25 Most Haunted Places in India

A board on the fort gate states, “Tourists are prohibited to stay inside before sunrise and after sunset.” It is believed that the ghosts of a princess and the wizard still travel. Even while shooting for a show featured on ‘Fort’s Story,’ the actors had some fearful experiences. It is among the most haunted places in India, and it has different mysteries associated with it. Let’s catch them all.

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There is a history of hatred and suicides. A couple, Mr. Vasudeo Dalal and Tara Dalal, died and even left a suicide note that their son and daughter-in-law were responsible for it. The matter was in court; however, on the judgment day, the son and daughter-in-law, along with their daughter, died in the same way as their parents did. This mystery made Grand Paradi Towers among the most haunted places in India. There have been more than 20 accidents and suicides since its construction.

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There are numerous scary stories about this beach. It is said to have many spirits walking down. Earlier, this beach was a cremation ground. As per the Hindu ritual, people who do not get eternal satisfaction roam to the place where they get cremated. Legends even argue that black sand is caused by the excessive ash mixed with sand.

It is the story of a prince who, at the age of sixteen, came to power. However, his uncle ruled on his behalf.His wife was not happy and planned to kill the prince. When the prince came to know that he was going to be killed, he ran to his Uncle's chamber shouting Kaka Mala Vachva.’ Save me, uncle!. Since then at every new moon night echo can be heard, “‘Kaka Mala Vachva”

Sanjay Van has its share of spooky tales. The most famous tale is about the "Lady in White," a ghostly spirit that is said to roam the forest at night. Locals have reported weird encounters with this haunted figure, adding to the mystique of this place. The forest's dense greenery and quiet pathways create a disturbing atmosphere contributing to its haunted vibe.

Many people have a feeling of dizziness or falling sick after coming here, weird structures have been caught on the cameras, or complain of breathlessness without having any sort of breathing issues. Some people experienced unnatural things after visiting this place. Some people have died under mysterious circumstances. Mystery is still revolving around this spooky place in Kolkata.

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One popular legend is that the baoli stepwell is haunted by spirits and the well's water possesses supernatural powers. It is said that the water of this stepwell lures people into its depths, and people are believed to be thrown into the well. Tourists are asked to come only during the day,

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It is believed that the property is haunted by the ghost of a British major, who was killed by the Indian sepoys in 1857. Even though there are no instances of the spirit harming anyone, the guards here have heard a male voice speaking in English and commanding them not to smoke or fall asleep. And if any guards doze off on duty, they even get slapped by the ghost.

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The Dow Hill undoubtedly has its mystique.  Be it any time of day or night, the paranormal actions in and around this place are not stopping. Tourists have their ears on the horror tales related to the haunted sites abounding here. Several murders took place around the woods; in fact, a headless boy is seen by the locals walking in the forest. The local people rumored this place to be the most haunted place in India.

It is considered to be a haunted place, and there is also a reason behind this. This chawl is haunted by the ghost of a woman who fell into the well and died unwanted. The spirit of the woman roams around the periphery of the chawl and haunts the locals.

The Feroz Shah Kotla Fort in Delhi is a place of caution and intrigue. Many believe it to be a haunting ground, particularly after sunset. The fort is said to be home to Djinns, spirits, and ghosts, shapeless beings with a life of their own. Caution is advised, especially for young women, as these entities are said to prey on them when they are drying their hair.

 Many visitors have claimed that they are slapped by invisible hands. Many people have also been chased by mysterious winds roaming around the fort.

Here, there is a double-story apartment where nobody lives. Locals have seen a woman sitting on the roof wearing red clothes. They have also seen four boys sitting inside the house and enjoying alcohol with a single candlelight at the center of the table. It gives them goosebumps to visit this haunted place.

Jatinga Village experiences something eerie. The village is known worldwide as the place where bird suicides happen on moonless nights. This happens at the end of the monsoon during dark and foggy nights. The bird suicides are unexplained and occur between 6 pm and 9 pm. The birds fall from the sky unexpectedly, shaking the bones of even the bravest. Scientists have tried to solve this, but there has been no answer.

It is known as a deserted ghost village. In 1825, Salim Singh, the minister of the state, fell in love and wanted to marry the village chieftain’s daughter. He warned the villagers that he would double the tax if the marriage did not occur. The Chief of the village cursed the village before leaving, saying that this people would never be habituated by men; instead, it would remain home to spirits. And people have experienced some unnatural phenomenon happening there, and this place has something scary about it.

The Lothian Cemetery is a famous haunted location in the capital city. People have seen a headless man walking on its graves. European soldiers who had died in 1857 were buried here. If the legends that are in the air about this place are to be believed, then a British officer, Nicholas, fell in love with an Indian woman, but when he failed to marry her, he shot himself in the head. The headless ghost is believed to be that of the British officer.

It is one of the prevalent haunted places in Mumbai. Mukesh Mills is a totally deserted place that was destroyed by fire in 1870. This mill is used as a shooting location for Bollywood shoots, but according to the people, most of the actors’ experience something spooky here, and the shootings are wrapped up really soon. One famous incident was when a TV actress got possessed by a ghost and later warned the staff to leave the place in a male voice.

This old building is an administrative office, but no employee stays back after sunset. Some rooms in the building have been vacant for decades. As per the many stories, these rooms are haunted, and high-pitched giggles screams, and whispers are often heard. According to locals, Captain Simpson was murdered when he was working in the East India Company. His ghost still roams in the building and forces localities to believe that it is one of the most haunted places in India.

According to the locals, this park is haunted by the ghosts of people who lost their lives here because of animal attacks. One such ghost is a woman traveler dressed in all-white. She asks for a lift and then disappears. People avoid going there in the evening because of the ghost of the women in white, strange noises, and the eerie feeling of being constantly followed.

This was earlier the house of Warren Hastings, the first Governor General of the East India Company, before it became the National Library. It is believed that he still roams here at night and is also spotted at times. The ghost of Hastings roams to find a black bureau he couldn’t in his lifetime. This bureau, he supposed, had papers that could prove his innocence in the House of Commons, but he did not find them. Even though all charges against him were dropped later, but the ghost is believed to be still looking for those papers.

You can observe these ghost lights in the marshes of West Bengal. These flickering balls of light emerge in the marshy regions, and these have caused numerous deaths as well. The fishermen have often spotted these, and those who followed it died or were transfixed after seeing Aleya. These lights are said to be the spirits of dead fishermen. Sometimes, these lights confuse the fishermen, causing them to drown in the water. But sometimes, these guide and prevent them from getting into danger.

The film city is believed to have been built on land and used as a battlefield for the Nizams. The ghosts of the soldiers are said to haunt the place. People have seen mirrors scribbled with Urdu words and heard loud knocking on the doors of the bathrooms. It is said that the ghosts are more hostile towards women. The most popular horror story associated with this place is of a shoot where numerous crew members putting lights on stands were pushed down by spirits.

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The story of the residential society revolves around a particular building where residents experience paranormal activities. As per legend, the building was constructed on a cemetery. It is supposed that the spirits of the dead haunt the area, producing bizarre occurrences and spooky experiences for residents.

Residents have reported hearing mysterious noises, particularly at night. Some see apparitions of ghostly figures, while others have reported feeling a chilling incidence or unexpected drops in temperature in some parts of the building.  A family in the building reported objects moving on their own, doors slamming, and feeling unease in their home.

This house is part of one of the ghostliest and most haunted stories. Once home to Mr. Vas, a prominent lawyer, the residents of that villa were murdered. A murder was a brutal one.

The story revolves around the sisters Doice and Vera. In 2001, Doice Vas was a victim of a stabbing in her bedroom, leading to the evacuation of the villa, and since then, this place has been the most haunted place in Bangalore. Exorcist investigations proved that the villa is occupied by negative energy, which, according to the locals, is the spirit of Doice Vas.

This church is said to be haunted by the spirits of three kings who murdered each other in a bid to gain. According to the locals, one king invited the other two for dinner and said they should discuss and resolve the matter. However, the food was poisoned, and the two kings were killed.

Though, in the following days, the people who supported the two kings plotted to kill the third. Instead of surrendering to a ruthless murder by villagers, the king took the same poison and killed himself. Since then, it is said that their souls roam in the church.

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It is a Tughlaq-era hunting lodge in New Delhi, built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq. It was known as Wilayat Mahal after the self-d ‘Begum Wilayat Mahal’ started living there. She claimed to be associated with the Royal family of Awadh and was given the place by the Indian government in May 1985.

Wilayat committed suicide at 62. After her death, it was inhabited by her daughter and son. The son died in 2017. Malcha Mahal is situated amid the forest and has some eeriness attached to the word 'go.' Their existence in a place deprived of basic amenities and their death make things reasonably spooky.