In the compact village of Lonavala in Pune, there is a compact hotel that is said to be haunted. Although no stories were given, guests complained a lot about the room, especially that the staff locked it. Do you dare to check into the haunted Raj Kiran Hotel?
India, a land of diverse landscapes and cultures, is often associated with age-old stories about supernatural phenomena or dramatic events from colonial times. While many of these stories come from places of great historical significance, there are exceptions and even seemingly ordinary buildings in compact towns can have haunting stories attached to them.
One such exception is the Raj Kiran Hotel in Maharashtra, a compact, two-story structure once located in the picturesque town of Lonavala in the Pune district. During the monsoon season, the weather around the hill station is pleasant and green and there are several hotels in Lonavala that make it possible. Like the Raj Kiran Hotel which used to be right on the main street.
This used to be the case because the hotel looks like it's no longer in operation, and comparing the maps with Google maps, it looks like the entire building was gone in 2014. However, the story about it continues and there are even reviews of other hotels in Lonavala retell haunted rumors that once belonged to this particular hotel.
The hotel's mysterious story:
Surprisingly, there is no known story or legend associated with the Raj Kiran Hotel that could explain the supernatural phenomena within its walls. Instead, it is the guests who dare to visit this inconspicuous place who share blood-curdling stories about their stay and have found themselves on more than one list of the most haunted places in India.
Among the disturbing reports, one room on the ground floor, located next to the reception, turns out to be the epicenter of paranormal activity. Many people have reported experiencing unexplained phenomena within it that left them tossing and turning through sleepless nights.
Hair-raising meetings at the Raj Kiran Hotel
According to rumors, the haunted room is a room in the corner behind the hotel reception. Many guests have reported a strange phenomenon – their sheets being pulled off in the middle of the night. It's as if an unseen presence was pulling the sheets, leaving the startled residents in sheer disbelief.
For some, the night takes an eerie turn when they suddenly wake up to a surreal sight – a mysterious beam of blue lightweight illuminating the area around their feet. The source of this eerie glow remains a perplexing mystery.
Perhaps the most disturbing encounter is the sighting of an unseen apparition that appears to float in the darkness of the room. Guests recounted the unnerving experience of witnessing an unexplainable presence reveal itself in the middle of the night.
Room of Anxiety
In lightweight of the inexplicable events that took place in this room, it has gained a bad reputation and even reviews claim it is haunted. As a result, the hotel management took the extraordinary step of permanently closing the room. It is no longer available for rent as disturbing encounters have left guests with restless nights and lasting anxiety.
The Raj Kiran Hotel does not have any historical significance or a well-documented ghost legend, so it is hard to pinpoint the background to a potential haunting.
Where, what and who is behind the haunting of the hotel in the green valleys remains a mystery.
Bibliography:
RAJKIRAN RISHIKESH RESORTS – Hotel prices and reviews (Lonavala, India)
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Most Haunted India: Hotel Raj Kiran in Lonavala | India.com
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Horror stories from Raj Kiran Hotel, Lonavala – Tripoto
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