Since the colonial era, the Kasauli cemetery has been left with only graves that are slowly disappearing with no one taking care of them. Over time, rumors of a haunted cemetery grew along with the wild grass that took over the tombstones.
The silent hill town of Kasauli, nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, is known for its breathtaking views and serene beauty. But amidst the picturesque landscapes and lush forests, a chilling mystery shrouds the Kasauli cemeteries in a forest as ancient as the town itself.
Situated on the road to Shimla in Solan district, there are two cemeteries that have gained notoriety as sizzling spots of paranormal activity that leave visitors bewildered and unnerved. These cemeteries are located on the Kasauli-Dharampur and Kasauli-Parwanoo road, about a kilometer from the city center.
Ghostly Specters Among Weathered Graves
Visitors to the Kasauli cemetery have reported terrifying sights of apparitions that roam the hallowed grounds at night, among graves that are up to 200 years ancient. Many of these have not been maintained and will soon be destroyed by time and weather.
There have also been issues with theft of iron crosses as well as marble tombstones over the years. Did this all facilitate fuel the haunting rumors?
The first cemetery is located on the Dharmapur road and is mostly the resting place of Europeans who lived there during the colonial era, as well as 29 British soldiers who died during World War I. Some say they are still there. These ethereal figures, shrouded in mystery, cast eerie shadows that dance in the moonlight.
The Lone Caregiver
As the sun sinks below the horizon, Kasauli Cemetery awakens to a symphony of eerie whispers. Eager ears strain to decipher the incoherent murmurs that fill the night air, the origin of which is a macabre mystery.
As the current caretaker of the cemetery, Devi Lal, says: “The dead here need care.” He is better known in the city as Kabristan ka Chowkidar and like his father and grandfather before him, he maintained the cemetery. For free.
And although the cemetery is supposed to be haunted, its hard-working caretaker has a different opinion and Claims: “Is this place haunted by ghosts? No! But I see people haunting the dead.”
Nighttime complaints and unearthly screams
The second cemetery with hundreds of graves dating back to the mid-19th century is located on Parwanoo Road near the ancient Central Research Institute. There is a miniature path in the forest leading to the cemetery, which is in a very similar condition to the first, with wild grass and bushes growing over the gravestones.
It is unclear who haunts these cemeteries and why, but stories of this event have been around for a long time.
Most of the stories come from visitors who claim to have experienced various paranormal phenomena while walking among the gravestones. They report hearing the sounds of crying spirits and seeing ghosts gliding through the cemetery.
Perhaps that is why local authorities prohibit visiting the cemetery after shadowy?
Haunted Abandoned Cemetery in Kasauli
The Kasauli Cemetery, shrouded in an otherworldly aura, captivates the imagination of those who dare to explore its haunted grounds. Tales of ghostly apparitions, eerie whispers, and mournful cries of the night lure the curious and fearless.
Although the paranormal phenomena that occur in the area may arouse skepticism, the mysteriousness of the Kasauli Cemetery attracts those who seek the secret of this abandoned and supposedly haunted place.
References:
https://curlytales.com/most-haunted-places-in-himachal
https://thewildcone.com/web-stories/13-facts-about-kasaulis-cemeteries
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