Haunted places
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. Which is why a lot of
forts or palaces or beaches or even a ‘just another’ valley in India has a
twist of mystery attached to it and are considered some of the most haunted
places in India.
If you are one of those who love to turn the pages long sealed and kept hidden
from the human eye, if the word ‘supernatural‘ gives you an adrenalin rush,
you, my friend, like me and many others, are someone who likes to push the
boundaries a little and take a peek into what’s happening in the strange,
mysterious world out there. This post is for all the travellers who are done
with the monotony of life and are looking forward to exploring the most haunted
places in India.
Here’s a
list of the 47 most haunted places in India:
1. Bhangarh
Fort, Rajasthan
The ghost
town of Bhangarh is one of the scariest, 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’.
2. Kuldhara Village, Rajasthan
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.
3. Jamali-Kamali
Masjid, Delhi
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.
As per the
Islamic Legends, Jinns live in a parallel universe to that of humans. It is
believed that God made humans out of sand and Jinns out of the fire. Hence they
have their world of existence and also the power to cross worlds. Sometimes,
they never leave and decides to stay at abandoned places, and when troubled by
human presence, they hurt people who visit the masjid. Hence, the best ever
paranormal activity people experienced is getting slapped by an invisible
force. (jokes apart).
4. Ramoji
Film City , Hyderabad
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.
5. Jatinga,
Assam
Having a
population of around 2500, this village is popular worldwide for its
unexplained phenomenon of bird suicides. Most of the migratory birds
visiting the area never leave the village, dropping dead for no rhyme or
reason on the streets. The case gets even more inscrutable as these birds
always plummet to their death between 06:00 p.m. to 09:30 p.m. on the moonless
nights of September and October.
These mass suicides only occur on a specific 1 mile by 600 feet strip
of land and this phenomenon is said to have occurred year after year without a
break for more than a century. Many theories have been offered by scientists to
explain this phenomenon, the most popular one being that these birds are
attracted towards village lights which later confuse them, along with many
others. None of them has yet been able to prove any of the theories behind this
phenomenon though, which is why it continues to haunt and intrigue the minds of
the residents and travellers just the same.
6. Mukesh
Mills, Mumbai
For those of
you who have watched the Shah Rukh Khanstarrer “Om Shanti Om”, this story
may sound oddly familiar. Mukesh Textile Mills was established by the East
India Company in the 1870s. The mill was shut down in 1980 after a sudden fire
outbreak. This abandoned haunted place in India serves as an excellent location
for shooting Bollywood horror movies. However, some directors, as well as
actors, refuse to shoot here after experiencing paranormal activities.
7. The
Shaniwarwada Fort, Pune
Known for
its sheer architectural brilliance, this fort has witnessed various spooky
occurrences. It is believed that the level of supernatural activity is on its
zenith on every full moon night. The mysterious story behind the
strange activities suggests that a young prince was brutally murdered here which
is maybe why his spirit haunts the place and when the night falls, sounds of
him shrieking can be heard. There are many locals who actually camp at night on
the fort grounds just to hear the little boy’s scream.
It is
preferable to visit the fort during day hours since the fort is deserted
at night except for maybe a caretaker. Visit this place at your own risk
as this would definitely be one of the most haunted places in India.
8. GP Block,
Meerut
GP Block in
Meerut is also very notoriously known for all the paranormal activity it
beholds. Despite being a popular zone, there have been reported a lot of strange
sightings. For instance, people who pass this place claim to have seen four
males sitting together and enjoying an alcoholic beverage by the light of a
single candle. At first, this was not considered spooky for it could
just be four friends having a good time but once it was established that it was
indeed four ghosts, people in and around the area became increasingly
interested. In addition, some claim to also witness a young girl coming out of
the house in what many people believe to be a red dress. With time people have abandoned
that place for obvious reasons but it continues to catch the fancy of those who
love checking off haunted places in India off their checklist.
9. Dumas
Beach, Surat, Gujarat
Situated
along the Arabian Sea in Gujarat, this beach is known for its black
sand and mystical activities. Many unexplainable and puzzling incidents
have been known to occur like strange whispers being heard, people disappearing
at night etc.
In fact, it is believed that a lot of people have lost their lives exploring
this mysterious beauty. If you are a brave heart, you can test the
waters yourself by taking a midnight stroll along the beach, if you have
company. If the testimonies are anything to go by, you will also be greeted by
warnings asking you to not cross a certain line while on the beach. It is also
believed that this beach was for long used as a Hindu burial ground, therefore,
is the resting place of tortured souls. There have also been reports of people
disappearing mysteriously and having never been found again. However, if you
still feel you would want to go for it then by all means. If you love visiting
haunted places in India you would definitely have the time of your life.
10. The
Vrindavan Society, Thane
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.
This incident instilled fear in the minds of the residents who are careful not
to enter the society too late in the night. However, the housing society still
remains occupied even though the paranormal activities continue to
haunt the residents and guards.
11. Raj Kiran
Hotel, Lonavala, Maharashtra
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.
12. D’Souza
Chawl, Mahim, Mumbai
Owing
to D’Souza Chawl, Mahim has acquired the status of being the most
haunted place in Mumbai. It is said that a woman fell into the water and
died crying for help in the well. Probably that is why most people say that
they’ve witnessed a woman lurking around the well and the nearby area.
13. Sanjay
Van, New Delhi
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.
14. Dow
Hill, Kurseong, Darjeeling
Dow Hill
might not be a very sought after place but is definitely one of the most
haunted places in India. The Dow Hill Boarding School for Girls is very
well known for spooky activities bordering on the paranormal.
There have been reports talking of ghost sightings. Also, the forest
that surrounds the school is considered to be haunted. In fact, many woodsmen
who visit the forest have reported seeing a headless boy who suddenly appears
and then disappears into the forests. Legend has it that there were innumerable
murders which took place in this forest area. That says more than required
on the matter.
15. The Brij
Raj Bhavan Palace, Kota, Rajasthan
The Brij Raj
Bhavan Palace in Kota should definitely be on your list being one of
the most ‘ghostly’ places in India. This old palace converted into a
heritage hotel is apparently haunted by a British ghost who
was killed during the Revolt of 1857. There are some who also add that Major
Burton (the ghost) along with his sons was shot right inside the palace and
therefore, he haunts the place. In fact, in this palace, considered
by many as one of the most haunted places in India, the ghost of the
Major doesn’t really harm anyone, but the night guards claim to have been
slapped by an invisible hand in the middle of the night
16. Agrasen
ki Baoli, New Delhi
An Ancient
Step Well situated right in the heart of central Delhi takes you by
surprise if you are out on the streets for a walk. Ironically, it is actually
quite impossible to miss having a unique blend of architecture with a signature
design known to have existed only centuries ago. Although there are no known
historical records to prove who built the beautifully designed step well, it is
under the protection of ASI for being a rare historical specimen, one
of its kinds.
It is not known for any kind of supernatural activities but for
its mystic feel and the hearsay stories about how some felt
like they were being followed by an invisible somebody and the
intensity of the same increased if they started walking faster. This is
definitely something you need to experience first hand to really believe it.
17. Bengal
Swamps, West Bengal
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.
18. Fernhill
Hotel, Ooty
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.
19. National
Library, Kolkata
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.
20. South
Park Cemetry, Kolkata
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.
21. Writers
Building, Kolkata
The new
Writers Building is constructed inside the old fort after the first one got
demolished a natural disaster. It is believed that the spirit of Captain
Simpson of British East India Company, who was killed by the revolutionaries
Binay, Badal and Dinesh, still resides in the building. People residing in the
nearby premises often hear the footsteps and voices after its dark.
22. Bombay
Supreme Court
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.
23. Delhi
Cantonment Area
The lonely
stretch of road in Delhi Cantonment
Usually
considered as a beautifully clean and green space, Delhi cantonment area is
also known as haunted place its spookiness after midnight. People talk
about a woman in white saree, often asking for a lift, sometimes even chasing
the vehicle and catching up its speed.
24. Towers of Silence,
Mumbai
It is
actually a Parsi cemetery situated near the Malabar Hills. Parsi’s have the
ritual of leaving the bodies of their dead on the rooftop of a tower to be fed
by the vultures. Even the imagination of those scenes would bring shivers to
your body. It is also believed that the paranormal incidents occurring in Grand
Pararri Towers in Mumbai happen due to the spectral forces emanating from this
cemetery.
25. Three
Kings Church, Goa
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.
26. The Lambi
Dehar Mines, Mussoorie
It is
considered as one of the most haunted places in India. The mines were shut
after half a million workers died coughing blood due to improper mining
conditions. Locals believe that the place has turned into a home for a witch
who walks down the hills at night and has claimed many lives. Rapid occurrences
of accidents and unusual deaths have also made this place rank amongst the
spookiest places in the country.Haunted Places in Uttarakhand
27. Kalpalli
Cemetery, Bangalore
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.
28. The
Mansion, Residency Road, Pune
This old and
dilapidated ruin of a house is scary enough to look at, leave alone
venturing over there. According to the local tales, this place is haunted by an
evil old lady. Errie sounds, manic laughter and blood-curdling screams are
often heard late at night and easily makes it one of the most haunted
places in India. The locals dread the place and advice against
going there. Some might just accept that as a challenge.
29. House
Number W-3, Greater Kailash, New Delhi
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.
30. Vas
Villa, St. Marks Road, Bangalore
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.
31.
Khairatabad Science College, Hyderabad
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.
32. Tunnel
33, Shimla
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.
The tunnel
was completed by someone else but named after him. Apparently, his ghost still
haunts the tunnel but is a friendly one. Locals also recount seeing
a woman run screaming into the tunnel and a man asking for
matchsticks to light his cigarette. Tunnels are inherently eerie places
and a story like this is sure to make it one of the most haunted ones.
33. Chandan
Nagar, Pune
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?
34. Taj Mahal
Hotel, Mumbai
From its
grand architecture to the attacks of 26/11, Taj Mahal Hotel had always been a
sense of pride and talk of the entire nation. There’s always been a
misconception that the hotel was constructed back-to-front and the courtyard
faces inwards. The reality was that Taj was built facing the harbour by the
instruction of Tata as he wanted the rooms to look out to the sea. (a practice
that’s quite uncommon in India). However, as per the rumours, W.A chambers, the
chief architect of the hotel, for the perfectionist he is, jumped to his death
from the 5th floor of the Taj. People apparently gossip about an apparition
that roams through the corridors of the Hotel. It is believed to be the ghost
of Chambers, who is guarding the only thing he loved. The staffs have also
reported strange sightings at the old wing, where they still hear the faint
voice of Chambers lamenting his misfortune.
35. Grand
Paradi Towers, Malabar Hills
The iconic
towers at the Kemps corner were the most coveted location for affluent wealthy
people of the city. But, sooner something else caught up the attention of the
Paradi Towers. It turned out to be a tell-tale of haunted stories with most of
its flats abandoned by the owners and unexpected mishaps within the compound.
With successions of suicides, the tower became infamous with time. So what’s
the secret that’s concealed behind the 20 and more suicide cases reported since
1998? Nobody knows. Although Grand Paradi is a haunting story, with the rise in
the number of suicides, the residents were even counselled at one point in time
but in vain.
36. Lothian
Cemetery, Delhi
Dreaded as
one of the most haunted cemeteries in India, Lothian Cemetery revolves around
many ghost stories. Earlier a burial ground of Muslims, the cemetery was taken
over by the British to bury their sepoys and to do this, they did something
inhuman. Digging out hundreds of dead bodies from the graves to replace them
with the ones of British soldiers. With ghost hauntings since then, the most
famous story is the one of Sir Nicolas who shot himself over a heartbreak.
Nicolas fell in love with an Indian woman who apparently rejected him, unable
to deal with the pain he took over his own life. People talk about sighting a
ghostly apparition of a headless man moving around the burial ground. They have
also seen a boy desperately searching for something who mysteriously disappears
when approached. These and many tell-tales haunt the mysterious graveyard till
today.
37. Feroz
Shah Kotla, Delhi
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.
38. Gujarat
Technological University (GTU) Campus, Ahmedabad
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
39. Parsi
Graveyard, Nagpur
Ask anyone
in Nagpur, and you will hear the same thing, Parsi Graveyard is the home to the
devil. The people looking for some supernatural experience have tried visiting
it and haven’t got up for a week or two. Almost every visitor reports an eerie
sound followed by a manifestation of what is believed to be a human-like
spirit. Now those people just have stories. For some, a warning is enough, but
others will go and test their will, but is it enough?
People came
for some thrill, something fun, but what they have are the creepy sounds clear
in their heads which may join them to their graves.
40. Sindhrot,
Near Ahmedabad
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.
41. Avadh
Palace, Rajkot
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!
42. Bara
Imambara, Lucknow
The
architectural beauty of Mughal period, Bara Imambara is a magnificent building
that is known for its Mughal architecture, it is one of the grandest beauty
of Lucknow. Bara Imambara is also famous for its bizarre mazes that can
eat any man up if he decides to explore the place without any guides. The
construction of the monument began in 1785 when the city was hit by severe
famine. The main objective behind the construction of the monument was to
provide employment to the people. Due to the major famine, the place has been a
number of deaths of the innocent men, women, and children, the ghosts of whom
can still be seen in the amusing mazes of the place. Many people who had
entered the confusing mazes of the place had never returned back to their
homes. The ‘Tehkhana’ built in the premises of the edifice was used by
Britishers during their rule to lock up the Indians. The walls of mysterious
‘Tehkhana’ still holds the haunting images of innocent people losing their
close family members. Many visitors have also captured some mysterious images
hanging around inside the premises of the huge building.
43. Golconda
Fort, Andhra Pradesh
The Kakatiyas
ruled Andhra Pradesh in the 13th century and built the Golkonda Fort. Taramati,
the queen of the king is said to haunt he palace after her death along with her
husband, who are buried in the fort. An ex-courtesan, her ghost still walks and
dances in the palace at night. Screams and howls in pain are also heard at the
fort at night. Some have even reportedly seen images hung upside-down on the
walls of the fort.
44. Khooni
Nadi, Rohini (New Delhi)
A stretch of
the water body which sucks you inside. A river which gulps down all those who
dare to go inside its conspiring waters. This river in Delhi’s Rohini does
precisely that. The reason it got its name thus. See any similarities between
the water body and Bermuda Triangle?
45. National
Library, Alipore – A Haunting in Kolkata!
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!
46. Holkar
Bridge, Pune
If you’re
the ‘late night-long drive’ type, then this bridge is the perfect road to drive
down at night. A number of mysterious deaths have left the locals
dumbfounded and obviously a little scared. Several ghost sightings in the area
have made this one of the most haunted places in Pune. Want a taste of fear?
Then venture here; but after dark, only!
There is a
spot just under the Howrah Bridge which is near the Mullick Ghat flower market
which is believed to be a centre for various paranormal activities in
Kolkata. The wrestlers who practice in that area on a daily basis claim that
they see flailing hands in the river and they are not sure whether those hands
are of human beings or some spirits playing tricks with them. People
believe that there are the spirits of those people who lost their lives in
the Ganges- either by committing suicide or by drowning. Some people also
recall the incident of witnessing a lady in white, sobbing and calling their
name in a nasal tone which lures them into a state of trauma or to their
deaths. You try to save the apparitions, you might end up losing your
life!
47. Karikattu
Kuppam, Chennai
The
destructive 2004 Tsunami waves caused serious disaster, washing away this area
of Tamil Nadu. Early and untimely deaths lead to wandering souls and haunted
spirits. This place is one of the most haunted places of Chennai, known
for strange paranormal activities. The spirit of an old man and a
child are common sightings of Karikattu Kuppam. The dual ghost sightings
have given many people a scare and are terrified beyond their wits to ever
visit this place. This one is not meant for the faint of hearts!
