Top Horror Places in INDIA

India is considered as one of the modern country in the world. Most of people across the country talk about haunted places during their free time. It is not a new thing in the country but recently so many haunted places have been surfaced. Some travel operators want to cash as the business opportunity. Only a few travel operators in India offers ‘ghost tours‘ or ‘haunted tour’ with special travel packages.

1. Bhangarh Fort, Rajasthan
It is the most haunted place in India and almost in the world. It is the only place which is the officially recognized as the ‘most haunted place‘ by the Government of India. It is strictly prohibited for anyone entering into the fort after sunset. Bhangarh Fort is the famous place for paranormal activities as reported by the Times of India.

2. Dumas Beach, Surat – Gujarat
Surat is the fastest growing business destination in the state of Gujarat. Surat has beautiful beaches, ‘Dumas Beach‘ is one of them. Many people lost their lives here as per the belief of local people. As per the belief of the local people, if you don’t believe in this story then spend a night at the beach. Dumas Beach was also reported as one of the most haunted places in the Gujarat state by the Economic Times.

As per the reports, so many people had been disappeared at the beach mysteriously and never come back. In the past, this place was used as “Hindu Burial Ground” and that’s why this place becomes haunted place of Surat.

3. Brijraj Bhawan Palace, Kota – Rajasthan
It is one of the haunted royal palaces of Rajasthan since. As per the news reports and beliefs, British major Mr. Burton was killed in the palace before the India’s independence. His son was also killed along with him. That’s why both of them have made this place as their home.

Both ghosts are not harmful to anyone as per the reports. There are also reports that if security guards of the palace sleep during their duty, then ghost just slap him. So, it is too much risky to stay in the palace.

4. D’Souza Chawl Mahim, Mumbai – Maharashtra
D’Souza Chawl is the most haunted place in Mumbai as well as in Maharashtra state. As per the tales of the residents of this chawl, a woman has lost her life in the well when she was trying to get water from the same well.

The residents of D’Souza Chawl have also reported, that she is not harming anyone. They have also added that, she just walks from the area during midnight. The ghost of this lady also disappears when the sun rises and again appears at midnight.

5. Dow Hill Kurseong, Darjeeling – West Bengal
Dow Hill is the most haunted place in the state of West Bengal. Dow Hill is one of the beautiful hills of the Darjeeling. There are some best boarding schools situated near the forest on the hill. It is believed that so many murders happened in the forest and that’s why their ghosts appear and disappears in the forest and nearby areas.

As per the tales of local people, some of them had seen the headless boy in the forest and the corridor of the schools. Till now, there is no causality reported from the ghost.

6. The Shaniwarwada Fort, Pune
This is one of the oldest forts in the state of Maharashtra. This fort is managed by the Government of Maharashtra. It was built in 1746 and haunted by young Prince who was killed by his own relatives in the fort. As per the tales of the local people, supernatural activity increased in every full moon. Most of tourists visit this place during the sunlight i.e. day time. It is not advisable to enter in the fort during the night.

7. Vrindavan Society, Thane (Maharashtra)
It is believed that a man had committed suicide in the building no. 66 B of the society. Vrindavan Society is also considered as one of the most haunted place in Thane.

A bad incident was happened in the society which proves it. The security guard was doing his duty i.e. patrolling in the society, someone has slapped him so much hard while he was sitting on the chair. He was thinking that other guard who was sitting near to him slapped him, he immediately slapped the other guard.

8. Gujarat Technological University (GTU) Campus, Ahmedabad

GTU is the most popular university in the state of Gujarat in India. GTU administrative staff and 

security personnel recently faced an unusual ghost experience in the building. As per the claim of 

security guard, he has heard voices of women. Even the doors were automatically opened and closed, 

furniture being thrown over and there. 

 

9. Agrasen ki Baoli, Delhi
Agrasen ki Baoli is the historical step well located near the Connaught Place on the Hailey Road in the city of Delhi. It is just walking distance from the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. This place is protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India.

As per the tales of local people, the step well was filled with black water. As per the beliefs of the local people, the water hypnotizes people to commit suicide in the step well.

10. Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai
Taj Mahal Palace Hotel is the most luxurious hotel in India due to its marvelous architecture. It is not only luxurious hotel but also considered as the best tourist attraction in the city of Mumbai. It was constructed by the Tata Group which was the first luxury hotel of its kind in the country.

As per the beliefs, the architect of the Taj Hotel himself killed in the building because the hotel was not built according to his plan. Many people have witnessed the architect’s ghost in the corridor of the hotel.

11. Three Kings Church, Goa
The 3 Kings Church is situated on the hill of the Cansulim village in the South Goa. This church is famous for the feast of the three kings. The celebration is also held on 6th January of each year. Three Kings Church is mostly visited by the local people and a few tourists.

According to the local people, this church is haunted. Long time ago, 3 Portuguese kings were living in the state of Goa. They want to gain power at any cost. King Holger Alvunger, one of the kings has invited two other kings in the palace. He poisoned both of them and both died there. After some time, he also committed suicide by consuming poison. This place becomes one of the most haunted places in Goa.

12. Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai
Sanjay Gandhi National Park is the only national park with a large protected area in the city. It is located in the Borivali East in Mumbai. People often visit this place as their weekend getaway in Mumbai.

Leopards and other dangerous animals have eaten people staying in the forest. If believed to be true, a phantom hitchhiker spirit is haunted in the national park. Forest Guards are also insisting that it is true. It is also considered as one of the most haunted places in Mumbai city in Maharashtra.

13. Writer’s Building, Kolkata
Kolkata was the major center of power during British rule in India. To accommodate junior writers and clerks, British Government built writer’s building as the official residence. It is located on the center of the city i.e. BBD Square, Kolkata. It is currently used by the Government of West Bengal as the secretariat of the state.

As per the tales of the local people, Indian revolutionaries Binay, Dinesh and Badal has killed Captain Simpson who was working in the British East India Company in this building. Due to sudden death, his spirit is still roams in the building. None of the officials stay here after the office hours or after dusk. It is one of the most haunted places in Kolkata, West Bengal.

14. South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata
South Park Street Cemetery is another haunted place in the city of Kolkata. This cemetery is the oldest in the city, which was constructed in 1767. As per the reports, a group of friends visited this place and they have clicked group photo in the cemetery. Soon the weird things started happening with each of them. The one who clicked the group picture had an asthma attack. As a shocking, he wasn’t asthma patient at all!

15. GP Block, Meerut
GP Block is one of the haunted places in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located in the city of Meerut. As per the tales of local people, four boys were sitting inside the house with a single candle light. They were drinking beers.
Have you visited any of the above places i.e list of Top 15 Most Haunted Places in India?