Do you believe in ghosts or paranormal activities? There are some places all over the world that are famous for paranormal activities.
Many tried even to capture it on camera. It is best to avoid such places because you don’t wanna invite any trouble for yourself.
The curiosity to find out more about the unknown has inspired people to travel to all four corners of the world for many centuries. While
some feel an adrenaline rush exploring haunted places, others prefer to stay away. India, the land of thousands of untold stories, has its
own share of eerie destinations.
Here is the list of some scariest places in India:
Bhangarh Fort, Rajasthan
This abandoned town in Rajasthan, home to a majestic fort, is reported to be one of the most haunted places in India. Bhangarh and its
ruins are closed to visitors from sunset to sunrise, reportedly the time with the highest paranormal activity on the premises. According to
one of the tales about Bhangarh, a Tantrik priest fell in love with the princess Ratnavati, who was described as ‘the jewel of Rajasthan’. The
priest planned to cast a spell on her so she would fall for him as well. However, when the princess came to know of this plan, the priest was
killed. Before dying, he cursed the town. Now, it lays in ruin and is inhabitable for anyone. It is believed that the roofs of the temples and
houses fall down the moment they are built. Those who have dared to stay in the fort overnight have reported hearing footsteps and the
screeching of a woman.
Delhi Cantonment, Delhi
By day, this is one of the most beautiful spots in Delhi, but by night it’s a different story. It is said that the road leading through Delhi
Cantonment has a notorious, ghostly hitchhiker who walks around aimlessly, clad all in white, waving for passersby to stop their cars. It is
believed that people who have agreed to give her a ride are never seen again. And those who don’t stop have claimed that the woman
runs parallel to their window, matching the car’s speed until they reach the border of Delhi Cantonment.
Dumas Beach, Surat, Gujarat
This black-sand beach in Gujarat was once an important Hindu cremation ground, and it is this history that gives it an eerie edge. The
cheery morning atmosphere fades with the setting sun, and by night local people avoid Dumas Beach as much as possible. From spooky
shrieks to whispers, people have reportedly heard haunting sounds coming from Dumas, said to be the spirits of tormented souls. Some
attribute the black sand to the ashes of burned corpses and, on top of all that, nearby dogs are said to bark throughout the night, sensing a
paranormal presence. Everything about Dumas beach makes it the last place you would want to be at night.
Mukesh Mills, Mumbai
Built-in 1870, this mill is a notoriously spooky location. Shut down after a massive fire in the 1980s, the mill was left in a dilapidated, eerie
state. Now a major shooting location for Bollywood films, several stars and crew members have claimed to be witness to paranormal
activity in certain areas of the mill. Some have sworn never return to the place and the few who do wrap up their work well before sunset.
Savoy Hotel, Mussoorie
The story of this haunted hotel began in 1911. A spiritualist named Miss Frances Garnett-Orme was poisoned in the Savoy, and the
mystery remains unsolved to this day. Guests have claimed to have seen Miss Garnett-Orme’s ghost roaming around the hotel and heard
the echoes of her footsteps. So infamous is this tale that Agatha Christie referenced it in her book The Mysterious Affair at Styles, as did
Ruskin Bond in A Mussoorie Murder.
Ramoji Film City, Andhra Pradesh
One of the largest film complexes in India, Ramoji Film studio is also said to be home to various spirits that roam around the grounds and
the hotels in the area. Built on a battlefield, Ramoji is supposedly surrounded by the spirits of the dead soldiers that are still active on the
field. Odd marks on the mirrors, props and crew members falling to the ground in unexplained circumstances and phantom food being
scattered around are just some of the common occurrences reported in the studio.
Raj Kiran Hotel, Lonavala
Located in Lonavala, one of the most popular weekend getaways for Pune residents, Raj Kiran Hotel may be small, but it is full of intrigue.
There are particular rooms and areas where guests have witnessed various paranormal incidents. Holiday-goers have faced their worst
fears when their bed sheets were forcefully pulled off at night or they woke up to an unexplained blue-ray near the bed.
Shaniwar Wada, Pune
Huge forts at night are scary anyway, but Shaniwar Wada is something else entirely. Screams for help from a young boy are said to be
heard by night. According to legend, a prince and heir to the Peshwa throne and were brutally murdered in Shaniwar Wada. Today, painful
screams of “kaka mala Vacha” (uncle, save me) echo through the fort after dark, especially during a full moon.
Grand Paradi Towers, Mumbai
One of the first high-rise buildings in Mumbai, the Grand Paradi Towers is infamous for the number of suicides that have taken place here
(the total is close to 20). There is a particular apartment on the eighth floor of the building that remains sealed, as many at Grand Paradi
believe it is still home to the spirits of deceased residents who refuse to ‘move on’. Random knocks on the door, sounds of footsteps in
unexpected places, at unexpected times, and spine-chilling screams have led to the need for constant counselling sessions for the current
Grand Paradi inhabitants.
Dow Hill, West Bengal
According to locals, terrifying ghosts reside in the small hill station of Dow Hill, the surrounding forest, and the nearby Victoria Boys School.
A number of accidents and murders have taken place here in the forest, and the ghosts of various children have been sighted. The most
common is one of a headless boy, who roams around in the forest and follows people. Constant shrieks, laughter and footsteps can be
heard in the school, even during vacations and weekends when nobody is around.
