31 Haunted Hotspots and Urban Legends for the Brave Traveler

4. The Ghost Town of Kuldhara – India

In the heart of Rajasthan’s Thar Desert, the abandoned village of Kuldhara remains a mystery. Once home to a prosperous community, the entire population of Paliwal Brahmins vanished overnight in the early 19th century, leaving behind empty houses and an ominous curse. According to legend, the village’s chief refused to hand over his daughter to a powerful and corrupt minister, and as revenge, the villagers were cursed to never return. Anyone who has tried to resettle in Kuldhara has been met with strange accidents, poltergeist activity, and overwhelming dread. Some say the village is still protected by the spirits of those who once lived there.