A collection of the haunted ghost stories, urban legends, folktales and the paranormal of India.

The Witchcraft Haunting Dub Pukur on the Night of Bhoot Chaturdashi

Every 25th year on the night of Bhoot Chaturdashi, it is said that the ghost haunting the water of Dub Pukur comes back from beyond. You can hear wailing screams from the ghost thought to be a witch over the dark water. 

Convent of Jesus & Mary in Shimla and the Headless Horseman

The prestigious girl school The Convent of Jesus and Mary, known as Chelsea, is also known for their ghost stories from students that died on the premises as well as a headless horseman after them, luring them away with a red rose on their pillows.

Mary’s Ghostly Lament in Dagshai Cemetery

A grave in Dagshai Cemetery is said to be haunted by Mary, a woman haunting the place after people started to chip away at her tombstone for good luck.

The Ghosts of Dukhani House in Shimla Hills

The House of Dukhani is a beautiful house once used for gatherings and parties for the British. The house is also thought to be haunted by the ghost of an old man wearing a gown that is said to have shot himself in the house. 

The Haunted Chittoor Railway Station and the Violent Death of an Officer

After a violent clash between two factions of officers at the train station, a CRF officer was beaten to death by the time they reached the Chittoor Railway Station. It is said that ever since that fateful day, the station has been haunted by the ghost seeking justice for his death. 

The Haunting Secrets of Indira Gandhi Medical College in Shimla

The Indira Gandhi Medical College is located deep in the mountainous Shimla in India. The college campus as well as the road leading up to the school are thought to be haunted.

Haunting Tales of The Lower Circular Road Cemetery

After the mutilated body of Sir William Hay MacNaghten was brought back to Kolkata from Kabul, he was buried in the Lower Circular Road Cemetery. After his death it is said that he is haunting the place and the nearby tree shivers every time someone tells the tale. 

The Haunted Legends of Grand Paradi Towers in Mumbai

A high-rise apartment tower in Mumbai are said to be haunted, possible haunted because of the string of suicides that happened, making people wondering… why? Could it have been something paranormal that made them do it?

The Goan Haunting and Tragedy of Calvim Bridge in Aldona

After a terrible and deadly accident on the ferry crossing in Aldona, they decided to build the Calvim Bridge to connect to the mainland. But after the bridge was built, the reports about the place being haunted started to come in. 

The Haunting of Char Khambe Four Pillars in Goa

Four white pillars known as Char Khambe on the road in St. Cruz in Goa are said to be haunted. Strange things seem to happen to cars passing them, and some even go as far as claiming they are cursed.

The Haunted Rabindra Sarobar Metro Station in Kolkata

On the rails of Rabindra Sarobar Metro Station in Kolkata people claim to have seen and heard ghosts from the departed both on the platform as well as in the tunnels. Who can be haunting the station otherwise known as ‘Paradise of Suicide’?

The Haunting of the Rodrigues Home in Goa

A mysterious haunted house known as the Rodrigues Home in Verna, Goa is supposedly left from colonial times. Although looking like any other house, it is said to have ghost lingering. 

The Haunted South Park Street Cemetery in Kolkata

The old Christian cemetery sits as a gothic reminder from colonial times. Over the years, the South Park Street Cemetery has been reclaimed by weather and time, and rumors of it being haunted sits as a veil over the place. 

The Haunted Seminary Arch and the Mystical Village of Rachol in Goa

Leading into the Rachol Village Seminary, the Seminary Arch from the ruined fort is still standing. So is the ghost of a lonesome soldier from Portuguese rule as well if we are to believe the stories. It is said he is still guarding the village, only letting them he deems worthy to enter. 

The Haunted Charleville Mansion in Shimla

Deep in the Indian mountains, Charleville Mansion in Shimla is said to be so haunted with an evil poltergeist activity that even the owners had to leave it and it has since then changed hands many times. 

Cristalina’s Haunted Banyan Tree in Saligao Village

In the quaint Saligao Village in Goa, there is a Banyan Tree by the road. According to legend, the tree is haunted by the ghost of Cristalina, waiting for those passing by to possess. 

Blood-thirsty Witches of The National Highway 66 in India

According to local legend, the entire stretch of the National Highway 66, formerly known as NH17 in India, is haunted. Travelers are warned about not carrying meat with them, as it is said to attract blood thirsty witches.

Ghost of the Dombivli Railway Station that wants to go Home

Some of the busiest railway stations can also be the most dangerous. Dombivli Railway Station is said to be haunted by the people that tried to make it home, but never got off the tracks.

Calcutta High Court and the Ghost Seeking Justice

The sound of anklets is heard throughout the old building of Calcutta High Court, thought to be the ghost of a woman who is still seeking justice in her afterlife. 

Dark Tourism to Mehandipur Balaji Temple for an Exorcism in Rajasthan

There is a temple in Rajasthan dedicated to exorcism and cleansing of evil spirits. The Mehandipur Balaji opens its doors for whoever needs it, and it is said that there is always a huge crowd in need of help. 

Ghosts Roaming in the Dow Hill Forest and School

In the thick forest at Dow Hill in Kurseong, locals have reported seeing strange things between the trees and in the old school from colonial times are said to have ghosts in attendance even when the school is closed.   In the picturesque hills of Kurseong in West Bengal, lies a forest as well as a…

The Scorched Ghosts of Rana Kumbha Palace and the Chittorgarh Fort

A queen is said to haunt the Rana Kumbha Palace and the Chittorgarh Fort in Rajasthan, India. Legend tells she jumped into the fire to escape invaders visitors talk about seeing a ghost with a burned face. 

The Ghost Temple of Gata Loops: A Haunting Tale on Manali-Leh Road

A huge pile of trash marks on the side of Manali-Leh Road by the Gata Loops marks the grave and the ghost temple put up for a ghost allegedly haunting the area after dying in a snowstorm. What is the strange story behind The Ghost Temple of Gata Loops?

The Haunted Mystique of Chand Baori and the Djinns Building the Stepwell

One of the oldest and deepest stepwells in India, Chand Baori are said to have been built over the course of a night by djinns. Still to this day, the cool and dark place is said to be haunted by something. 

The Haunting of Fernhills Royal Palace Hotel in India’s Hills

Amidst the green hills is the red Fernhills Royal Palace Hotel which are said to be haunted by people that have stayed there. There are many legends, and there are even rumors that the hotel had to close down for a while because of the paranormal activity going on.

Taking a Bath to get Rid of Ghosts at Sudhabay Kund

An annual festival or fair according to the Hindu calendar tells that by taking a bath in the well of Sudhabay Kund you can rid yourself of evil spirits and pain inflicted by ghosts.  

The Mystery of the Bird Suicides in Jatinga, Assam

Known as the Valley of Death, the little town of Jatinga in Assam is the place of an annual mass death of birds that has puzzled scientists for years. The locals have long thought the seemingly suicidal birds were angry spirits from the sky come to torment them.  Deep in the heart of the Dima…

The Haunting of Nahargarh Fort and the Ghost of Past and Present

Exactly who is haunting the Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur, India? Could it be a spirit that was said to haunt the area even before the fort on the hill was built? And could it have something to do with the tragic death that happened in recent times?

The Ghostly Whispers of Kolkata Dockyard by Wajid Ali Shah

The ghost of the last Nawab Wajid Ali Shah of Awadh is said to be haunting the Kolkata Dockyard. After being betrayed and left by the British he is waiting for the chance of retribution as he is waiting for his ship that never came.

The Courtesan Ghost of Golconda Fort

The Golconda Fort, known for its diamonds and wealth, is also thought to be haunted. It is said that you can still hear the sound of rattling ghunghroos from the ghost of a beautiful dancer and courtesan.

The Haunted Mysteries of 25 GB Bungalow in Bonacaud

An abandoned house in Bonacaud known as 25 GB Bungalow by an old tea plantation is now thought to be haunted. A story about a British child who died under mysterious circumstances started to circulate and it is said that her ghost is haunting her home.

The Haunted and Forgotten Ground of Kasauli Graveyard

From colonial times, there are only graves left behind in Kasauli Graveyard, and they are slowly disappearing with no one to attend to them. Over time, the rumors of the graveyard being haunted also grew together with the wild grass taking over the headstones. 

The Haunting of Naggar Castle in the Hills

In the mountainous hills in India, Naggar Castle is said to be haunted and visitors and staff that have stayed at the hotel it now operates as, talk about their paranormal experiences. 

The Haunting of Dona Paula Beach and the Pearl Wearing Ghost

People on the Dona Paula Beach in Goa, India claim to have seen the ghost of a woman coming out from the ocean, wearing only a pearl necklace. Legend claim it is Dona Paula, lamenting over her tragic love.

The Marshy Mysteries of Aleya Ghost Lights in West Bengal

In the marshy lands in Bangladesh you can often spot the Aleya Ghost Lights in the dark, thought to be the spirits of Bengali fishermen lost in the dark depths of the water.  Bengal’s mystique extends far beyond its vibrant culture and rich history; it delves deep into the supernatural with tales of the Aleya…

Chudail Baudi and the Woman Haunting the Well

A woman wearing a white saree is said to haunt the road close to the well known as Chudail Baudi and said to try to get into the cars of those passing on the road as well as crying from the depths of the water hole. 

Is the Water Palace Jal Mahal Haunted?

The partially submerged Jal Mahal water palace in Jaipur certainly looks haunted, slowly drowning and abandoned for years. Rumors of it being haunted and people hearing screams from the palace goes around, but what is the truth? 

The Haunting of Madh Island Road and its Beaches by the Murdered Bride

On this serene vacation island with its lush beaches, it is said that Madh Island Road and the nearby beaches are haunted by a would-be bride that was brutally murdered in the area.  Madh Island Road, located in Mumbai, India, is known for its picturesque beach and luxurious resorts facing the Arabian Sea. However, what…

The Haunted Streets of Jagatpura of Witches and Ghosts

Beyond the opulent palaces and majestic forts of Rajasthan lies a lesser-known, eerie corner of the state: Jagatpura, a residential area where witches as well as the starved ghosts from a famine lingers. 

A School Bus of Ghosts Haunting the Jakni Bandh Bridge

Said to be only a temporary bridge, the Jakni Bandh Bridge in Goa claimed the life of a bus loaded with young children. According to local lore, you can still hear their dying screams echoing off the road at night. 

The Haunted Mystery of Dumas Beach

The Black sand and even darker history made Dumas Beach get a haunted reputation. People claim to have heard ghostly voices amid the waves crashing in as well as shadowy figures leaving no footprints in the sand.  Facing the Arabian Sea, Dumas Beach, known as one of the most haunted destinations in India, has captured…

Haunting Tales of NH-79 near Dudu and Ghosts Escaping a Child Marriage

It is said that a mother carrying her child is haunting the NH-79 close to Dudu in Rajasthan. People tell about seeing the ghost of them, still trying to escape their fate. 

The Haunting Legend of Bhuli Bhatiyari Ka Mahal in Karol Bagh

At the Central Ridge in Delhi, you’ll find Bhuli Bhatiyari Ka Mahal, a haunted old hunting lodge said to be haunted. But who of the many people that have been connected to this Mahal is still lingering? In the bustling neighborhood of Karol Bagh in Delhi lies a monument that carries with it a legend…

The Haunted Home of the Cursed Braganza House in Chandor

One of the huge Portuguese families branched out into the colonies and The Braganza House is the testament to it, now thought to be haunted. Could it have something to do with the family curse that once plagued The Braganza Family?

The Secrets of the Ghost Village Kuldhara in the Desert

According to legend, the villagers of Kuldhara just left their homes overnight for mysterious reasons. But before they left, they supposedly left a curse upon the village, making it a deserted place forever alone in the desert.  There is a mysterious and eerie world in Kuldhara, a deserted village located in the Thar Desert in…

The Mystery of D’Souza Chawl

Deep in the D’Souza Chawl there is a well that had to be sealed after a woman fell out and drowned in it. Her ghostly screams trying to get out of the well are still heard, and residents in the chawls claim to have seen a ghostly silhouette around the neighborhood. 

The Borim Bridge Where Ghostly Whispers Haunt the Nights in Goa

A woman jumping over the Borim Bridge in Goa is said to haunt the area where the ghost is said to latch onto the closest it will encounter. But what really happened when the woman decided to jump from the bridge down to the Suari River?

The Haunted Stepwell Agrasen Ki Baoli and its Dark Water

Down the ancient stepwell under Delhi, it is said that the water of Agrasen Ki Baoli turned black and called people to jump in to die. Visitors and locals claim to have seen and heard strange things down at the bottom and people think that it might be cursed.

The Haunting Horror of Kolkata’s Putulbari – The House of Dolls

Once an opulent warehouse, Putulbari mansion in Kolkata is today better known as The House of Dolls. Rumors of the rich and powerful murdering their servants as well as a story about a daughter’s obsession with dolls makes this one of Kolkata’s most haunted places. 

The Midday Haunting of Igorchem Bandh Road

A small patch of dirt road known as Igorchem Bandh is said to be extremely haunted, especially during the day. It is said that evil spirits lurk along the path, waiting for someone to possess, sometimes ending in a deadly manner. 

The Ghost Walking the Morgan House Tourist Lodge

The sound of ghostly clicking of heels is said to roam the Morgan House in Kalimpong. It is said that it is the ghost of the wife that died prematurely under mysterious circumstances. 

The Ghostly Brothers Haunting D’Mello House in Goa

D’Mello House is a place said to be one of the more haunted places in Goa, India. According to legend, a rivalry between two brothers over the property turned deadly and their ghosts are said to linger inside the once grand house.

Haunted Nights in the Closed Room in Raj Kiran Hotel

In the small village Lonavala in Pune, there is a small hotel where the reviews claim it’s haunted. Although no backstories are given, guests complained so much about a room in particular the staff closed it off. Would you dare to check into the haunted Raj Kiran Hotel?

The Death of Paranormal Investigator Gaurav Tiwari and the Haunted Speculations

The death of a paranormal investigator in India was shrouded in rumors for a long time. After Gaurav Tiwari was found dead in 2016, people started to speculate whether something paranormal was the cause behind it. 

Bollywood Legends of Ramoji Film City’s Haunted Spots

The world’s biggest film city is allegedly a haunted one. It is rumored that Ramoji Film City is built upon a battlefield drenched in the blood of the old Nizam warriors from the Hyderabad Empire. They are reportedly haunting the place, sometimes even thought to be dangerous for the actors and crew.

The Haunting of MG Road and the Mystery of the White-Sari Lady

Along the sketchy parts of MG Road in Gurugram in India, it is said that the ghost of a woman in a white sari is haunting the place, chasing cars after she tragically died in an accident. 

The Haunting History of Brij Raj Bhavan Palace Heritage Hotel

After being killed in the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 at the Brij Raj Bhavan Palace Heritage Hotel many years ago, the ghost of the British Major is said to still haunt his old palace. 

Ghostly Shadows by Dwarka Sector 9 Metro Station and the Haunted Peepal Tree

By a modern metro station in Delhi, there are rumors that the whole area of Dwarka Sector 9 Metro Station is haunted. Some say that the haunting comes from a Peepal Tree that has been there for a long time and attracts ghosts. 

Uncovering the Haunted History of Kolkata’s Writers’ Building

Once a symbol of the oppressive British regime in India, the administrative Writers’ Building was the target of a bloody rebel attack said to echo hauntingly long after India’s independence. 

The Haunting Cries of Sohagpur Station

In central India you will find the haunted railway station called Sohagpur Station. Rumor has it that the station is haunted by the blood curdling screams echoing over the tracks.

The Ghost of the Lady in White Sari of Delhi Cantt

After darkness falls on Delhi Cantt in the city, the ghosts are said to appear. Several of the locals have reported about the ghost of a woman wearing a white sari approaching cars, asking for lifts. Where she is going is unclear, but if you tell her no, it is said she will chase you. 

The Haunted Ludhiana Railway Station and the Ghost the Dedicated Employee

After a faithful employee died at his station, it is said that the ghost of Subhash is said to be haunting his former workplace at the Ludhiana Railway Station.

The Drowned Ghosts Under Howrah Bridge in Kolkata

The Howrah Bridge is a city icon in Kolkata, but it is also said the area is haunted by those dying from falling from it as well as drowning in the river below. And on the steps of the ghats along the river, people claim to have seen the ghosts.

The Ghosts of Freedom Fighters Haunting Naini Railway Station

It is said that in the depths of Naini Railway Station, former freedom fighters who ended their lives in the nearby prison are haunting the tracks and platforms.

The Spooky Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Could there be something about the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport that has brought back restless spirits? Was there really something to the story about the pilot that saw a dancing lady in a white saree?

The Ghostly Screams from Pune’s Shaniwar Wada Fort

Every full moon it is said that the dying screams of the young Peshwa Prince that was brutally murdered echoes through Shaniwar Wada Fort. The murder was so horrible that it is said to have opened for every spirit that died in the old fort.

The Haunted Begunkodor Train Station Reopened after being Closed for Decades

After a rumor about seeing the ghost of a woman wearing a white sari by the rural Begunkodor Train Station, it closed down for decades. Now after it’s opened, the story of the ghost has returned. What exactly is happening by the tracks?

The Haunted History of Three Kings Chapel in Goa

Despite no seemingly root in reality as the ghost story is told today, the legends about the three kings that are haunting the Three Kings Chapel in Goa keep being told and they are said to come out at night when no one is supposed to stay. 

The Dark History and Mysterious Hauntings of Bhangarh Fort

If you’re a fan of ghost stories and haunted places, you might have heard the supernatural tales of Bhangarh Fort. Often deemed to be the most well known haunted place in India, the fort and surrounding village is said to have been cursed to doom.  Bhangarh Fort in the Alwar district in Rajasthan, India is…

Ghosts of the Taj Mahal Palace — India’s Grandest Hotel

The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai is one of the city’s most luxurious places to stay, and even through horrible tragedy and decay, it has always come out on the other side shining. Still, there are some haunted stories echoing through the halls where one of the architects is lingering as a regretful ghost. …

The Haunting of Mumbai’s Tower of Silence

The sky burial method by the Tower of Silence for the Zoroastrian in Mumbai has been up for debate after the vulture population started to decline. There has also been a rise of haunted horror stories in later years circulating online, but just what is supposed to haunt the ancient burial place? Right by the…

Behind the Scenes of Bollywood’s Favorite Haunted Location: Mukesh Mills

In an old textile mill, the Bollywood film crews moved into the Mukesh Mills after a devastating fire closed it down. But soon, stories from those filming movies there started telling haunted stories, and how actresses were possessed by something that warned them about staying in the mills.  Bollywood has always had a fascination with…

The Terrifying Legend of Terra Vera: Bangalore’s Most Haunted House

After the brutal murder on a 75 year old, it is said she is still haunting her old house. Terra Vera is called the most haunted house in Bangalore, and it is said that piano music could be heard as well as a face staring back through the window of the abandoned building.  Bangalore, often…

The Haunting of GP Block in Meerut

The GP Block in Meerut has been abandoned for decades now. Ever since then, people passing by have claimed to have seen something they think must be ghosts. Who are the women in the red sari lingering on the roof? In Meerut lies a street that has become infamous for its paranormal activity. GP Block,…

Inside the Haunted Tunnel No. 33 of the Kalka-Shimla Railway Line

Inside of an abandoned Tunnel of the Kalka-Shimla Railway Line in Himachal Pradesh in India it is said the ghost of the engineer that built it is haunting it. But what exactly happened to the ill fated Tunnel No. 33 and the other haunted tunnels on these tracks? Shimla was considered the summer place for…

Haunted Screams from Khairatabad Science College

Forgotten in Hyderabad city in India there is the remains of the Khairatabad Science College. After several mysterious deaths, the abandoned building is thought to be haunted by the forgotten bodies in the biology lab.  With a history dating back to the early 1900s, the now closed down Khairatabad Science College has been the site…

The Djinns of Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb in Mehrauli

Djinns are said to haunt the Mehrauli park in Delhi, and around the mysterious mosque and tomb of Jamali Kamali, there are said to be strange hauntings going on. Who are the Djinns said to roam around the Jamali Kamali Mosque, and what do they want? Tucked away in a quiet corner of the Mehrauli Archaeological…

Nale Ba – The Bridal Ghost of Bangalore

In the 90s, rural parts of Bangalore in India were haunted by a fear of a ghost walking from door to door. To protect themselves from death, they used to write Nale Ba – come tomorrow. 

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