If you enjoy ghost tales and strange events, Delhi offers numerous haunted locations to visit. Be it an abandoned house or an ancient monument – these locations will definitely give you chills!
Khooni Darwaza has long been associated with ghostly whispers and wails from within its walls. Rumor has it that any remaining Jinns, who may reside here, refuse to leave.
Agrasen ki Baoli
If you enjoy scary thrillers, Delhi should definitely be on your travel itinerary. This city provides the backdrop to many mysterious corners that will give a chill-down-the-spine thrill. When visiting these haunting locations make sure that all necessary permissions and paperwork is present before visiting. Furthermore, avoid going there alone!
Agrasen Ki Baoli was built by Maharaja Ugrasen during the 14th century. Legend holds that its water reservoir has some sort of hypnotic influence that attracts suicide attempts like it happened in 2007. Just looking at this haunted place can give one chills; its architecture also stands out – 60 metres long by 15 wide!
Khooni Nadi
Khooni Nadi in Rohini district of Delhi is considered one of the city’s most haunted locations, boasting a river that flows here, according to locals who claim that anyone venturing into it gets pulled in! The place possesses an eerie silence which could send chills down your spine!
Jamali Kamali Tomb in Abu Dhabi is another mysterious site and thought to be home to jinns. This tomb is named for Sufi saints Jamali and Kamali who fell deeply in love, their graves being marked by symbolic pen boxes which add further mystery and intrigue to this location.
Chor Minar or the Tower of Thieves has long been considered a haunted site in Mumbai. Legend has it that ghostly spirits of thieves who were beheaded here can often be heard lamenting throughout the night – adding further fear factor with its creepy silence and myriad holes throughout its 13th-century structure.
Khooni Darwaza
There are various kinds of enthusiasts out there; there are Game of Thrones series fans, adventure enthusiasts and those with no fear. Some people seek out haunted places, searching for an encounter with spirits from another dimension to add an edge of dread into their travel diaries.
Khooni Darwaza is an impressive 50-foot structure located along Delhi’s Feroz Shah Kotla road and is widely known as one of its most haunted spots. Built to display decapitated heads from criminals executed for various offenses, the Khooni Darwaza may house spirits known as Djinns that reside here.
Haunted monuments have a reputation for producing unsettling atmospheres and unexplained events that give them their haunted status. While no age restrictions apply, for best results it is recommended that visitors arrive during daylight hours.
Chor Minar
Chor Minar may appear to be one of the most beautiful monuments in Delhi, yet it has an extremely murky past. Constructed during Alauddin Khalji’s rule and believed to have served as a tower for thieves to hang themselves, many heads were thought to be still hanged here as a means of intimidation and fear among the population. Some even speculate that their spirits continue to haunt this place today.
Noises, cries and laughter that you hear here can give you chills; legend has it that an old woman with disjoint head haunts this location. For optimal experience visit this haunted spot in late afternoon or evening when temperatures have decreased so the place becomes creepier; also make sure to respect any cultural sensitivities present here.
The Mutiny House
There have been countless accounts surrounding this location that blend history with supernatural elements. Reports claim they heard chopped body parts here while others reported seeing apparitions; there have also been instances of people screaming their pain in anguish here.
Experiences associated with haunted places may include sudden temperature drops, strange noises, and feelings of unease. To best enjoy these haunted sites it is recommended that visitors come during the day, with one other person accompanying them. Generally it is permissible to take photographs and record videos but always double check before visiting as some locations may have specific rules regarding this matter. Be wary if planning on bringing children as some haunted sites are not appropriate for young children.
