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Mary’s Ghostly Lament in Dagshai Cemetery

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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. 

In the hills of Himachal Pradesh, Dagshai town stands as a testament to time, bearing witness to a history. The very name of the town means a royal stain, and comes from when the Mughal rulers sent criminals for capital punishment here. A jail was built to house the criminals and the jail was known as Himachal’s black water at that time. 

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Situated just 11 kilometers from Solan and perched at over 5,600 meters above sea level, this old cantonment town, though devoid of the typical touristy allure, harbors a story of a ghost said to be haunting the Dagshai Cemetery.

The Mystery of Dagshai’s Haunting

Dagshai primarily comprises an army cantonment, various military structures, a handful of schools, local residences, and a cemetery. It is the cemetery, steeped in history and mystery, that has garnered the most attention, both positive and negative. 

The Original Grave: The statue and the grave of Mary Rebecca Weston and her unborn child as it used to be before people started coming for it inside of the Dagshai Cemetery in the pine forest.

Although Dagshai has a notoriously haunted cemetery with a lot of stories, most locals talk about the single ghost haunting the cemetery known as Mary or Mem Ki Qabr by the locals. 

A Tale of Love and Tragedy

Dagshai Cemetery is believed to date back to the British colonial era in India when the British made Dagshai into an army cantonment. 

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The story goes that a British man named Major George Weston, lived in Dagshai with his wife, Mary Rebecca Weston. While Major Weston practiced medicine, his wife served as a nursing assistant. After years of childlessness, the couple’s fortunes took a turn when they met a wandering Muslim saint who bestowed upon them a blessed amulet. Following this divine intervention, Mary, George’s wife, became pregnant with their first child.

However, fate dealt them a cruel hand, as Mary tragically passed away during the eighth month of her pregnancy on 10th of December in 1909. Grief-stricken and deeply in love, George Weston erected a splendid grave in memory of his beloved wife and their unborn child in Dagshai Cemetery. The exquisite marble used for this poignant structure was imported all the way from England.

Mary’s Misguided Legacy

As the years passed, tales of Mary’s grave possessing miraculous powers began circulating within the region. A misconception took root: if a pregnant woman took a piece of marble from Mary’s grave, she would be blessed with a male child. Consequently, countless visitors flocked to Mary’s resting place, foolishly attempting to disfigure her beautiful monument to avoid giving birth to a daughter. This relentless carving at the grave close to ruined the marble grave. A local woman even started selling marble pieces by mail order. 

Chipped Away: Over the years, the grave of Mary in Dagshai Cemetery with the statue started to disintegrate as people sought it out because of the legend. On the grave it was written: “To the sacred and in loving memory of my wife Mary Rebecca Weston, who died at Dagshai 10th December 1909, and our unborn Babe” // Source

Many visitors to the Dagshai Cemetery have claimed to witness the spectral apparition of Mary herself, meandering through the grounds close to her grave. Some suggest that Mary’s spirit may have intervened to protect her and her unborn child’s final resting place, preventing it from further desecration and warding off unwanted visitors.

Protecting Mary’s Legacy in Dagshai Cemetery

Since then, the locals took business into their own hands and started to restore the broken grave and desecrated statue. It got a protective cage over it and inside the grave was fixed back to how it first was made. Perhaps this will help to deter the haunting of Mary herself?

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The Ghosts of Dukhani House in Shimla Hills

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The House of Dukhani is a beautiful house once used for gatherings and parties for the British. The Dukhani 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. 

Shimla, with its enchanting cold airs and mystical ambiance, has always been a magnet for ghostly tales from the mountains and forests and otherworldly phenomena in the old colonial haunted houses and ghosts of dead British settlers and locals alike. 

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Amidst these hills lie the echoes of the British colonial era, where grand mansions and bungalows once hosted British officers that used this area as their vacation spot. However, some of these elegant houses continue to house more than just memories, as they are believed to be inhabited by the spirits of their former occupants. 

Dukhani House, an old and sprawling house in the beautiful Shimla hills, is one such place where the spirits of the past persist.

A Haunted Night in Dukhani House

This bungalow was once the property of an elderly British gentleman known as Buck or Bucky, who primarily resided in Delhi, but came to Shimla in the summer times with the rest of the British to escape the worst heat further down the mountain. His home, Dukhani served as the venue for his occasional weekend gatherings. Among the regular attendees of these gatherings was an English officer named Sir John Smith, a close friend of Buck’s.

One night, Sir John and his wife found themselves staying at Dukhani House overnight. Sir John was given Buck’s room together with the host, nestled in one of the oldest sections of the house.

British Houses and Architecture in Shimla: Still to this day, there are many houses left from the colonial times like the Dukhani House.

Despite being tired after the late night, Sir John found it challenging to fall asleep due to Bucky’s snores. As the night wore on inside of the Dukhani House, he was awakened by the curtains billowing in the breeze, allowing moonlight into the room. He contemplated whether to get up and close the window but decided to return to sleep. Just then, he spotted an elderly man with silver hair, clad in a dressing gown. Assuming this figure to be Bucky, Sir John asked him to secure the window. However, to his shock, he heard another thunderous snore coming from a different corner of the room, where Bucky was sound asleep.

Panicking, Sir John tried to approach the elderly man, who seemed to retreat outside the window, vanishing into the garden. When he ventured outside to investigate, the specter had vanished, leaving only the memory of the old man’s forlorn expression etched in his mind. Sir John’s nights were haunted by this eerie encounter.

Further inquiries into the incident led Sir John to a startling revelation. He learned that an elderly man, wearing a dressing gown, had tragically taken his own life in the very same room where he had seen the apparition by shooting himself. It was apparent that he had encountered the ghost of this desolate soul that had died around 40 years before that night.

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The Haunted South Park Street Cemetery in Kolkata

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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. 

Tucked away amidst the vibrant streets of Kolkata lies the South Park Street Cemetery, a hidden gem shrouded in history, mystery, and rumors of the supernatural in the street now known for pubs and food. 

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This old burial ground, formerly known as the ‘Great Christian Burial Ground,’ is not only one of the earliest non-church cemeteries in the world but also a place of rest for British soldiers, administrators, and noteworthy individuals like Henry Louis Vivian Derozio and Sir William Jones. It also has a lot of young people resting here as they succumbed to tropical diseases they didn’t survive. 

South Park Street Cemetery: The Christian burial ground in Kolkata, India is said to be haunted and that strange things are happening there.// Source

Historical Insights of the Cemetery

The origins of this hauntingly beautiful cemetery trace back to 1767 when it was established, and a new road leading to it, known as the Burial Ground Road, was built with over 1600 tombs today over 8 acres. 

Gothic Cemetery: The cemetery is filled with Gothic styled graves from the time India was a British Colony.// Source

The gothic cemetery and road were later renamed Park Street in honor of a private deer park founded by Sir Elijah Impey. By 1785, the burial ground had extended northward of Park Street. While a plaque at the cemetery gate claims it was opened in 1767 and closed in 1790, burials continued into the 1830s until a new cemetery was established east of the Lower Circular Road.

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After India gained independence, funding for colonial civil cemeteries was withdrawn, leading to a decision to level the Park Street cemeteries. This move faced opposition from the Anglo-Indian community in Calcutta. In 1953, the North Park Street Cemetery was slated for demolition, and the income generated by leasing the land was intended to maintain the South Park Street Cemetery. In the late 1970s, the cemetery came under the care of the Association for the Preservation of Historical Cemeteries in India (APHCI) and the Christian Burial Board.

In 1984, an attempt to demolish the cemetery for an arts center was halted by a Calcutta High Court intervention, but significant damage had already occurred, with the grave of Charles Stuart being destroyed and later restored. The restoration project initiated in the early 2000s aimed to conserve the cemetery’s heritage and prevent further deterioration.

The Haunting of South Park Street Cemetery

This Gothic cemetery, which was laid to rest itself in the 18th century, now serves as a mysterious and intriguing destination for the living. Thousands visit each year, many of whom believe the cemetery is haunted. In fact, it has earned the title of the most haunted place in Kolkata, attracting dark tourism enthusiasts.

There are some strange graves though. Like with the pyramid shaped tombstone that is called the bleeding tomb as it is said it oozes what looks like blood during monsoons. It belongs to a whole family called Dennison who died within a couple of weeks, although the reason is not said. 

Haunted Cemetery: The Cemetery is slowly getting overgrown and the haunted legends around the South Park Cemetery are growing with it.// Source

Although said to be one of the most haunted, not many specific details are mentioned in the ghost stories from the cemetery, not even specific graves. Nonetheless there are common threads that people claim are happening. 

Many claim to have experienced dizziness and seen strange visions after visiting the cemetery. Cameras have gotten strange things in their pictures that some claim must be ghosts or some other sort of paranormal thing. Worst of all is perhaps even the healthiest people have claimed to have experienced breathing problems. 

Whether it is true that something paranormal is happening at the cemetery or visitors just get caught up in the gothic vibe of it is left unanswered.

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The Haunted Charleville Mansion in Shimla

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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. 

India, with its rich culture and history, is also home to some of the most haunted places in the world like the Charleville Mansion, located in the picturesque hill station of Shimla. The city is the capital of Himachal Pradesh, a mountainous region north in India. 

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This historic mansion or dâk-bungalow, has long been the subject of chilling tales and inexplicable phenomena that continue to send shivers down the spines of those who dare to step into its shadowy past.

A Victorian Era Abode

Constructed during the colonial era in the late 1800s, Charleville Mansion stands as an architectural relic of its time. The grand facades, intricate woodwork, and sprawling gardens exemplify the opulence that defined the Victorian period. However, behind the mansion’s splendid exterior lies a history marred by a series of mysterious events that have perpetuated its eerie reputation.

Even Rudyard Kipling, the author of the Jungle Book, mentioned how he saw a ghost in his writings “My Own True Ghost Story”, a story about a charecter hearing a ghost playing pool in the room next to him when he is staying at a dâk-bungalow in India.

The Poltergeist’s Haunting

The legend of Charleville Mansion traces back to the early 20th century when Victor Bayley, newly appointed as the Assistant Secretary of the Railway Board, arrived in Shimla with his wife in October in 1913. 

Charmed by the prospect of affordable rent, the couple chose to make this stately mansion their residence. Unbeknownst to them, the mansion harbored a chilling secret. The previous owner, an army officer, had abandoned the mansion due to a malevolent poltergeist that roamed its halls.

The Sinister Upper Room

It is said that it is the ghost of a British gentleman that is haunting the house. The haunting is that of a poltergeist with breaking and crushing objects inside the house, although no one is said to have been physically hurt by it. 

The heart of the mansion’s malevolence seemed to reside in one of the upper rooms, leading the owner that stayed there before the Bayleys to lock it away. The army officer that lived there before them didn’t really believe in ghosts, but wanted to test it out because of the haunted rumors.  

However, to his dismay, the room lay in ruins the following morning and everything was turned upside down. Frightened and unable to rationalize these bizarre events, the owner swiftly vacated the mansion, leaving it to bear the sinister legacy of the supernatural. 

When Victor Bayley and his wife moved in, they did not encounter any strange occurrences and stayed there for over a year. The unsuspecting couple lived a peaceful life in the mansion, but it was their domestic help who was in for an eerie surprise.

An Unnerving Encounter at Charleville Mansion

One evening, while the couple was attending a dinner party, their domestic help remained in the mansion. As he waited, an eerie feeling washed over him, and he was compelled to investigate a room upstairs. His blood ran cold when, to his astonishment, he witnessed a spectral figure and asked if he wanted something. The figure, looking British, didn’t answer and only passed through a closed door. 

Soon after this incident the Bayleys vacated the home.

Following Victor Bayley’s departure, the mansion changed hands and underwent a significant renovation and most of the people staying in the mansion had a story or two to tell and Charleville Mansion continues to be regarded as one of India’s most haunted places, its haunting past woven into its very walls, forever shrouded in an eerie mystery.

The last British living there was an old lady called Mrs A. She sold it after India’s independence to an Indian, telling him it was a haunted place. Today it is owned by an Indian gentleman who has renovated the whole mansion. Still, the locals claim to see the ghost of the British gentleman haunting the mansion in the hills. 

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The Ghostly Whispers of Kolkata Dockyard by Wajid Ali Shah

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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 Kolkata Dock, also known as Kidderpore Dock, is a historic maritime facility located along the banks of the Hooghly River in Kolkata, India. This bustling dockyard has played a pivotal role in the city’s maritime trade and industrial history. The dock spans a significant stretch of the riverfront, characterized by its extensive network of piers, quays, and warehouses.

The Kolkata Dock is also home to a labyrinth of narrow alleyways, bustling marketplaces, and vibrant waterfront promenades. Here, sailors, traders, and dockworkers once mingled amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, their voices blending with the sounds of creaking ships and lapping waves.

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Today, while much of the Kolkata Dock remains active, parts of it have fallen into disuse and decay, lending an air of nostalgia and melancholy to its surroundings. Abandoned warehouses and crumbling piers stand as reminders of a bygone era.

Kolkata Dockyard is also said to be haunted by a very particular ghost. 

The Deposed King Haunting Kolkata Dockyard

The haunted rumors surrounding the dock have a surprisingly royal host. The Nawab Wajid Ali Shah of Awadh was the 11th and last king there. The Kingdom had long been protected by the East Indian Company after the British took over India, before they turned and annexed the kingdom in 1856. 

Wajid Ali Shah: The deposed King, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah of Awadh is thought to be the one haunting the Kolkata Dockyard.

Wajid Ali Shah (واجد علی شاه) came after relinquishing his throne and Kingdom and wanted to get to London. He was hoping the British would give him refuge and live in comfort for the rest of his days. Arriving at Bichali Ghat not far from Kiddipore by steamboat, little did he know, he would not get any further.

He wanted to plead his case to Queen Victoria, as he believed in the British justice system. Instead, he was imprisoned at Fort William by them during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 as they believed he could be a rallying figure for the sepoys. 

The government had left him there on the banks of the Hooghly river with houses and he spent the rest of his life in Kolkata, building the dock. Heartbroken that he would never return to his beloved homestead in Lucknow.

Many sources claim that Wajid Ali Shah was the one building the dock and that is the reason why he is haunting it to this day. How much involvement the former king really had with the dock is uncertain, although we know he did spend a lot of money on building throughout his exile in Kolkata, although mostly lavish homes for himself in Garden Reach close to the river banks of the Hooghly River west of Kidderpore. 

In fact, Kolkata Dockyard has existed in some form of capacity since the early 16th century when the Portuguese came to Bengal. It was a rather small port until the British East India Company made it to a major center of maritime trade. The wet dock in Kidderpore was put up in 1892 after the merchants in Kolkata demanded it. 

The Ghost of the Nawab Wajid Ali Shah

Now, centuries later, whispers of the Nawab’s restless spirit haunt the Kolkata Dockyard, his spectral form said to wander the shadows in search of vengeance over the British who betrayed him. 

It is said that the Nawab’s ghostly apparition roams Kolkata Dockyard, still bitter of how the British treated him. Witnesses report seeing shadows darting among the abandoned warehouses and decaying piers. The Nawab was fond of Hindustani classical music and dock workers believe haunting notes of music can be heard in the area.

According to the stories, there are also the ghosts of soldiers and sailors who died at the Kolkata Dockyard as well, waiting with him in the afterlife. 

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Kolkata’s New Market and the Ghosts of the Murdered Women

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The ghosts of two women allegedly murdered at the New Market in Kolkata is said to be haunting the area. As does the former police commissioner and the one that built the market.  

Since its inception in the late 19th century, the historic marketplace New Market in Kolkata has been full of life and activity, attracting locals and tourists alike with its eclectic array of shops, stalls, and vendors with almost 3000 different shops. 

Even after several huge fires the market has bounced back and offers everything from From traditional textiles and exquisite jewelry, local cheese only found in the market to delectable street food and aromatic spices. 

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The local lore of this place is that you can find everything at the New Market, perhaps even a ghost or two if we are to believe the stories.

New Market: This market is celebrated for its wide range of products, catering to virtually every need and preference. From clothing and accessories to electronics, household items, spices, and fresh produce, New Market offers a plethora of shopping options. //Source: Rajarshi MITRA/Wikimedia

The History of New Market

The New Market was first known as Sir Stuart Hogg Market and comes from the English colonists. By the 1850s, the British had a strong holding over large areas in the city then called Calcutta. 

Because the colonists didn’t want to mingle with the native Indians at the local Bazaars they decided to build one for themselves. In 1874, the market opened to the English residents and held a big colonial sway well into the 1900s. And it is from this time that the ghost stories emerged.

The Ghosts of the Murdered Women

According to local lore, New Market is haunted by more than one ghost. The most prominent reports about the haunting at the market is about women that were murdered close to the market.

How many women that haunts the market is uncertain. Most people talk about two separate ghosts although sources vary. Although one can be sure that throughout the years there have most likely been murdered more than three women there.

The women are also said to be Anglo-Indian and are often connected with the string of murders in 1868 that had at least five victims.

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Their restless spirits are said to wander the corridors of the marketplace, forever trapped between the realms of the living and the dead. It is said that they appear sometimes in a narrow lane next to the clock tower by the market.

People at the market claim they have heard the voices of the women, crying out for help. When they went to help them though, there was no one there. 

New Market: The ghost of the two murdered women have been said to appear right by the clock tower. // Source: Sudipta Mallick/Wikimedia

The Ghost of Hogg

The murdered women is not the only one said to haunt the New Market though. The man that the market was once named after, Commissioner S.S Hogg is said to have appeared among the stalls and stores, refusing to leave the market he helped build.

He was both the Police Commissioner of Calcutta were he established the Detective Departed as well as a chairman for the Calcutta Municipal Corporation. 

Through his time working as a policeman, he was involved with many murders that happened throughout the city. Perhaps also with the alleged killing of the women in New Market. Perhaps the ghosts haunting the market are connected to the string of murders from 1868, targeting white women in the streets not far from the market and close to the police station. 

Especially the murder of the Anglo-Indian sex worker Rose Brown that was found on Amherst Street north of the market changed the way the police worked as the first case where they used photographic evidence. Another five women were killed that year, and it looks like they never found the killer. 

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The Haunted Mysteries of 25 GB Bungalow in Bonacaud

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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.

Atop a hill in Bonacaud, Trivandrum, 25 GB Bungalow stands as a relic of the past, overlooking a sprawling tea plantation and estate bordering Kerala and Tamil Nadu. By day, this abandoned bungalow whose actual name today is B2 is a popular destination for adventure seekers drawn by its panoramic views and historical allure. 

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By night, when the fog gathers around, the bungalow transforms into one of the most haunted places in Kerala, shrouded in eerie legends and tales of ghostly apparitions of a young girl who died under mysterious circumstances. But just how much of this haunted rumor is true?

A Glimpse into History

The story most told goes like this: The 25 GB Bungalow, once owned by a British landlord and his wife, was a symbol of colonial grandeur and it was said they were manager of a tea estate only three kilometers away from the former Boncaud Tea Estate. In many of the sources they name in Manager Saip.

Constructed during the British era, the estate boasts a majestic view of the Agasthya mountain ranges, with its hilltop location offering a 360-degree panorama of the verdant plantation and surrounding landscape. However, the grandeur of 25 GB Bungalow is overshadowed by the tragic events that unfolded within its walls.

The landlord’s children or child succumbed to mysterious illnesses. Most sources says it was a single daughter around the age of 13. Her death cloaked in uncertainty and sorrow. It is also said that the child was killed under mysterious circumstances.

The grief-stricken parents left the bungalow, abandoning it to the ravages of time and nature. It is said that the spirits of the child remain, unable to move on from the place where her young life were abruptly cut short.

Ghostly Whispers and Unseen Presences

Visitors to 25 GB Bungalow after dusk often report unsettling experiences. Several people after tried to make the bungalow their new home, but no one lasted for very long as they all claimed it was haunted by the girl.

One of the most common phenomenon is the sound of disembodied voices speaking in English with a distinct British accent. 

Despite the absence of any electrical connections, mysterious lights are frequently seen glowing within the bungalow. 

Among the various reports of paranormal activity, the apparition of a child-like figure stands out. This shadowy presence is often seen roaming around the bungalow, its form barely discernible but unmistakably that of a small child through the window of the abandoned bungalow. 

Another spine-chilling aspect of 25 GB Bungalow’s haunted reputation is the sound of glass breaking, echoing through the silent night as the screams and laugh of a child can be heard. Is it the sound of the actual living local children, or perhaps the ghost of the child that were left behind?

Possession of a Local Girl

One of the most famous stories connected to this house and haunting was when a young local girl went up to the house to collect firewood. It was said that the girl was unschooled when she went out, but when she returned, she behaved strangely. According to the locals, she now spoke English fluently as well as reading and writing. 

This led people to believe that the ghost of the British girl had somehow possessed the girl and made the haunted rumours spread even more. Did this really happen though is the question as there is no information about how the girl turned out and further details about the possession.

The Truth Behind 25 GB Bungalow

The name as mentioned, is not actually 25 GB, who actually refers to the next door building used by the drivers to stay in. A plaque marking the buildings got people confused, and therefore the bungalow has become known as 25 GB.

When was it built though? Some sources state that 25 GB Bungalow is actually from the 1850s, but the reality looks quite different. It seems like the bungalow was built when foreigners named Johnny and Brown were managers in 1961-62. Or perhaps it was built in 1951, the numbers given by different sources vary. Although the tea plantation itself is probably as old as the 1850s, the bungalow itself is not.

According to the locals, there was no Manager Saip living with his daughter who died. The rumor about people leaving 25 GB Bungalow because of it being haunted also looks false. Truth is that the bungalow was owned by tea plantations and there were many worker disputes until the company eventually went under. 

The tragic tale of the British landlord’s children, coupled with the numerous reports of paranormal activity, has cemented its status as one of Kerala’s most haunted locations. But did they actually exist? According to a journalist looking into the case for fact checking, the story first aired as a part of a private TV channel and that the locals were hearing the story about it first then.

The doors and windows are now all destroyed. The mosaic floor and fireplace is still standing as a skeleton of a home. Outside there is a large pine tree swaying in the wind, the only thing suppose to be still alive in the bungalow. 

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The Ghost Walking the Morgan House Tourist Lodge

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

Amidst the serene Durpindara Hill of Kalimpong, the Morgan House Tourist Lodge stands as an enchanting old British residence, shrouded in history, charm, and a whisper of the supernatural with a view of the Kangchenjunga mountain range. 

Built in the 1930s in the border town in West-Bengal, this beautiful property was once the cherished abode of an Englishman in the jute trade, George Morgan and his wife who owned an indigo plantation. Her name is not easily found and not mentioned. The Morgan House Tourist Lodge was built for their wedding and marital happy life. But if their marriage in fact were happy has been up for debate. 

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Back in the days, The Morgan House Tourist Lodge used to be known for its elaborate parties and celebrity guests, and now it is known as a haunted hotel. 

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The Haunted History of Morgan House

The Morgan House Tourist Lodge has also been known as Singamari Tourist Lodge or Durpin Tourist Lodge. It’s a living relic of the British colonial era. Its architecture and ambiance transport visitors back to a time when the British Empire left an indelible mark on the Indian subcontinent of a bygone era.

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After the wife died a premature death, Mr. Morgan left their home soon after and the mansion was left deserted as no one from the Morgan family wanted to live in it as they had no direct heirs, only trustees. In the end it was handed to the Indian government after independence and the Bengal Tourism Board decided to start a hotel in the old mansion. 

The Legend of Lady Morgan’s Ghost

Visitors and guests who have ventured to stay within The Morgan House Tourist Lodge have, on occasion, experienced encounters like the sound of laughter, weeping or even singing and screaming inside the hotel. As per local legends, Lady Morgan’s spirit lingers within the walls of this old British house, walking the corridors in a timeless search for solace or an unfinished business.

It is said that Mrs Morgan died suddenly in the Morgan House and perhaps for a dark reason. Perhaps it was by suicide by hanging herself in room 101 as most reports about the hotel clams, and the most extreme legends claim that she was tortured to death by her husband, or at least drove her to suicide in the mansion. 

The ghostly apparition of Lady Morgan, as the stories go, makes her presence known in the Morgan House through mysterious footsteps echoing across the wooden floors of the lodge. She is seen floating up to the second floor where she allegedly died. 

Those who have listened closely claim that the footsteps distinctly sound like someone walking in high-heels.

The Ghost of from Landslide

There is a second theory about the haunting, and that is the buried bodies under the Morgan House. Apparently there was a massive landslide at the hill before the mansion was built. The dead people were caught under it and they were unable to dig them out. Instead the mansion was built on top of them. 

Some of the guests that have stayed at Morgan House, brought up their concerns about the ghosts lingering there. Some of them have been handed a bible to carry around with them for help.

An Enduring Enigma of The Morgan House Tourist Lodge

The Morgan House Tourist Lodge in Kalimpong continues to be a place of intrigue and fascination for travelers. And as of now, their old bedroom and most talked about room of 101 where Mrs Morgan allegedly hanged herself is one of the more popular rooms at the hotel.  

The question of whether Lady Morgan’s spirit truly lingers here or if the sounds are a product of the imagination to the guests remains unanswered. Yet, it is the allure of the unexplained that draws curious souls to this historic hill station retreat.

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The Haunting History of Brij Raj Bhavan Palace Heritage Hotel

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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. 

The Brij Raj Bhavan Heritage Hotel, a stunning palace that has been converted into a luxurious hotel in Kota in Rajasthan, India. But this hotel is not just any ordinary lodging; it is steeped in a haunting history that will send shivers down your spine. 

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Once the residence of the Maharaja of Kota on the banks of Chambal River, this opulent palace has witnessed some of the most gruesome and chilling events in India’s history. From the massacre of British officers to the brutal execution of a loyal servant, the walls of this palace hold many secrets. 

History of Brij Raj Bhavan Palace

The colonial Brij Raj Bhavan Heritage Hotel is a historic palace that dates back to the 1830  to serve as a residence to British officials. It was built by the East India Company and called the Agency Bungalow initially.  

The building was taken over by the Kota state in 1900 and the current Maharaja of Kota took over the building in 1956 and turned it into the hotel it is today together with his family. 

The Indian Rebellion Comes to Kota

The Brij Raj Bhavan Heritage Hotel has a dark history that is steeped in violence and bloodshed. Many people believe that the ghosts of those who died in the palace still haunt its halls and corridors. One of the most famous ghost stories associated with the palace is that of Major Charles Burton, a British officer who was killed during the Indian Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. 

The Sepoy Mutiny: Sparked by various grievances among Indian soldiers (sepoys) serving in the British East India Company’s army, the rebellion quickly spread across northern and central India. What began as a mutiny within the military ranks soon escalated into a widespread revolt against British authority, with civilians joining the cause. Although the rebellion was ultimately quelled by British forces, its legacy continues to resonate as a symbol of resistance and the fight for independence in India.

He was of the 40th Bengal Native Infantry. He and his family had lived at the palace for 13 years with his wife, four sons and a teenage daughter. While staying at Neemuch with his entire family, the Indians had a mutiny and the Burton’s fled to a small fort of Jewud. 

Discontent with the British had been brewing for a while, but rumors that the British was planning to convert Hindus and Muslims to Christians by mixing cows in flour and lace their weapons in cow and pork fat, fueled it into a full on mutiny. 

However, the Maharaja of Kota told him to return and together with his two younger sons, Arthur of 21 and Francis of 19, he went back to Kota in December. It seemed peaceful and there were no signs of mutiny. Then he saw approaching riders and he thought his good friend the Maharaja had come to visit him. 

But it wasn’t a friendly visit, it was a mutiny. A group of Indian soldiers broke in and attacked the palace. All of the servants left and it was only him, his sons and a camel-driver who were up against the troops. It was a 5 hour fight, before Burton started pleading for his son’s life against him. 

Their pleas were not heard though and the soldiers found them in a room where they had taken refuge and killed them all. After the murder the dead bodies were given to the Maharaja of Kota and buried in the Kota cemetery. Although rumor has it that they were actually buried in the central hall of the palace.

Kota itself wasn’t retaken by the British until the following March and two years later, two of the leaders of the mutiny were found and hanged on the grounds of the mansion, seen as martyrs of the freedom movement in India. 

The Haunting of the Brij Raj Bhavan Palace

According to legend it didn’t take long until the haunting began and Major Burton’s spirit still wanders the palace, dressed in his red coat and carrying a sword. Some guests have reported seeing him in the corridors, while others claim to have heard his footsteps in the dead of night.

It is said he is a harmless ghost despite how violent it all ended but is allegedly very strict about discipline inside the building. It is said he slaps guards that fall asleep while on duty. There are also those guards claiming they got a massive scolding from him when not guarding their post well enough while on duty. 

The Ghost Inside the Room

During the 1930s, Iris Portal arrived in Kota with her family. Her father had been loaned by the Government of India to assist the Maharaja of Kota with a land settlement in the state. At the age of 17, she found herself spending the holiday at the Old Residency, which had been converted into a state guest house. Her assigned room was located on the first floor and had a distinctive layout, featuring four separate entrances, one of which led to an upstairs balcony, and two others connected to the roof. 

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This is the exact room where the Burtons had made a last-ditch stand. That particular night, although no apparitions were witnessed, was fraught with an eerie, bone-chilling sensation for Iris Portal, leaving her too frightened to sleep. The following day, she told her mother to move her to a different room.

It wasn’t until she returned to Delhi that Iris Portal discovered the haunting history of the Resident and his sons. In 1857, it was recounted that they had descended from the rooftops and met their tragic demise in the very room she had occupied during her stay at the Old Residency.

The Haunting in 1980s

The supposed haunting have been said to have gone on well into the 21st century. The crown Princess of Kota, Yuvrani was quoted in the British journalist, Ann Morrows book, The Maharajas of India:

“As far as we know, he (Major Burton) is an elderly man with white hair and a walking stick. I have seen him myself, because he was murdered in the first floor bedroom, which is now my study. The trouble with Major Burton is that he never goes off duty. He wanders around the palace and if he catches a servant asleep, gives him a quick slap on the cheek. He is the only restless soul around in summer, when it can be like furnace in Kota”

The question is, is the haunting at Brij Raj Bhavan heritage hotel still ongoing?

A Haunted Stay at The Brij Raj Bhavan Heritage Hotel

The Brij Raj Bhavan Heritage Hotel is a stunning palace that is steeped in a haunting history among its regal furniture and decor as well as the stunning terrace gardens. Despite its dark past, the palace has been converted into a luxurious hotel that attracts tourists from all over the world. 

If you are brave enough to stay at the Brij Raj Bhavan Heritage Hotel, be prepared for a spooky experience, but also be prepared to be transported back in time to the opulent era of the Rajputs. 

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