Bangalore Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (47/100)
Is Bangalore safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Bangalore scores 47/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates India Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 16 Jun 2025); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 7 Oct 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Disease & health (score 30)
Environmental quality (score 60)
October 3, 2026
Bangalore, India has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 47 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is environmental quality at 60/100; the lowest-rated category is disease & health at 30/100; last updated October 3, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the India travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Bangalore currently sits at 47/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Bangalore is environmental quality (60/100), and the lowest is disease & health (30/100). This page was last updated on October 3, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (60/100) and natural hazards (56/100).
A score of 47 is higher than the scores of 62% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 14, 2026
Bangalore, India currently maintains a moderate baseline risk profile with a US State Dept advisory level 2 and an ongoing drought in Southern India. Travelers should also note a Level 1 global Dengue health notice from the CDC. Recent safety headlines focus on unrelated international travel advisories and domestic weather disruptions elsewhere in the country.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 05:13 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Environmental quality (score 60/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Natural disasters (score 55/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Bangalore
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Bangalore
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Families with children
Health/disaster risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, identify hospitals near your accommodation, and check seasonal hazard (storm/heat/quake) before you book.
Older travelers
Health/transport risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, plan rest between transfers, and locate English-capable medical care on arrival.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Bangalore for solo travelers (Crime 40/100 · Transport 50/100), women traveling solo (Crime 40/100), business travelers (Digital 45/100 · Money 40/100 · Transport 50/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 30/100 · Political 35/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | low |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | October 3, 2026 |
Live conditions in Bangalore
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
India - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Southern India GREEN · ~142 km away · 2026-08-31
The Drought notification level is Green.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 05:13:10 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Bangalore happened in April and May (4 of 4 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the India travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the India entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Bangalore
The most weather-stable two-month window for Bangalore is December–January, when typical daily temperatures run from about 15°C to 27°C and monthly rain averages 18 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; October is the wettest typical month at about 142 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Oct 7, 2026.
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Emergency numbers (India)
| Police | 100 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 102 |
| Fire | 101 |
| General | 112 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
The search results do not provide specific information on hospital availability, emergency services, English‑speaking care, pharmacy access, or evacuation procedures in Bangalore. Travelers should research local medical facilities and emergency contacts before arrival.
Common scam patterns
- cybercrime. Scammers use fake links and OTP (one‑time password) requests to trick users into revealing personal data. These online frauds are highlighted by Bangalore police as a growing threat. Tip: Never click unknown links or share OTPs; verify requests directly with the official service.
- fraudulent_kyc_investment. Criminals pose as legitimate agencies asking for KYC updates or investment opportunities, then steal funds. The Karnataka State Police warns that such scams often appear as urgent emails or messages. Tip: Only submit KYC documents through official portals or in person at the bank.
- tourist_guide_transport. Visitors may encounter fake guides who charge inflated fees and transport operators that overcharge or take longer routes. The “Avoid Tourist Scams in India” guide lists these as common scams for travelers in Bangalore. Tip: Use reputable booking platforms and verify guide credentials before hiring.
Area notes
- Western Ghats. Severe rain alerts for June 2026 advise avoiding the Western Ghats due to hazardous monsoon conditions.
- Bangalore. Bangalore is described as a relatively safe tourist destination, though visitors should stay alert to petty crime.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | 49 → 47 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 51 → 49 | elevated → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 41 → 51 | moderate → elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
Every editorial change to Bangalore's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Bangalore
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Bangalore, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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