5 Reptile Parks, 75 Wetlands, 72 Bird Sanctuaries, 13 Butterflies Parks, 122 Botanical Gardens, 164 Zoological Parks, 15 UNESCO Intangible Cultural Elements Heritage, 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and another 56 tentative UNESCO World Heritage Sites to mention few trivia.I woyuld request you Natalie to come back to India next time and Start from North Eastern 8 States of India, 2 Island Provinces on either side of Arabian and Bay of Bengal Coastline, Still you haven't covered Himalayan States/Union Territories of India, Eastern, Western and Central Indian States. India is not perfect just like any other Country and Society yet there is something enigma about this country which attract every travel around the world. Those who are Regular visitor to India, they adjust here perfectly despite of Cultural Shocks.

[@NataliesPassport]

Yessss - I’ll definitely be back!! As you mentioned there are still so many places in India that I want to visit! 😍

[@sauravkumarchand9691]

@@NataliesPassport Thanks so much for replying back. Most Welcome to India. Wishing all the best for yours future journey and praying for yours sound health. Take Care.

[@thesam27hosh]

I'm very happy to know that you enjoyed your time in India. Will you be visiting India again in the future as well?

[@NataliesPassport]

Yes, definitely!! 😍 I’m not sure when as I’m teaching full time in Bangkok again currently (so not as much free time to travel). But 100% I’ll be back as there are still so many places in India that I want to visit! 😍

[@yaozhong2545]

@@NataliesPassport Just recently, there was protests in India about this female doctor who was raped and murdered, yet no justice was done.

[@YNTK006]

​@@yaozhong2545unlike china, you can get justice by the courts.. the media attention that particular case got, we may even see some betterment in the existing law for the same ...

[@RahulMishra-nh5qe]

Your honest review earned you 1 more subscriber 😊 rarely i saw bold and fun solo travelers like you.

[@NataliesPassport]

Aww thank you 🥰 I had a great time in India!

[@viratchauhan1561]

One more comment I'd like to add here. Although everything has been explained quite well..India is generally safe but unfortunately, there are also bad or unsafe people. I wouldn't really suggest solo travelling but if anyone's still doing, just follow basic safety rules. Avoid unknown places, take proper transportation ( not the cheap ones) , strictly avoid selfies (it's the most annoying thing and I get ashamed of this as an Indian I would never ever do it) and travel in a group. There are many more hidden gems in India like Kasauli, kodaikanal, Sikkim, Darjeeling, ooty, Munnar, Nainital.. Good places to visit. Thank you.

[@bye122ty]

The level of harassment varies from state to state in India. South India is generally the safest where the harassment is generally limited to staring but will not escalate beyond that. Mumbai being more cosmopolitan and mixed with local Maratha culture where women tend to be empowered is also generally safe. The cowbelt states are the least safe where cultural attitudes towards women are terrible and a lot of men truly believe that that any woman who is out and about without male supervision is a slut who enjoys being raped. Delhi has a large influx of immigrants from rural UP and Bihar where women are covered up and kept at home. These immigrants believe that any woman not in traditional attire deserves it. With tourists the attitude is even worse. These guys watch western pornography, and think every white tourist is just like a porn star. This rape culture Is a problem that is very unique to India.

[@murkhuddindalal]

nicely put bhai. also add, you will always get help in India. no need to go to police always

[@murkhuddindalal]

@@bye122ty sahih al-bukhari 5134

[@NataliesPassport]

Agreed - you always need to be extra safe when solo traveling! ❤️

[@Peanutfry]

Travelling solo anywhere in the world, much less India requires a lot of courage. Doing the same in India, needs people who are not just brave but also smart and willing to be uncomfortable. You Natalie have achieved something incredible in these past 3.5 months. As an Indian woman, I myself aspire to travel solo one day, but knowing the horrific crimes that happen every minute and how unhelpful authority can be most of the times, always held me back. A scary amount of people lack civic sense and boundaries. But there is a fascinating unparalled beauty that is present in India that is still worth exploring and experiencing. There is a silent majority of people that is decent and always welcoming. You recognised that, took the challenge and ran with it! I absolutely loved watching your hill station videos, they were so relaxing! Thank you for visiting my country and giving a 360 experience. Hopefully someday we meet in our solo journeys around the world. Safe travels ❤!

[@NataliesPassport]

Aww I hope you solo travel India one day!! I met so many Indians solo traveling India (females as well) and there are soooo many amazing places to go!!! Just be really smart about it, especially when you start, and I’m sure you’ll have a great time!! 😍

[@BadAss_691]

তোমাকে বাড়ি থেকে ছাড়বে?😂

[@rocky4219771]

​@@BadAss_691you are definately ghaadi dukar chuslim for sure

[@kumarshubham6475]

Then u go and travel in siriya pakistan bangladesh afganistan. Europe is also not safe for woken and and compare the rape crimes in Europe with india.

[@putintin]

always a bengali.

[@gprastogi]

Thanks for making such an informative video. As an Indian, completely agree with your views.

[@NataliesPassport]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@stateofzan]

I’m currently in Jaisalmer, India. India is overall great, but my two major complaints are sanitation and noise. If they fixed that, India could be one of the best countries ever.

[@electrowizard2658]

sanitaion and noise will be automatically fixed if the population is fixed .We are working on ti for sure

[@murkhuddindalal]

india is a developing country after 200 years of colonial loot. so please be patient

[@Miss_Glow_Tales]

Sanitation, and noise are things even we indians are struggling with. The lack of sanitation mostly comes from lack of civic awareness and it will take some more years to fix. Hopefully we will see a cleaner India 🇮🇳

[@AshishBagade-hv4el]

sanitation will be fixed but not noise..its just not possible with Indians

[@mariselvans]

Good observation, I feel the same ! I think it’s getting better!

[@thejourneyofrajat9520]

Nice, genuine review, welcome back again to Incredible India!😊

[@NataliesPassport]

Thank you 🥰

[@thejourneyofrajat9520]

@NataliesPassport welcome 🙏

[@RachaelRobinson-t4k]

Love the insight!! Maybe India can be our next travel spot!! 😍🎊

[@ANDROMEDA_QUEEN]

As a Indian girl I say no india is not safe for women or girls seriously if you not believe come and see rape and harrasment is normal You can get million of view but seriously come at your own risk 🙏🏻

[@rohitb5834]

Hey Racheal , just wanna say something for that comment above me. a toolkit is working against Indian tourism. I just opened the profile of this "Andromeda queen" and really , the picture seems to be fake and i dont really believe its an actual profile. What Natalie said is very apt, and im glad genuine female tourists are coming out with their real experience. Just follow basic common guidelines and be alert like how u would be in any foreign land, and u should be fine. Like as an Indian , when i visit abroad...i respect that fact that im not in my homeland and i should be alert whereever i go. its as simple. Also, India's rape rate is really low. About harassment, u will get harassed by vendors, taxi drivers, etc, and those village kids who never seen foreigners and would wanna take selfies lol.

[@nikhilkay1]

@@ANDROMEDA_QUEEN yeah, if you go out of major north indian cities, rape rate is not that bad. Himalayan region are perfectly safe

[@ANDROMEDA_QUEEN]

@nikhilkay1 maybe

[@ANDROMEDA_QUEEN]

@rohitb5834 as a Indian i know groud reality what you donon jharkhand state 8 men rape Bla bla India is rape capital go and search

[@AjitSingh-oz5gc]

India is so big, next time please visit Mumbai too. You'll have different great experience for sure. And people are actually very chill. They do kind of stare but not with bad intentions.

[@NataliesPassport]

I actually spent a few days in Mumbai, but I didn’t vlog it cuz I just wanted to chill 😅 but I agree - there were a lot of places there where people seemed way more used to foreigners!

[@swarupbaskey2895]

Next time please come to North East Indian states. You will not forget it.

[@NataliesPassport]

I really want to! 😍

[@banshanlangdiengdoh7854]

Checkout meghalaya the home for a matrilinial society.

[@rockchalkmarie]

Great video as always Natalie!!! Balanced and honest ❤

[@NataliesPassport]

Thank you 🥰

[@abhisheksanghvi5850]

Thanks for sharing genuine experience feedback.. Hope you visit west side of India (Gujarat, Maharashtra) and you would have great experience there..

[@NataliesPassport]

I only went to Mumbai. But hopefully one day I can explore more places around there and in Gujarat 🤞

[@ashutosh_sharma12b79]

​@@NataliesPassportgandhinagar is nice place . Must visit.

[@AmitKarvande-uz8xp]

Maharashtra forts and historical monuments is good places to travel​@@NataliesPassport

[@ankurpalav6053]

Nice to hear you had a great time in India. Hope we get some videos from western part of the country.

[@NataliesPassport]

Aww unfortunately all my India videos are done now. But hopefully I can return next year and explore some more places! 😍

[@Jarvis_12349]

As an Indian I would never recommend anyone to visit the golden triangle. Delhi is filled with scammers and eve teasers , Jaipur has horrible traffic , Varanasi is filthy , and agra is in UP and UP is the most unsafe state in India . If the police what they’ve done for you would have done for any Indian this would never have happened. Visit south , Maharashtra, north east region. And you’ll find india amazing .

[@NataliesPassport]

It sucks tho because Taj Mahal is obviously on everyone’s bucket list in India! But I’m really glad I went there towards the end of my trip.

[@rajatprajapati2468]

quite an accurate video . If someone asks me this question i would def forward your video

[@NataliesPassport]

Aw thank you 🥰 I tried to keep it unbiased 🤗

[@balanced_horizon_101]

It really gets to me when I see foreigners getting harassed by fellow Indians. Even Indian women don’t feel safe anymore. It’s got something to do with certain cultures, poverty, and all that. India’s got a lot of great things, but it’s got its negatives too. There are definitely some cheap people around. But with such a huge population, there are also so many good people. If you visit India next time, make sure to check out the Northeast. The culture here is a bit like Thailand, Bhutan, and Tibet, and we’ve got similar food too. The people and landscapes are different from the rest of India, and honestly, you’ll feel a lot safer here

[@rocky4219771]

Basically muslim people you need to ignore.. they are degrading India's name 90 percent rape accused are muslim specially victims are hindu girls..

[@alani3992]

Yes the 'Holy' land of North India is full of unholy men. Better to visit other parts of India.

[@NataliesPassport]

I live in Thailand, so I would LOVE to see that part of India!! It was really cool exploring Dharamshala which all the Tibetan culture there 😍

[@travelhacksbynick]

Wow- as i went through the video being a indian guy, great video -This should be the go to video for every foreigner girl trying to come here.

[@NataliesPassport]

Thanks so much 🥰🥰

[@architectsooraj]

Thank you for visiting Kerala.Hope you had good experiences in my state😊🌴🙏🏻

[@NataliesPassport]

I had a great time in Kerala! 😍

[@rohitanuraag12]

If any untoward incident has happened to you, we express our condolences for that. We welcome the solo India trip that you have reviewed. There is always scope for improvement. 🙏NAMASTE🙏

[@NataliesPassport]

Overall I had a great time 🥰

[@handsomeladykiller4322]

You idiot , condolences are given for someone dead ....your English is so poor , that this Foreign Girl will be laughing at you

[@samarashwin]

I am Indian and i accept this some people of India stare at girls or women which makes any women or girls uncomfortable or insecure nd for foreigners girls it's hard i know nd it's hard too for speak out on social platform nd u have channel with some indian audience nd i know all are not like them but i know how it feels cz i have a sister And I noticed that when I go out to the market with my sister people stare as if they have never seen any girls nd you are solo traveller i apologize as a indian but i I commented so that you know that there are such people in India who do not stare girls and they understand how girls feel too and don't worry, God will always love nd protect you 🙏

[@lifethruvideos]

Maam, such women staring people are there all over the world.. Please dont single out as if it is an unique feature of our country. When my sister was there in Amsterdam for 3 years, she also used to get stared in her neighborhood and while traveling, most probably bcoz of her brown skin and the way she used to wear Indian clothes....and many used to approach her for a selfie tooo..

[@NataliesPassport]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@Danilyn_Livao]

Your experience is so reassuring! I love how you addressed both the challenges and the joys of solo traveling in India.Looking forward to more of your travels and videos! 🎥❤

[@NataliesPassport]

Thank you 🥰 unfortunately this was the last of my India videos (for now) but I have a lot of videos from around India that I already posted! I had a great time!!

[@Danilyn_Livao]

​@@NataliesPassport You're welcome! ❤ I’ll definitely check out your other India videos-it sounds like you had an amazing experience!

[@dhruvilkumpavat6037]

Your Shimla vlog was amazing. I have never went there, but I really want to

[@NataliesPassport]

I hope you get to go one day! It was amazing there!! 😍

[@nikhilPUD01]

if Indian police is nice, if any issue a foreigner having in India, that's great

[@NataliesPassport]

I thought the police in India were amazing! 😍

[@gtanuja5931]

Come to southern part of India Andhra Pradesh, Telangana - Hyderabad, Orissa, Karnataka, tamilnadu, Kerala, goa different states with different cuisines healthy veg non veg cuisines snacks desserts breakfast lunch dinner recipes high in heritage, culture, traditions r fabulous here❤

[@NataliesPassport]

I did go to Kerala and Goa, but there are still a lot of places in India I’d love to visit! 😍

[@krishnachitti5386]

I'm glad you had a great experience touring India. As you said, India is the most diverse country in the world regarding its people, food, culture, landscape etc. Cities are absolutely chaotic. Over the last hundred years, our Country's wealth and resources were looted by the invaders and british colonists. so, we are still recovering. which explains the bad infrastructure as compared to the US. I lived in the US for a few yrs and have noticed the cultural differences. Hopefully, you will visit the rest of India in your next travel plans.

[@NataliesPassport]

Honestly I think a lot of the trains in India are nicer than those in the US (obviously the higher class tickets 🙈). My main issue with trains was being able to book tickets as the waiting lists could be sooo long!!! But thank you! I also hope I can come back soon to travel to more places 🥰

[@btreaction1982]

​@@NataliesPassport It's because of the online ticket booking .

[@bye122ty]

The level of harassment varies from state to state in India. South India is generally the safest where the harassment is generally limited to staring but will not escalate beyond that. Mumbai being more cosmopolitan and mixed with local Maratha culture where women tend to be empowered is also generally safe. The cowbelt states are the least safe where cultural attitudes towards women are terrible and a lot of men truly believe that that any woman who is out and about without male supervision is a slut who enjoys being raped. Delhi has a large influx of immigrants from rural UP and Bihar where women are covered up and kept at home. These immigrants believe that any woman not in traditional attire deserves it. With tourists the attitude is even worse. These guys watch western pornography, and think every white tourist is just like a porn star. This rape culture Is a problem that is very unique to India.

[@AnuragHalder21]

Thanks for sharing your experience about India.. hope to see you soon again in India and make sure to travel to the NorthEast part of India like Arunachal Pradesh, etc and also the South India.. there is also Andaman & Nicobar Islands and you should definitely Visit it once you will just love it. Love from Delhi ❤❤😊

[@NataliesPassport]

I’ll definitely be back! I’d love to visit the NE, the islands, and so much more! 😍

[@AnuragHalder21]

@@NataliesPassport your Always welcome to India ❤️☺️

[@jspillai1869]

Hey Natalie, As someone who has lived in the US for almost 30 years now, thanks for the honest opinion. If you miss any southern Indian food come over to North Dallas.

[@NataliesPassport]

Aww thank you!! But actually I live in Bangkok so it would be easier for me to get back to India than it would be to Dallas 😅 (although there’s also tons of amazing Indian food in Bangkok 🤗)

[@nkl07ba12]

You should visit bangalore sometime, its a nice place. Most people with postive india experience have used bangalore as their base, instead of going to delhi

[@NataliesPassport]

I would love to visit Bangalore one day! I didn’t have time this trip as I was meeting a friend in Goa, but hopefully one day! 😍

[@rockongrx20]

Your point on size vs population i.e. population density explains most of the issues around lack of personal space.

[@NataliesPassport]

It really does!!! I don’t feel like people are aware of it until you see a picture like the one I posted, and then it’s like 😱😱😱

[@rockongrx20]

@@NataliesPassport 😄 and you never get fully used to it....I have been trying for 34 years 😅

[@sbkpilot1]

I think the safety aspect is completely overblown... it is generally a safer country compared to many other places. For instance in Brazil it's extremely dangerous to be out solo at night you could get shot or stabbed walking around Copacabana beach, lots of places in Central America that are dangerous, when I lived in Ecuador I know many people who got mugged in broad daylight... that type of thing hardly happens in India, and since guns are mostly illegal in the country there is very little gun violence there.

[@NataliesPassport]

I completely agree! There are a lot of dangerous places in the world, but it seems like most people who visit other countries focus on the positives. While in India people focus on the negatives. Positives and negatives are everywhere, no matter the country!

[@jatinsharma5024]

It also depends upon the area as you said , India is very diverse. Also it depends upon the way , You travel. And scammers , Yes they are annoying, Even to us Indians.

[@NataliesPassport]

Exactly!! My favorite places in India aren’t visited by 90% of tourists. Going to Old Delhi and saying you’ve been to India is like going to the Bronx and saying you’ve been to USA 🥴

[@jatinsharma5024]

@@NataliesPassport Absolutely

[@jatinsharma5024]

​@@NataliesPassportHowever always stay safe especially in solo travel. Follow the guidelines, keep emergency number with you . Try to do in daytime.

[@shivangnautiyal3522]

Even in usa place in LA skid row is homeless and lot of poverty there someone going to us and calling USA a shit is not fair to say same goes to india too

[@mansibisht8589]

as an indian women..the only concerning thing is women's safety...

[@NataliesPassport]

Agreed! Luckily I felt safe most of the time 🤗

[@SandraGartner-hj9ty]

You know, the very same thing happened to me in Agra. Actually near the great mosque. I would recommend people to avoid that area altogether - I think I had read somewhere that this area should best be avoided by tourists but didn't remember in time. Didn't get any similarly bad vibes anywhere else in Agra and very rarely at all during our 4 week trip. Luckily we just could take an auto and get out of there. I didn't let that take away from my Taj Mahal experience at sunrise which is everything it is made out to be, in my opinion, and the other sights in Agra are gorgeous, too. Another negative point: In Agra of all places we picked up a stomach virus. So everyone heading to Agra: It really is worth the hassle but be extra aware of your surroundings and try to be extra extra safe what food is concerned. I have heard so often of people getting sick in Agra.

[@bye122ty]

Visiting india.......is same as visiting den full of xapists... That's why indian men say " taali dono hath se bajti hai"..... Your fault.....why u visited india when u clearly know most men there are potential xapists.....

[@Rohittarkar175]

Ok Pakistani​@@bye122ty

[@NataliesPassport]

It’s sad that that happens to people in the most famous place for foreigners to visit in India 🥺

[@triptimishra124]

I'm so happy that you complained to the police about those boys because if you didn't they'd grow up thinking this is acceptable behavior. Also you should have asked the police to contact his parents and inform them about it. They should be aware what kind of shitty behaviour their kids are learning. Happy that you had positive experience otherwise. Do come back and visit more. My recommendations in India are Khajjiar, Andaman and Nicobar islands, Lakshwadeep island, Rameshwaram, Kullu, Manali, Leh, Gangtok, Gulmarg, Darjeeling and many more (can't even list them all)

[@NataliesPassport]

That’s why I said something - I don’t want it to happen to someone else!! But actually the police did call their family and make them come! 😱 I’ll definitely be back!! I want to visit the islands, north, northeast - there are SO many places!!! 😍

[@Eternal650]

So sorry about the incident happened to you in my city in agra , its just out of a dozen apples one is always rotten Btw love your videos and thanks for sharing your experience here in india Please also visit the eastern india its completely different from the mainland india

[@NataliesPassport]

Thank you 🥰 regardless of that situation I still had a great time in India! I really want to visit the NE next time! 😍🤞

[@Eternal650]

@@NataliesPassport thank you so much🥰, keep posting love your vlogs

[@TheMusicalSymphonyIndia]

3:09 I think the size of the USA is shown incorrect in the representation.

[@NataliesPassport]

Mmm I meant it’s just continental USA so Alaska and Hawaii aren’t there? 🤷‍♀️

[@amankumar55555]

Yes India is safe for women!! 1.4 billion people in India how can you judge India?

[@spiritwanderer777]

no it isn't. it depends a lot on where you are, what you are doing, whether you travel solo, how you dress etc. any guy can of course say that it's safe because they never have to worry about getting raped. i've been followed by creepy guys many times and at night i never felt safe if i was on a street alone. south india is generally safer though.

[@NikhilPanchal-ct3cv]

Sahi kha

[@NataliesPassport]

I feel like as long as you’re smart about traveling, there’s no reason to be extra afraid of India 🤷‍♀️ I had a great time!

[@stephanatlas5331]

​@@spiritwanderer777What you said is same for any country though. But yes India definitely need to improve not because women safety an issue exclusive to india rather India need a safe environment for everyone

[@spiritwanderer777]

@stephanatlas5331 not entirely, not every country deals with such high rate of rapes or has so many wild dogs or other animals on streets, or so many scam artists in tourist places, or lack of basic instrustructure in many places which all add to the factor of safety. not to mention that women in general are seen as lower class than man and you know it. so don't get me wrong, I absolutely love India and I'm moving back there in March to live, but it is not true to say it is a safe country for women and I cannot stand when people sugarcoat it.

[@mereal8128]

Love from India... keep growing

[@NataliesPassport]

❤️❤️❤️

[@bye122ty]

The level of harassment varies from state to state in India. South India is generally the safest where the harassment is generally limited to staring but will not escalate beyond that. Mumbai being more cosmopolitan and mixed with local Maratha culture where women tend to be empowered is also generally safe. The cowbelt states are the least safe where cultural attitudes towards women are terrible and a lot of men truly believe that that any woman who is out and about without male supervision is a slut who enjoys being raped. Delhi has a large influx of immigrants from rural UP and Bihar where women are covered up and kept at home. These immigrants believe that any woman not in traditional attire deserves it. With tourists the attitude is even worse. These guys watch western pornography, and think every white tourist is just like a porn star. This rape culture Is a problem that is very unique to India.

[@murkhuddindalal]

okay camel man

[@murkhuddindalal]

muslim rules were mostly in cowbelt india. maybe you are talking about their descendants

[@alani3992]

Yes recently saw livestreams of men crowding around a woman at every stop in North India, and doing all sorts of nonsense. Its like they are in the dark ages of humanity.

[@NataliesPassport]

I hate that some places seem generally unsafe 😭 but it’s also bad to stereotype a whole country and there are so many amazing places as well!

[@178som]

For Introvert its very difficult to travel in India , even for guys but you have to talk to people if you need any kind of help and most of the time they will help you if they are not in hurry

[@NataliesPassport]

I completely agree!

[@peggyguest5812]

I’m so glad you are in Thailand now ❤️🇹🇭😮🙏

[@NataliesPassport]

Just posted a video saying I’m backkkkk 🥰 even tho I’ve been back for a while now 😅🙈

[@peggyguest5812]

@@NataliesPassport oh ok good 👍 take care of yourself and be safe ❣️

[@AAA-ul8rq]

What you said is absolutely true .All Indian women and the majority of Indian men are with you on this. It's only the India haters or who we call anti nationals (the real ones) and womanisers who will spew venom on what you said , just ignore what they say.

[@NataliesPassport]

Thank you 🥰 unfortunately hater comments are part of KZbin 😩 but I said how I honestly felt so 🤷‍♀️❤️

[@atirath1082]

I remember my mother telling me that Punjab was the safest state for women. She could walk alone in the middle of the night with little to no worry. But this was in the 90's before it became a drug infested hellhole.

[@NataliesPassport]

I’ve actually heard both of those things - that it’s the safest for women but also that it’s had a lot of problems in recent years 🥺

[@bobbyeapen6049]

Love the honesty.

[@NataliesPassport]

Thank you 🥰

[@god__particle__]

Thank you so much for providing an honest and realistic review of travelling solo in India. There are so many videos portraying India being unsafe, unwelcoming & not for travellers especially solo female. I, being an Indian accept people here are not mature to let foreigners be at their own, and not to bother them. Trying to fleece them through various means, pestering for photos, groping etc are major concerns. Some major misconceptions prevailing about foreigners(ladies) being hippy, easy going & available have componded the harrasment. BUT 2 things you've pointed out should be the MOTTO of people travelling to India. "Always be SMART traveller." And you've so elaborately & beautifully mentioned how to be smart! 2ndly "India is not for immature travellers." Somebody travelling with notions of ease & comforts of a western world will never like it here. India is so vast, east of India is different from west, north from south geographyically, culturally, weather, food...its not for a reason that India is called a subcontinent! An inexperienced foreigner will surely get overwhelmed. Therefore your video should be a "must see" for folks planning a trip to India especially solo women. Hope you have had great memories and will travel again to discover more of our beautiful country and its people. May your channel keeps growing and you have more amazing trips to share. Will love to see a video where you find a new partner soon!! God bless you 🙂

[@NataliesPassport]

Aw thanks so much🥰🥰 but I completely agree!! I think India is an amazing place to travel, even as a solo female, but you HAVE to be safe with it and def wouldn’t recommend for a first time solo travel country😅 I can’t wait to visit more places in India - even if I return solo 😍

[@gloriji]

Loved your video!! Thanks! Traveled India solo as a woman 10 years ago and also had only positive experiences (I spent most of the time in Karnataka). I want to go back soon and work while travelling -will start in rishikesh. Is there an area you’d recommend to stay there?

[@NataliesPassport]

Ahh that’s amazing!! I get annoyed cuz all the vlogs are about solo females having a terrible time, but I loved India and I met a lot of other solo females there who loved it too!! In Rishikesh I stayed in Tapovan. If I went back tomorrow I’d stay in the same area! There are so many cute restaurants and cafes between the main road and the river 😍

[@gloriji]

@@NataliesPassportahh nice thanks! Yes, I agree that one needs to be a bit careful with what to wear and to stay in at night .. but that way I was totally fine. I’m so excited to go back!

[@99exclusivebestH]

I liked your reaction ✌️🙂

[@NataliesPassport]

Thank you 🥰

[@AmkeBauer]

Hey, your stories are so inspiring! I will be solo-travelling to India as well soon. Do you have recommendations for hostels in Kochi, Pondicherry, Madurai or any other city in the south?

[@NataliesPassport]

Thank you 🥰 in fort kochi I stayed in bunk house fort kochi hostel - it was great! I don’t remember the name of the hostel I stayed in in Pondicherry, but it should be in my video ❤️

[@AmkeBauer]

@@NataliesPassport Thank you very much! How many days would you recommend for Pondecherry?

[@encee25]

Loved your dharamshala vlog. Also your beautiful smile. Hope to see you soon in India ❤

[@NataliesPassport]

Thank you 🥰 hopefully I’ll be back next year! 🤞

[@sameergaonkar9519]

Thanks

[@NataliesPassport]

Awww thanks so much, Sameer! 😍❤️❤️

[@sujoysen123]

This is a very informative video. One should watch this video, especially those traveling solo. I really feel bad when some tourist faces this kind of harassment as I want to believe that here in India we treat Guests as Gods. I don’t know why some Indians are so obsessed about taking selfies with foreigners. But thanks for telling us your positive experiences as well. Absolutely love watching all your videos. Hope you visit again. Safe travels wherever you go.

[@NataliesPassport]

Thanks so much 🥰 overall I had a great time in India! I’ll definitely be back 😍

[@ananyatewari6318]

Want to watch you explore jammu and kashmir and ladakh..💛🙏

[@NataliesPassport]

I’d love to go to all of those places! 😍

[@chandanwood]

Unless you're a well experienced traveller, just avoid typical backpacking. Book better hotels before arriving, use uber or other taxi apps, eat at proper restaurants, take flights, better if you buy a tour package. Avoid the cheapest options. Skip the stereotypical sensory overload experience and try destinations apart from the Taj Mahal and old Delhi, spice markets and slums.

[@NataliesPassport]

Agreed! My experience in India would’ve been a lot different if it was the first time I solo traveled 😅

[@Gaiggy007]

Thanks for the honest feedback. I was wondering How far was that candle 🕯️ from your hair 😳

[@denisehoffman3790]

Haha me too 😂

[@NataliesPassport]

🤣🤣🤣 literally right behind me! Luckily if my hair caught on fire I’d see it on my GoPro 💁‍♀️🤞🤣

[@Gaiggy007]

Jesus! So I was right. We don’t wanna see Natalie on fire 🔥😂😂 But if you think as a professional content creator. You could have got million plus views on KZbin 😂😂 Take care mate and Stay away from that candle 🕯️;)

[@sahilkokitkar8513]

U should travel to ratnagiri, belgavi, mahabaleshwar, satara, nashik which r in the state of Maharashtra. Less foreigner touristy but amazing. U will enjoy than new delhi, agra. Hope u will go soon thr n visit.

[@NataliesPassport]

Hopefully I can visit that area one day! 😍

[@travelhacksbynick]

Selfies- india makes you experience the life of a celebrity for the trip 😅

[@NataliesPassport]

🤣🤣🤣🙈

[@chandrapratapsingh7973]

Very good work all the best bharat

[@NataliesPassport]

Thank you 🥰

[@PsTravelVlogs_13]

Plz come to india again before this year ends Btw i m getting married on 21 jan 2025 🧿✨ finally to my frnd thn bestfnd and now my hubby to be ☺️ after waiting for so many years and facing so many problems and challenges ups and downs in our lives finally with mahadev’s blessing 🙇‍♀️🙏🏻 wish me luck and happiness ❤

[@NataliesPassport]

Aww unfortunately I don’t think I’ll make it by the end of the year as I’m back working full time in Bangkok. But I’ll definitely be back one day. Also congratulations!!! That’s so exciting!! I hope you have an amazing wedding 🥰

[@PsTravelVlogs_13]

@ Hmmm i will wait for your next indian trip … and Thankyou so much for your warm wishes 😇 love you from India 🇮🇳

[@chayapatchaya8782]

Hi!Natalie.The USA size was bigger than INDIA.I noticed the charts in video was incorrect.❤❤❤

[@NataliesPassport]

Yesss - that was why I posted it! USA is almost 3 times the size of India, but Indias population is like 4x more than USA! 😱

[@chayapatchaya8782]

@@NataliesPassport 🤣

[@chayapatchaya8782]

​@@NataliesPassportU're still living in Thailand right?

[@NataliesPassport]

Yessss!! 😍 I’ve been here since songkran, living in onnut. Saturday I’m moving to a new apartment in Bangkok (with a year long lease) 🥰

[@chayapatchaya8782]

@@NataliesPassport ❤️❤️❤️

[@abfinance91]

Thanks for visiting India ♥️

[@NataliesPassport]

❤️❤️❤️

[@nikhilkay1]

Cons of India: Garbage/littering, staring, personal space, courtesy, too much selfies Pros: Diversity of culture, topography, nature, food, wildlife, warm people if you get to know them I would go to hilly/himalayan region of India where everything is better or even Nepal which is just amazing.

[@NataliesPassport]

Very true! 😍

[@webabhi]

South Asia is a great place for travel. Particularly you should visit Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan. Maldives also is good travel destination for over worked and over paid corporates. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 What is great about South Asia is following: 1) Diverse ethnicities 2) Diverse cultures 3) Diverse climates 4) Diverse topography 5) Diverse religions 6) Delectable Cuisines 7) Diverse Architecture 8) Whole hearted and friendly people who speak English Unfortunately the most famous place in South Asia is India which only gets bad media coverage. Many foreign vloggers show India like how Nick Johnson or Tyler Oliveira show USA. They only visit ghettos in Delhi and Mumbai and slander India. Ghettos in Delhi are like bad areas in Cairo or Palestinian areas in Amman and Ghettos in Mumbai are like bad areas in Jakarta or Manila. If these vloggers show Pakistan: Lahore, Islamabad, Murree, Nathiagali and Peshawar. India: Kerala, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand Sri Lanka: Colombo, Galle, Nuwara Eliya and Kandy. Then they say that they had 1 month of great experience and want to visit Nepal next, they wouldn't get views. Only negative bs about India sells.

[@murkhuddindalal]

one should never visit al-fakistan

[@NataliesPassport]

😭😭😭 I know, it’s so sad. There are so many amazing places to explore in India which don’t get as much coverage!

[@GssViews]

Yes, there are bad apples everywhere, but Indian also hate foreigners getting troubled by locals/other issues, so if any foreigner getting any issue, just seek help from any normal man/woman, they will 99.99% help you. We Indians dont want few bad apples to tarnish image of India among foreigners. We as country are improving & developing, but in a democratic culturely diverse country like India where you cant use force on people, things take time. Thanks for coming to India & wish you even much better experience next time.

[@NataliesPassport]

Thank you 🥰 and I completely agree!! I felt very supported by the people around me when I was traveling.

[@ANKITUPADHAYA-o7q]

Don't walk in night in india like 11 or 12 pm this is dengerous for women.I am also from india West Bengal.

[@ANKITUPADHAYA-o7q]

You need to walk with some man or friends, don't alone.

[@ANKITUPADHAYA-o7q]

But I am also recommending you to try Indian Safari

[@NataliesPassport]

Agreed! Whenever I’m solo traveling I avoid walking around alone at night.

[@saideep025]

I travelled solo in many countries including Andorra, Frain, Spain, Norway, Italy etc. Im a dark brown Indian male. Whenever I visit a beach in Barcelona, a police office comes rips out my bag and checks what's inside. In France, I worked in a French government entity. Outside work, I was humiliated because of my skin color, physically assaulted by French lady 60 years old when I went to see my cat. I could have done the same but in Indian culture we respect women and of that age I just saw my mother. Whenever, I visit a shop in Europe, the sales person takes me pointing at the cheapest stuff in store. I say 'money is not important but I want quality'. They usually feel embarrassed and say 'I'll bring another sales guy and disappear. In Andorra, a lady kicked me out of a hotel because Im Indian and wiped the handle bars with the alcohol gel during COVID time and threatened to call the police if I didn't leave for a booking that I paid for. What I want to summarize is that, in todays society SKIN COLOR TALKS A LOT.' If I was strolling in a beach in Barcelona with a white girl, no police would bother. For the foreign solo female travelers to India, I just have a single question: if in EU or US if you stroll outside with a yoga pant, do you think a married guy with his wife besides him would not be seeing their butt? That's how the world is in reality.

[@bye122ty]

Visiting india.......is same as visiting den full of xapists... That's why indian men say " taali dono hath se bajti hai"..... Your fault.....why u visited india when u clearly know most men there are potential xapists.....

[@NataliesPassport]

😢😢😢 I’m so sorry, I hate that about the world. But yes, discrimination is everywhere 😔

[@bobbyeapen6049]

As for the negative commentators (some of them are done intentionally, by adversaries, to cause a negative image).

[@NataliesPassport]

😭 it is annoying. But definitely more positive than negative 🥰

[@travelwithgopi9767]

Yes always it's depends on 😊

[@NataliesPassport]

It does! Luckily I had a great time 🥰

[@lakshyakaushik2742]

1:37 to 2:09 absolutely agree with ya 👍🏼.

[@NataliesPassport]

❤️❤️❤️

[@aadityachourasia2124]

My worst experience was a hotel scam in which i lost 3150 rs in online scam in a fake website in haridwar in a place called aggarwal bhavan

[@NataliesPassport]

😭😭😭 noooo - sorry to hear that 🥺 I’ve heard of bad hotel experiences in India, but by double checking all the hotels I went on booking and Google maps, I luckily didn’t have any issues!

[@aadityachourasia2124]

I just came from rishikesh We went to neel kanth , rishikesh, haridwar

[@NataliesPassport]

So nice! 😍

[@AnahitaRao9]

Very intelligent - you handled india well by avoiding unnecessary chatter and being modest in dresswear. Astute! Shows street smarts....

[@NataliesPassport]

Thank you 🥰 I had a great time!!

[@Rohittarkar175]

23:17 wow my dad is in police too 🙂 Happy to hear that

[@NataliesPassport]

All the police I interacted with in India were great 🥹❤️

[@kyakaruvlogs2784]

I hope you visit Meghalaya on your next India visit.

[@NataliesPassport]

I hope so too! 😍 I really want to go to NE India!

[@kyakaruvlogs2784]

​@@NataliesPassport Spring & Fall will be the best time

[@AiHuman-l4z]

India is like other country india is different do what Indian people do people always help other country people Avoid main roads honking is problem for indian too

[@NataliesPassport]

I agree! I felt like so many people were willing to help.

[@Srmarak001]

sorry to say that... Golden Triangle only for Business. but you should visit 7sisters NorthEast Meghalaya, Matrilineal States and you'll see whole other side of India - where only girls rule. best time to visit Winter ( November to February)

[@NataliesPassport]

I visited other places outside of the golden triangle! Although not the northeast. I’d love to go there one day! 😍

[@NataliesPassport]

I visited other places outside of the golden triangle! Although not the northeast. I’d love to go there one day! 😍

[@Lonewolf123go]

I am in disbelief that you visited all the good places , visiting only Bangalore mumbai and delhi is just bs. I hope you recover from the indian trauma.And i think you missed the northeastern states.I am an indian and have visited only delhi and agra till now.Good luck to you.

[@NataliesPassport]

Whenever I travel I like to visit as many places as I can! I would LOVE to go to Northeast India!!! That’s my goal next time I go back 🥰 hopefully you can visit more places too!

[@rahulshan8820]

Nice explain love from Kashmir ❤❤❤

[@NataliesPassport]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@travelhacksbynick]

The golden triangle is not where experienced rich indians go. Our preferred destinations ain india are - goa, kerala, Pondicherry , north eastern states ,Uttarakhand, himachal ,andaman islands.

[@NataliesPassport]

I agree that there are so many amazing places to visit in India! But most foreigners want to see Taj Mahal first as it’s so famous 🥹

[@RJOHN]

CHEERS to Natalie, for her energy and Spirit, but any Indian women travelling Solo in India is a mountainous task, THE MOUNTAINS,BEING CULTURE ,FAMILY AND OTHER THINGS 😁😁but may be by 2050 things will change 🤣🤣

[@NataliesPassport]

Thank you 🥰 yes, I hope it continues to get safer for solo female travelers especially!

[@RJOHN]

@@NataliesPassport Cheers to Natalie Spirit and her never ending energy 😘😘