Khan Market

Delhi, India

Overall Safety
Good
3.9 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics

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Summary

Upscale shopping and dining area popular with diplomats and expats. Very safe with good restaurants and cafes, but expensive and not particularly Indian in character.

Upscale and internationalDiplomatic crowdLuxury shopping destinationSafe and well-maintainedEnglish widely spoken
Details

Khan Market is one of the world's priciest retail streets - diplomats, wealthy Indians, and expats shopping for imported cheeses, designer clothes, and books. The upscale nature means good security, clean infrastructure, and English-speaking staff everywhere. Women working on laptops in cafes or reading over brunch is normal. Shops close around 8-9 PM with good lighting and security throughout. You'll pay tourist prices for everything, but the trade-off is feeling secure walking around. Khan Market metro station on the Violet Line. Bahrisons bookstore is well-known, restaurants cover everything from Italian to Lebanese. It's sanitized and international - could be an expensive shopping district anywhere. Good if you need a break from Delhi's intensity, though not particularly authentic.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Excellent

Night Walking Safety

Good

Harassment Risk

Low

Public Transport Safety

Excellent

Pickpocketing Risk

Low

Scam Risk

Low

Police Visibility

Good

Emergency Services

Excellent

Evening Venues

Excellent

Solo Dining

Excellent

Drug Activity

Low

Homelessness Visibility

Low

Getting By in English

Excellent

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Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters
  • Perch Wine & Coffee Bar
  • The Big Chill Cafe

Restaurants

  • Townhall
  • SodaBottleOpenerWala
  • Yum Yum Cha

Bars

  • Perch Wine & Coffee Bar

Other Spots

  • Bahrisons Booksellers
  • Designer boutiques and international brands
  • Full Circle Bookstore
Impressions & Tips

"Felt safe walking around alone"

"Expensive but reassuring"

"Good bookstores and cafes"

"Everyone speaks English"

"Not authentic but comfortable"

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