Every word is trying to convey just one thing to us: HAUNTED 💀
This single term has wormed its way so deep into people's blood that just hearing it sends an unexplained chill down the spine. The mind freezes. The soul flinches. Goosebumps crawl up every inch of skin — a feeling few things in life can match!
Ladies and gentlemen, I’m your guide today, and let me take you somewhere most lists won’t dare go — where it’s not just the haunted that lives… but the UNHEARD. Yes, unheard — stories so obscure, so bone-chilling, they’re strong enough to make even the fearless flinch.
10 PLACES, 10STORIES & 10 of the most UNHEARD ONES that our country forgot to tell.
They’re waiting. Let’s begin…
Brace yourself, ladies and gentlemen, here we go:–
Jatan Nagar Palace, Odisha
Nohkalikai Falls, Meghalaya
The 1994 Lunar Eclipse House, Chhattisgarh
Rodrigues Home, Goa
Signature Farms,Gujarat
The Haunted Bungalow of Bonacaud, Kerala
Jakni Bandh, Goa
Khaba Fort, Rajasthan
Raj Kiran Hotel of Lonavla, Maharashtra
Three Kings Chapel, Goa
1. Jatan Nagar Palace, Odisha
Jai Jagannath 🙏🏽
Odisha — the land of gods, spiritual transcendence, and India’s best-kept secret. Beneath its rich, generations-old heritage lies a mystery that will baffle your mind.
Ladies and gentlemen, Jatan Nagar Palace is waiting for you!
Located just 5 km from Dhenkanal town, this palace carries a dark story. Here it goes…
“Raja Sri Shankar Pratap Singh Deo Mahindra Bahadur was away in England at the time. In his absence, his younger brother, Nrusingha Pratap Singh Deo, ruled Dhenkanal — and it was he who built this sprawling 100-room palace at Jatan Nagar, named after Queen Jatna Devi.
But the palace’s grandeur came at a terrible cost!
Countless workers and elephants were forced into gruelling labour to raise this megastructure. Legend says some workers were tortured to death during construction — and their souls are believed to linger within its walls to this day.“
Horrible 😧, isn’t it?
Back then, with no advancements in technology, rajas relied on these brutal methods to get things built. Nrusingha Deo was no exception — his unapologetic tyranny over his workers is what turned this palace into one of the most horrifying places in the country.
But still, if you already planned for visiting this place, here I have some tips below.
Travel Tips :-
Plan your visit during daylight hours.
Carry your water, snacks and wear comfortable footwears
"Shall we move to the next place where beauty and tragedy coexist? Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Nohkalikai Falls is waiting for us!"
2. Nohkalikai Falls, Meghalaya
Khublei 🙏🏽
Ladies and gentlemen, here we are!
The “Abode of Clouds” and one of the seven sisters of India — Meghalaya!
This place is a heaven for those who want to explore its beauty, such as Jowai, Phan Nonglait Park, Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls, and more. But apart from these, this place holds a mix of love and tragedy, turned into another haunted legend.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Nohkalikai Falls is our next stop!
Here the legend goes…
“In the village of Rangjyrteh, upstream from the falls, lived a woman named Ka Likai. (“Ka” is a feminine prefix in Khasi.) Her husband, a porter who carried iron to Sylhet, died on one of his trips, leaving her to raise their baby girl alone. Like many widows, she took up his trade herself, leaving her daughter in others’ care while she worked.
Urged by other women to remarry for the child’s sake, Ka Likai found a new husband — but he grew resentful of the love she showed her daughter. One day, while Ka Likai was away at work, he killed the child, cooked her flesh, and disposed of the remains — forgetting her small fingers in the betel-nut basket.
Exhausted and hungry, Ka Likai returned home to find no one there. Assuming her daughter was with a neighbour, she ate the meal her husband had prepared, then realised the horrifying truth—tasty as it was, she didn’t know what it was. Only when she reached for betel nut after her meal did she find her child’s fingers in the basket.
The horror shattered her mind. Screaming, chopper in hand, she ran until she reached the edge of the falls — and threw herself off. “Noh” means “to jump” in Khasi, and so the falls became known as Noh-Ka-Likai.“
Really…such a heart-wrenching story 😢
At that time, there was no justice for a mother whose life had been broken beyond mending. Ka Likai faced the consequences of unexpected cruelty — and this intense sorrow transformed the waterfall into one of Meghalaya’s eeriest tales!
Travel Tips :-
Cabs or local transport are available from Shillong or Guwahati to the nearest major town. Cherrapunji.
It is advisable to arrange for a local tourist buddy or guide who is knowledgeable about the location and the language.
Carry your water, snacks and wear comfortable footwears
"Shall we move to the next place where silence hides something far darker than tragedy? Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Lal Bangla in Raipur is waiting for us!"
3. The 1994 Lunar Eclipse House,Chhattisgarh
Ram-Ram 🙏🏽
So, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to “Dakshina Kosala,” the “Land of 36 Forts,” and proudly known as the “Rice Bowl” of India — Chhattisgarh!
Here you can visit places such as Chitrakote Falls, Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Sirpur, and more. But beyond these, the state holds a story so chilling it still sends shivers down Raipur’s spine. The popular TV show Fear Files featured it, where many viewers saw it as a supernatural ghost story. But the truth behind it is far more disturbing than fiction.
Are we ready to step inside the house of horror, the 1994 Lunar Eclipse House, a.k.a. Lal Bangla?
Here we go…
“Located near the Serikhedi interchange of Naya Raipur, a doctor and his daughter once lived there. During the lunar eclipse of 1994, a strange, unknown woman came to their door asking for help. Terrified, the daughter fled to the bathroom — and when the woman mysteriously vanished, the daughter emerged to find her father lying… dead.
Police did everything they could to solve the mystery, but with no evidence and only unexplained theories left behind, the case was closed. Since then, the villa has stood abandoned, earning its place as one of the most unheard-of, haunted locations in the country.“
Wow… what another mix of tragedy and paranormal 😟
Where silence terrorises more than any ghostly activity: ONE night, ONE woman, ONE eclipse, and ONE… mysterious death changed the entire fate of that place in a single moment 🫰🏽
"Shall we move to the next place where an ordinary house hides something far stranger than fiction? Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Rodrigues Home in Verna, Goa, is waiting for us!"
4. Rodrigues Home, Goa
Namaskar 🙏🏽
Here we are, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to Goa – the real-life heaven for every visitor, especially teenagers 😄!
Here you can visit places such as Baga Beach, Tanshikar’s Working Organic Spice Farm, Fontainhas Heritage Walk by Make it Happen, Mangeshi Temple, Benaulim Beach, Dudhsagar Falls and many more. In addition, the state also contains a quiet, unassuming house that even the village itself struggles to explain.
So, ladies and gentlemen, here we enter into the house of horror – Rodrigues Home!
"Located in Verna, a coastal town in Goa, this house was built by a significant, well-to-do Goan family — the Rodrigues. Its design is a showcase of Indo-Portuguese craftsmanship: ornate railings along the verandas, carved wooden detailing, and a grandeur that made it the talk of the town in its day.
But this is where the history turns spooky. Still owned by the family today, this house carries its own deadly history. During the Portuguese invasion, many Goan families faced massive persecution, and the Rodrigues family was no exception — they met tragic deaths, and since then, the house has become a unified supernatural entity of its own.
Many visitors and locals say the house has a mind of its own — doors creak open on their own, lights flicker without warning, and strange sounds drift through empty rooms where no one should be.”
This is even more horrifying than the Lal Bangla 😨
The Rodrigues family may be gone, but the house never got the memo. Grand, quiet, and still standing — it’s proof that some goodbyes just never happen 😔
"Shall we move to the next place where even your phone loses signal — and maybe your nerve too? Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Signature Farm in Ahmedabad is waiting for us!"
5. Signature Farms, Gujarat
Jai Shree Krishna 🙏🏽
Ladies and Gentlemen, let’s travel to the Land of the Legends, Lions and Pride of India – Gujarat!
This place is a heaven for those who want to explore its beauty, such as the Rann of Kutch, Gir National Park, Sabarmati Ashram, the famous Dwarka, and more. But apart from these, this state holds a quiet, abandoned farm that even locals are afraid to step into after dark.
So, ladies and gentlemen, here we step into the eerie grounds of — Signature Farm!
Here we go…
"Located on Prarthana Upvan Road in Ghuma-Gam, near Bopal in Ahmedabad, this place is tied to a horrifying tragedy. Long ago, many villagers and workers were mysteriously killed, and since then, their souls are said to have never left.
Locals and visitors who venture there, especially at night, often share stories of hearing horses galloping — even though no horses are in sight, along with the faint echo of a woman’s laughter drifting through the empty grounds. Phones frequently lose network here, and the shattered sculptures scattered across the grounds look even more bizarre in the dark."
This feels as if… the devil itself has orchestrated this 😨
No name, no record, no explanation — just an empty field that even your phone refuses to enter. Some places don’t need a story to feel wrong!
Travel Tips :-
Keep your feet on.
Never visit alone. Travel with your friends or family.
Always keep your phones charged and inform your loved ones.
Shall we move to the next place where a British family’s grief never really left the hills? Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the Haunted Bungalow of Bonacaud, Kerala, is waiting for us!
6. The Haunted Bungalow of Bonacaud, Kerala
Namaskaram 🙏🏽
Ladies and gentlemen, here we are – in another haunted house, just like Lal Bangla and Rodrigues Home.
This one is really heart-wrenching, with dark tragedy and unexplained theories that can even make god question His Blessings! Anyways, may god give us the supreme strength and courage to face the truth 😌🙏🏽
Kerala, God’s Own Country, is full of such exotic tourist places that must be visited, such as Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Guruvayur Temple, Poovar Island, Athirappilly Falls, Marari Beach, Banasura Sagar Dam and many more. But what if God’s own country has a dark secret that is even more horrifying than the entire British Era itself?
Ladies and Gentlemen, we are going to that dark secret: a bungalow – The Haunted Bungalow of Bonacaud!
Here it goes…
“Located atop a hill in Bonacaud, Trivandrum, this bungalow stands as a relic of the past, overlooking a sprawling tea plantation and estate bordering Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Once owned by a British landlord and his wife, it was a symbol of colonial grandeur — he worked as the manager of a tea estate.
One day, the landlord’s daughter died of a mysterious illness; some say she was killed under mysterious circumstances. She was around 13. After this tragedy, the grief-stricken landlord and his wife both left the country.
Today, our country is free — but what about the child’s soul, who never got free from this place? Many visitors have reported unsettling experiences, such as apparitions of the child, screaming and laughing, and speaking in an old British English accent. Some have even tried to stay the night in the bungalow, but no one has lasted long, believing themselves to be driven out by the spirit. Another spooky detail: the sound of breaking glass is said to echo through the silent night, with no explanation for it either.”
Oh, my God… such a horrifying tragedy for this poor girl 😢
The British left decades ago, but it seems they forgot to take her with them. And somewhere in that bungalow, she’s still…waiting!
Travel Tips :-
Avoid trespassing on the bungalow or estate grounds without permission.
Visit in groups rather than alone, especially if exploring after dusk.
Be respectful — this is still remembered as a real tragedy by locals, not just a scary story.
Shall we move to the next place where a bridge carries more than just travellers after dark? Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Jakni Bandh, Goa, is waiting for us!
7. Jakni Bandh, Goa
Namaskar 🙏🏽 once again!
Ladies and Gentlemen, we are back again in Goa!
Earlier, we saw how the horror of the Rodrigues Home left us without a blanket. This time, it’s for a bridge.
Jakni Bandh, here we go!
“This temporary bridge connects the village of Dramapur to the town of Navelim, crossing the Sal River. By day, it’s just another crossing on a quiet Goan road. But in 1979, it became the site of a tragedy that still haunts the area.
School had ended around 1 PM, and a large number of students gathered near the Margao bus stand. Some, tired of waiting for the slower private buses, chose to squeeze into mini-buses instead — vehicles known for their reckless, speedy driving. While crossing Jakni Bandh, one such mini-bus lost control and plunged off the bridge. Locals rushed to help, managing to pull a few children to safety — but according to eyewitnesses, no one in the vehicle survived. The tragedy was blamed on driver negligence, and the community has never quite let go of the grief.
In the years since, visitors have reported ghostly apparitions resembling children running near the site. Locals say the cries are only heard on certain days of the year, and some even claim a wandering female spirit haunts the area too. Whether it’s genuine haunting or grief turned into folklore, Jakni Bandh remains one of Goa’s most talked-about ghost stories — even earning a mention in the 2023 book Enigmas Revealed by Chaitanya S. Agarwal.“
This feels as if the hills and waters of this country are holding onto grief we’ll never fully understand 😢
Some hauntings don’t need a face or a name. Sometimes, it’s just a sound in the dark that’s enough to make you walk a little faster!
Travel Tips :-
Avoid crossing alone after dark, especially around anniversaries of the accident.
Drive carefully — the road has a documented accident history independent of any ghost story.
Be respectful; this is a real tragedy that local families still remember.
Shall we move to the next place where a desert fort stands abandoned, yet never truly empty? Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Khaba Fort in Rajasthan awaits us!
8. Khaba Fort, Rajasthan
Khamma Ghani 🙏🏽
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the largest state of India and the “Land of Rajputs” – Rajasthan!
Known as “Rajputana” before British conquest, this desert state is a land where every city wears its own colour — Jaipur the pink city, Jodhpur the blue, Udaipur the white, and Jaisalmer the golden. This place is a heaven for those who want to explore its royal beauty, such as the Amber Fort, Mehrangarh Fort, City Palace of Udaipur, and more.
But apart from these, the golden sands of Jaisalmer hide ruins that carry a mystery far darker than any palace tale.
So, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Khaba Fort!
“Dating back to the 13th century, Khaba Fort once served as a Sarai Fort — a frontier stop where Silk Route traders had to pause for the night and pay their taxes before continuing their journey. It was once an important part of Kuldhara, home to a prosperous community of Paliwal Brahmins.
Legend has it that Salim Singh, the powerful and tyrannical minister of Jaisalmer, set his eyes on the beautiful daughter of the village chief. Rather than hand her over, the Paliwals across all 84 of their villages — Khaba among them — made a chilling decision: in the 19th century, they vanished overnight, abandoning their homes entirely, and cast a curse that no one would ever be able to resettle the land again.
To this day, the ruins stand exactly as that story describes — nearly 80 homes, still standing, yet strangely, not a single one has a roof. Some researchers offer a very different explanation, suggesting a severe earthquake may have drained the region’s water sources, forcing a sudden exodus with no curse involved at all.
Whatever the truth, the silence here feels older than the fort itself.“
This feels as if the desert itself swallowed an entire community whole, and even now, it refuses to give up the secret 😨
Travel Tips :-
Entry fee: ₹50 per person.
Carry water and sun protection — the ruins offer little shade.
Combine your visit with nearby Sam Sand Dunes (25 km away) for a full day out.
Best Time to Visit :-
Open 8 AM to 6 PM.
October to March — Rajasthan’s cooler months make exploring the desert ruins far more comfortable.
Shall we move to the next place where one room has a reputation no guest wants to find out about? Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Raj Kiran Hotel in Lonavla awaits us!
9. Raj Kiran Hotel of Lonavla, Maharashtra
Jai Bhavani, Jai Shivaji 🙏🏽
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Land of the Marathas — Maharashtra!
This is the land where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj founded the Maratha Empire in the 17th century, challenging the might of the Mughals. This place is a heaven for those who want to explore its beauty, such as the Ajanta, Elephanta and Ellora Caves, Shaniwar Wada, the Gateway of India, and more.
But apart from these, tucked away in the misty hills of Lonavla is a hotel where checking in might mean you never truly check out.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, let’s usher into that hotel – Raj Kiran Hotel at Lonavla!
“Lonavla, a place of heaven for spending weekends if you love hills, weather, trekking and peace. Raj Kiran Hotel lies in the middle of that city. One of the rooms is haunted by a woman’s spirit. It is said that those who tried to stay in that room were never able to stay even for a day, as regular paranormal activities occurred, such as sheets being pulled in the middle of the night, faint but angry voices asking them to leave, an apparition of that lady close to their feet that disappears into thin air in the blink of an eye, and strange things happening in the mirror.
Whoever occupied that room either checked out after a few hours or asked the administration for a different room.
The management made the decision to call in paranormal specialists to conduct an investigation after multiple visitors expressed feeling uncomfortable and stifled in that specific room. As advised, the room was locked to ensure the safety of the visitors. Unless it is absolutely required, the hotel does not rent out that room to anyone.“
Where hotels are supposed to be places of hospitality… this one turns into a dance of death ☠️
Travel Tips :-
Reports suggest the original hotel building may no longer be standing — the legend lives on mainly through reviews and retellings on nearby Lonavla properties, so confirm current status before planning a visit.
“Shall we ascend to our final destination, where the crowns may have fallen, but the monarchs still refuse to vacate the altar? Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Three Kings Chapel in Goa awaits us!”
10. Three Kings Chapel, Goa
Namaskar 🙏🏽 once again!
Ladies and Gentlemen, we are back for the third and final time in Goa!
Earlier, we saw how the terrifying horror of the Rodrigues Home left us completely shaken, and how the tragic memory of the Jakni Bandh bridge left us with a heavy heart.
For our grand finale, we are leaving both the haunted manor and the sorrowful river crossings behind, ascending to an isolated summit where paradise directly collides with purgatory!
Three Kings Chapel, here we go!
“Perched high on the scenic Cuelim Hill, this 16th-century chapel offers a breathtaking view of South Goa. By day, it is a serene haven of Baroque architecture. But beneath its whitewashed walls lies a dark lore of a royal bloodbath from 1599.
According to folklore, three rival Portuguese kings co-ruled this land. Driven by greed, one king poisoned the other two at a grand feast, only to consume the same poison himself out of guilt or fear of the angry villagers. They were all buried right on the grounds, giving rise to claims of phantom footsteps, heavy energy, and ghostly late-night processions after dark.
However, local investigators tell a different story. Because the hill is pitch black and isolated, elders likely spread these scary rumours just to keep young people safe from real-world dangers at night. Even the mysterious midnight lights once feared to be spirits were busted as local youngsters wrapped in blankets, hunting the trails for dropped festival coins. Yet, whether it’s lingering spiritual energy or a history stained by malice, Three Kings Chapel remains one of Goa’s most unsettling destinations.”
This feels as if the soil of this sanctuary is still clutching at a crown of blood, permanently marking the final chapter of our dark journey 👑
Some hauntings don’t require a phantom to terrify you. Sometimes, just knowing a crown of blood lies buried beneath your feet is enough to make you run before twilight turns to dark! ⛪
Travel Tips :-
Plan a visit around January 6 when a feast of Three Kings is held.
Locals advise not to visit the church at late hours of the night.
Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered), maintain silence, and ensure you do not leave any litter behind.
