Top 10 Most Haunted & Ghost Places in India

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Do you happen to be somebody who is drawn to the supernatural? While most people try their best to avoid an encounter with the paranormal, there are also a significant number of us who actively seek out the adrenaline rush of being surrounded by the mysterious unknown. And while the existence of ghosts and spirits has been debated for centuries, the conclusions we draw are solely from our own experiences.

The list of haunted places in India is a long one, each one associated with chilling history or folklore. They include everything from abandoned forts, deserted villages, closed mines and spooky hotels to unlikely places such as courtrooms and schools. If you want to push the boundaries and seek out the supernatural, here are some of the scariest places in India that are must-visits by all means!

Top 10 most haunted and ghost places in India

1. Bhangarh Fort, Rajasthan

2. Kuldhara, Rajasthan

3. Dow Hill, Kurseong, West Bengal

4. Agrasen Ki Baoli, Delhi

5. Dumas Beach, Gujarat

6. Shaniwarwada, Pune

7. The Church Of Three Kings, Goa

8. Mukesh Mills, Mumbai

9. Jatinga, Assam

10. Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad

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What are the most haunted and ghost places in India?

1. Bhangarh Fort, Rajasthan

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Located in the Alwar region, the uninhabited town of Bhangarh is one of the eeriest places imaginable and is unanimously considered as one of India’s most haunted places. It is considered to be so dangerous that even the Archaeological Survey of India has legally prohibited anyone from entering the Bhangarh Fort after dark.

The legend goes that during the 16th century, a tantric named Singhia fell in love with Ratnavati, the beautiful princess of Bhangarh. And knowing it was a hopeless match, decided to use his magic to seduce her. However, the princess uncovered his plans and sentenced him to death. Before his death, enraged by the turn of events, he cursed the palace to doom and the town to be roofless and miserable forever. Nearby locals believe that anyone who goes into the fort after dark won’t make it back, so visit at your own peril.

2. Kuldhara, Rajasthan

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Situated at a 20 km distance from Jaisalmer, this town is known to be one of the most haunted places in India. This prosperous village was once inhabited by Paliwal Brahmin community who abandoned it overnight. Legend has it that the Prime Minister of Jaisalmer State had his eyes set on the village chief’s daughter. However, the chief was opposed to the match. He in turn threatened to levy heft taxes on them. Hence, the entire village packed their bags and left the village. The village remains abandoned. Tourists are allowed to visit during the day only.

3. Dow Hill, Kurseong, West Bengal

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The Victoria Boy’s High School and Dowhill Girl’s Boarding School in Kurseong, Darjeeling, are believed to be the residence of many spirits whose footsteps can be heard echoing through the hallways. There have been countless murdered bodies found in the wood surrounding the schools and several locals and tourists report being followed by a headless boy who then disappears into the woods.

4. Agrasen Ki Baoli, Delhi

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They say Agrasen Ki Baoli is frequented by tourists during the day, and spirits at night. Rumour has it that the place was once filled with black water, enticing visitors to waddle their way to a watery grave. The site recently appeared in PK, with Aamir Khan’s character sitting on its long stone staircase. But then – if the ghosts are here, can aliens be far behind?

5. Dumas Beach, Gujarat

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On the Arabian sea coast, the black sands of Dumas Beach in Gujarat are associated with several mysteries over several years. The beach used to be a Hindu burial ground and many believe that the restless spirits call out to visitors taking midnight strolls and walking towards the sea to return back to the shore. There have been reports that those who don’t heed the voices of the dead disappear into the waters forever. This beach is definitely not for the faint-hearted.

6. Shaniwarwada, Pune

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The palace was built in the honor of Peshwa Bajirao I. It saw the heartbreaking incidents of love, betrayal and treachery. In 1773, Narayanrao, the fifth ruling Peshwa, was murdered on the command of his own uncle Raghunathrao and aunt Anandibai. Legends have it that his ghost can be heard screaming Kaka mala wachawa (uncle save me).

7. The Church Of Three Kings, Goa

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The story behind this church is a classic example of why there is enough in the world for man’s need, but not his greed. Back in the day, three Portuguese kings always fought over the kingdom of Goa. Finally, one of them called the other two for a meeting at the now-famous The Church Of Three Kings and poisoned them. When the people discovered what the king had done, they came after him in a bloodthirsty horde. Unwilling to be lynched in public, he committed suicide by consuming poison. All the three were buried in the same church. This is a haunted place in India that is NOT avoided by visitors.

8. Mukesh Mills, Mumbai

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Built in the 1870s, Mukesh Mills in Mumbai’s Colaba area was once functional until shut in 1982 after a strike. A few months later, fire broke out in the mill which left it in a shoddy state. The site started to be used for commercial and movie shootings. However, the actors refused to shoot there because of the negative vibes and lost goods.

9. Jatinga, Assam

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This tiny village with a population of 2500 has one of the most puzzling phenomena in the world, namely recurring mass bird suicides. For centuries now, local and migratory birds plummet to the ground in large numbers on moonless nights of September and October only on a specific area. This has baffled scientists who can’t find any reasonable justification for birds dropping dead from the sky in such a pattern and it is extremely disturbing to say the least.

10. Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad

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Situated in the city of Hyderabad, the Ramoji Film City was set up by Ramoji Group in 1996. It is believed that Ramoji Film City was built on war grounds of the Nizam sultans; hence the place is haunted by the ghosts of the dead soldiers.

According to the witnesses, various paranormal incidents were also reported during several shootings in the film city.

Women get troubled by the ghosts of dead soldiers more than the guys in the haunted Ramoji Film City. Torn clothes, shadows in the changing rooms, knocks from the bathroom doors locked from outside are daily occurrences.

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