Be it Satyajit Ray’s ‘Fritz’ or local Rajasthani folklore the state has always been surrounded by the vibe of the unknown. Unfolding this today Treasure Trip India brings to you a list of the 10 most haunted places in Rajasthan to stimulate the adventure junkie in you!
BHANGARH FORT
Bhangarh Fort, one of the most horror places in Rajasthan, does not need any introduction. Counted among the most haunted places in Rajasthan and even in Asia for that matter, Bhangarh Fort is a famous tourist place which will spook the hell out of you! This place also provides you with nearby areas which are ideal for campaigning. Moreover, what adds even more to this place’s horror are those banners postulated by the government to not touch various artefacts present therein.
History: A popular tale behind the spookiness of the fort claims that a tantric wanted to marry the queen of the fort — Rani Ratnawati.
Spooky incident
The fort is the spot for encountering incidents like a ghost of the tantric shouting, a woman crying for help, and the clinking sound of the bangles.
Location
Gola ka baas, Rajgarh Tehsil, Alwar, Bhangarh, Rajasthan 301411
Opening Hours
6:00 am – 6:00 pm
KULDHARA VILLAGE
This formidable and one of the most haunted villages in Rajasthan has a strange story that no nobody believes in. Kuladhar is a deserted land because of the curse that an immoral minister has got in his time.
History:
The village has been abandoned since the 1800s, for a curse that cannot be lifted. A sinful minister forcefully wanted to marry a beautiful villager and threatened her family to take hold of her. The villagers left the place leaving an undying spell so that no one could ever live or breed on this land.
Spooky incidence:
This haunted place of Rajasthan was checked by the Paranormal Society of New Delhi. Most of the stories that people say are true for the curse that roams around. Detectors and the ghost box have recorded the voices of the dead villagers and they have even revealed their names. There were also scratches on the car and footprints of the children in the mud. Spooky much?
Location:
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Opening Hours:
Always open
Nahargarh Fort
It stands at the edge of the Aravalli hills, overlooking the pink city of Jaipur. The walls of the fort were built sky-high to disconnect the royals from the world. The grandeur of the palace cannot hide the spook of one of the Rajasthan haunted places.
History:
The fort was built by Sawai Raja Man Singh with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort. The king was extremely passionate about this fort, to the extent that his spirit still roams around here!
Spooky incident:
The Rajasthan Tourism Authority has always thought about renovating this fort; however, it has never been quite possible, and once even the head of the restoration organization was found dead.
Location:
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Opening Hours:
10 am – 6 pm
The Rana Kumbha Palace of Chittorgarh
It is a place where you will definitely meet a ghost. A haunted fort in Rajasthan, this spot is considered to be one of the scariest places in the state. The secret chambers and the scream of the ladies here, will haunt the shit out of you.
History:
Legend has it that when the sultan of Delhi, Alauddin Khilji attacked the palace, Maharani Padmini performed the Jauhar (self-immolation) along with 700 female followers. Ever since many incidents have been witnessed at this Rajasthan haunted place where people heard the screams of women asking for help to save their empire.
Spooky incident:
Around a year back a group of friends stayed back one night at the palace to observe if there were any paranormal activities happening. While exploring the passages, one of them heard a voice asking for help. Shocked and frightened as they turned around, they saw a lady standing in royal attire with a burnt face!
Location:
Chittorgarh Fort Village, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
Opening Hours:
9 am – 5 pm
NH-79 Dudu Village: Ghastly Stories-
History:
It is said that a lady along with her little daughter was hit by a tourist car when she went to ask for help regarding her toddler getting married to a 3-year-old boy, due to the shackles of child marriage that had gripped the society then.
Spooky incident:
While driving down the Ajmer-Udaipur highway, three friends encountered the ghost of a lady carrying a baby in her arms. She sat at the back seat and guided them out of the village. Thinking it might be a nightmare, the friends took it lightly but the incident lasted for more than 15 minutes which still haunts them!
Location:
NH-79, Dudu Village, Rajasthan
Opening Hours:
Open always
BRIJ RAJ BHAVAN, KOTA
The story of this place goes back to days when the Sepoy Mutiny broke out in India, followed by the uprising of 1857. During the mutiny, a group of Indian solders had killed Major Bruton of Kota along with his family and the palace, now a heritage hotel was taken over by the Queen of Kota, who claimed her right on it.
Spooky incident –
The Queen of Kota, herself told journalists about seeing the ghost of Major Bruton strolling through the corridors of the palace. Albeit he is harmless, he has this ultimate bad habit of spooking the dozing guards.
Location:
Brij raj Bhawan Palace Hotel,, Civil Lines, Nayapura, Kota, Rajasthan 324001
Opening Hours:
Open 24 hours
Jagatpura
Well this one is a residential area, wherein people live between these spirits.
History –
It is often said that here the King was very greedy and people die of hunger, cursing him and since then the case has been such.
Spooky incident –
The people living in the residential area have seen witches walking around the roads of Jagatpura. These witches look the same as in classic Indian horror tales-white dress, old, grey hair hanging loosely over the face. It is quite an eerie experience to walk after night here.
Location:
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Opening Hours:
Open always
Sudhabay
Located on the Pushkar bypass in Rajasthan, is not a particularly haunted location. However, if you come here on a specific day of the year, this area would undoubtedly give you nightmares. Every year, a ‘Ghost Fair’ is held here, where people from all across the state come to free themselves of the evil spirits that have possessed them. If you take a dip in the holy well, the evil spirits are said to be appeased.
History –
This place doesn’t have any specific history as such.
Spooky incident:
The sight of mass exorcism will give you chills, so visit this place only if you are brave at heart.
Location:
Pushkar Bypass, Nedaliya, Rajasthan 305022
Opening Hours:
Open always
Jal Mahal
This is a 300-year-old 5 story palace , with its 4 stories submerged in the water. This structure attracts locals and tourists who watch it from the edge of the lake and get startled by its vibrance and aura. Seeing this massive structure placed amidst the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur seems nothing less than a dream, however once a summer palace of the royals of Jaipur is now said to be haunted.
Spooky incident:
It is said that no one goes to this place after dark as people have heard strange screams from the palace.
Location:
Amer Rd, Jal Mahal, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002
Opening Hours:
12 pm – 10:30 pm
Delhi – Jaipur Highways
Well, there is something about highways, and so is with this one. It is said that this highway gets haunted at night and people passing through this road have had some similar experiences. They say that the spirit of a woman who dies in the car at a particular stretch still appear to the passers-by.
History:
NA
Spooky incident:
Many have reported of either spotting her wearing a red sari and bangles or hearing the unusual sound of the tinkling of anklets.
Location:
NH 48, Rajasthan
Opening Hours:
Open always
The legitimacy of these stories, can be approved by some or maybe outrightly rejected by many, and that’s about the divide between empiricists and mythologically oriented one’s. However, these places do deserve a one time visit not for the spookiness associated with them, but the endless beauty, culture and myths that these culturally dynamic spots carry with them since ages!
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