We all love a good ghost stories and the mystery of any place makes us curious to know the story that runs behind. No matter where you’re travelling, you’re sure to find some sort of haunted site, as well as a ghost tour to go along with it.
Here are some spookiest locations you all shall want to visit any day by knowing their jaw dropping architecture and fascinating histories. Akanksha reports…
- Bhangrah Fort India
The fort of Bhangarh is located between the city of Jaipur and Alwar, 50 kilometers from the Sariska Sanctuary. Constructed in the 17th century by Raja Madho Singh, the younger brother of the great Mughal general, Man Singh of Amber, the fort houses remnants of grand havelis, temples and deserted marketplaces within its premises, indicating the fort’s prosperity in its heydays.
Besides the royal palace, Bhangarh had over 9,000 houses until 1720 after which gradually diminished. Thought to be a haunted place, Bhangarh fort nevertheless attracts hordes of tourists owing to its serene atmosphere, picturesque Aravalli Mountains and the architectural marvel that it is.
Bhangarh Fort is one such place, where you will even get to see signboards, warning that you should not remain there after sunset. When you are here, you might marvel at its majestic architecture, yet many say they are burdened with a sense of anxiety, and they often feel anxious and restless. Some visitors even pointed out that they get a weird sense of paranoia as if somebody is following them around. Reason why, despite its popularity, visitors avoid hanging around the premises of the fort for long.
2. Poveglia Island, Venice, Italy
The picturesque city of Venice is a world famous travel destination. But, Poveglia, a small abandoned island between Venice and Lido, gives travellers frightful chills. The place was used as a quarantine station for people suffering from bubonic plague in the 20th century, and later, as a mental asylum in the 1920s. Poveglia has been featured in several paranormal shows. The island is not technically open to the public, but there are some tour operators that will take you around.
- Isle of Wight, England
Set on the south coast, the Isle of Wight offers stunning scenery with dramatic cliffs and unspoiled countryside. This fascinating and historic destination, however, is also full of supernatural stories and attracts thousands of ‘ghost hunters’ every year. For travellers interested in meeting one of the many resident ghosts, a walk along the island’s haunted trails is sure to do the trick.
4. Kuldhara, Rajasthan
This village has been deserted since the 1800s, and is believed to be cursed. According to a local legend, the village was once inhabited by wealthy people — the Paliwal Brahmins. A minister named Salim Singh fell in love with a villager’s daughter, and in order to marry her, threatened villagers with irrationally high taxes. To protect themselves — and the girl — from the ‘evil minister’, the villagers left the place overnight, but not without cursing it. It is believed that no one can dwell in peace as an evil aura lurks in the town till date. Should you decide to visit this place, take someone along.