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Haunting Legends and Djinn Encounters Await Visitors in Delhi's Historic Sites
24 Oct
Summary
- Heritage tours at iconic sites like Feroz Shah Kotla reveal stories of ancient djinns and forgotten ruins
- Delhi's history buffs organize curated walks to create a local Halloween experience
- Walks explore haunting tales from Mughal havelis, colonial cemeteries, and mystical ruins
As the spooky season approaches, Delhi is offering a unique Halloween experience that blends the city's rich history with its haunting legends. On October 24, 2025, heritage enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike can join special Halloween-themed tours at iconic sites across the capital.
One of the highlights is the Feroz Shah Kotla, a 14th-century fort with a long history of supernatural tales. According to the "Djinn Code of Conduct" handed out during the walks, taking stones, leaves, or souvenirs from the fort is believed to invite a djinn, or spirit, to follow you home. The tours trace the rise of the djinn legend in the 1970s, when locals began visiting the site to petition unseen spirits.
Beyond Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi's history buffs have organized curated walks to create a truly local Halloween experience. These walks reveal haunting tales from Mughal havelis, colonial cemeteries, and mystical ruins, where "Halloween meets Hindustan" and Delhi's past intertwines with the world's favorite night of mystery.
"People love hearing stories about the unseen," says Anoushka Jain, founder of Enroute Indian History. "Since Delhi is considered a city of djinns and there is a tomb every few kilometres, it isn't hard to believe that the city is haunted."
