Top 10 most horrible or Haunted places in India 2024

India, a land of diverse cultures and rich history, is also home to numerous legends and mysteries. Among its many attractions are places that have become infamous for their eerie and haunted reputations. If you’re a thrill-seeker or someone fascinated by the supernatural, join us as we explore the top five most haunted places in India.

Top 10 most horrible or Haunted places in India :

1. Bhangarh Fort, Rajasthan
2. Jatinga, Assam
3. Dumas Beach, Gujarat
4. Kuldhara, Rajasthan
5. Agrasen ki Baoli, Delhi
6. DowHill, Kurseong, West Bengal
7. Three Kings Church, Goa
8. Mukesh Mills, Mumbai
9. Kurseong, West Bengal
10. Sanjay Van, New Delhi

1. Bhangarh Fort, Rajasthan

Between the beautiful Aravalli Hills, lies perhaps India’s most haunted site: Bhangarh Fort. The fort was built in the 17th century by Raja Madho Singh, but now it stands as a ruin. According to local legend, a sorcerer named Singhia fell in love with the local princess, Ratnavati, and tried to win her love by using black magic. When his plan failed, he ordered a revenge to be cast for the complete destruction of the village. Nowadays, visitors are not allowed to enter the fort after sunset because locals claim to listen to ghostly whispers and feel a chilling presence within the walls .

2. Jatinga, Assam

Jatinga is an Assam village that hosts a mass suicide of birds in a strange and eerie phenomenon. Birds from other areas around Jatinga fall to their deaths there in the middle of specific weeks in September and October. While scientists attribute this to disorientation caused by fog and high-altitude winds, locals believe that evil spirits are responsible. The mysterious avian behavior has made Jatinga a place shrouded in intrigue and fear.

3. Dumas Beach, Gujarat

Dumas Beach, Gujarat, is known for its black sand and paranormal activities. It was a Hindu burial ground earlier and is said to be haunted by restless spirits, because if any person stays overnight at the beach, that person can hear whispers, laughter, and screams in the middle of nowhere. There are even different reports on ghost sightings. Its lovely beauty won’t go unnoticed, but do visit Dumas Beach in daylight hours.

4. Kuldhara, Rajasthan

Abandoned overnight, the village of Kuldhara in Rajasthan has captivated many. Found by the successful Paliwal Brahmins during the 13th century, Kuldhara has mysteriously disappeared in early 19th century. The head of the village was supposed to have placed a curse on the ground as they left, stating that no one would ever come to inhabit the place again. To date, Kuldhara lies abandoned, and stories of ghostly apparitions and mysterious noises help describe its mystique.

5. Agrasen ki Baoli, Delhi

Located in the heart of bustling Delhi lies Agrasen ki Baoli, a historical stepwell said to be haunted. This ancient reservoir, it is said, was built by the legendary king Agrasen. It features a series of 108 steps leading down to the water. Visitors of this place have complained that they felt an unsettling presence and were being followed while coming down the stairs. Some believe that the deeper one goes in the water, the more one is compelled to jump in the water as if an unseen force has drawn him in.

6.DowHill, Kurseong, West Bengal

A beautiful abode is set in the serene hills of Kurseong in West Bengal- Dow Hill. With this comes a dark past -spine-chilling tales in and around the Victoria Boys’ High School and surrounding forests. Locals as well as tourists who come in, have said they hear the sound of the footsteps going through the school corridors even after school was closed for holidays. Forest area around Dow Hill has legendary stories of a headless boy. Woods have frightening accounts of a headless boy roaming all around the place; his looks provide the shivering feel to the people passing through his way. This makes Dow Hill a place for the tourist who likes thrilling feelings with respect to beauty and something else, not so identifiable.

7. Three Kings Church, Goa

Located on top of a hill in South Goa’s Cansaulim region, Three Kings Church is not only known for its panoramic view but for its ghost stories as well. It is said that the three Portuguese kings fought for this land and were brutally murdered due to betrayal. The three kings’ spirits are said to exist still within the church, creating an ominous feeling around the place. Many visitors have complained of strange presence and inexplicable cold drafts within its walls. However, this being said, the church has not lost its charm of attracting people who come in search of spiritual peace but also a touch of the paranormal.

8. Mukesh Mills, Mumbai

Mukesh Mills at Mumbai is an eerie reminder of its prosperous past. The mill was built towards the end of the 19th century. At the beginning of the eighties, following a considerable fire that partially destroyed the building, people stopped coming to visit it. The worn out shape of it today serves as a ghastly backdrop for so many of Bollywood’s films. So much more than filmstardom has brought other heads turning – many have arrived with weird stories, shades they haven’t explained, and other very scary whispers; in the old days people said they could feel their selves being pushed forward with no physical experience of such ‘push’. Mukesh Mills is a place that fascinates the ghost story enthusiasts and haunters.

9. Kurseong, West Bengal

Kurseong is famously known as the “Land of White Orchids.” It’s much more than just the picturesque hill station. Quiet little towns in West Bengal are believed to be on the tingle with paranormal activities. Besides Dow Hill, the whole area is said to be haunted. Residents and tourists alike have talked about weird noises and ghostly apparitions, particularly the many colonial buildings. In this regard, Kurseong is a draw to those who are fascinated with the spirit world, thus making it the most crucial place for ghosts.

10. Sanjay Van, New Delhi

The Sanjay Van is New Delhi’s largest forestland, an oasis of greeneries by day and scary ghost stories by night. This dense forest has old graves and dilapidated structures scattered all around, making it even creepier. People often return complaining of hearing bloodcurdling screams, whispers, and being watched. Many talk of ghostly apparitions wearing white robes; they are said to appear as told by their grandparents and grand-grandparents. Such terrifying stories have not stopped people from thronging Sanjay Van to enjoy nature or the excitement of adventure.