If you are a lover of flicks like Annabelle, Conjuring and their likes plus you are a traveler too, then this place is sure to pull you! No we aren’t talking about the ghostly attraction; but this is the one place that you should visit to experience the eerie vibes in reality!

Just in case if you haven’t heard of Bhangarh (Rajasthan) until now or want to know more about it then read on. We give you all the reasons why Bhangarh fort is known to be the most haunted place in India and why visiting this place should be in travel itinerary the next time you are visiting Delhi or Rajasthan. 

Travelling & Getting There:

Bhangarh  is situated in Alwar district very near to Sariska Tiger Reserve. It is 255kms. from Delhi which means roughly 5 and half hours of travel. While if you are visiting the capital city of Rajasthan – ‘Jaipur’ then Bhangarh (Rajasthan) is mere 2 hours away. Travelling to this fort can be best enjoyed by road. So one can take up a bus, cab or personal vehicle for reaching the place. Road conditions are fairly good. An equally good alternative for reaching Bhangarh fort is by railway (Alwar station) and then by public transport. 

Staying There:

Alwar has few hotel options and still fewer good hotels. If one can manage to visit both Bhangarh fort and Sariska Tiger Reserve in a day’s time then they can opt for staying in Jaipur.  On the contrary, if one wants to have a relaxing and detailed visit at these places then it is advisable to stay a night or two in Alwar itself.

Our Experience of Visiting Bhangarh Fort:

During the day, Bhangarh fort area looks like any other historical monument from outside. There are few monuments in the premise that are well preserved but some especially the palace area has turned into ruins.

As told by the old caretaker of the place, the main palace had eight floors originally. There are four floors that are still visible however, the caretaker informed us that there were two more floors above the currently visible fourth floor which came down due to lack of proper maintenance and natural calamities. He also told us that there are two more floors that have are now engulfed inside earth. It is also rumored that the state government is planning to dig in those floors for the possibility of finding treasure. 

At some places especially the Johari Bazar area and the temple there is a dense population of monkeys. But as one continues to go further inside the palace area, the monument is mostly inhabited by bats. This is also one of the possible reasons why some monuments like the palace have a distinct smell and sound prevailing.

The vibes of the place are definitely spooky! There are certain rooms that are dark even at daytime and one doesn’t feel to even enter them also. On the fourth floor there are beautiful pillars with carvings done that are symbolic of that opulent era but now they are nothing but mere rubble.

Tips of visiting Bhangarh Fort:

• Wear comfortable shoes.
• During rainy season carry an umbrella along.
• One might want to keep torch handy.
• Entering in all rooms is not necessary. So no awards & rewards for bravery here. Go by gut instinct!
• Carry few eatables & water.
• There are places in the fort areas with dense population of bats so one needs to be cautious.
• Do not stay back after sun set.

The Story of BHANGARH: How it came to be known as the most haunted place of India

Today there are many people who only believe on scientific proven concepts from daily life; a place being spooky doesn’t obviously come in this category. However, when the Archaeological Survey of India puts up an explicit board stating the prohibition on remaining inside the premise after sun set then one is bound to believe in such stories. 

Legend No. 1

The most popular legend about Bhangarh Fort is that of Emperor Madho Singh who built the city. This city is also known as old Jaipur. Simply because this city was being made to act as the capital of the then king’s empire. The construction commenced only after getting the approval of Guru Balu Nath, a sage who used to meditate at this place. The ascetic gave approval on one condition that the shadow of the Emperor’s palace should never fall on his resting place. If in case it did, the city would turn into ruins.

Post construction, the house of the Guru was shadowed by the palace due to which Bhangarh fort and city transformed into a cursed city. 

Legend No. 2

The next story about Bhangarh Fort is related to Princess Ratnavati. When the princess was about to get married, suitors from different states came forward to marry her. This news also reached a tantrik (a priest worshiping negative forces) named Singhia. He knew the princess would never say for getting married to him. So he decided to cast a magical spell over her. But all in vain as princess Ratnavati got to know about the magical spell and she poured the oil on the ground that was to be used for her hairs.  The oil took the shape of a giant rock and started to roll towards Singhia, ultimately crushing him to death.

Singhia’s rage for the princess was such that as a revenge he cursed the then town of Bhangarh (Rajasthan) to turn into ruins. Soon after the untimely death of the same princess in a war with a neighboring state reinforced the belief on this curse among the residents of Bhangarh. All the residents ultimately left their homes in Bhangarh fort area all of sudden and relocated. 

Been here or heard about this place then do share your experience with us!

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