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Rajasthan is a popular tourist destination because of its magnificent, ornate palaces and opulent, regal past. Some horrifying tales of terror and gore might frighten us to the core beneath this magnificent past. Let’s look through the top 10 haunted locations in Rajasthan and the legends surrounding them; these locations are not for the faint of heart. 

1: Kuldhara Village Haunted roads in rajasthan

Kuldhara Village 

The abandoned Kuldhara Village, one of Rajasthan’s most haunted locations, has a fascinating yet eerie tale to share. According to legend, the town has been cursed since the 1800s. A minister desired to forcibly marry a village’s stunning daughter. The peasants deserted their ancestral home and vanished rather than bowing to him. To prevent anybody from ever residing or reproducing on this land, they placed a curse on Kuldhara. Some persons who have attempted to spend the night there claim that they were frightened away by an odd paranormal occurrence.Kuldhara presently serves as a tourist destination despite the fact that its condition is still deteriorating since it has been given the Archaeological Survey of India’s designation of Heritage Site. The nearby villagers lock the gates of Kuldhara when the sun sets because they think supernatural entities take over as the sun goes down. The Paranormal Society of New Delhi itself experienced uncanny events including haunting voices, footprints in the mud, moving shadows, scratches on automobiles, and more, demonstrating the intensity of the paranormal/supernatural activity. Even though access to the town is only permitted during the day, travellers are nonetheless drawn in by its historic buildings, eerie happenings, and sad tale. There is a restored temple that is still standing among. 

2: Bhangarh Fort 

Bhangarh Fort 

The notorious Bhangarh Fort is one of Rajasthan’s most haunted locations. The fort has a variety of ghost stories associated with it and is regarded as one of the most haunted locations in the nation.

 According to a widely accepted tradition, Princess Ratnavati was the object of a sadhu’s devotion, who desired to wed her. He gave her a love potion one day, which she flung onto a huge rock. The sadhu was killed when the rock rolled into him. When you visit Bhangarh Fort, you could run across the spirit of a tantric, hear a lady pleading for aid, or perhaps hear bangles clinking.

 3: Brij Raj Bhawan Palace

Brij Raj Bhawan Palace

 The most haunted location in the area is the Brij Raj Bhawan Palace, which is now a heritage hotel and is situated in Kota. Major Burton, an English soldier, is rumoured to haunt the place. Previously employed by the East India Company, he and his family were slain during the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857.

It is rumoured that the remains of Major Burton and his family are interred in the palace’s main hall. According to the locals, the Major’s spirit still prowls the palace and occasionally strikes the security personnel.

 4: Rana Kumbha Palace

Rana Kumbha Palace

 Rana Kumbha Palace in Chittorgarh is another of Rajasthan’s most haunted locations. With hidden rooms where one may hear the screams of women and children, it is also said to be the most terrifying location in the area. According to the local mythology, Rana Ratan Singh’s queen, Rani Padmini, and tens of thousands of other ladies allegedly performed the Jauhar ritual here when Alauddin Khilji assaulted the fort and vanquished Rana Rattan Singh. In certain cases, it’s even said that you can see a ghostly woman in royal garb with a charred face pleading for assistance inside the palace.

 5: Chand Baori 

Chand Baori 

This stepwell is situated in the Rajasthani hamlet of Abhaneri. Despite being a magnificent piece of construction, it is known as one of the most spooky locations in the state. Locals claim that Chand Baori, which has over 3500 steps and is thought to be the deepest stepwell in the world, was constructed by spirits in a single night.

According to legend, a djinn haunts the stepwell and will not allow you to ascend the same flight of stairs you used to descend it.

 6: Sudhabay

Sudhabay

 Sudhabay, another one of Rajasthan’s haunted locations, is situated on the bypass around Pushkar. Every year, a Ghost Fair takes place here, and it is at this time that Sudhabay, an old well, takes on a terrifying appearance. On this day, people go from all across India to this location to perform exorcisms to free themselves or their loved ones from the taint of bad spirits.

 A lot of individuals even become possessed on this day since mass exorcisms are a typical occurrence in this area. You will undoubtedly have nightmares about this location.

 7: NH-79 Near Dudu Village

NH-79 Near Dudu Village

 Commonly referred to as the “route that calls for blood,” this roadway. One of the spookiest sites in Udaipur is NH-79, popularly known as the Ajmer-Udaipur route. It is situated not far from Dudu Village, a historic hamlet with numerous ghostly lore and occurrences attached to it.

 A woman and her infant are claimed to have died on this very route, according to the NH-79 lore. The woman and her infant were murdered by an approaching truck as they fled Dudu Village in an attempt to avoid being married off. You could see the ghost of a mother holding a baby in her arms who suddenly disappears before you while you’re driving down the highway.

 8: Delhi Jaipur Highway

Delhi Jaipur Highway

 The Delhi-Jaipur Highway is one of Rajasthan’s most haunted locations and is connected to a number of ghost stories. The ghost of a woman who passed away in this area is reported to haunt the roadway. People travelling across the roadway at night may become unexpectedly lightheaded. Some reports even imply that witnesses may have seen apparitions and heard screaming.

A woman wearing a red saree and bangles has reportedly been spotted by several individuals, while others have heard the sound of anklets (payals) while driving.

 9: Jagatpura

Jagatpura

 A residential neighbourhood in Jaipur called Jagatpura is said to be haunted by the spirits of the locals who perished there. This nation was formerly controlled by an egotistical and selfish monarch. Additionally, the villages under his leadership perished from famine. It is often a calm and pleasant location, but when the moon rises, it becomes eerie. People who have gone alone through the streets of Jagatpura at night have reported hearing ghostly voices laughing and whispering, as well as seeing apparitions, including a woman wearing a white dress. Avoid it at night if possible!

 10: Nahargarh Fort

Nahargarh Fort

 Nahargarh Fort overlooks the pink city of Jaipur as it lies next to the Aravalli foothills.

To keep the royals apart from the rest of humanity, the fort’s walls were built high.

Sawai Raja Male Singh built the fort along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort. The king was so devoted to the fort he built for his queens that even after his passing, his spirit haunted the structure. Older buildings must always be renovated in order to keep them for future generations. According to reports, the proprietor of one such repair business was mysteriously found deceased in his home.