Ghostly Encounters in Kolkata: Unveiling the Chilling Legends of the City's Top 10 Haunted Places

The Royal Calcutta Turf Club:

Once a popular horse racing club, the turf club is now abandoned and is believed to be haunted by the ghost of a jockey who died during a race. Since then, people have reported seeing the ghostly apparition of the owner wandering around the stables and the racecourse. Some have even claimed to have seen the ghostly figure of a horse galloping across the tracks. The ghost is said to be harmless, but it is enough to give anyone a chill.

Despite the ghostly tales, the Royal Calcutta Turf Club remains a popular destination for horse racing enthusiasts in Kolkata.

Putul Bari:

This century-old mansion in north Kolkata is known as the house of dolls. The upper floors of the mansion are still vacant, and people have reported hearing unpleasant screams and strange noises coming from the upstairs after dark.

National Library:

Once the British Governor General's residence during the British rule, this library has a collection of extremely rare manuscripts. It is believed that the National Library is the most haunted place in Kolkata and the credit goes solely to the then Governor's wife, Lady Metcalfe, who was not only an ardent reader but also a cleanliness freak. People have reported hearing strange noises, screams, and whispers inside the library.

South Park Street Cemetery:

Built-in 1767, the cemetery is the resting place of many British soldiers and officials who died during the British rule in India. People have reported seeing strange apparitions and hearing eerie whispers in the cemetery.

The Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Temple:

Located in Salt Lake City, the temple is believed to be haunted by the ghost of a Japanese monk who died during the construction of the temple. People have reported seeing his ghost inside the temple and on the surrounding grounds.

The Lower Circular Road Cemetery:

This is one of the oldest cemeteries in Kolkata and is known for its eerie ambiance. People have reported seeing apparitions of British soldiers and their families who were buried here during the colonial era. Some have even claimed to have heard strange noises and whispers coming from the graves.

Rabindra Sarobar Metro Station:

Located in south Kolkata, the metro station is believed to be haunted by the ghost of a woman who died on the tracks. People have reported hearing her screams and seeing her apparition on the platform and the tracks.

The Writer's Building:

Once the office of the East India Company, the Writer's Building is now the secretariat of the Government of West Bengal. The building is believed to be haunted by the ghost of Colonel Simpson, who died during the Sepoy Mutiny in 1857. People have reported seeing his ghost roaming the corridors of the building.

Hastings House:

Located in Alipore, the house is believed to be haunted by the ghost of Lady Hastings, the wife of the first Governor-General of India. People have reported seeing her ghost walking through the corridors of the house and hearing her footsteps at night.

The Old Howrah Bridge:

The iconic Howrah Bridge in Kolkata is not only known for its engineering marvel but also for its haunted stories. People have reported seeing the ghost of a woman on the bridge who asks for a cigarette before disappearing into thin air. Some have even reported feeling someone touching their shoulders or hair while crossing the bridge at night.

These are some of the most haunted places in Kolkata that are believed to be inhabited by ghosts and spirits. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, these places have a spooky charm that attracts thrill-seekers and ghost enthusiasts from around the world.