Chandigarh’s modernity masks a shadowy side, with several locations steeped in eerie legends and unexplained phenomena—here are the top five haunted places in the city that have captured the imagination of locals and thrill-seekers alike.
1. Haunted House, Sector 16
This abandoned house is infamous for its tragic backstory—often linked to a student’s suicide—and is a hotspot for reports of ghostly apparitions, flickering lights, and chilling cold drafts, making it the most talked-about haunted site in Chandigarh.
2. Sukhna Lake
By day a serene retreat, Sukhna Lake is said to be haunted at night by the ‘Lady in White,’ a spectral figure believed to be the spirit of a woman who drowned here, with numerous visitors reporting eerie sightings and unexplained sensations along its banks after dark.
3. Haunted Bridge, Sector 16
This bridge is notorious for sightings of a ghostly woman—sometimes described as a doctor in a white apron—who is believed to have died in a tragic accident nearby, and locals avoid the area at night due to persistent tales of her apparition and mysterious happenings.
4. Savitri Bai Phule Hostel
Located in Sector 14, this girls’ hostel is the subject of chilling student accounts involving headless apparitions and unexplained disturbances, making it one of the most unsettling and frequently discussed haunted places among Chandigarh’s youth.
5. Cremation Ground, Sector 25
Cremation grounds are often associated with the supernatural, and this site in Sector 25 is no exception—locals and visitors report eerie noises, ghostly apparitions, and an oppressive atmosphere, cementing its reputation as a hotspot for paranormal encounters.
