Most Haunted Places in India
The mysteries of the unknown have always fascinated the human mind. It’s not surprising for experts to say that India is a beautiful yet deliciously mysterious country that beholds the secrets and stories of a lot of palaces and their kings, of treasures and their keys, of those who died a painful death and are now a part of the broken synchrony that is a reality.
Bhangarh Fort, Rajasthan 1/24
Bhangarh Fort
The ghost town of bhangarhscariest, spookiest places you could possibly imagine, not to mention, one of the most haunted places in India. Situated near a popular forest, this town is now slowly luring visitors from around the area, and country, for all the wrong reasons.
It should be noted that if you decide to visit this place after the sun has gone down, you won’t be allowed to. In fact, there is a strict warning about how dangerous this place becomes after sunset.
The story which this town is well-known for tells the tale of a magician who fell in love with the local princess of the area even though their match was impossible. Being quite the master of dark magic, he decided to cast a spell on her to make her surrender to him. However, the princess learned of his plans and found a way to kill him. Before his death, however, the magician cast a dark spell on the palace which caused its doom.
Despite Bhangarh Fort being regarded as one of the most horror haunted places in India has been officially promoted as a tourist destination. However, once the night falls and the darkness takes over, this place becomes deserted, leaving it prey to the supposed ‘supernatural’. The mystery of Bhangarh Fort also featured on a TV show and you can have a look at the most haunted place in India’s video yourself.
Bhangarh Fort
The ghost town of bhangarhscariest, spookiest places you could possibly imagine, not to mention, one of the most haunted places in India. Situated near a popular forest, this town is now slowly luring visitors from around the area, and country, for all the wrong reasons.
It should be noted that if you decide to visit this place after the sun has gone down, you won’t be allowed to. In fact, there is a strict warning about how dangerous this place becomes after sunset.
The story which this town is well-known for tells the tale of a magician who fell in love with the local princess of the area even though their match was impossible. Being quite the master of dark magic, he decided to cast a spell on her to make her surrender to him. However, the princess learned of his plans and found a way to kill him. Before his death, however, the magician cast a dark spell on the palace which caused its doom.
Despite Bhangarh Fort being regarded as one of the most horror haunted places in India has been officially promoted as a tourist destination. However, once the night falls and the darkness takes over, this place becomes deserted, leaving it prey to the supposed ‘supernatural’. The mystery of Bhangarh Fort also featured on a TV show and you can have a look at the most haunted place in India’s video yourself.
Kuldhara Village, Rajasthan 2/24
Kuldhara
The village of Kuldhara is popularly known to be a deserted ghost village that has been abandoned since the 1800s. It is said to carry a curse of the villagers who vanished from there overnight, after having lived there for over 7 centuries.
The village lies in ruins, established in 1291 by the Paliwal Brahmins, who were a very prosperous clan and were known for their business acumen and agricultural knowledge. It has been said that one night in 1825 all the people in Kuldhara and nearby 83 villages vanished in dark. All of a sudden and without any warning. Tales of this mystery include the fact that Salim Singh, the minister of the state, once visited this village and fell in love with the beautiful daughter of chieftain wanting to marry her. The minister threatened the villagers by saying that if they did not marry the girl to him, he would levy huge taxes. The chief of the village along with those of adjoining villages decided to abandon and migrate elsewhere to protect the girl’s honour. Nobody saw them leave nor did anyone figure where they went, they simply vanished making this a haunted place in India. It is said that the villagers also cast a spell on the village as they left, cursing anyone who tried to inhabit the land
Kuldhara
The village of Kuldhara is popularly known to be a deserted ghost village that has been abandoned since the 1800s. It is said to carry a curse of the villagers who vanished from there overnight, after having lived there for over 7 centuries.
The village lies in ruins, established in 1291 by the Paliwal Brahmins, who were a very prosperous clan and were known for their business acumen and agricultural knowledge. It has been said that one night in 1825 all the people in Kuldhara and nearby 83 villages vanished in dark. All of a sudden and without any warning. Tales of this mystery include the fact that Salim Singh, the minister of the state, once visited this village and fell in love with the beautiful daughter of chieftain wanting to marry her. The minister threatened the villagers by saying that if they did not marry the girl to him, he would levy huge taxes. The chief of the village along with those of adjoining villages decided to abandon and migrate elsewhere to protect the girl’s honour. Nobody saw them leave nor did anyone figure where they went, they simply vanished making this a haunted place in India. It is said that the villagers also cast a spell on the village as they left, cursing anyone who tried to inhabit the land
Jamali-Kamali Masjid, Delhi 3/24
Sharing its boundaries with the Qutub Minar, this archaeological site has more glory to it for its haunted stories. There are numerous tales about the Jinns which are believed to reside within the walls of Jamali- Kamali. People are scared to visit the place with the number of unexplainable phenomena, while few stay here at night to experience the same. There are instances of people sighting apparitions, lights, animals growling and even the eerie feeling of someone’s breath on your neck. Imagine someone closely watching you from behind the pillars but disappear in a wisp of air as you approach them.
Ramoji Film City 4/24
Being one of the biggest film cities in the country, this place is home to a lot of hotels which have been projected to a lot of controversies because of the reported “supernatural activities” in and around them.
Witnesses report the lights kept on top keep falling off, the light men- who sit with the lights on top have been pushed so many times and many have had grievous injuries. The food left in rooms also get scattered around the room and strange marks are left on the mirrors. Females are more targeted by ghosts than males. Girls reported an invisible force tearing their clothes off, some said they felt someone knock their washroom doors while the rooms remain locked from the inside. They create havoc. Many preventive measures have been taken but in vain. Must visit haunted place in India in case you want to experience the paranormal for yourself.
Sharing its boundaries with the Qutub Minar, this archaeological site has more glory to it for its haunted stories. There are numerous tales about the Jinns which are believed to reside within the walls of Jamali- Kamali. People are scared to visit the place with the number of unexplainable phenomena, while few stay here at night to experience the same. There are instances of people sighting apparitions, lights, animals growling and even the eerie feeling of someone’s breath on your neck. Imagine someone closely watching you from behind the pillars but disappear in a wisp of air as you approach them.
Ramoji Film City 4/24
Being one of the biggest film cities in the country, this place is home to a lot of hotels which have been projected to a lot of controversies because of the reported “supernatural activities” in and around them.
Witnesses report the lights kept on top keep falling off, the light men- who sit with the lights on top have been pushed so many times and many have had grievous injuries. The food left in rooms also get scattered around the room and strange marks are left on the mirrors. Females are more targeted by ghosts than males. Girls reported an invisible force tearing their clothes off, some said they felt someone knock their washroom doors while the rooms remain locked from the inside. They create havoc. Many preventive measures have been taken but in vain. Must visit haunted place in India in case you want to experience the paranormal for yourself.
The Vrindavan Society, Thane 5/24
Considered to be of the most famous housing societies of Thane, this society is also home to a bit of paranormal. Many of its residents and night watchers have experienced what may only be termed as strange and bewildering. This society, however, doesn’t look like it is a haunted place, in fact, it was known for its luxurious apartments.
Anyway, it has been reported that there was once a man who lived in the society who happened to commit suicide. His spirit is said to haunt the society once the hours turn dark. In fact, the night guards have witnessed a lot of strange activities which have also included a guard getting slapped in the face with such force that he nearly toppled from his chair. Immediately afterwards both the guards searched the whole society and they could not find anyone around.
Considered to be of the most famous housing societies of Thane, this society is also home to a bit of paranormal. Many of its residents and night watchers have experienced what may only be termed as strange and bewildering. This society, however, doesn’t look like it is a haunted place, in fact, it was known for its luxurious apartments.
Anyway, it has been reported that there was once a man who lived in the society who happened to commit suicide. His spirit is said to haunt the society once the hours turn dark. In fact, the night guards have witnessed a lot of strange activities which have also included a guard getting slapped in the face with such force that he nearly toppled from his chair. Immediately afterwards both the guards searched the whole society and they could not find anyone around.
Raj Kiran Hotel, Lonavala, Maharashtra 6/24
This haunted place in India is a hotel and was reported to be one of the hit zones as far as the supernatural is concerned. Residents of one particular room in this hotel claimed to have their bed sheets pulled over and stayed put in such state long after they’d leave the bed in a scare. Some people recount having woken up in the middle of dark nights with a ray of blue light at their feet. This room is in the corner and on the backside of the reception on the ground floor itself.
This haunted place in India is a hotel and was reported to be one of the hit zones as far as the supernatural is concerned. Residents of one particular room in this hotel claimed to have their bed sheets pulled over and stayed put in such state long after they’d leave the bed in a scare. Some people recount having woken up in the middle of dark nights with a ray of blue light at their feet. This room is in the corner and on the backside of the reception on the ground floor itself.
Sanjay Van, New Delhi 7/24
Sanjay Van is a huge forest area spread over around 10 kms. People have reported having seen a lady dressed in a white saree appearing and disappearing suddenly around the cremation ground near that area. No wonder this area is regarded as the most haunted place in Delhi. Make sure that you are not alone here, especially after the dark.
Sanjay Van is a huge forest area spread over around 10 kms. People have reported having seen a lady dressed in a white saree appearing and disappearing suddenly around the cremation ground near that area. No wonder this area is regarded as the most haunted place in Delhi. Make sure that you are not alone here, especially after the dark.
Bengal Swamps, West Bengal 8/24
[Aleya Ghost Lights]
Aleya lights also known as marsh ghost lights are the unexplainable ghost lights reported in the marshes generally by the local fishermen. These lights are said to confuse fishermen causing them to lose their bearing. It may lead to drowning if one starts following these lights moving over the marshes. Many bodies have washed ashore on these swamps that locals attribute to Aleya lights. Residents believe that these strange hovering marsh-lights are in fact ghost-lights representing the ghosts of a fisherman who died fishing. Sometimes they confuse the fishermen while sometimes they help them avoid future dangers.
Aleya lights also known as marsh ghost lights are the unexplainable ghost lights reported in the marshes generally by the local fishermen. These lights are said to confuse fishermen causing them to lose their bearing. It may lead to drowning if one starts following these lights moving over the marshes. Many bodies have washed ashore on these swamps that locals attribute to Aleya lights. Residents believe that these strange hovering marsh-lights are in fact ghost-lights representing the ghosts of a fisherman who died fishing. Sometimes they confuse the fishermen while sometimes they help them avoid future dangers.
Fernhill Hotel, Ooty 9/24
Fernhill Hotel, which is now shut down after re-occurrence of haunting events, gained much name after spooky incidents during the shooting of movie Raaz. “Once Sarojji and her troupe checked in late at night and were kept awake by someone rearranging the furniture in the room above. The dancers who had an early morning shoot tried calling reception but the phone was dead. Desperate for sleep, some went down to complain, only to have the receptionist escort them outside and point upwards to show that there was no floor above” Said Bipasha.
Fernhill Hotel, which is now shut down after re-occurrence of haunting events, gained much name after spooky incidents during the shooting of movie Raaz. “Once Sarojji and her troupe checked in late at night and were kept awake by someone rearranging the furniture in the room above. The dancers who had an early morning shoot tried calling reception but the phone was dead. Desperate for sleep, some went down to complain, only to have the receptionist escort them outside and point upwards to show that there was no floor above” Said Bipasha.
National Library, Kolkata 10/24
Besides the rich collection of books, The National Library, Kolkata is also known for its ghost stories. At the time of its renovation, twelve labours lost their lives in an accident. The stories of an unnatural death of a student while searching books and lot more. The guards often fear to take up the nights shifts. It is also said that the footsteps of the Governor’s wife can be still heard.
South Park Cemetry, Kolkata 11/24
Its one of the oldest cemetery build in the year 1767. Many people have reported that they have seen a shadow in a white dress and some even fell ill after visiting this haunted place.
Bombay Supreme Court 12/24
A tortured, vengeful soul is believed to haunt every unknown entity in the corridor restricting their entry. This happened since last 30 years whenever a murder trial is taking place.
Three Kings Church, Goa 13/24
It is famous for its paranormal activities experience by many locals and also by the GRIP team of Indian Paranormal Society. It is believed that the spirits of three kings (who fought over the property of this church and eventually killed each other) roam around on the premises.
Kalpalli Cemetery, Bangalore 14/24
Alternatively known as St. John’s Cemetery and located on the Old Madras Road, this place is as spooky as they come. Sighting of ghosts has often been reported by a passerby and curious onlookers, particularly of a man like figure lurking about on the premises. A stroll on a dark night is sure to send a shiver down your spine. Definitely not for the faint of heart.
House Number W-3, Greater Kailash, New Delhi 15/24
This place and the story behind it seems to be straight out of a horror flick. A few years ago an elderly helpless couple were murdered in cold blood in their own home. The house has since fallen to ruin but has retained its original occupants in some form or so the stories suggest. Muffled laughter, soft whispering and strange voices are heard every now and then. All this has cast a spell of fear and made this one of the most haunted places in India.
Vas Villa, St. Marks Road, Bangalore 16/24
This place has a tragic and violent past. The place belonged to the Vas family and was occupied by Doice Vas and Vera Vas, the two daughters of the renowned lawyer, Mr Vas. On the day in 2001, Doice was stabbed to death in her own home by an unknown assailant. She was later buried there as well and Vera moved out after some time. The place is in ruins and has been haunted ever since and the spirit of Doice is supposed to still linger in the hallways. Multiple teams scouting for paranormal activities have confirmed the presence of negative energy and disturbances.
Khairatabad Science College, Hyderabad 17/24
There is an old inconspicuous Tarapuri Building, just off the Khairtabad flyover which used to be a science college. The building fell to ruin and was abandoned, but the dead bodies in the biology labs were not disposed of properly. People who pass by at night have often sighted walking skeletons, sparks and disturbing noises. A guard was stationed there by the Government but he died mysteriously, adding to the scariness of the place. Locals avoid this place and believe it to be one of the most haunted in the country.
There is an old inconspicuous Tarapuri Building, just off the Khairtabad flyover which used to be a science college. The building fell to ruin and was abandoned, but the dead bodies in the biology labs were not disposed of properly. People who pass by at night have often sighted walking skeletons, sparks and disturbing noises. A guard was stationed there by the Government but he died mysteriously, adding to the scariness of the place. Locals avoid this place and believe it to be one of the most haunted in the country.
Tunnel 33, Shimla 18/24
Tunnel number 33 is the longest tunnel on the Shimla-Kalka railway stretch, situated next to the Barog Train Halt. Often claimed to be the straightest tunnel in the world, this feat of engineering has an interesting history. The task of construction was given to a British engineer named Captain Barog who failed to complete it. He was later fired from the job, mocked and driven to depression. One day he went into the tunnel and shot himself.
Tunnel number 33 is the longest tunnel on the Shimla-Kalka railway stretch, situated next to the Barog Train Halt. Often claimed to be the straightest tunnel in the world, this feat of engineering has an interesting history. The task of construction was given to a British engineer named Captain Barog who failed to complete it. He was later fired from the job, mocked and driven to depression. One day he went into the tunnel and shot himself.
Chandan Nagar, Pune 19/24
The small colony of Chandan Nagar in Pune has a little terror hidden in its womb. The ghost of a little girl who roams the night in a white frock, cradling a doll in her hands! She appears at the stroke of the midnight hour and comes screaming at you if you happen to cross her path. The very description is enough to make you jump out of your skin. There is the story behind this. About 10 years ago the girl was killed at a construction site and has haunted the place since then. People have reported that she smiles at you if you look at her. This is good fodder for a nightmare, leave alone venturing to find her. Or should you?
The small colony of Chandan Nagar in Pune has a little terror hidden in its womb. The ghost of a little girl who roams the night in a white frock, cradling a doll in her hands! She appears at the stroke of the midnight hour and comes screaming at you if you happen to cross her path. The very description is enough to make you jump out of your skin. There is the story behind this. About 10 years ago the girl was killed at a construction site and has haunted the place since then. People have reported that she smiles at you if you look at her. This is good fodder for a nightmare, leave alone venturing to find her. Or should you?
Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi 20/24
In the niches of these stone walls amidst the ruins, resides Jinns who are believed to be wish-granting spirits. Unlike humans, they are shapeless living at abandoned places and can ‘live’ for many years. Locals are seen lighting candles and incense sticks to please the jinns. Sometimes, they even keep a bowl of fruits, milk, and grains to appease them. Mentally disabled people are often seen coming here to find solace. According to the legends, Jinns were cast away by Allah because they refused to bow before Adam. These turned out to be evil spirits who apparently haunts the earth and prey on young women and children, especially if they are left unguarded at midnight hours or even drying their hair on the rooftop.
In the niches of these stone walls amidst the ruins, resides Jinns who are believed to be wish-granting spirits. Unlike humans, they are shapeless living at abandoned places and can ‘live’ for many years. Locals are seen lighting candles and incense sticks to please the jinns. Sometimes, they even keep a bowl of fruits, milk, and grains to appease them. Mentally disabled people are often seen coming here to find solace. According to the legends, Jinns were cast away by Allah because they refused to bow before Adam. These turned out to be evil spirits who apparently haunts the earth and prey on young women and children, especially if they are left unguarded at midnight hours or even drying their hair on the rooftop.
Gujarat Technological University Campus, Ahmedabad 21/24
Little did they know that along with their new campus came in an uninvited guest. The officials and staff of GTU have their share of stories to validate this. According to few security men, the A-Wing of the building houses an unnatural being that bangs on tables and desks at odd hours. As they approached and shouted the noises stopped, and everything was back to normal like it never happened. The security supervisor happened to see a door at A3 wing open and close by itself. He even heard a women wailing in C Wing, and suddenly the empty lifts of the building went up four floors and descended. It was reported that a peon who decided to stay back to unveil the truth, was lying unconscious the next day in the C wing. There are other stories of people who have felt the presence of a woman in the lift. One such story is of Jignesh Shah who took the lift one evening at 5 pm, after a strange feeling of a presence beside him, the man has turned out to be mentally disturbed and hasn’t spoken a word since then
Little did they know that along with their new campus came in an uninvited guest. The officials and staff of GTU have their share of stories to validate this. According to few security men, the A-Wing of the building houses an unnatural being that bangs on tables and desks at odd hours. As they approached and shouted the noises stopped, and everything was back to normal like it never happened. The security supervisor happened to see a door at A3 wing open and close by itself. He even heard a women wailing in C Wing, and suddenly the empty lifts of the building went up four floors and descended. It was reported that a peon who decided to stay back to unveil the truth, was lying unconscious the next day in the C wing. There are other stories of people who have felt the presence of a woman in the lift. One such story is of Jignesh Shah who took the lift one evening at 5 pm, after a strange feeling of a presence beside him, the man has turned out to be mentally disturbed and hasn’t spoken a word since then
Sindhrot, Near Ahmedabad 22/24
A little away from Ahmedabad is Sindhrot, a small town where the locals claim of seeing visions that haunt their nights. Individuals have witnessed a lady clad in a white kurta with disoriented facial structure walking the roads of the town. Several visitors have reported that they hear someone whispering in their ears to go back and never set their foot back in the town. The paranormal activities happening around the place has scared visitors as well as the local crowd.
A little away from Ahmedabad is Sindhrot, a small town where the locals claim of seeing visions that haunt their nights. Individuals have witnessed a lady clad in a white kurta with disoriented facial structure walking the roads of the town. Several visitors have reported that they hear someone whispering in their ears to go back and never set their foot back in the town. The paranormal activities happening around the place has scared visitors as well as the local crowd.
Avadh Palace, Rajkot 23/24
Avadh Palace is a large mansion, located in Rajkot and is believed to be owned by an NRI, although no one is really sure. It is unoccupied and locals do not venture anywhere close to it. Local people believe that a girl was raped by a group of men, murdered and then burnt in this building. Her ghost is believed to haunt this huge mansion. No one dares to visit this place at night, be it alone or with a company. So horrifying and frightening!
Avadh Palace is a large mansion, located in Rajkot and is believed to be owned by an NRI, although no one is really sure. It is unoccupied and locals do not venture anywhere close to it. Local people believe that a girl was raped by a group of men, murdered and then burnt in this building. Her ghost is believed to haunt this huge mansion. No one dares to visit this place at night, be it alone or with a company. So horrifying and frightening!
National Library, Alipore – A Haunting in Kolkata! 24/24
People reading alone in the library have felt the presence of someone breathing down their neck; this is what people say about The National Library in Kolkata. This happens, even more, when they do not keep a book in place from where they took it from. It is also said that sounds of footsteps are heard near them. Apart from being the largest library in India, this spookiness in this library makes it one of the most haunted places in Kolkata. There are many stories which connect to these supernatural events taking place. Some believe that it is the ghost of the wife of Lord Metcalfe who keeps roaming in the halls. The librarians working there have also complained that they have felt their chairs being drawn away, books being dropped down and pages rifled. If ghosts who enjoy a good laugh and good books could easily be your favourite kind of ghosts, consider visiting this mysterious library!
Another eerie secret of this place opened when a mysterious room was discovered in this 250-year-old building that nobody knew about. Nobody could even enter the room as there was no opening, not even trapdoors. There have been so many supernatural activities in the library that one would not even find a guard during the night shift. Who wants to risk his life, right? If you wish to feel the spookiness, this place is a must visit!
People reading alone in the library have felt the presence of someone breathing down their neck; this is what people say about The National Library in Kolkata. This happens, even more, when they do not keep a book in place from where they took it from. It is also said that sounds of footsteps are heard near them. Apart from being the largest library in India, this spookiness in this library makes it one of the most haunted places in Kolkata. There are many stories which connect to these supernatural events taking place. Some believe that it is the ghost of the wife of Lord Metcalfe who keeps roaming in the halls. The librarians working there have also complained that they have felt their chairs being drawn away, books being dropped down and pages rifled. If ghosts who enjoy a good laugh and good books could easily be your favourite kind of ghosts, consider visiting this mysterious library!
Another eerie secret of this place opened when a mysterious room was discovered in this 250-year-old building that nobody knew about. Nobody could even enter the room as there was no opening, not even trapdoors. There have been so many supernatural activities in the library that one would not even find a guard during the night shift. Who wants to risk his life, right? If you wish to feel the spookiness, this place is a must visit!
