Bhangarh Fort - The most haunted place in India

[travelguide]

I think the feeling that the place is a haunted one itself will give you some sense of thrill or fear or whatever it is. You can find a lot of stories on net which describes this place as the most haunted place of Asia. Being a fan of Hollywood horror movies, I will definitely give it a try.

In fact I was unaware of this place before joining this forum. Now I realize that even after being an Indian, my knowledge about India is very limited. Thanks to this amazing forum for updating my knowledge.

 

[pwarbi]

As others have said I also think if a place is haunted or not will come down to if they believe it or not.

If you go there expecting to see ghosts or get the feeling something isn't right, you'll probably find you'll be a lot more frightened even if nothing happens than you would be as a cynic.

 

[HIraeth]

This is wonderful! I was looking for information on how to get to Bhangarh and where to stay for a long time now, I had even posted on another section of the forum regarding the same but didn't find any help there. This answers so many of my questions. I had no idea that the fort had no electricity. That must add to the already spooky atmosphere of the place.

@Chahal Can you tell me what are the timings of the fort, particularly the closing time? You said the fort is closed to tourists at night, unless we take permission. But are there security guards to check for people who might have stayed behind? The place, from your photos, looks pretty deserted and desolate. And without any decent source of light I can't imagine how the authorities keep track of tourists.

Also, just curious, did you find anything unusual during your visits there?

 

[Chahal]

Can you tell me what are the timings of the fort, particularly the closing time?

I dont remember any mention of timings there but normally ASI buildings open from dawn till dusk and I dont see why it would be any different at Bhangarh fort.

But are there security guards to check for people who might have stayed behind?

I dont think any one stays behind at night.

 

[Tiffani Walker]

I did not feel or see anything there. It is a nice place to visit and these ghost stories add to the curiosity which is bringing in more tourists to this place.

You are most definitely right because after reading through this, my interest is piqued! So you didn't experience anything supernatural on your visit there?

That would be one of the main reasons for my visiting and even though I'm kind of a chicken, I think I'd be disappointed if I didn't see anything scary. LOL.

 

[innaf93]

Wow sounds interesting, it's always nice to visit spiritually meaningful places, you just get weird vibes, who knows if there are really ghosts at Bhangarh or not, but the feeling stays.

 

[Jani]

Oh, my! I will have to make sure that I visit here. You have me intrigued. I love anything spooky, and this sounds like the real deal. I'm already scared, just thinking about it, which makes me even more excited to experience it.

 

[Ankisha]

It is the only Indian place which is confirmed haunted even by the Archeological Survey Of India. If you enquire the locals there, they will tell you tell you several scary stories about this spooky destination. Hearing those stories alone is sure to give spinal chill to a girl like me.

 

[Vinaya]

I have not been to Bhangarh in person, however, I have see Bhangarh fort in a TV documentary where the narrator explained the story why it is considered the haunted place. The fort looked very normal to me, however, the story of haunting was really intriguing. When I am in India I will make sure to visit this place. The pictures you have shared are amazing.

 

[Tabitha]

Thanks for the pictures and background Chahal. I love a good ghost story but who is supposed to be haunting the place? I would definitely go for the architecture and views alone. Is it very busy during the day or are there usually only a few tourists walking around?

 

[Shaka]

Beautiful pictures. I'm wondering what the talk is all about. I have visited a few sites around the world they claimed were haunted. I didn't find anything unusual about them. I think a lot of people use this to attract tourists. Not sure if this is the case here or not.

 

[integrity101]

Thanks, those are very beautiful pictures but no signs of ghosts anywhere. The place has an ancient feel to it which probably gives it that haunted reputation. At least that is what I can tell from the pictures but I hope to visit the city one day and experience the haunting, and the breathtaking scenery, first hand.

 

[GinaMax]

I have never seen a ghost in my whole life, and trust me I have tried and tried. If I were to go to the most haunted place on earth and not see or feel a ghost then guess I would give up my quest to find a real ghost.

 

[rz3300]

You could not pay me to go there and snoop around. I remember when I was a kid I always had trouble going near graveyards, and so this might just take that to a whole other level. I am sure that it is really interesting and fascinating to see, but I would just have to miss out given my propensity to get freaked out and panic. Oh well, at least I can rely on others for some good photos.

 

[Startlet245]

I love it when people include key information, like here about the need to take your own food. I would be more likely to go if there were definite reports of hauntings!! Perhaps those stories were spread to keep people away at night and avoid accidents? Or the opposite - to attract people like me?

 

[thedeatheater1410]

I didn't where the haunted part came in; is there a local story or something? Usually I don't believe in such of ghost stories but I do like to go check out the place myself and try to prove people wrong. I must add this to my travel list for later this summer.

 

[tabby]

I don't believe in ghosts, but if they're real I don't want an encounter either, haha! Anyway, the way you described Bhangarh just makes me want to go there. I wish I will have that opportunity to visit there sometime in my lifetime. I've been to Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and I truly loved it there. I like ruins, ancient places. Looking at your beautiful pictures made me more curious about this place. They're definitely something I would truly enjoy. The first few pictures reminds me of Scotland (another place I'd like to visit) with its hills and fortresses.
Anyway, thank you for your generosity of sharing these travel information and breathtaking pictures!

 

[rajesh]

I really don't believe in 'Haunted' kinda stuff. Well, is just a beautiful historical place for visitors and tourists. However, the ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) erected a board saying that visiting that place between sunset and sunrise prohibited. I really can't understand why! I must say, the 'ghostly' thing is just a rumour. People like to share ghost stories and the stories about this place is very exciting that's why this place is called haunted. Well, I really want to go to this place, I will definitely check this place out. I will share my reports on ITV (India Travel Forum).

 

[OursIsTheFury]

I would definitely love to be able to visit this someday. There's something appealing about a mysterious location and the things you might uncover. Sure it might be bone-chilling at night, but I believe it has the recipe to be an incredibly memorable experience, especially if you are with someone. Thrill seekers should really try it out, I for one am excited to see it someday.

 

[Norjak71]

Man that does look insanely creepy. I always enjoy these old places as far as visiting goes because the notion that they are haunted brings forth an added interest. I'll definitely be looking more into this as the time goes on. Any other pics you want to post I'll add this to a watched thread. Is there any other haunted places around that area?

Have you actually experienced any paranormal events there? I am a firm believer in this kind of stuff but I myself have never seen it. I do keep an open-mind though and never shoot down the ideas of people that do/don't believe it. I would love at least one time to experience something like that. If I ever travel there this will be on my list of things to do.