Are you in for a spooky experience? How about these 5 haunted tourist spots?
Horror movies and novels are always a thrilling experience. So if you are a true horror fan, how about a trip into the other world? No we don't suggest you sit around in a circle playing Ouija board or conducting a seance offline or through zoom, but we do suggest you check out these supernatural feeling tourist spots.
Here is our pick of the 5 tourist spots with a haunted reputation. Who knows? You might live a slice of your favourite horror movie… Of course, it is not for the faint-hearted. Or we suggest you travel in a group, the more the merrier. And who hasn’t heard of a ghost chasing after a group of friends on a vacation?
1. BHANGARH FORT
Location: Rajasthan
Bhangarh fort in Rajasthan is at the top of the list every time you go searching for a haunted place in India. Its reputation is such that the Archeological Survey of India has prohibited tourists from visiting the fort after sundown.
The story of the fort dates back to the 16th century. A tantric called Singhia fell in love with the princess of Bhangarh, Ratnavati. He tried to seduce her using his magic prowess, but the Princess found out about his plans and sentenced him to death. Before his death, the enraged tantric cursed the whole village to doom. Now, people believe that whoever enters the fort after dark won't make it back safely.
A friend who visited the fort and doesn't believe in the supernatural told me that when she visited the place there was an eery feeling that had surrounded them. And while they were returning, their car met with a small accident. Fortunately, no one was hurt. She also pondered whether the eery feeling was due to the reputation of the fort preceding their visit.
The destination has been a go-to location for many ghost-busting teams, TV crews, etc. over the years. Several teams have filmed having stayed the night at the fort. It is unknown whether the haunting of the place is true or not, but it does amount for a really good story.
2. DOW HILL
Location: Kurseong, West Bengal
Victoria Boys' High School and Dowhill Girls' High School located in the forests of Kurseong in West Bengal are some great locations to study, with a movie-like feeling to them. These schools have been established for over 140-plus years. Being so old, they also come with their fair share of ghostly stories. The schools are believed to be home to several spirits. And there are countless stories of murdered bodies being found in the woods surrounding the schools and the tale of a headless boy following locals, tourists, etc.
3. AGRASEN KI BAOLI
Location: New Delhi
The ancient stepwell situated at the heart of the national capital is a protected monument by the ASI. Legends surrounding the place say that demons and ghosts lurk in the shadows of the well. People visiting the place say they have felt uneasy at the location.
4. RAMOJI FILM CITY
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Ramoji film city in Hyderabad is said to be built on a gravesite of the erstwhile Sultanate. And to this day, it is said the spirits of the soldiers haunt the Ramoji film city grounds. Instances of light men, stunts people being pushed to fall, women being locked inside rooms, etc. have been reported.
5. THE TREE
Location: Dwarka Sector 6 Metro Station, Delhi
You might not give a tree by the side of the road a second glance, but this particular tree in Sector 6, Dwarka near Metro Station in Delhi is different. The story goes that people who travel along this road at late night have reported feeling uneasy. Also, people have narrated instances of seeing a lady in a white saree appearing and disappearing (cliche much?). The haunting is believed to start post 2 am. We don't know how much of the lore is true and how much of it is untrue. But for the curious minds, the tree has become a must visit place.