20 Mysterious Places In India To Visit In 2021

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From hills that pull cars up to motorbikes that are worshiped, India is home to the
most unusual of places. We’ve listed some of those  mysterious places in
India here to tell you of the wonders this amazing country holds.

20 Most Mysterious Places In India

Do you wish to know the most mysterious places in India? Seldom is a country
found with such a wide variety of places that wreak feelings of wonder and
amusement. From towns to temples and hills, only your imagination can run wild
about these supreme and unique destinations. On that note, here is a list of some of
the best mysterious places to visit in India that will take your breath away! Take a
look for your next trip.

1. The Hanging Pillar At Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh

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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.

The Mystery: 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!
The Theory: People believe it’s just another of the many genius tricks the temple
builders of the old were capable of.

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2. The Mini Desert At Talakad, Karnataka

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Located on the banks of river Kaveri, in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka,

lies a village buried deep in sand. Talakad is believed to have been home to about
30 temples once, 5 of which are Lingams representing the 5 faces of Lord Shiva.

The Mystery: It is believed that a widowed devotee of Lord Shiva had once cursed
the land, following which the village turned into this strange desert and a mysterious
place in India, where the river Kaveri mysteriously transforms into a swirling
whirlpool.

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3. The Tale Of Twins At Kodinhi, Kerala

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The extraordinary factor about this otherwise ordinary village in Malappuram,

Kerala is the strikingly large number of twin births that it witnesses. Kodinhi, or the
‘Village of Twins’, as it is now called, holds an eminent place among the
mysterious places in India!

The Mystery: Once you set foot into this village, you’ll start seeing doubles of
almost everyone! Kodinhi is currently home to over 200 pair of twins and two
sets of triplets. And that’s not all! Kodinhi’s women who are married outside the
village also end up having twins or triplets.
The Theory: Doctors believe that the reason for this strange phenomenon lies in
the chemicals of the water in the area.

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4. Levitating Stone At Shivapur, Maharashtra

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The Hazrat Qamar Ali Darvesh shrine is no unusual shrine. The shrine is listed
among the mystery places in India and is known for this one special rock that
weighs 70 kg and can only be lifted by one means.

The Mystery: To lift the rock, 11 people are required to gather around it, touch it
with their forefingers, and loudly call out the name of the saint who placed a curse
on it, following which the stone rises up in the air magically! The stone cannot be
lifted by any other means, no matter how strong it is!
The Theory: It is believed that a sufi saint called Qamar Ali placed a curse on this
stone being used for body building about 800 years ago.

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5. The ‘Holy’ Rat Infested Karni Mata Temple, Rajasthan

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The Karni Mata Temple is one of the most holy sanctums, but little do people know
that it is also one of the most mysterious places in India. The temple is home to
over 20,000 rats. Revolting as it may sound, one is not allowed to kill, hurt, or
even scare them away!

The Mystery: These rats, or ‘kabbas’, as they’re called there, are considered to be

highly auspicious, are worshipped, and safeguarded, which is why they hold more
value than the humans visiting the shrine.
The Theory: The rats are believed to be the reincarnated relatives and family
members of Karni Mata. In fact, the rare, white mice at the place are considered to
be her sons.

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6. Door-Deprived Houses Of Shani Shingnapur, Maharashtra

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Shani Shingnapur, a small village located 35 km away from Ahmednagar, is

famous for its Shani temple. But that’s not all that is famous about this village. It’s
one of the most mysterious places to visit in India citing religious reasons.

The Mystery: None of the houses, schools, and even commercial buildings in this
village have a door, or even a door frame. In addition to this, not a single crime has
ever been reported here.
The Theory: The villagers have undying faith in Lord Shani and believe that the
near zero crime rate in the village is all His doing.

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7. The Gravity Defying Palace At Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

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A stunning creation of the 18th century, Bara Imambara, with a blend of Arabic

and European architecture is among the most mysterious historical places in India.

The Mystery: This monument’s central arched hall is about 50 metres in length and
almost 3 stories high…but without any pillars or beams supporting it. The main hall
is also famous for its unique interlocking brick structure and for the ‘Bhulbhulaiya’,
a dense maze.

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8. The Magnetic Hill Of Leh, Ladakh

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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.

The Mystery: 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!
The Theory: This exciting phenomenon is actually only an optical illusion resulting
from the hill’s gravitational pull.

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9. The E.T. Inhabited Kongka La Pass At Ladakh

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At an elevation of 16,970 feet, the Kongka La Pass is one of the least accessed place
in India, owing to the fact that is a disputed territory between India and China. But
that’s not what makes it one of the most mysterious places in India.

The Mystery: A number of UFOs as well as strange figures of humanoids have

been sighted there, according to many reports. So much so that the locals living
around strongly believe that the area is home to aliens!

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10. The Lake Of Skeletons At Chamoli, Uttarakhand

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Roopkund Lake is a glacier lake located at an elevation of 16,500 feet in the most
God forsaken place in the Himalayas. But it’s remote and dangerous location has got
nothing to do with the gloom and despair associated with this lake. It’s what lies
beneath it that scares the shit out of most people.

The Mystery: Around 300-600 skeletons can be seen beneath the surface of the

frozen Roopkund lake every year when the ice melts at this mysterious place in
India. Radiocarbon tests and forensics date the corpses back to the 15th century AD.
The Theory: The locals believe that the corpses belong to the then king and queen
of Kanauj, who were going on a pilgrimage but plunged into the lake due to a severe
hailstorm and died.

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11. The Red Rain At Idukki, Kerala

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Apart from a place with rich natural splendour of the Western Ghats, a vast forest
reserve, & the tempting coastal curry, Idukki, or the ‘Red Region’, is also famous
as one of the mysterious places in India.

The Mystery: The red coloured rain at Idukki first fell on 25th July, 2001,
and occurred sporadically for 2 months, staining clothes and buildings as it poured.
This blood-red downpour, when collected by the locals, turned into clean water with
red particles settled at the bottom.
The Theory: The scientists, after much analysis and debate, have zeroed in on one
explanation for this occurrence. They say that the red particles are airborne spores
of the locally growing alga in the region.

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12. The Shrine Of The Bullet Baba In Bandai, Rajasthan

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There is a famous shrine somewhere in Rajasthan, that is believed to protect

travelers. But what makes this one unique is the fact that people don’t worship the
usual figurines of Gods and Goddesses here. What they worship, is a motorcycle!

The Mystery: A man named Om Singh Rathore, or Om Banna, had died at this
very spot in a tragic accident while riding back home on his bullet. What followed
was a series of unusual happenings wherein the police would take away the bike,
empty its fuel tank, and bind it in chains, but it would return to the same spot before
day break…every single time! When the authorities finally gave up, the locals built a
temple around this bike, which is now listed among the most mysterious places in
India owing to the story behind it.

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13. The Immortal Flame Of Jwala Ji Temple, Kangra

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Jwala Ji temple is a holy shrine located in the lower Himalayas in Kangra district,

typical of other Jwala Ji shrines in the country. Why then, is it listed among the
mysterious places in India, is another matter altogether.

The Mystery: The central pit of hollowed stone inside this shrine holds a flame that
has been burning endlessly for over a 100 years.
The Theory: The flame is burning off a supply of natural gases like methane under
its surface.

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14. The Place Of Suicidal Birds In Jatinga, Assam

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An otherwise quaint and picturesque little village in Assam, Jatinga experiences a

bizarre, yet sad phenomenon every monsoon. This rare occurrence makes this
village the most mysterious place in India.

The Mystery: During dark and foggy nights in monsoons, migratory birds flying
over the village, dive headlong into trees, buildings, poles, and what nots, crashing
to death. Jatinga is one of those strange places to visit in India that turns into
a land of mass bird suicide every year during September & October.
The Theory: Ornithologists say that the dense fog and high altitude daze
birds because of which they end up crashing into trees and buildings. However,
there are many arguments that counter this theory.

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15. The Abandoned Village Of Kuldhara, Rajasthan

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Once inhabited by Paliwal Brahmins, the village is now nothing more than a
barren land with empty houses, broken structures, & an old temple. This is amongst
the best places to visit in Jaisalmer.

The Mystery: 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.
The Theory: Apparently, the rightful inhabitants of Kuldhara left a curse on the
village that no one would ever be able to settle here after them.

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16. The Whispers Of The Dead On Dumas Beach, Gujarat

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Listed among the mysterious places of India, The Dumas Beach in Surat, Gujarat
has a lot of spooky tales associated with it. This is amongst the most haunted places
in Gujarat.

The Mystery: People strolling on the beach hear whispers and find no one when

they look around for the source. There have even been reports of disappearances on
the beach.
The Theory: The beach was previously a burial ground for Hindus, and thus it is full
of spirits of the dead! Maybe it’s the theory that makes it one of the mysterious
and haunted places in India.

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17. The Floating Stones Of Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu

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Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu holds immense importance in the Hindu mythology,

as it is the place where, according to Ramayana, Lord Rama’s Vanara Sena built
a bridge of floating stones all the way to Sri Lanka. But there is something else
about the bridge that makes this place one of the most mysterious places in India…

The Mystery: According to Ramayana, the bridge was built of stones that would
stay afloat once the name of Lord Rama was scribbled on it. As it turns out, this
wasn’t just a story. The bridge was actually made of such stones, as they are still
found around here and are a major tourist attraction in Rameshwaram.

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18. The Visa God Of Chilkur, Hyderabad

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Troubled by your endless attempts at getting a US visa? Not to worry. Get to

the Balaji Temple in Chilkur, Hyderabad, and Lord Balaji will grant you one!

The Mystery: Be it the poor or the elite, every kind of person can be spotted here
bowing before the Visa God and begging for a visa. But that’s not the queer part.
The fact that they soon end up getting one is, and this has landed the temple in the
list of mysterious places in India.

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19. The Village That Slithers, In Shetpal, Maharashtra

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Snake worship happens to be an ancient and widespread practice in India, but

there’s one town in Maharashtra that follows it way too religiously. The village has
established a custom for every household, wherein it is mandatory for the house to
have a resting place for cobras in the rafters of their ceilings.

The Mystery: The snakes here, it seems, are pretty friendly. The reason it one of
the most mysterious places in India is because no snake bite has ever been
reported in this village.

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20. The Ghost Lights Of West Bengal

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The marshes of West Bengal can get spooky in the dark, but there is one
phenomenon that really freaks out fishermen there.

The Mystery: There have been many sightings of unnatural glowing lights of

different colours hovering over the marshes in West Bengal. Referred to as ‘Aleya
Lights’ for many years now, these lights are a nightmare for fishermen, as they
usually end up confusing them and they would lose their way. In many cases
reported till date, various fishermen have even lost their lives due to these strange
lights. These marshes are some of the most mysterious places in India owing to this
unexplained phenomenon.
The Theory: Scientists suggest that these lights are essentially ionization of
methane over the marshes that forms out of the decaying organic matter present in
abundance in these bogs.

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Stupefying, 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. Don’t forget to share this with your friends too to see their
dumbfound reactions!  Plan your next trip to these places in 2021 itself.

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Frequently Asked Questions About

Mysterious Places In India
 Which are the mysterious places in Uttarakhand?

Nestled in the Himalayas, Uttarakhand is often considered an untouched and

gorgeous part of the country. One of the most beautiful yet mysterious places in the
state is Pari Tibb Mentioned in the literature of Ruskin Bond, Pari Tibba is allegedly a
paranormal spot that is susceptible to lightning strikes. Legends have it that the
place is home to the spirits of lovers who died there as a result of a dreadful
lightning strike.

What is the theory of the Hanging Pillar at Lepakshi?

One of the famous mysterious places in India is the Hanging Pillar of Andhra
Pradesh. This Pillar is known for that one pillar out of the 70 that is hanging in mid-
air without any kind of support. People who visit the temple pass various objects
under the pillar as they believe that this would bring prosperity in their lives.

What are some haunted places in India?

There is no dearth of places in India that are considered haunted. Some of the most
popular haunted places in India are Kuldhara, Bhangarh Fort, GP Block, Dumas
Beach, Ramoji Film City, and South Park Cemetery.

What is mysterious about Kodinhi, Kerala?

Kodhini is a small village in Kerala that is also known as the ‘Village of Twins’ or
‘Twin Town’. This village got its name because of a strikingly large number of twins
that are born in this town. It’s still a mystery as to why this happens. This village is
known to be home to approximately 200 pairs of twins.

Why don’t houses in Shani Shingnapur have doors?

The small village of Shani Shingnapur is located in Maharashtra When one visits this
village, one thing that strikes them is the unavailability of any kind of doors in
houses, schools, or commercial buildings. This is because of the undying faith of
villagers in Lord Shani that makes them believe that their village will always have a
zero crime rate.

Where is the abandoned village of Kuldhara?

The abandoned village of Kuldhara is located in Rajasthan. It was once home to

numerous Paliwal Brahmins but now is completely empty after the Brahmins fled the
village 2 centuries ago. Since then, not one soul has been able to live in this
abandoned village.

Are there any haunted places in Delhi?

Yes. There are plenty! The Lothian Cemetery, Sanjay Van, Northern Ridge, Bhuli
Bhatiyari ka Mahal, and the Feroze Shah Kotla Fort are some of the most haunted
places in Delhi.

Are there any unusual places to visit in India?

You can go ahead and explore Roopkund, Karni Mata Temple, Loktak Lake, Bara
Imambara and Chandipur Beach to get an idea about the unusual yet amazing
places to visit in India.

Why does India have so many spooky places?

India is a land of mysterious gods and traditions. Some traditions are bizarre and
some extremely rare. They add to the spooky level and make them full of horror.
Other reasons include India being a vast land where almost everything is present -
hills, valleys, forests, snowfall, lakes, rivers and whatnot. Such places are bound to
attract unusual happenings from the past!

Which are some abandoned places in India?

Here are a few abandoned places in India: Bhangarh in Rajasthan, Chiktan in
Ladakh, Kuldhara in Rajasthan, Shettihalli Church in Hassan, Ross Island in
Andaman and so much