One of the horror places is Bhangarh Fort in Rajasthan. It is said to be cursed. Legend has it that a sorcerer fell in love with the princess of Bhangarh. When she refused him, he cursed the fort. People claim to hear strange noises and see apparitions there at night.
Another scary element is the setting. Many of the 'India horror story' are set in old, dilapidated places like abandoned forts, mansions or villages. These places already have an eerie feel to them. The overgrown vegetation, broken walls and the silence add to the horror. Just the thought of being in such a desolate place where something supernatural might lurk is terrifying.
One 'India horror story' could be about the haunted forts in Rajasthan. There are tales of ancient forts where at night, strange noises are heard. Some say it's the ghosts of soldiers who died in battles long ago. People have reported seeing shadowy figures moving along the ramparts. Another could be related to the legend of the 'Nale Ba' in Karnataka. It's a story where a woman with a long tongue is said to come out at night to prey on those who don't follow the local superstitions.
A woman could have had a terrifying experience during her travel in India. For instance, she was staying at a guesthouse. One night, she heard strange noises outside her room. When she peeked out, she saw some shadowy figures lurking around. She was so frightened that she barricaded herself in the room and didn't sleep the whole night, waiting for the morning to come so she could leave the place.
One horror story could be getting lost in the chaotic streets of a big Indian city like Mumbai. The traffic is insane, and the streets are like a maze. I once got separated from my group during a visit. The signs were in languages I could barely understand. I wandered around for hours, feeling really scared, until I finally found a kind local who helped me get back to my hotel.
Another story might be about lost luggage. A traveler took an Air India flight and upon arrival, his luggage was nowhere to be found. He had to go through a lot of hassle to report it, and then faced days of waiting with no updates from the airline. He had important items in his luggage, and the lack of proper support from Air India in finding it was really a horror story for him.
The story of the Aghori sages can be quite horrifying. Aghoris are known for their extreme and often macabre practices. They are said to live in cemeteries, eat human flesh (though this is more of a myth based on their association with corpses), and perform dark rituals. Their very existence and the tales associated with them are spine - chilling for many.
Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad might seem an unlikely horror place, but it has its share of spooky stories. Given its large area with many sets that mimic different eras and places, some people claim to have seen apparitions of actors from the past. There are also reports of strange noises coming from the empty sets, as if the place has a life of its own after the cameras stop rolling.