Cocooned in the hills of Mussoorie, lies a place that looks spectacular and drop-dead eerie at the same time. Lambi Dehar Mines, nestled at a distance of around 10 kilometres from Mussoorie Mall Road, sits amid the mist-wrapped forests and towering mountains. The scenic excellence of the location can bowl over any nature lover. But the site holds blood-curdling secrets and is believed to be one of the most haunted spots in Uttarakhand. Read on to know more.
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Lambi Dehar Mines In Mussoorie Is Haunted By The Spirits Of 50,000 Mine Workers
Lambi Dehar Mines is known to be haunted by the spirits of over 50,000 mine workers who had mysteriously died in the mines in 1990. Amid the conspicuous silence, Lambi Dehar Mines carries an intensely spooky vibe that can run chills down your spine. If you interact with the natives, they might even advise you to stay away from the location as they believe in the presence of a negative woman spirit here. Locals say that the mine workers had died near the site due to faulty mining practices, by coughing blood. After that, the mine got shut down. There have been stories of shrieks and cries heard from the mines in the wee hours of the night. Many strange accidents, including a helicopter crash, had also taken place near the site.
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Take A Ghost Tour Through The Creepy Alleys With A Paranormal Expert
The ghostly ambience of Lambi Dehar Mines has lured many brave-hearted filmmakers to shoot horror movies and television episodes here. Interestingly, Lambi Dehar Mines had also inspired the ghost stories of renowned author Ruskin Bond. If you are daring enough to visit the place, a guide can accompany you into the creepy alleys inside the mines while unfurling the horrifying stories behind them. Ghost tours start at the place at around 5 PM and take place for around two hours. The guide will also take you to the burial sight of the mine workers.
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By the time the tour ends, the sun almost goes behind the horizon. Lambi Dehar Mines isn’t a site for the faint-hearted but a must-visit for those who love paranormal feels. Adventure seekers also indulge in camping and midnight treks at the destination. On that note, did you know that Rajkummar Rao Shot For Stree In This Haunted Fort In Bhopal?