Bengaluru Safety Guide
Health, security, and travel safety information
Emergency Numbers
Save these numbers before your trip.
Healthcare
What to know about medical care in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru's healthcare system pairs top private hospitals with government clinics, delivering solid medical care.
Manipal Hospital, Fortis, and Apollo rank as premium facilities that take international insurance.
24-hour pharmacies dot Bengaluru, stocking common meds you can grab without prescriptions.
Travel insurance comes highly recommended for entry into Bengaluru's top private hospitals.
- ✓ Keep digital copies of prescriptions and medical history
- ✓ Carry a basic first-aid kit for minor issues
Common Risks
Be aware of these potential issues.
Pickpocketing in crowded areas and theft from vehicles
Expect heavy traffic and bold driving, two-wheelers slicing between lanes
Dust and vehicle emissions, during dry months
Scams to Avoid
Watch out for these common tourist scams.
Touts near Commercial Street push "valuable gems" at discount prices that turn out to be worthless colored glass
Auto-rickshaws claiming meter broken or taking longer routes to inflate fares
People claiming NGO ties hit up tourists near Brigade Road seeking donations
Safety Tips
Practical advice to stay safe.
- • Book cabs through hotel concierge or trusted apps rather than hailing on street
- • Sit in back seat of taxis and share ride details with someone
- • Stick to well-lit areas like MG Road and Church Street after dark
- • Avoid walking alone in residential areas post 11 PM
- • Choose busy Bengaluru restaurants with high turnover for fresh food
- • Drink only sealed bottled water or properly filtered water
Information for Specific Travelers
Safety considerations for different traveler groups.
Bengaluru treats women travelers better than most Indian cities, with working women filling the IT corridors.
- → Use women's compartments in Bengaluru metro during rush hours
- → Book rooms in Indiranagar or Koramangala where nightlife stays lively and security patrols
Homosexuality became legal in 2018, though same-sex marriage lacks legal status
- → Public displays of affection uncommon regardless of orientation
- → Bengaluru runs LGBTQ-friendly spots like The Humming Tree and Church Street Social
Travel Insurance
Protect yourself before you travel.
Insurance proves essential for Bengaluru's premium private hospitals, which need upfront cash or policy verification