The great land of India is home to one of the most strange, mysterious and unusual places. From the jungle of punishment to abandoned fort, we have some very weird places that will make this list. Top 10 strange places in India –
1. Dandakaranya – The Jungle of Punishment
Dandakaranya is a spiritually significant region in India, includes the parts of the Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh states. It is mentioned in the Ramayana and one of the famous Indian Hinduism religious place.
2. Bhangarh Fort – Most Haunted Place
The Bhangarh Fort of Alwar Rajasthan is one of the top 15 most Haunted place in India and famous for its historical ruins. Bhangarh is a popular tourist attraction situated at the edge of the Sariska Tiger Reserve and entry prohibited between sunset and sunrise.
3. Kalavantin Durg – Beautiful Abandoned Fort
The Kalavantin Durg is one of the most beautiful abandoned places in India, located between Matheran and Panvel in the Sahyadri mountains of Maharashtra. Kalavantin Durg can be seen from Mumbai Pune expressway and now its a famous trekking place in Maharashtra.
4. Shani Shinganapur – Village with no doors or locks!
A village located in Maharashtra state about 350 kilometers away from the state capital Mumbai and 60 kilometers from the popular pilgrim place Shirdi.
In Shani Shingnapur village, people live in houses with no doors for generations! Here one can find only curtains (that is also rare) in the place of doors. The only temporary guard is barriers – that too to keep off stray animals. Here villagers get to their daily routines without bothering about their house’s security or fear of thieves. For them, everything is dedicated to the Lord Shani. The belief is, whoever steals anything from this place will incur the wrath of Shani God and will have to pay for his/her sins very dearly. When Shani Shingnapur natives go outside their village, they don’t ask their neighbors to keep vigil on their house & belongings. There is no Police station in this village too. They have no role here!
5. The Hanging Pillar At Lepakshi
An important archaeological and historical site in India, Lepakshi is known for its architecture and painting. This temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is among the most mysterious places in India, owing to its famous floating pillar.
Among the 70 pillars at the site, one is hanging in mid-air, that is, it exists without a support. People come to the temple and pass objects under the pillar, believing it’ll bring prosperity into their lives!
6. The Magnetic Hill Of Leh
The enchanting hills of Ladakh have more than mere beauty to offer. The Magnetic Hill, located at an altitude of 11,000 feet above sea level is one of the most unusual places to visit in India. Cars driving up the hill get pulled up of their own accord. That is, one can drive up here with the ignition of their vehicles turned off!
7. The Abandoned Village Of Kuldhara
Once inhabited by Paliwal Brahmins, the village is now nothing more than a barren land with empty houses, broken structures, & an old temple.
About 2 centuries ago, over 1,500 Paliwal Brahmins fled the village, OVERNIGHT. Since then, no one has been able to live here and it is now one of the abandoned places in India. Those who try are chased away at night by ‘paranormal activities’. Tourists who visit Kuldhara encounter an uneasy feeling when they set foot inside the village.
Amazing, aren’t they? So, now when you know about such places why don’t you visit them in real to have the awe-striking experience? If you know of any more mysterious places in India, let us know in the comments below.