Tourists Beware — Here are 13 of the Most Haunted Places on Earth
Bhangarh Fort — India
In 1573, Raja Bhagwant Singh built the fort for his son, Madho Singh. The story goes that a tantrik priest who was versed in black magic fell in love with Raja’s granddaughter, Princess Ratnavati. The priest tried to cast a love spell to make the princess fall in love with him, but she discovered his plan and smashed the love potion on a large boulder.
The boulder consequently rolled and killed the priest, but not before he cursed the princess, her family and the entire village.
The spirits of the princess and the priest are reportedly still roaming the grounds of the fort, waiting for the curse to be broken. It is also due to this curse that nothing within the fort can be rebuilt — anyone who tries to build within the walls will quickly fail.
To this day Bhangarh Fort stands in ruin as the buildings continue to crumble away. It is still open to visitors and tourists, though, who are interested in learning more about the fort and the history of the village.
Castle of Good Hope — Cape Town, South Africa
Don’t be fooled by the cheerful name, the Castle of Good Hope has seen its share of paranormal activity. A bell that rings on its own, a ghost dog that vanishes in front of visitors, and the lady in grey who had been seen running through the castle crying and holding her face. The spirit of the lady in grey has not been seen, however, since the body of a woman was discovered during excavations.
One of the most notorious paranormal stories associated with the Castle of Good Hope is that of Pieter Gysbert van Noodt, the former governor. He is said to have been cursed by a prisoner after not attending an execution; the governor was found dead later that day with a terrified look on his face.
There are guided tours available for those who want to know more about the castle’s history. For those who are more interested in experiencing the paranormal, you have the option to explore the castle on your own.
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Monte Cristo Homestead — New South Wales, Australia
The Monte Cristo homestead has had a run of bad luck since its construction in 1885. The Crawley family owned and resided in the house for over 60 years, during which time they witnessed many deaths on the property. In addition to the death of a maid and a stable boy, there was a young child who is said to have died after being dropped down the stairs.
The homestead’s tragic reputation didn’t end with the Crawley family. The house was taken over by a group of caretakers after the original family left in 1948. One of the caretakers was found murdered in the caretaker’s cottage.
For tourists who are interested in more than the history, the homestead offers ghost tours on Saturdays. This includes a two-and-half-hour tour through the Monte Cristo homestead as well as meals and accommodations as you’ll be staying overnight. For those who make it through until morning, there is a small gift as a reward.
