The Most Haunted Places In Delhi You Must Visit
Delhi, the heart of India, is not just famous for its rich history, culture, and vibrant lifestyle but also for its spooky side. With a history dating back centuries, Delhi has witnessed numerous events that have left behind stories of restless spirits and eerie encounters. For those who seek a thrill and are fascinated by the paranormal, here are the most haunted places in Delhi that you must visit.
1. Khooni Darwaza
Blood-curdling screams and anguished cries can be heard around this historical monument, many a time. There are many different versions of the reasons behind this ghostly presence in this most exposed haunted place in Delhi, like the brutal murder of three princes and the hanging of freedom fighters by Englishmen. Whatever the reason is, the sudden drop in temperature and apparitions through the walls of this gate can give you chills to the bones.
Haunted by: Loud screams and cries
2. Delhi Cantonment
Though claimed to be the safest area of Delhi, Delhi Cantonment is surely not safe from spine-chilling entities. It is rated as the most haunted place in Delhi. Many people have claimed to see a ghastly woman wrapped in a white saree asking for a lift and when denied so, following the car with matching speed of the car. This place is also one of the most haunted places in India.
Haunted by: Woman asking for a lift
3. Sanjay Van
This 10 km stretched forest is a haven for children and nature lovers during the day. However, it completely transforms into a nightmare by the time the day comes to an end. The eerily poised elder women in white and children with shrill evil laughs may follow you into the darkness from which you can’t come out. Sudden pushes, resounding slaps, the disappearance of trinkets, and the spotting of fog on summer nights may sound funny and amusing to you but not when the entity doing it is not a human.
4. Agrasen Ki Baoli
Creepiest of all the haunted places in Delhi, this Baoli is claimed to be a residence of evil. Once filled with black mystical water that lured people to commit suicide by drowning, this 104-level step-well gives you creep the further you descend the steps. You may feel the presence of other beings or some unaccounted noises around you.
Haunted by: Strange noises
5. Firoz Shah Kotla Fort
There are many tales about the presence of Djinns in this 14th-century Fort. Though, often a dead silent place, there are people who meet on Thursday evenings to please the Djinns of this real haunted place in Delhi. Some of those people have recounted episodes of being suddenly pushed & thrashed and the sudden emergence of fragrances. Few have even been followed by an unseen identity to their houses who then brings all sorts of hell onto them.
Haunted by: Jinns.
6. The Haunted Tree Of Dwarka Sector 9
Ever driven past the notorious ‘haunted tree’ near the Dwarka Sector 9 metro station in the wee hours of the night? The unfortunate few who have, (including various people who work in MNCs and call centers) have often reported seeing a strange figure literally running with their car or suddenly getting slapped on the face by something (or someone!) they couldn’t see. Spooked yet? Well, these are just some of the spine-chilling tales associated with this tree that start pouring in like crazy the moment you type ‘Dwarka haunted tree’ on the internet.
And if the ghost stories aren’t enough to freak you out of your wits, you might as well know that the tree is responsible for some really nasty bike and car accidents in that curve where it’s located, even in the day! Would you have the guts to go check it out? Creepiness apart, the tree and the adjoining Hindu temple do make for some great places to visit. But make sure you visit during the day!
Haunted by: Chased or slapped by a strange figure
7. The Karkardooma Delhi Court
Many lawyers at Karkardooma Court Complex have accounted for paranormal activities around them. Of all the haunted places in Delhi, this one is really unsuspecting and unexpected. Shutting and opening of doors, files being plucked off drawers, blinkering lights, the appearance of a hazy figure through walls, and dislocation of chairs; all of these things have been caught on vigilance camera installed in The Court.
Haunted by: Hazy figure caught on CCTV
8. DDA flats In Qutub Enclave Phase II
Residents of this locality have often caught sight of an unusually pale and grimy corpse of a woman hanging upside down from a tree just outside one of the allegedly haunted houses in Delhi. Change in temperature, sudden winds, and the ear-splitting laughter of a woman can cause you to stop in mid-step. It is believed that the area in which this complex was established was once a graveyard with many ghost sightings.
As retold by Kunal Mathur, a Marketing Genius, “I was working returning from a party at 2 a.m. with three of my colleagues when I saw two people strangely dressed in Rajasthani attires walking away from us. We had heard many incidences about this road being one of the most haunted places in Delhi. We found it odd that why would anyone take a walk on these secluded roads at this time of the night. As soon as we crossed them, they started following us with inhuman speed. My colleague who was driving just pushed the speed to its limits and then also, those two spooky people were able to follow us. However, once we passed a small roadside temple, they just vanished in thin air. To this date, I haven’t been able to make any sense out of it. I haven’t traversed that haunted road again ever.”
Haunted by: Shrieking laughter of a woman
9. Malcha Mahal
Also known as the Wilayat Mahal, this is one of the eeriest locations in the Chanakyapuri area of New Delhi that has been claimed to be a haunted residence for decades. Originally built by Firuz Shah Tughlaq in 1325, there have been multiple reports of paranormal activity in this area, most accurately in this Mahal pointing towards a tremulous past of this establishment.
Haunted by: Unknown
10. The Ridge
Located near the Vasant Kunj-Mehrauli Road in New Delhi, the Ridge is a popular passing point that is referred to by many travelers and tourists as a landmark point but the disjointed history of this place is talked about in hushed tones. There have been many reported incidents at this place but not a single person has been harmed by any of the claimed ghostly events.
Haunted by: Unknown
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