12 Most Haunted Places in India

 12 Most Haunted Places in India for the Bravehearts!

Most haunted places in India can be found all over the country. Although every city, town and village, has some horror story attached to it, some places are more popular and scary than others. 

Even if you don't believe in the existence of ghosts, stories of haunted places are always very exciting. While some stories behind these places are fascinating, others are absolutely bone- chilling. 

Most Haunted Places in India, I would Definitely not visit at night! 

Delhi, Maharashtra are considered to be the most haunted states in India. Most of the spooky stories come to form these states and some of them are really bone- chilling. 

Surprisingly, some of the most haunted places are located in big cities such as Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai. 

In this blog, I have included those places in India that are currently considered to be the most haunted and have some kind of back stories attached to them.

1) Writers Building, Kolkata

The writers building in Kolkata is considered to be one of the most haunted places in India. The building is said to be Haunted by the ghost of British Inspector General, Colonel N.S. Simpson who was killed by three Indian freedom fighters. 

People who work in the building have reported hearing screams and the sound of footsteps coming from vacant rooms at night. 

2) Sanjay Van, Delhi 

The capital of India, Delhi is said to be one of the most haunted places in India. One such haunted spot is the Sanjay Van. 

Spread across an area of 10 km, the forest is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman who hanged herself from a peepal tree here. 

Many people have reported sightings of a woman in a white saree. She disappears and reappears and can be spotted all around the forest at night. 

3) Tunnel 33, Barog

Tunnel no. 33 on the Shimla- Kalka railway line is considered to be haunted by the ghost of Captain Barog. According to the story, the engineer shot himself in the tunnel after failing at the task of completion of the tunnel. 

Other than his ghost,  a few other ghosts are said to haunt this place. Locals also recount seeing a woman run screaming into the tunnel and a man asking for matchsticks to light his cigarette. 

4) Dow Hill, Darjeeling 

The forests around the Dow Hill Boarding School for Girls is very well known for spooky stories. There have been reports of ghost sightings. Many people who visit the forest have reported seeing a headless boy who suddenly appears and then disappears. 

Locals believe that there were innumerable murders which took place in this forest area.

5) Golconda Fort, Hyderabad

The fort is one of the most important tourist attractions of the city of Hyderabad. It is said to be haunted by the ghost of Queen Taramati. People believe that her ghost can be seen dancing and singing around the court area at night. 

Visitors have also reported some eerie activities and had some paranormal experiences inside the fort. 

6) Mukesh Mills, Mumbai 

The Mukesh Mills in Colaba is said to be haunted by the spirits of those who lost their lives in the devasting fire. Since the fire, the passers- by have claimed to have heard whispers and cries from the building. 

The movie industry has used the spot as a shooting location and many members of the crew and cast have said that they experienced paranormal activities here. 

7) South Park Cemetery, Kolkata 

The grave was built in 1767 and has the graves of many British soldiers. If stories are to be believed, strange things can be witnessed here. For instance, a girl in white can be seen in the cemetery. 

I would definitely not advise visiting this or any other cemetery at night as it is not at all safe. 

8) Cantonment Area, Delhi 

Another haunted place in Delhi is the Delhi Cantonment area. People have reported sighting a woman wearing a white saree, taking a stroll along the streets. 

Many others have reported feeling uneasy and having a sense of being followed by someone while passing through the road. 

9) Dow Industrial Complex, Bhopal

The Dow Industrial Complex is the site of Bhopal Gas Tragedy. The gas leak, one of the world's worst industrial disasters, killed 4,000 people in the early hours of December 3, 1984. 

The spirits of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy victims are said to be trapped in this abandoned and burnt complex. Some people have reported the presence of spirits here. 

10) Chandan Nagar, Delhi 

This small locality in Pune is believed to be one of the most haunted places in Maharashtra. The stories suggest that the place is haunted by the ghost of a little girl who died here during the construction of the place.

People living here and those who pay by have reported having seen the spirit of the girl in blood-stained clothes, holding a doll. 

11) Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai 

One of the most visited parks in Mumbai, the lush green Sanjay Gandhi Park is said to be haunted. Many people in the park have claimed to have seen a lady in white asking for a lift. The park is believed to be haunted by the ghosts of people who lost their lives here due to animal attacks. 

People avoid going here in the evenings, even the guards will advise you against it. 

12) Three Kings Church, Goa 

The Three Kings Church in Cansaulim, Goa has an interesting story. The story goes like this that the church was once overseen by 3 kings. 

The quest to become the ultimate ruler led to a fight among the three and eventually ended up with the three kings killing each other. All three were buried inside the church and it is said that their spirits still roam the place. 

A number of visitors have claimed to have mysterious experiences while passing through the church at night. If you want to visit the place, you can but only before 6 pm. After that, you aren't allowed on the church grounds.

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