Kuldhara Village Jaisalmer: Haunted Story, Location, Why Visit
Jaisalmer is a historical place where tourists flock due to the ancient stories about our culture it tells the visitors. Khuldara village is another ghost town like Kabha Fort that depicts the fear-rich lifestyle of Paliwal Brahmins. Both stand as a testament to the mixed Hindu and Muslim architectural styles.
Do you even believe if I say the streets of this village resonated with the sounds of ghosts? Yes, it is one of the ghost villages where people have experienced paranormal activity!
History of Khuldara village:
Centuries ago, around 1500 Paliwal Brahmins lived in Khuldara village in complete harmony. It was their home for five centuries before they were forced to leave out of trepidation. They all fled to another place, and date, nobody knows where these families went and what happened to them.
Some say the prime minister of
Jaisalmer during 1815 -Salim Singh- had an eye on the Paliwal Brahmin girl. He threatened them that the marriage would happen at any cost. The inhabitants of the village reluctantly borrowed some time to finalise the wedding. Instead of contemplating their wedding, they fled, fearing the evil incarnate's wicked actions.
He was known for his wickedness and for collecting exorbitant taxes. Since he underwent the childhood trauma of seeing his father executed by the royals, he lived with a heart filled with hatred towards the ruling class. Another tale tells that he levied heavy taxes on these Brahmins, and to escape from his evil plans, they fled to an unknown place. Many unusual things happen here, and it has gained the name Ghost City. This place is a ghost hunter's paradise.
Is it worth visiting Kuldhara village?
The archaeological department takes care of the remnants of the Kuldhara village site. It has become a tourist site along the vast dunes in Jaisalmer. It is a site worth visiting as you can see the ancient cultural practices of the Paliwal Brahmins. It is a place suited for photography where you can take a click of the 85 tiny hamlets.
The houses in this spot are almost crumbled and tell the sad tale of the inhabitants there. This site houses a temple with a beautiful mother goddess culture in the centre. Multiple inscriptions indicate Paliwal Brahmins might have lived here before deserting this place. The archaeologists captured information about the devastated place from the inscriptions in this place.
Time and fee to visit this village:
This haunted village is open from 8 AM to 6 PM, and after sunset, no visitors are allowed as this place is famous for paranormal activities. You need to pay only Rs. 10 to enter Kuldhara village and if you are there with your car, the fee is Rs.100.
The ideal time to visit this place:
The best time to visit this place would be during winter as this place lies in the desert region. Summer would be a bad idea as the temperature would soar to 42 degrees.
How to reach Khuldara village?
Khuldara village lies 20 kilometres from Jaisalmer. Once you reach Jaisalmer village, you can book a cab to reach this abandoned village. You can book a cab with us at www.japjitravel.com.
