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Explore The Spooky Side: 5 Haunted Walks In Jaipur You Must Try
Jaipur, with its imperial palaces, crowded bazaars and cosmopolitan festivals, is the 'Pink City' of beauty and grandeur. But lurking within its streets and buildings are ghost stories. These ghost stories, phantom voices and unfathomable happenings lend a strange twist to the city's historical swagger. If you're a sucker for ghost stories, or simply crave an adrenaline-fuelled experience, then maybe Jaipur's haunted tours and paranormal walks are for you
5 eerie places and experiences that are the perfect combination of history, mystery and adrenaline.
1. Bhangarh Fort: The Ghost Town
The most famous haunted house in India is the Bhangarh Fort, 85 km away from Jaipur. The 17th-century castle is wrapped in legends of a witch's curse that befell the city. Visitors describe a sense of terror, weird noises after dark, and a chilling stillness.
The Archaeological Survey of India even discourages visits after sunset, giving it its own ethereal aura. Guided paranormal tours of Bhangarh involve tale-telling sessions about its doomed history and unexplained events.
Quick Facts
Bhagwant Das built it in 1573 for his son Madho Singh.
Legend: A wizard's lust left the town enchanted.
Visited during: Early in the morning or in late afternoon (only in daylight).
No entry after sunset for safety reasons.
2. Nahargarh Fort: The Desperate Journey of Sawai Madho Singh
Nahargarh Fort is nestled atop the Aravalli Hills, an attraction not only for its breathtaking city views but also for its ghostly experiences. The fort was believed to be haunted by the ghost of its architect, Sawai Madho Singh, who guarded his work.
Guests and employees have reported tools mysteriously disappearing and someone hovering over them. Taking a walk in the fort's dark passages is an eerie experience.
Quick Facts
The building was constructed in 1734 as a retreat palace.
Legend: Madho Singh's agitated spirit oversees its maintenance.
Admission: 50 for Indian visitors.
Visit at sunrise or sunset for a different perspective.
3. Jal Mahal's Haunted Haveli
The Jal Mahal district, famous for its majestic palace on Man Sagar Lake, has a darker history too. A nearby ruined haveli (mansion) is said to harbour an angry spirit. Nomads turn a blind eye, particularly at night when it's a source of unresolved screams and moans.
Paranormal tours routinely include this haveli on their itinerary and tour guides tell the scariest tales that will have you thinking twice about walking out alone.
Quick Facts
Jal Mahal dates back to the 18th century.
It is difficult to know how the haveli got there, and that adds to the mystery.
Location: Near Amber Road.
Visible only at night and not at night.
4. Brijraj Bhawan Palace: The British Colonel's Wife Amid Me The Royal Colonel's Ghost
Brijraj Bhawan Palace Hotel, used to be a royal residence and now a heritage resort with a creepy touch. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of a British soldier, Major Burton, killed in the Revolt of 1857. Visitors and staff report seeing his ghost in the corridors.
Remarkably, his soul is reputed to be strong and gentle but averse to etiquette (guards who doze off while on duty get slapped in the face!).
Quick Facts
The building was constructed around the turn of the 19th century.
Legend: Major Burton's ghost guards the site.
It is now a historic hotel.
Eerie sightings mostly by staff.
5. Chand Baori: The Stepwell of Shadows.
Chand Baori is a haunted architectural creation in Abhaneri village, Jaipur. The symmetrical architecture of the stepwell itself is haunting, but so is its profundity and the sense of unease. The stepwell is believed to have been constructed by spirits after the sun went down, and those who come in after sunset report feeling drawn or hearing voices.
Most haunted tours visit Chand Baori for its scare stories and ghoulish atmosphere.
Quick Facts
It was constructed by King Chanda in the 9th century.
Features over 3,500 narrow steps.
Visit only during the day when it's safe to do so.
Harshat Mata Temple is close by.
Final Thoughts
Walking around Jaipur's haunted sites and paranormal tours isn't only about scares but also a tour through the city's complex history, where folklore, architecture and culture collide. Believe it or not, these trips promise stories you will never forget once you get back home.
