Planning a spooky trip? Visit these haunted castles from around the world

Are you someone who wants to go out on a spooky vacation? Explore the haunted castles? Enter the other side of the legendary fortresses and interact with spirits, vampires, and the dungeons? Here is a list of a few haunted castles around the world that are spooky and secretive, making everyone curious as to what happens within their walls. 

Himeji castle, Japan 

Located in Japan, this castle dates back to 1333 and is regarded as one of the greatest remaining examples of Japanese castle architecture. It is also associated with some eerie folklore. According to a popular tale, Okiku, a mythical character from ancient legends was falsely accused of losing valuable dishes. She was killed and thrown into the well that is inside the castle. Locals claim that her ghost now haunts the castle at night and counts dishes in a mournful tone. 

Castle Fraser, Scotland 

This castle was between 1575 and 1636 in east Scotland and is associated with a horrifying myth. According to legend, a young princess was brutally murdered in her sleep while she was staying at the castle. Her body was dragged down the stone stairs which left behind a trail of blood. The occupants were unable to scrub the blood stains from the stairs and then decided to cover the staircase with wood paneling. 

Castle of good hope, South Africa 

It is said that Cape Town's castle of good hope once sported a windowless dungeon where convicts drowned while chained to its walls. It is said that these people haunt the castle today. 

Bhangarh fort, India 

In Rajasthan, lies an abandoned 17th-century ruined fort city. Locals say that a sadhu who lived on top of the nearest hill permitted the construction of the fort on one condition that it did not cast a shadow on his own home. When it was not obeyed, he cursed the entire city.

Ever since then, this place is considered one of the most haunted places in India. Entry to this spot is strictly prohibited after sunset. Many people also talk about paranormal activities happening around the area.