The World is full of different places. Beautiful, vibrant, some spooky and haunted, places can give you lifetime experiences. And if you love travelling alone, there are some places which are not meant for solo adventure. There are a number of haunted places around the world. Let us read about some of them-
1. Alcatraz Island, San Francisco
San Francisco is a vibrant city. The place is famous for a number of things, like, its colorful Victorian houses, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and charming cable cars.But were you aware of this eerie location? Renowned criminals who were once detained on this infamous Alcatraz Island have made it famous. If you ever want to take a visit here, you can arrange for a guided tour to discover all about the prison’s gruesome and notorious past. Additionally, night excursions are offered, so if ghosts fascinate you, you can go after hours. Do not neglect to bring a companion.
2. Poveglia island, Venice, Italy
Venice is prbably on the bucket list of any traveller. It is one of the most beautiful travel destinations across the globe. But did you ever hear about Povelgia? It is a small abandoned island between Venice and Lido? It will undoubtedly send shivers down your spine. According to sources, this abandoned location served as a bubonic plague quarantine station in the 20th century and then, in the 1920s, as a mental hospital. It’s interesting to note that Poveglia has appeared on numerous paranormal programmes. Although the island is difficult to get, there are several tour companies that will take you there.
3. Island of Dolls, Mexico
As creepy as it may sound, the Isla de las Munecas, located just south of Mexico City, is home to scary dolls dangling from trees. Numerous thousands of people live nearby. According to legend, the dolls are haunted by the spirit of a girl who was allegedly found drowned on this island many years ago under unknown circumstances. Additionally, according to local lore, the dolls could move their heads, arms, and even eyeballs. Do you dare to come here by yourself? However, this was never meant to be a tourist attraction. You would have anticipated that by now.
4. Kuldhara, Rajasthan
Many contoversial theories have been attached to this place in India. The village has been deserted since the 1800s and is believed to be cursed. A local legend claims that the Paliwal Brahmins, affluent people, previously resided in the area. In order to wed the daughter of a villager, a minister by the name of Salim Singh threatened the villagers with exorbitant taxes. The locals cursed the site as they left it overnight in order to protect themselves and the girl from the evil minister. The locals there hold the view that no one can live in peace as long as an evil aura still lingers in the town.
5. Isle of Wight, England
Set on the south coast, this iconic and fascinating tourist site offers beautiful vistas. However, it is also rife with paranormal tales and annually draws tens of thousands of “ghost hunters” from all over the world. Do you dare to go alone?