10 mysterious places in India

10 mysterious places in India
From bird-killing sites to off-limits parks, there is no shortage of mysterious places in India. With a rich culture and history and millions of people who believe in metaphysics and the paranormal, India is truly a mystical land. To add to this, many places in India are against the laws of science and nature. Here is your chance to discover some of them.

1. Kuldhara, Rajasthan
   About 200 years ago, Kuldhara had more than 1,500 Paliwal Brahmins, descendants of a community that had lived here for more than five centuries. However, one day, all its inhabitants, including those from 85 villages, fled. At night.
   According to legend, the Kuldhara people did not leave the city as it was, but left it with a curse, forbidding any future settlement. Almost here today are a few dilapidated buildings, old temples, and rumors that try to explain the sudden exodus.

Going there

Rail: Kuldhara is only 18 km from Jaisalmer, the golden city of Rajasthan. Board the Howrah Jaisalmer Express at Old Delhi Junction to reach Jaisalmer in about 14 hours. Road: If you are planning to drive from Delhi to Jaisalmer, the 770 km distance will take about 12 hours of driving.

1. Kodinhi, Kerala
   Kodinhi, a small village in the Malappuram district of Kerala, 35 km south of Calicut, would not have been on the international stage if not for the incredible number of twin births reported here. Also known as "Village of Twins", Kodinhi has more than 200 twins and triplets. Interestingly, Kodinhi women who married outside the country also had many births! Although most researchers have not been able to find out the reason for this mystery, some doctors believe that the answer lies in the water in the area.
   Going there

Air: The best and fastest way to reach this mysterious city is by air to Calicut International Airport. From there you can book a taxi for the 40 km journey to Kodinhi.

1. Kongka La Pass
   Kongka La Pass is a low pass, located in the disputed area between India and China, at an altitude of 16,970 feet. Although neither the Indian army nor the Chinese roam the area, the residents on both sides of the border believe that the area is inhabited by foreigners. Stories from UFO sightings to alien sightings
   are common here
   Going there
   Air: Since the Pass lies in a disputed area, entry here is restricted. However, you can still board a flight from Delhi to Leh to get to know more about the strange UFO sightings near the Kongka La Pass.

2. Roopkund
   Every year, as the ice melts in Roopkund, a glacial lake at an altitude of 16,500 feet, hundreds of human bones float to the surface. Discovered by a ranger in 1942, the bones in Roopkund Lake have remained shrouded in mystery ever since. With the help of X-ray analysis, researchers believe that the remains are about 1,200 years old.
   No one knows these people well and what they do in the Himalayan region is not good. According to popular legend, the bones belong to King Jasdhawal of Kanauj, his pregnant wife and hundreds of slaves, who visited the Nanda Devi temple on a pilgrimage. However, before they reached their destination, they were hit by a heavy downpour, with hail the size of cricket balls. Unable to find a place to hide, the whole group perishes by the lake.
   Going there

Route: Reaching Roopkund in Uttarakhand is as difficult as solving a riddle of bones. If your starting point is Delhi, go to Loha Jang Pass on the way. From there, walk to cover the remaining 34 km to reach Roopkund lake.

1. Jatinga, Assam
   Jatinga, a small town in Assam, has everything you would expect from a peaceful holiday destination. However, instead of a green and mountainous area, Jatinga is famous for a mysterious phenomenon that occurs every year at the end of the monsoon months. As soon as the sun goes down, when the villagers are busy preparing for the night, hundreds of birds migrate to this place to kill themselves. It happens every day. Unexpectedly, the villagers give a depressing opinion that the evil spirits in the sky are behind the event. Understandably, ornithologists were not satisfied with this explanation and developed their own scientific theory. They said that the heavy rains surprised the birds at high altitudes. When these frightened birds try to get ahead of a city fire, they attach themselves to trees and buildings, causing death or serious injury. However, no one can explain why these birds fly at night and stay in the same place every year.
   Going there
   Air: Board a flight to Silchar Airport in Assam and complete the remaining journey of around 100 km by road, to reach Jatinga.

2. Shettihalli, Karnataka
   Built by French missionaries in 1860, the Church of the Rosary, as it was then known, was the center of all the city's activities. The building includes not only a church and an orphanage, but also a hospital. However, exactly 100 years later, the Indian government built the Gorur Dam, which now fills the Hemavathi Reservoir. The damage - the mountain villages had to move. The community accepted that the Church of the Rosary will fight with water. Since then, the Church of the Rosary has been covered every year during the rainy season and raised again as the water level recedes. Battling the trials of time, the Church of the Rosary now has a mysterious grace and a new name - The Drowning Church.
   Going there
   Air: Board a flight till Bengaluru International Airport. Shettihalli is around 80 kms from the airport, which is a 2-hour journey by road.

3. Vittala Temple
   Built in the 15th century, Vittala Temple is one of Hampi's most beautiful structures. However, what separates it from some of the other famous temples across the country is the collection of 56 musical pillars, which create musical sounds when tapped softly. During their reign, the British were so impressed with the ability to create music on the pillars that they cut two pillars in half to find out if there was something inside the granite pillar that looked like a hole. If you are interested, you can always view these two pillars in the temple grounds. Over the years, curious visitors have ruined many other musicians by constantly bumping into them. In order to protect this heritage site from further damage, it is now prohibited to hit the pillars.
   Going there
   Rail: If you’re planning to visit Hampi by train, you’ll have to book your journey up to Hospet Junction. From there you can book a cab to Hampi, which is merely 13 km away.

1. Bhangarh Fort
   Built in the 17th century, Bhangarh Fort is the center of activity in Rajasthan. According to legend, she was so beautiful that the Pink City of Jaipur was designed for her. However, the heyday of the fort is over soon and now Bhangarh Fort is one of the most popular places in India. So much so that even the Indian Antiquities Office near the fort has banned tourists between sunset and sunrise. Some call it a curse, others think that the place has the evil soul of a sorcerer who fell in love with the princess of Bhangarh. Although there is no evidence to prove any of the rumours, tourists report feeling uncomfortable when they enter the room.
   Going there
   Bhangarh is easily accessible by road, rail and air.
   Air: The Jaipur Airport, at a distance of 56 km, is nearest to Bhangarh.
   Rail: For those travelling by rail, the nearest railway station is Dausa Junction, which is merely 22 km away.
   Road: For people travelling from the National Capital, Bhangarh is an easy 250 km road journey.

2. Lonar Crater Lake
   Lonar, a small town about 140 km from Aurangabad, is home to a significant meteor impact. Considered to be the only hypervelocity impact crater in basalt rock in the world, it has a lake that is both alkaline and saline. To add to the white sci-fi, no one knows the source of the perennial water that feeds the lake and what is hiding in it in the dark on the ground. Moreover, the compass is not active in many parts of the lake, and in some ways the unique chemistry of its water supports many microorganisms that are not found anywhere else on our planet.
   Going there
   Air: The nearest airport to Lonar is at Aurangabad that receives direct flights from Delhi and Mumbai. On reaching Aurangabad, you can either hire a cab or board a bus to Lonar that will take you around 5 hours.

3. Gyanganj, Somewhere in the Himalayas
   The snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas hide many mysteries. One mystery that stands out from the rest is the mysterious city of immortals, known by many names such as Gyanganj, Shambala, Siddhashram or Shangri-La.
   It is believed that this place is hidden from view with modern graphic technology, which is visible or it is in a different form. However, as a legend, the immortals who live here not only influence the debate of the world in a subtle way, but keep many secret teachings from all religions.
   Going there
   Unfortunately, no one knows the exact location of Gyanganj as it is believed that only great saints and yogis can cross the dimension and psychic barriers.