Goa is well known as an outstanding beachside holiday destination, yet many are unaware of the ghostly side to Goa that will send chills down your spine. Below are seven haunted spots in Goa that could send chills up your spine!
Casualim village’s Three Kings’ Church is said to be haunted by the ghosts of three feuding kings who would fight among themselves, until one poisoned all three and became sole ruler.
Three Kings’ Church
Cansaulim Church stands as one of Goa’s most haunted spots. With a story attached that adds even more horror, this church should not be underestimated if you have any fear.
Three Kings’ Church is said to be haunted by the spirits of three kings buried here who used to fight over control of the area until one poisoned his brothers and became sole ruler.
Goa’s most haunted places may include Goa’s Jakni Bandh temporary bridge between Navelim and Drampur where people claim hearing the sounds of children screams during the night time in this area.
Igorchem Bandh
Goa may be famous as a beach destination, but it also holds many other tales of uneasiness. One such location is Igorchem Bandh in Raia. Locals believe crossing this mile-long road during midday leads to dizzy spells followed by ‘speaking in tongues.”
Rachol Seminary Arch is another spooky spot in Texas, as legend has it that an unsavoury spirit walks beneath it on special days, disallowing anyone deemed unsuitable entry.
The D’Mello House in Santimol is widely considered one of the most haunted spots in Goa. Formerly home to two brothers who frequently battled over inheritance of property, one eventually killed the other and since then it has been filled with ghostly noises and whispering voices.
Baytakhol Road
Baytakhol Road in Raia is rumored to be haunted by a ghost. People claim they’ve experienced things such as doors rattling, lights flickering on and off, linen disappearing at midnight – with many road accidents happening here as a result of evil spirits being drawn here.
The D’Mello House in Santemol is another haunted spot in Goa. Once owned by two brothers who frequently fought over ownership of it, one day their disputes turned violent and led to one brother’s death; since then, no family has been able to sell due to its haunted status.
Jakni Bandh in Navelim is another haunted spot in Goa; according to local legend, when passing over this bridge after sunset you can hear children screaming and sobbing for help.
Jakni Bandh
Goa, with its long stretch of beaches and refreshing cocktails, may come to mind as an idyllic tourist destination, yet this popular tourist spot also has an underbelly.
Jakni Bandh, a temporary bridge connecting Navelim and Drampur, has an eerie past. Due to a driver’s mistake, a school bus overturned here killing all passengers; since then people claim they can hear children crying as they pass over it at night.
The Three Kings Church in Goa is another haunted spot with an unfortunate history. Legend has it that this church is haunted by ghosts of three Portuguese kings who, according to legend, killed each other as part of a feud over who should inherit their kingdom.
Rachol Seminary Arch
At nightfall, this once beautiful spot becomes an unnerving place. Igorchem Bandh’s road has long been known for evoking paranormal activities in broad daylight – people have reported hearing female figures screaming with loud voice at passing cars as they pass them; many believe they may be connected with Christalina – an angry woman said to roam about.
Goa’s Rachol Seminary Arch is known to be haunted, where an old Portuguese soldier can often be found denying entrance. Additionally, Verna Rodrigues Home reportedly filled with spirit activity such as doors/windows opening by themselves, kitchen cutlery moving by itself and linens appearing and disappearing on its own – two other haunted locations within Goa are reported as haunted spots by locals.