Exploring the unknown has always excited adventurers. The mere feeling of discovering the reality behind a folklore, legend or cryptic place is sure to give you goosebumps. One such strange place is the mysterious Malcha Mahal in Delhi. Located right in the ridge forest behind the Rashtrapati Bhavan, not many have the knowledge of what exactly lies in the deep forest. Some say that there is an office of the government secret services department, while others say that it is quite similar to what the US has as Area 51. Several others believe that the place was once a graveyard for British officers. and their lost souls still haunt the area. But no one knows what is really there. If you have a similar knack for figuring out the reality behind it, you can check out these spooky places in a weekend and easily find a flight price from Delhi to Mumbai to return.
The national capital, due to its strategic location, has been under the rule of various kingdoms and dynasties. From Hindu kings to Muslim kings of the Lodhi dynasty and from Mughal rulers to the British Raj, the city has seen it all. These limits of the monarchy also led to the establishment of various historical monuments and structures. While some are celebrated structures, others carry a daunting memory and have therefore become more enigmatic with their presence. It seems that whoever built the Malcha Mahal certainly did not have a great experience with life.
The mahal is located in the Central Ridge Forest area on Bistdari Road and for lovers of haunted and offbeat places, this place is definitely recommended. Due to its location on Bistdari Road, the mahal is also known as Bistdari Mahal. According to historians, the mahal was built by the royal Nawabs of the Oudh region in 1600 AD and served as a community guesthouse for travelers passing through the area. The region was then under the control of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, whose great-granddaughter Princess Wilayat Mahal took control of the property in the 20th century. Locals say the begum had a long dispute with the British over property rights. After a lengthy legal battle, the British gave the mahal to the begum, who settled in with her two children, however the long tenure of the court drama took its toll on her and she committed suicide leaving her children behind. her. It is also said that her children did not perform the burial rituals and kept her body in the house for more than 10 days, after which the locals intervened and proceeded with the ceremonies.
Many believe that it is the spirit of the begum that haunts not only the mahal but also the area in its radius. Locals and travelers passing through the area have seen a mysterious floating figure of a woman on the roads and several major accident cases have been reported in recent years. Since the location is just behind the presidential palace, the local police keep a close watch and if she happens to be in the area at odd hours, she might be behind bars too.
It is because of these factors that the Malcha Mahal is counted among one of the most famous tourist places to visit in Delhi, despite all the myths.
