Kolkāta Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (48/100)
Is Kolkāta safe right now? Checked 17 October 2026
Kolkāta scores 48/100 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.
Crime (score 35)
Environmental quality (score 65)
October 3, 2026
Kolkāta, India has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 48 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is environmental quality at 65/100; the lowest-rated category is crime at 35/100; 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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Kolkāta currently sits at 48/100 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 Kolkāta is environmental quality (65/100), and the lowest is crime (35/100). 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 (62/100).
A score of 48 is higher than 57% of the cities we score.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Kolkata, India currently carries a moderate baseline safety risk of 48/100 alongside a US State Department Level 2 advisory. Travelers should remain aware of ongoing drought conditions in Southern India and a Level 1 global Dengue health notice from the CDC. Recent local reports also highlight road safety concerns following a motorcycle incident on the rainbow flyover.
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 17, 2026 13:36 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 65/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Transport safety (score 55/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Kolkāta
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 Kolkāta
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.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory/political indicators are elevated. Read your government LGBTQ+ travel guidance carefully and weigh trip purpose against current conditions.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Kolkāta for solo travelers (Crime 35/100 · Transport 55/100), women traveling solo (Crime 35/100) and business travelers (Digital 40/100 · Money 45/100 · Transport 55/100): 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.
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Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | October 3, 2026 |
Live conditions in Kolkāta
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 · country-wide · 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 2026-10-17 13:36:30 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 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tropical Cyclones | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Most tropical cyclone events within 100 km of Kolkāta happened in May and August (2 of 2 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 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 2026-10-17 06:34:10 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Kolkāta
The most weather-stable two-month window for Kolkāta is December–January, when typical daily temperatures run from about 13°C to 26°C and monthly rain averages 13 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include extreme heat in April–May; heavy rain season in June–September; monsoon in June–October. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 25, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Kolkāta
Kolkāta has 9 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 8 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: B R Singh Hospital
- Hospital: Baker Ward
- Hospital: Lady Dufferin Victoria Hospital, Kolkata
- Hospital: Medical College and Hospital
- Hospital: Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital
- Hospital: NRS Medical college & Hospital
- Hospital: NRS OPD Building
- Hospital: Obs & Gynaecology Building, NRS
- Hospital: UNB building, NRS medical college
- Police: beniapukur police station
- Police: boubazar police station
- Police: Bowbazar police station
- Police: Hare Police Station
- Police: Kolkata Police Headquarters
- Police: Manicktala P.S
- Police: Muchipara Police Station
- Police: New Market Police Station
- Police: Park Street Police Station
- Police: Phoolbagan Police Sation
- Embassy: Consulate General of Australia
- Embassy: Consulate General of the United States of America
- Embassy: Consulate of Canada
- Embassy: Deputy High Commission of Bangladesh
- Embassy: U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata
- Pharmacy: Das Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Fair price medicine shop
- Pharmacy: JP Medico Private Limited
- Pharmacy: Modern Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Ross Healthcare
- Pharmacy: Royd Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Utshab Medical
- Pharmacy: 药房1
- Fire station: C R Avenue Fire Station
- Fire station: Kalighat Fire Brigade
- Fire station: Manicktala Fire Station
- Fire station: Shibpur Fire Brigade
- Fire station: West Bengal Fire Service HQ
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (India)
| Police | 100 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 102 |
| Fire | 101 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Healthcare details for specific local hospitals and emergency infrastructure are not provided in the current data. Travelers should rely on standard medical insurance and pre-identify major medical facilities.
Common scam patterns
- Fake Tour Guides and Train Tickets. Scammers pose as official tour guides or ticket agents to sell forged tickets or overcharge travelers for unauthorized services. They target tourists looking for local assistance around transport hubs. Tip: Always book tours and transportation through official counters or verified online platforms.
- Unwanted Taxi Tours. Taxi drivers may take clients on extended, unrequested rides or unwanted tours to inflate the fare. This is frequently reported by travelers navigating unfamiliar metropolitan routes. Tip: Insist on using a pre-paid taxi or track your route actively using a GPS navigation app.
Area notes
- Kolkata Metropolitan Area. Kolkata experiences common metropolitan concerns such as pickpocketing, petty theft, and scams, particularly in crowded areas, alongside a rise in cybercrime.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 50 → 48 | elevated → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 52 → 50 | elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 44 → 52 | moderate → elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 44 | moderate | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Kolkāta'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.
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Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Kolkāta
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Kolkāta, 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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