Halloween Season: Indian places that are believed to be spooky!
TRAVEL TRENDS, INDIA Created : Oct 29, 2023, 13:00 IST
Halloween Season: Indian places that are believed to be spooky!
It's Halloween season and time to plan some bizarre trips if you are up for it. Yes, we are hinting at trips to places in India that are supposedly haunted. While you may or may not choose to believe in the scary tales associated with these places, a trip to one of these is sure to give you goosebumps with sheer anticipation that is in the air. These supposedly haunted places in India see a steady throng of visitors; ghostbusters, who are up for a challenge.
Agrasen ki Baoli
This stepwell in Delhi is an architectural masterpiece. But, there is another reason that makes it famous. Some visitors to the stepwell have reported strange happenings here, stuff that hints at supernatural. The ancient structure might look spooky if you hear these tales!
Dumas Beach
While there is no evidence to support the claim, there have been a number of accounts of visitors who recount tales of horror at this beach in Gujarat. This black sand beach is also infamous owing to the black colour, which some people connect with the negative vibes here.
Bhangarh Fort
Rajasthan's Bhangarh Fort is usually referred to as the most haunted site in the country. In spite of its reputation, the ruins see a surprising number of visitors, mostly curious travellers. With many reported accounts of bizarre experiences here, visitors are not allowed to enter the premises after sunset.
Read more: A guide to visiting Bhangarh Fort
Jamali Kamali Mosque
Local folklore and some anecdotes have given this mosque its reputation as a haunted place. While there is no evidence to support it, there are bizarre tales and eyewitness accounts to support these wild theories. There have been reports of strange whispers, footsteps and more from the premises.
Read more - Why do people believe Jamali Kamali mosque is haunted?
Shaniwar Wada
Shaniwar Wada is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Pune. Built in 1736, it was one of the strongest forts of its time. It is believed that the fort is haunted by the spirit of Narayan Rao, who was set to become the Peshwa, and was killed in a murderous conspiracy.
Read more: Is Pune's Shaniwar Wada really haunted?
Kuldhara
Kuldhara in Rajasthan is one of the most famous haunted sites in the country. The site is a dilapidated village that is in ruins now. As per the folklore, the village was deserted overnight by all the villagers, owing to a curse and has been haunted since then. There are tours and excursions to the village but nobody is allowed to stay or visit it after sunset.
Bhuli Bhatiyari Ka Mahal
These are the remains of an erstwhile hunting lodge and that was built in 14th century in Delhi. In ruins now, this place is also believed to be one of the most haunted places in the capital. While you can choose to believe or not believe in the stories that run wild here, the vibe here is strange since the ruins are amidst dense trees, with roots taking over much of the structure.
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