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Are you a paranormal enthusiast? If yes, Chandigarh has a lot of hidden sinister experiences beyond the bustling metropolis. The well-planned cityscape conceals a lot of the horror tales that the locals and visitors have experienced in real time. Chandigarh harbours numerous locations rumoured to be haunted, attracting paranormal enthusiasts and brave souls seeking an adrenaline rush. So, if you are intrigued by such sites and interested in exploring them in real time, you should visit these haunted places in Chandigarh for a thrilling experience.
10 Haunted Places In Chandigarh
Be it abandoned houses to eerie roads, these haunted places in Chandigarh have stories that can send shivers down your spine.
1. Haunted House In Sector 16
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House Number 215 in Chandigarh’s Sector 16 is a place that many people fumble to discuss. The house itself has been associated with supernatural activity for a long time now. Locals recount tales of strange noises, flickering lights, and inexplicable cold drafts, even on warm nights. As for the back story, it is believed that the people in the house witnessed a tragic event in the past, possibly the death of a family member. People who have entered the house often describe an overwhelming feeling of unease and fear, as if they are being watched.
Location: Sector 16, Chandigarh
2. Sukhna Lake: The Lady in White
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The tale of “The Lady in White,” is a very common ghost story that has been discussed in Chandigarh. Sukhna Lake is one of Chandigarh’s most scenic locations, but it also has a dark side. Many visitors have reported sightings of a woman dressed in white walking along the lake’s banks at night. According to the legends, the lady in white is reportedly a bride who died by drowning in the lake. Her spirit is said to haunt the area, often appearing to lone travellers and disappearing into thin air.
Location: Sukhna Lake, Sector 1, Chandigarh
3. Punjab University: The Haunted Library
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The last place where you’d expect to encounter a spirit is inside a library. Punjab University is renowned for its academic achievements but no one talks about the ghostly and paranormal experiences inside the University’s library. It is said that the library is haunted by the spirit of the student who committed suicide there. After her tragic death, students began reporting unusual incidents, such as books flying off the shelves, lights flickering, and a cold presence lingering in the library’s corridors late at night.
Location: Punjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh
4. Sector 39 House: The Tale Of A Possessed Woman
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The Tale of “Haunting Sati” is another one that people associate with Chandigarh’s haunted tales. Reportedly, there is a temple-like structure in Sector 39 where the possessed spirit exists. It is said that inside this temple, decades in the past, “Sati Pratha” took place. This claimed the life of a woman who jumped into the burning pyre of her husband. The temple was built specifically in her remembrance. However, local legends depict that the woman was forced to her death, which is why she haunts the place.
Location: Sector 39, Chandigarh
5. Chandigarh Railway Station: The Ghostly Passenger
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The Chandigarh Railway Station, bustling with passengers during the day, has an eerie atmosphere at night. It is believed that there is a Railway Guest House near the station, which is reportedly haunted. Even the railway staff and locals have reported seeing a ghostly figure of a man standing at the far end of the platform. He is described as an old man wearing a traditional kurta, who appears to be waiting for a train that never arrives. Events like these are usually common late at night and many passengers have mentioned experiencing a sudden drop in the temperature too.
Location: Chandigarh Railway Station, Industrial Area, Phase I, Chandigarh
6. PGI Hospital: The Restless Spirits
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PGI is one of the leading government medical colleges and hospitals in Chandigarh. However, despite being one of the busiest hospitals in the area, it also harbours some sinister stories. Many believe that it is also home to restless spirits. Patients and hospital staff have reported strange occurrences, such as the sudden appearance of ghostly figures in empty wards, eerie sounds of footsteps, and flickering lights in the middle of the night. Most of the stories entail that the patients who died tragically or under unusual circumstances are the ones whose spirits roam around the hospital corridors.
Location: PGI Hospital, Sector 12, Chandigarh
7. Savitri Bai Phule Hostel
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One of the least talked about haunted places in Chandigarh is that of the Savitri Bai Phule Hostel. While the hostel is inhabited by the students normally, it doesn’t take away from the fact that there are spirits and paranormal experiences. Many of the students living in the hostel report that they hear sudden thumping on the door. However, the most sinister encounter that the students have reported is seeing headless bodies roaming around the hostel at night. Some even report hearing unusual noises in the corridors and sudden shifts in temperature during the night time.
Location: Panjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh
8. Batra Theatre Backside Road
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The tale of the Batra Theatre’s backside road being haunted came after a student of Panjab University, Aparjit Singh, told a pretty scary and troubling story. According to the story shared by Singh, he and his elder brother were returning to their home after being out until 02:00 AM. On the way back, he suddenly noticed a flickering image on the way, on the road. The two of them locked their car doors and decided to take a different route to reach their home. However, the spirit continued following them, despite which route they took.
Location: Batra Theatre, Chandigarh
9. Sector 16: Haunted Bridge
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Among the many haunted places in Chandigarh, the Haunted Bridge is another tale that deserves to be highlighted. As you are driving to General Hospital, which is in Sector 16, you have to cross a bridge along the way. It is reported that the bridge is reportedly haunted. It is said that a girl wearing white clothes can be seen on the bridge. The back story suggests that the spirit is most likely of a girl who died in an accident on the bridge around 20 years back.
Location: Haunted Bridge, Sector -16, Chandigarh
10. Cremation Ground
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To be fair, finding spirits and encountering them in real-time in a cremation ground is not too far-fetched. If you are visiting Sector 25 in Chandigarh, there is reportedly a cremation ground there, which is haunted. There are several stories of paranormal activities and spirit sightings by the locals in the area around. Most of the tales depict people witnessing sudden apparitions in the dead of the night. Some reports depict that people who stroll around the area at night have heard screams and also heard sudden noises out of nowhere.
Location: Sector 25, Chandigarh
There are a few different haunted places in Chandigarh, each with a story of its own. The next time you are planning a getaway to Chandigarh with TripXL, ensure that you include a few of these paranormal experiences to spice up your travel plans. Be it encountering the spirits in real-time or learning more about the background of these haunted places, the experience is fun nevertheless.
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