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India

Sex work itself not illegal; brothels, pimping, soliciting, and procurement illegal. Massive informal market.

Legal model

Sex work legal; surrounding activities illegal

Risk level

Medium

Currency

Indian Rupee (INR)

Languages

Hindi, English; many regional languages

Emergency

112 (universal); 100 police, 108 medical

AOC / SW min

18 / 18

1-Hour Session Pricing (Indicative)

Budget

INR 1,500 (USD 18)

Typical

INR 5,000–15,000 (USD 60–180)

Premium

INR 30,000+ (USD 360+)

Key Areas

  • Mumbai — Kamathipura red-light district (declining); upscale escorts via international agencies
  • Delhi — GB Road red-light district; Connaught Place hotel-based independent
  • Kolkata — Sonagachi (one of largest red-light districts in Asia)
  • Goa — beach-tourist independent market

Top Safety Notes

  • Female-traveller safety is a documented concern across India.
  • AOC raised to 18 in 2012; commercial sex with under-18s prosecuted vigorously.
  • Generic Truvada widely available privately at very low cost.

Essential Phrases

Hello Namaste nuh-mas-TAY
Thank you Dhanyavad / Shukriya dhun-YA-vahd / shook-REE-yah
How much? Kitna? KIT-nah

Last verified April 2026. Print to PDF for offline reference. Full country guide: /regions/india.