6 Weird Places in India Worth Exploring in 2024

India is known for its incredible experiences, and when it comes to bizarre things, there is no chance that the country will disappoint you. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari and far across to Changlang and Kutch, you get myriad encounters that may astound you for a while. If you are among those who wish to explore unique places, continue reading to know the weird places in India worth finagling a stop by to swirl your brain and evaluate the stereotype behind the existence!

6 Weird Places in India

Whether you are looking for fabricated places or wish to witness a natural bizarre, here are the weird places in India that may surprise you with their adventures.

1. Toilet Museum New Delhi

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The Toilet Museum features rare collections detailing the historic evolution of toilets after 2500 BC and how they changed to the present day. Apart from providing a chronological account of developments in regard to technology, it also purveys toilet-related social customs, etiquettes, prevailing sanitary conditions and efforts by the authorities. With an array of privies, chamber pots, toilet furniture, bidets and water closets, the museum showcases the evolution of toilets from 1145 AD to modern times.

Facts about Toilet Museum:

• The museum is divided into 3 sections – ancient, medieval, and modern.
• It also unfolds the sanitization arrangements during early settlements, including Harappa culture.
• Ornately carved and painted urinals and commodes are the prime attraction here.
• The mobile commode in the shape of a treasure chest was used by the English during camping and hunting.
• The toilets by Roman emperors were made of gold and silver.

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2. Shani Shingnapur Maharashtra

Shani Shingnapur is a religious place in Maharashtra that is nearly 84 km from Aurangabad. According to the locals, the region is believed to be protected by Lord Shani and no one attempts theft here. There are numerous traditions that are followed for over 400 years now and make it rank among the unique places in India.

Facts about Shani Shingnapur:

• The deity here is believed to be self-emerged and resides here till date in the black stone.
• Women were not allowed to enter the inner sanctum of the temple, until 30th March 2016.
• The temple is under the open sky and there is folklore to keep it is under the uncovered structure.
• There are no doors and locks in the entire village.
• On the Amavasya (no moon days), lakhs of devotees head to Shignapur to offer prayers.

3. Karni Mata Temple Rajasthan

Another religious site that can be counted among the weird places in India is this temple. However, the temple is quite significant amongst devotees but an unusual ritual is followed and this is the only temple where rats are worshipped. Established in the outskirts of Bikaner, the temple is called to be the temple of rats. Nearly 25,000 rats reside here. According to the locals and regional religious texts, it is believed that Laxman, the son of Karni Mata was drowned in a pond near the temple. Karni Mata prayed to the Lord Yama who agreed and blessed that Laxman and all his brothers will be reincarnated as rats. Since then, the grand fairs are organized at the temple during the Navratri.

Facts about Karni Mata Temple:

• Over 25,000 black rats called Kabbas reside in the temple.
• There has never been a single case of plague in the region.
• Even after any of these rats in the temple die, there is never a foul smell felt by the visitors.
• If a rat is killed in the temple then it must be replaced by a rat of similar weight and size but made of gold.

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4. New Lucky Restaurant Gujarat

New Lucky Restaurant is located in the Lal Darwaza area of Ahmedabad that features an exquisite experience of dining beside coffins. Locals call it a place to dine with the dead and features delicious food at an affordable price! The restaurant is there for more than 60 years now, and the tables are placed right next to coffins. The restaurant owner decided to mound on the reality that the new restaurant site was an old burial ground. So, rather than removing or covering the coffins, he built the restaurant around them.

Facts about New Lucky Restaurant:

• The cafe is built on Kabristan.
• The unique place gives its patrons to dine with the dead.
• The site has 26 graves in total.

5. Loktak Lake Manipur

Loktak Lake is nestled in Manipur and recognized as the ‘world’s floating lake’. This enormous freshwater lake in the northeast is a natural existence that is counted to be a weird place in India. The lake is spread across 300 sq m and is a multifarious hotspot for organic significance, foliage, and soil. It is recognized to be a wetland of international importance and features 5 exclusive streams. The southern zone of the lake is the Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating national park in the world which is home to over 424 animal species and around 100 species of birds.

Facts about Loktak Lake:

• The biggest phumdi here covers an area of nearly 40 sq km.
• Keibul Lamjao National Park is located on the phumdi and is the only floating national park in the world.
• It is the national refuge for Sangai, Manipur brown-antlered deer, and Eld’s deer.
• The lake is the source of water for hydropower generation, irrigation, and drinking water.

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6. Magnetic Hill Ladakh

The Magnetic Hill is set at 11,000 ft. above sea level and attracts bikers and wanderers from across the world for its unique experiences. The site is undoubtedly counted amongst the weirdest places in India. The hill purveys an anti-gravitational effect that hauls the vehicles towards it even when the engine is off. You just need to place your vehicle in neutral gear on the marked spot and encounter the peculiar attraction that moves it due to gravitational pull.

Facts about Magnetic Hill:

• According to the magnetic force theory, the powerful magnetic force coming from the hill causes the vehicles to move towards it when placed within its range.
• Those who believe in optical illusion theory say that it is just an optical illusion that makes the vehicle go downward which looks like they are going upslope.

Bhangarh Fort, Kuldhara village, Jal Mahal, Skeleton Lake, Kodinhi, Jatinga, etc. are other weird places in India. If you adore travelling and seek to unravel the mysteries of the mentioned sites then plan your future trips with TravelTriangle and have an outstanding experience with your travel mates.

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Sakshi Awasthi

Sakshi Awasthi, an ardent traveler by heart is a Research Scholar from the University of Delhi. Unveiling the untold story of historical sites and encountering the impeccable beauty of nature, turned her to be a Travel Blogger. Currently, working as a Senior Content Writer with TravelTriangle.