Bhangarh Fort, Rajasthan. Image credit/Pixabay
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Firstpost07-01-2026, 16:30

India's Ghost Villages: Chilling Tales of Abandoned Settlements

  • India is home to numerous abandoned villages, each with unique ghost tales, folklore, or tragic histories.
  • Kuldhara Village (Rajasthan) was abandoned overnight due to a minister's cruel demand, now believed to be cursed.
  • Bhangarh Fort (Rajasthan) is infamous for a wizard's curse, with locals fearing to stay after dark.
  • Mayong (Assam) is known as the 'Land of Black Magic,' retaining a mystical aura despite practices fading.
  • Lakhpat (Gujarat) and Bagori (Uttarakhand) are ghost towns due to historical trade decline and seasonal migration respectively.

Why It Matters: Explore India's mysterious abandoned villages, steeped in chilling legends and historical intrigue.

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