Some of the most haunted places in the nation of India, from ancient ruins to modern areas with tragic histories. The Top 10 Most Haunted Places in India
Bhangarh Fort, Rajasthan
Bhangarh, a deserted town in Rajasthan, was established in 1613 by King Madho Singh, son of great Mughal general, Man Singh of Amber.
Bhangarh was abandoned soon after being built and supposedly after it was cursed by a magician. In ignorance Ajab Singh, the grandson of Madho Singh, raised the palace to such a height that the shadow reached the forbidden place. Hence the devastation of entire town of Bhangarh happened. Local villagers say that whenever a house is built there its roof collapses. People say that nobody returned who stayed there after dark. And the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) sign board put up there says, "Staying after sunset is strictly prohibited in this area."
Brij Raj Bhavan Palace in Kota, Rajasthan
The 178-year-old Brij Raj Bhavan Palace of the former princely family of Kota in Rajasthan has a resident ghost, namely that of Major Burton, who, while serving as the British resident to Kota, was killed by Indian sepoys during the 1857 Mutiny. The sepoys killed Major Burton and his two sons in the central hall of the building. According to the tale, an elderly man with a cane in his hand, the ghost of Major Burton does not harm anybody. But during his night visit, if any of the guards are sleeping or dozing, Major Burton gives them a slap.
Dumas Beach, Gujarat
Famous scenic Dumas Beach of Gujarat has many stories to tell about spirits.
If one goes by the story, Hindus burn their dead bodies on the beach, and this area has been reported numerous of times for its paranormal activities. People have reported experiences like hearing strange whispers on Dumas beach. It`s like the wind around this area is full of spirits of dead people. Some tourists have been even known to have disappeared while taking walks on the beach at night.
Dow Hill, Kurseong, West Bengal
A number of murders have taken place in the Dow Hill forest that has left an eerie feeling in the atmosphere.
Many locals have also heard footsteps in the corridors of Victoria Boys School during the December-March vacations. Woodcutters claim to have seen a headless young boy walking and then disappearing into the trees. All these things make this place one of the most haunted places in India.
D`Souza Chawl of Mahim, Mumbai
A well in the D`souza Chawl area of Mumbai, Mahim has acquired the reputation of being haunted.
It is said that a woman, while getting water, fell to her death in the well. Many people claim to have seen the ghostly apparition of that woman near the well during nights. She is also said to be harmless.
Thane -- Vrindavan Society
It is said that a man had committed suicide in one of the buildings in Vrindavan Society (Bldg. No.66 B).
The security guards patrolling the area have come across weird happenings. Once a guard was slapped so hard that he got up from his chair and hit the other guard who was nearby him thinking he was the one who hit him.
Shaniwarwada Fort, Pune
It is said that Full Moon nights are very much haunted in Shaniwarwada Fort, Pune.
According to an old story, this fort is haunted by the ghost of a prince who was brutally assassinated when he was 13 year old by one of his relative. His ghost can be heard shrieking in the middle of the night.
Delhi -- Delhi Cantt
Even the capital of India, Delhi is haunted! The most eerie place in Delhi is Delhi Cantt area which is full of green and lush trees.
Most of the times, people have seen a lady clad in white sari asking for lift. If you don't stop your vehicle, she will start running swiftly with the same speed and believe it or not, people have reported her reaching ahead of them. This story has been doing the rounds for a while now. Some people claim that possibly the lady was a hitchhiker while alive; hence she waves at lonely passersby to stop
GP block - Meerut
Although not well known, GP block of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh has been reported as a haunted place.
On a number of occasions, four guys have been seen sitting inside a house with a single candle lighted and drinking beer. It happens to be the most common sight for people passing through that area. Some of them also said that they have even seen girls in red dress coming out of the house. The house is double-storeyed and people have seen the boys sitting on the roof-top. People have stopped going to that place now.
Bhangarh fort of Rajasthan is considered among top 10 haunted places of the world. It has been said that this place is cursed and has the ghosts of all the people who used to live there 500 years back. In India , this is considered to be the most haunted place. Visitors are strictly prohibited to enter it after sunset. Its also said that , who so ever goes there after sunset, never returns alive.