One of the most discussed and doubted topics in the World is “Are ghosts or spirits real?” You will get a numerous number of videos and articles on this topic, which will show you that ghosts are real. But it totally depends on you to believe it or not. If you believe, then try to avoid the spooky places of India. But if you don’t believe, then you should visit these top 10 most haunted places in India or should you? Location wise top 10 mysterious and haunted places of India are here:

1.  Rajasthan:

One of the most important tourist spots in India is Rajasthan. Along with its forts, old architecture, desert, and history of 18th-century kingdoms, Rajasthan is also well-known for its haunted forts and places.

Bhangarh Fort in Alwar: Bhangarh Fort is the most famous among the ASI (Archaeological Sites of India) approved haunted and forbidden places of India. The story behind this haunted place is that Tantrik Singhia fell in love with Princess Ratnavati and tried to dazzle her. But when the princess came to know about this she condemned the Tantrik to death, who eventually cursed the fort-residents to die and the villagers to be roofless forever. It’s said that many houses of the village are roofless and even roofs are built, they collapsed soon after.

Kuldhara Village: The cursed village near Jaisalmer, Kuldhara has been abandoned since the 19th century. The curse was given by the villagers when they had to leave their homeland within one night to avoid the sinful State Minister’s threat, who wanted to marry forcefully the village Chief’s beautiful daughter. It’s said that screams and voices of villagers, footprints of children were found in that abandoned land.

Jauhar Kunda (Rana Kumbha Palace): Considered as one of the most deadly haunted places of India, Chittorgarh fort’s Jauhar Kunda is mainly famous for Rani Padmini’s self-immolation with other brave women-follower who waited for their men and jumped in the fire when Delhi Sultan Alauddin Khilji attacked the Chittorgarh fort and defeated the king. It’s said that it was the biggest failure of Alauddin Khilji and still now the Jauhar Kunda is impenetrable. Ever since then many spooky incidents have happened here. People felt and heard the crying voices of women to save their empire. Other most haunted places of Rajasthan are NH-79 near Dudu village, Brij Raj Bhavan, Nahargarh Fort, Jagatpura etc.

2. Delhi: 

Mostly famous for its love symbol Taj Mahal and Mughal architecture, the capital city of our country also has some spooky stories and haunted places under its cover. If you are brave-hearted and can bear some paranormal activities, then whenever you stop to Delhi, must visit this popular haunted places which can scare you to the death.

Delhi Cantonment: This place of south-west Delhi is mainly renowned as one of the top most haunted places of Delhi as well as India. According to passers-by, a lady wearing white saree, asks for a lift and when the person denies to give her lift and drives away, the lady follows the vehicle with inhumane speed. It’s also said that the persons who gave her lift were missing forever and who don’t give her lift have experienced this heart-wrenching situation. If you ever plan to go there, please be sure to be in your vehicle or be ready to be scared to death.

The Kakardooma Delhi court: Paranormal activities which are recorded in CCTV footage and weird presence of the white-shadowed figure in the court premises have made this place haunted. CCTV cameras in the courtroom have shown many disturbing events like files scattered everywhere and plucked from the drawer, lights blinkering, doors opening and closing continuously by a mystical force etc.

Rohini (New Delhi 85): Also renowned as the Khooni Nadi, the river Rohini is believed to be cursed because who ever tried to go into the river, never came back. The river is popularly infamous because of its gulping incidents. That’s why it’s named as Khooni Nadi. Other topmost haunted places of Delhi are Malcha Mahal, the eerie woods of Sanjayvan, Jamali Kamali tomb and mosque, Dwarka metro station etc.

3. Kolkata:

The city of joy Kolkata is not so joyful because it has also been included in the list of most haunted places of India. We all know that Kolkata’s night-life is the best, but don’t you dare to go to these places in Kolkata at night time.

National Library of India: Being a very old building of Kolkata and besides the rich collection of various books, the National Library has also been a haunted place. At the time of its renovation, about twelve workers lost their lives and the incident is still unresolved, a young boy lost his life when searching for books and many more spooky incidents are often heard. It’s still believed by the guards that this place is haunted and Governor’s wife roams the place at night.

South Park Cemetery: The cemetery of Park Street is a very old place and it happened to be a burial ground of British soldiers. The main spookiness of this place was noticed after a group of friends experienced tragic incidents and captured pictures with black shadowed structure.

Writer’s Building: In the name of Writer’s Building the first picture comes in our mind is the gun battle of 1930. Freedom fighter Binay Basu, Badal and Dinesh Gupta shootout brutal Inspector General Colonel Simpson. Ever since then it’s rumored that spirit of Simpson haunts the building. People have heard screams from empty rooms of the building.

Other haunted and scary places of Kolkata are Ganga Ghat, Nimtala Mahasamsan, Bengal Swamps, Rabindra Sarovar Metro, Putul Bari, Hastings house and Wipro office of Salt Lake etc.

4. Hyderabad:

“The city of Nizams”- Hyderabad, famous for its hubs and Biriyani, also includes its name in the list of haunted places of India. Most eerie places of Hyderabad are:

Ramoji Film City: Renowned as the second largest film city in India, Ramoji film City and Ramoji Amusement Park for children are also famous for its spookiness. In 1996, producer Ramoji Rao inaugurated the film city on the war ground which belonged to the Nizams. It’s said that the spirits of the deceased soldiers diffused the region. According to the eyewitnesses, many spooky incidents like Urdu words were written on the mirror, scattered food, unseen tremendous force which pushed people from above etc. had happened. Also, it’s really funny and spooky, that the ghosts generally attacks female crew members, torn their clothes, scratch them and lock doors from inside etc.

Kundanbagh witches’ Lair: A particular house of Kundanbagh area officially now has been a haunted house. People of this area many times observed that the three owner ladies of the house used to live in dark, venture in the night with candles, store garbage etc. Incidentally, a thief broke into the house and saw three dead bodies of ladies. After investigation police informed that the bodies are at least six-months-old. But this incident scared the people to death when neighbors claimed that they had seen them very frequently.

Wrath of Gods in Ravindranagar: after collapsing the temple in Ravindranagar area, people often witnessed suicidal incidents in that locality. Some said it’s because of ghosts and some believed it’s the wrath of Gods. After 13 suicidal cases, residents of the area left that place and some took place in the nearby temple, which made this area a creepy one. Other haunted places of Hyderabad are Golconda fort, the Road-12 graveyard of Banjara Hills and Shamshabad Airport etc.

5. Mumbai:

A city which never sleeps, Mumbai is equally spooky as Delhi. Many unexplainable incidents, suicides and not so happy ending stories have stained the city for decades. Topmost haunted places of Mumbai are:

Aarey Milk Colony, Gurgaon: Just like Delhi cantonment area, people have this area also reported many scary incidents of a lady with her child, asking for a lift and if you deny she will come across you even after you cross a hundred mile from that place. Not only scary but also painful and mind-numbingly disturbing, this incident has caused many lives.

Mumbai High Court: No one will ever believe this but witnesses have reported the presence of a bilingual ghost of a lawyer in Mumbai HC. The most interesting fact about this ghost is that he had helped many a murder incidents and threatened the victims to a great deal that they accepted their crime. So it can be said that this is a friendly ghost. Caution word is don't commit any crime which can lead you to the Mumbai HC, because of course for the victims he is not such friendly. Other very famous or infamous haunted places of Mumbai are Sanjay Gandhi National park, Mukesh Mill, The D’Souja Chawl, Poonam Chambers of Worli etc.

6. Pune:

Besides its popular colleges, top MNCs and beautiful landscapes, Pune is also known for its unparalleled spooky stories, indescribable incidents, and haunted places.

Chandan Nagar: This place can be the top most haunted place of Pune. A decade ago, a little girl died mysteriously in a construction area of Chandan Nagar. Ever since then locals have reported seeing a little girl wearing a bloody white frock. As described by the witnesses, the totally black-eyed girl holds a doll, she always smiles when people look at her, and she always bounces from one place to another. This place has become haunted and people are prohibited to go there post sunset.

Shaniwarwada Fort: This place is stained with the painful shrieking of a little prince Narayan Rao Peshwa who was brutally murdered by his own blood. Since then this place has become haunted. Locals have reported seeing the phantom of the prince who pledges for help, cries, and screams “Kaka mala Vacha” which means uncle save me. Deserted house of the Residency club: It’s rumored that the abandoned house of Residency Club has become a haunted place because of the spirit of an elderly lady who was mercilessly murdered in her very own house. Ever since then it’s reported by the passers-by that they have seen and heard an old lady, calling for help from the mansion’s window. Other scary and spooky places of Pune are Choice Hostel, Pune Cantonment, Victory theatre, Sinhgad engineering college, Sinhgad Fort etc.

7. Shimla:

Among all the hill stations of India Shimla is renowned for its panoramic view, hilly beauty and peacefulness. Along with its beauty comes the dark nights, lofty mountains, unnecessary silence and many spooky incidents of Shimla. Scariest haunted places of Shimla, which can easily narrate- don’t you dare, are:

Charleville Mansion: Mansions or Villas, generally give us eerie feelings. Once they got old, they become more scarier. Charleville Mansion’s prior owner was an army officer, and then Mr. and Mrs. Bayley. Both the families informed many spooky stories about the mansion. Even to make sure of it once Mr. Bayley locked the rooms where most of the creepy incidents happened and later when he opened he found that the room and furniture were totally disrupted. Even today locals reported about violent and disturbing activities inside the mansion.

Tunnel 33, Shimla-Kalka train route: Now let us take a break from the spooky and disturbing ghosts and let’s hear some friendly ghost stories. The Tunnel-33 (Tunnel 103), known as the straightest tunnel of the World, is also claimed to be spooky because of the mystical presence of Captain Baorg’s spirit. It’s said that Captain Barog was in charge of building the tunnel, who eventually failed to do it and later he was mocked and fired by his supervisors. Out of frustration and humiliation, Barog committed suicide in the tunnel. People believe that Captain Barog’s spirit still haunts that tunnel and have friendly chats with people who can see him. It’s also rumored to see a screaming woman ran into the tunnel and then vanished. Other spooky and dangerous places to visit in Shimla are Convent of Jesus and Marry, Indira Gandhi Medical College, House of Dukhani etc.

8. Mussoorie:

Mountains, green deodars, charming churches, markets, and colonial bungalows etc. make Mussorrie a popular tourist spot. But if you want to avoid eerie and heart-wrenching experiences then avoid these places:

Savoy Hotel: The most haunted spot of Mussoorie, Savoy hotel is very famously spooky because of Lady Garnet Orme’s spirit. In 1911, British spiritualist, lady Orme was murdered by poisoning deadly strychnine in her medicine bottle. A few years later her doctor died in the same way, the case remained unresolved, which made this incident a bit more dangerous. This sensational incident even got a reference in Agatha Christie’s famous novel “The Mysterious Affair at Style” and Ruskin Bond’s “In a Crystal Ball”. Locals and guests of the hotel have reported many disturbing turns of events, whisperings, and face-to-face encounter with Lady Orme’s phantom etc.

Lambi Dehar Mines: One of the deadliest places of Mussoorie, Lambi Dehar mine is now totally abandoned. Due to some unexplainable deaths, fatal accidents, missing news of people, screaming, the appearance of disembodied figures and insufferable condition of miners, netizens refused to venture in this place, mainly after sunset. It’s also said that witches of Lambi mines are also responsible for many spooky incidents like deaths, missing and accidents. Other uncanny places of Mussorrie are Mullingar Mansion, Pari Tibba etc.

9. Dumas Beach, Surat:

Also known as the Black beach of Surat, the Dumas beach is the last place where you want to be at night. Used to be a Hindu crematorium, the beach has now become a homeland of tortured souls. Locals have shared many eerie incidents like whispers, shrieks etc. It’s said that the beach's sand has become black due to the ashes of burnt bodies, which causes extra pain in the heart. Along with many paranormal activities, it’s also reported that midnight walk on the beach can be your last stroll.

10. G.P-Block, Meerut:

Notoriously known for its paranormal activities, G.P-Block Meerut is one of the most haunted sites of North-eastern India. Witnesses have reported that they have seen a girl in red dress, coming out from the abandoned place, and a group of four men was sitting and drinking alcohol by the dim light of a candle. At first, it was not spooky at all, but when it was proven to be ghosts, people avoided the place and it’s also said that the ghosts disappeared whenever anyone tried to reach to them.