Fear has no specific geography. But there are some lands where the past and the supernatural are intertwined. Setting foot in those magical lands on the cool night of the new moon means facing an unknown thrill. Do you also want to step into that secret lair of the undead in search of mystery? Then today is your invitation to some haunted addresses in West Bengal. If you are truly interested in ghosts, then do not miss these 3 villages.
Bankura’s Chalibari Dihi
Bankura’s Chalibari Dihi is like a living folktale. It was once a bustling village. But everything came to an end in the grip of a terrible epidemic. In the eighties, a man named Laxman Bauri bravely tried to rehabilitate it. Fifteen more families returned after seeing him. But a tragic incident of infanticide about ten years ago brought back the old curse of fear. The entire village became empty overnight. Today, only Laxman Bauri and his family live in the entire village. After evening, there is only eerie silence. And the whispers of unknown terror. The fear increases as the night progresses. The strange whispers and the presence of shadowy figures seem to have not stopped even today.
How to get there: Take a train from Howrah or Sealdah to Bankura station. From there, take a bus or hire a private car to reach Chhatna or the adjacent Chalibaridirdihi village.
Kankalitala Road in Birbhum
Various stories have been circulating for a long time about the area around Kankalitala, the Sati Peeth in Birbhum. Especially the old crematorium and abandoned road adjacent to the banks of the Kopai River. As night falls, vague shadows roam the road. That strange vision is so terrifying that a cold stream runs through the spine when you see it. According to the locals, the sighs of unsatisfied souls can be clearly felt here. The sound of a nymph wafting through the night is heard. Many inquisitive tourists come here from far and wide. If you really want to see a ghost, you can step into the bosom of Kankalitala.
How to get there: From Howrah, get down at Bolpur-Shantiniketan station. From the station, you can easily reach this old crematorium area adjacent to Kankalitala by taking an auto, toto or cab.
Another thrill revolves around the ruins of the old blue huts of Begumpur and Kalna, which border Begumpur
East and West Burdwan. These century-old abandoned buildings were once the blood of oppressed subjects. Locals claim that on the night of the new moon, cries come from the dilapidated walls of the huts. The sound of crying floats in the heavy darkness. A miraculous silence of the British era awakens in the air. Some people even see these disembodied forms from a distance. Whether there are ghosts or not, it is needless to say that the fear of ghosts is still alive in these villages. However, if you believe in a different kind of travel, if you have even the slightest interest in the afterlife, then you can visit all these places in West Bengal.
How to get there: Get down at Kalna station from Howrah or Bandel. From Kalna town, you can take a local toto or car to reach Begumpur and the ruins of the old Neelkuthi nearby.