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India is full of surprises. There is beauty, there are landscapes, heritage sites, temples, beaches, hills, forests and so much more. However, all these things are pretty overt. No one seems to think twice about them since they are so over-exposed. Now, here is a list of 10 abandoned places in India which are hauntingly gorgeous. And they would prove to be a breath of fresh air too, since they are not talked of often.

Let’s take a look.

1. Banni Grasslands Reserve, Rann of Kutch – The land of Chir Batti Ghost Lights

Banni Grasslands Reserve in Rann of Kutch – The land of Chir Batti Ghost Lights

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2.Bengal Swamps, West Bengal – The land of Aleya Ghost Lights

Bengal Swamps, West Bengal

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3. Bhangarh, Rajasthan – An acclaimed haunted fort

Bhangarh, Rajasthan

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4. Chiktan, Ladakh – A grand old castle situated right on top of an isolated mountain

Chiktan, Ladakh

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5. Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu – An abandoned town where Ram Setu (A rocky bridge formed between India and Sri Lanka created by army of Shree Ram’s followers) was once established

Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu

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6. Ganga and Brahmaputra Delta – Notorious for the unexplained sounds

Ganga and Brahmaputra Delta View

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7. Kalavantin Durg, Maharashtra – The most dangerous fort in India to traverse

Kalavantin Durg, Maharashtra

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8. Kuldhara, Rajasthan – The village abandoned collectively by all its inhabitants overnight for unexplained reasons

Kuldhara, Rajasthan

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9. Shettihalli Church, Karnataka – An abandoned Church which is occasionally submerged in Hemavathi River

Shettihalli Churc View

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10. Vijayanagara, Karnataka – A world heritage site of Vijayanagara Empire

Vijayanagara in Karnataka – The ruins of a prominent empire

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Aren’t these places amazing? Plan a trip and Do tell us if you can think of some more such places.


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