Feel The Goosebumps In Ghost Towns

Rajasthan

One of the most enchanting states, Rajasthan is also perhaps the spookiest—courtesy the several places here that are considered to be haunted. Occupying the top spot for being the most haunted place, not only in the state but in the whole of India, is Bhangarh. Situated on the edge of the Sariska Tiger Reserve between Jaipur and Alwar, Bhangarh was founded by Rajput ruler Madho Singh but was abandoned following the famine of 1770. The town in ruins now stands around the Bhangarh Fort. Protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, Bhangarh has become a tourist spot, although entry is strictly forbidden before sunrise and after sunset, for they say that ominous presences, strange apparitions, and alarming noises can be witnessed during these periods. Another such ‘ghost town’ is the abandoned village of Kuldhara that stands in the middle of the desert near Jaisalmer, enticing paranormal-enthusiasts with its eerie presence. Once a prosperous township inhabited by Paliwal Brahmins, Kuldhara is believed to have been abandoned overnight by the villagers to stop the state minister from forcibly marrying the daughter of the village head. The villagers cursed it on their way out for good measure, and Kuldhara has since remained deserted for over 200 years. Tourists are allowed to visit during the day, but the entry at night is a strict no-no.