Mystery in the Sands: A Visit to Haunted Kuldhara, Rajasthan
Tucked away in the sunburnt dunes of Rajasthan, about 20 km from Jaisalmer, lies a ghost village with a chilling past — Kuldhara. Once a prosperous settlement of the Paliwal Brahmins, this place now stands eerily silent, its crumbling homes whispering stories of betrayal, curses, and mass disappearance. The History of Kuldhara — In Short Kuldhara was established around 1291 AD and was once a thriving village known for advanced irrigation and trade. But one dark night around the early 1800s, the entire population vanished overnight — nearly 1,500 people — leaving no trace behind. The reason? As legend goes, the powerful and cruel Diwan of Jaisalmer, Salim Singh, wanted to marry the village chief’s daughter. To protect her honor, the Paliwals decided to abandon the village completely. Before leaving, they cursed Kuldhara — that no one would ever be able to settle there again. And till today, that curse seems to have held true. Why is Kuldhara Famous? Kuldhara is one of India’...