5 haunted roads in India every traveller must avoid

These roads are really beautiful, but at the same time, they are believed to be haunted. Drive at your own risk, if you must.

One of the best ways to discover new places is driving long distances. Although these road trips take travellers on memorable journeys across beautiful locations, one must have complete knowledge about the dangers on the route. India, like many other countries, is home to several haunted roads that are located in different parts of the country. And it is our duty to keep you informed, so that you can avoid these roads while travelling.

Kasara Ghat

Highways cutting through lush green landscapes are often very tempting for travellers who like to go on road trips. One such road is the Mumbai-Nashik highway that has acres of thick vegetation on both sides of the road. But beware! The Kasara Ghat stretch on this highway is said to be haunted -- a lot of people claim to have seen a headless lady sitting on the trees. Avoid staring at the trees if you ever happen to cross this stretch.

Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary corridor

A part of National Highway 209 (NH-209) passes through the Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, a forest which was once resided by the infamous bandit Veerappan. Although driving on a road with forest cover is always exciting, this particular road is said to be one of the most haunted places in the state of Tamil Nadu. Both locals and travellers have claimed that they have heard loud screams, seen floating lanterns and experienced other paranormal sightings. Some believe that it's Veerappan's ghost which haunts this place. 

Delhi-Jaipur highway

If you are planning to drive to Jaipur via Alwar, you might come across National Highway 11 A, which is an alternate route. This is also the road that can take you to the Bhangarh Fort, which is well-known for its hauntings. Well, that's another reason you might lake to take this road -- just to pay a quick visit to the haunted fort on the way to Jaipur. But then, this highway is said to be as haunted as the fort itself. In fact, the stretch passing the Bhangarh Fort area is believed to have been affected by the same spirits that haunt the monument. Explore at your own risk!

Kashedi Ghat

Those driving to Goa from Mumbai might come across Kashedi Ghat, a stretch on the highway that one must avoid if possible, especially during the night. People say that the ghost of a mysterious person tries to stop vehicles passing this stretch, and when someone refuses to do so, the car meets with a major accident. Creepy, isn't it?

East Coast Road

If you go on a road trip from Chennai to Puducherry, you will come across the East Coast Road, which is considered to be a driver's delight. The two-lane highway is known to provide a smooth ride, along with picturesque sceneries on either side of the road. But it is better to avoid driving on this road after sunset. The road is badly lit and is believed to be haunted by the ghost of a lady wearing a white saree who distracts drivers, leading to deadly accidents. Travellers have also experienced a sudden drop in temperatures on this particular stretch of the road.