Haunted India-Places Where People Fear To Go.

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. Check out this list to decide if you are daring enough to explore these places or spooked enough to steer clear.

Bhangarh Fort, Rajasthan

This abandoned town inRajasthan, 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 talesabout 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 inDelhi, 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 thatgives 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 the 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 forBollywood 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 thatAgatha Christiereferenced it in her bookThe Mysterious Affair at Styles,as did Ruskin Bond inA Mussoorie Murder.

Ramoji Film City, Andhra Pradesh

One of the largest film complexes in India,Ramoji Film studiois 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 themost 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 Paradise Towers, Mumbai

One of the first high-rise buildings inMumbai, the Grand Paradise 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 Paradise 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 counseling 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.

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