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7 Mysterious Tourist Destinations In India That Will Give You Nightmares

Discover India's most spine-chilling destinations where mystery and the unexplained collide, leaving you both awestruck and uneasy.

India is a land brimming with mystique and intrigue at every yard. The country is home to destinations that baffle the human mind and send chills down the spine. The many interesting spots in this country make any sane human haunter feel chilly and make them stammer in wonder and awe.

These are places in the world where fiction blends with science and the unexplainable, luring curious throngs and adventure seekers. Be it Shivapur's levitating stones or the magnetic forces of Leh's hills; each one has its very own distinctive story to tell. 

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1. Levitating Stone In Shivapur:

(Image source: Twitter/ noorie_quotes)
(Image source: Twitter/ noorie_quotes)

At Hazrat Qamar Ali Darvesh shrine there is this one special rock that weighs 70 kg and can only be lifted by 11 people by touching it with their forefingers, and loudly call out the name of the saint who placed a curse on it.

2. Karni Mata Temple:

(Image source: Twitter/ ChidiKamedi)
(Image source: Twitter/ ChidiKamedi)

The temple is home to over 20,000 rats. These rats are considered to be highly auspicious, are worshipped, and safeguarded The rats are believed to be the reincarnated relatives and family members of Karni Mata.

3. Shani Shingnapur:

(Image source: Twitter/ rastrvadi_4)
(Image source: Twitter/ rastrvadi_4)

No house, school or any other building in this village has a door since there have been no acts of thievery in this village. The villagers worship Lord Shani and believe that the near zero crime rate in the village to be because of him.

4. Magnetic Hill Of Leh:  

(Image source: Twitter/ TourMyIndiaa)
(Image source: Twitter/ TourMyIndiaa)

One can drive up here with the ignition of their vehicles turned off. Almost as if getting pulled by some supernatural force. Scientists say this is an optical illusion resulting from the hill’s gravitational pull.

5. Lepakshi:

(Image source: Twitter/ EcumenicalTempl)
(Image source: Twitter/ EcumenicalTempl)

The Hanging Pillar is an architectural wonder that defies the laws of gravity in Andhra pradesh. The pillar has some advanced ancient craftsmanship as its basis to have such suspension.

6. Kodinhi, Land Of Twins:

 

(Image source: Twitt)er/ trialNerrorNgo
(Image source: Twitt)er/ trialNerrorNgo

The mystery of Kodinhi lies in its strikingly high rate of twin births. According to some estimates, the village has more than 200 pairs of twins. Some researchers speculate that the consumption of locally grown yams may be a contributing factor.

7. Kongka La Pass:

Numerous reports alleged E.T. encounters are in the disputed Indian Chinese region. Witnesses have seen unidentified flying objects in the region, making people wonder if this is an alien site.

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