Sachin Kumar, Jan 14, 2023
There are numerous haunted locations in India, each with its own terrifying history or legend. They range from strange locations such as courtrooms and classrooms to abandoned villages, mines, forts, and eerie hotels. Here are some of the most haunted places in India that you must visit if you want to push your limits and search for the paranormal:
- Bhangarh Fort, Rajasthan
One of the spookiest locations imaginable and widely acknowledged as one of India's most haunted locations is the abandoned town of Bhangarh, which is situated in the Alwar region. The Archaeological Survey of India has made it forbidden for anyone to visit the Bhangarh Fort after nightfall since it is thought to be so peril.
Ratnavati, the lovely princess of Bhangarh, and a tantric named Singhia fell in love in the sixteenth century, according to legend. Knowing it was a losing battle, he decided to use his powers to entice her. However, the princess discovered his schemes and sentenced him to death. He cursed the palace to be destroyed and the village to have no roof and eternal misery just before he died, enraged by the turn of events.
- Kuldhara Village, Rajasthan
The largest number of abandoned villages and towns may be found in Rajasthan. In the village of Kuldhara, close to Jaisalmer, the Paliwal Brahmins initially made their home. The inhabitants of Kuldhara and 83 other adjacent villages are said to have disappeared overnight in 1825, leaving no sign of their whereabouts. The village was reportedly blackmailed with taxes until they wed the local girl to the minister of state, who had allegedly fallen in love with her. The chief of Kulhara and the surrounding area abandoned their settlements in order to save the girl's honour, and he cursed the area to be permanently uninhabitable.
- Dow Hill, Kurseong, West Bengal
The Dowhill Girl's Boarding School and Victoria Boy's High School in Kurseong, Darjeeling are rumoured to be the residences of countless spirits, whose footsteps may be heard echoing through the hallways. A headless child has been seen following many locals and visitors before disappearing into the woods. Numerous dead bodies have been found in the forests around the schools.
- Dumas Beach, Gujarat
There are several mysteries that have been connected for a long time to the black sands of Gujarat's Dumas Beach near the Arabian Sea coast. Numerous people believe that wandering midnight visitors are being called back to the coast by restless spirits because the beach used to be a Hindu cemetery. People who disregard the screams of the dead are said to disappear eternally into the seas, according to some myths. This beach is definitely not for the timid.
- Tunnel no. 33, Shimla
The longest tunnel on the Kalka-Shimla railway route, at 1143.61 metres, is Tunnel No. 33, a well-known tourist site. The remarkable secrecy of this tunnel, however, has earned it a reputation. An English engineer named Colonel Barog is said to haunt the tunnel and is frequently spotted riding his horse. Additionally, he is seen interacting with people and answering their questions. Locals in Shimla believe that the tunnel has an unsettling aura. There have also been reports of seeing Colonel Barog's ghost enter and leave the tunnel. There have apparently been odd movements made by a person inside the tunnel. Despite the many myths surrounding Tunnel 33, you shouldn't discount the tunnel's beauty.
- Lambi Dehar Mines, Dehradun
One of the scariest sites in India is the Lambi Dehar Mines near Mussoorie, which used to be a fully operational lime mine with thousands of workers. As a result of hazardous working conditions, a lack of safety regulations, and accidents, many individuals lost their lives in the mines. It is now believed that these workers haunt the tunnels. Here, eerie noises and screams frequently come from the mines.
- Delhi Cantonment, New Delhi
The name of this place is particularly deceptive since, despite giving the appearance that it is quite safe, the disclaimer does not provide security against dangers from non-human sources. Locals have allegedly experienced the most typical kind of ghost or spirit. The supposed ghost resembled a woman standing by the side of the road at midnight hailing cabs while wearing a white sari. It is said that the ghost gallops beside the car at a speed that would put even Michael Schumacher to shame when doing the same is prohibited, obviously for safety reasons (no, we're not talking about your fear factor because you wouldn't dare cross this road at night).
There are rumours that a woman who was slain while travelling somewhere has subsequently made a ghostly appearance. While it's unclear why she chose to hitchhike while donning a white sari, if she didn't, then kudos to her for complying to the ghosts' dress code.
- Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad
You might not realise that one of India's most well-known film cities was built on the bodies of Sultanate warriors, whose restless souls still haunt the filming settings today. Stuntmen are hurt when lights suddenly go out, mirrors are scraped, and equipment is continually broken. Women have complained of being locked in rooms and having phantom forces rip their clothes.
- D’Souza Chawl, Mumbai
The residents of this chawl in Mahim, Mumbai, have claimed to have seen the ghost of a woman who prowls the neighbourhood at night and disappears without a trace once it is light outside. The neighbours think she was an elderly woman who, while fetching water, fell into a well and drowned since no one heard her cries for aid.
- Mukesh Mill, Mumbai
Since its destruction by fire in 1870, Mumbai's Mukesh Mill has earned a reputation as one of the city's most scary places. Numerous well-known Hindi movies have had their filming put on hold due to frightened visitors who claimed to have seen ghostly shadows and other strange, disturbing emotions. Because the crew feels uncomfortable and frequently asks an early pack up, directors have started to avoid using this formerly known shooting location.
