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Happy Halloween! Seems like the perfect day to point out that among the many sights and landmarks of West Bengal state's capital Kolkata (better known to some as Calcutta) - also once the capital of British colonial India and by many still considered today the country's cultural capital - are several with some haunted history attached. Three spooky examples:
Belvedere Estate
This 12-hectare (30-acre) spread was occupied by the first British governor general of Bengal, Warren Hastings,in the late 18th century and has for that last 70 years housed India's National Library. It’s one of the more active sites in Kolkata for paranormal activity.There have been ghost sightings of British gentlemen on horseback and young children running around the football fiels; war cries being heard; the ballroom lights going on in the middle of the night; and carriages stopping starting on their own in the driveway.
Park Street Cemetery
Park Street is one of the most popular places in Kolkata, with many business hotels In Kolkata being situated there. The cemetery at Park Street is said to be haunted, hosting many different types of energies within its area.
Legends extend to ancient tales of Maharajas and soldiers entering into battle, only to having been buried within these sacred lands. There have been sightings of shadows, sounds and figures appearing in the compound, with various visuals being presented to travellers coming here. It’s best to avoid visiting the cemetery after-hours.
Royal Calcutta Turf Club
If you’ve ever seen a white horse running within Turf Club, then chances are that it was a haunted apparition. The stories of “William Saheb ka Sada Ghoda” have made their way into mainstream headlines, with many people witnessing the white horse around the area.
There have been sightings of apparitions and human shapes being found in the region as well, especially within the changing rooms, shower areas and stable regions. You might even hear a sound or two coming out from the Turf club if you’re driving by the club’s grounds.
Travellers often search through a five star hotels in Kolkata list to get the best deals in quality accommodations, such as The LaLiT Great Eastern Kolkata
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