5 Haunted Places In Goa, India, For Ghost Hunters

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Looking for some scary haunted places in Goa? Goa is a top tourist destination in India. Located in west coast of India, Goa is famous for its stunning beaches. People said that Goa has some of the most beautiful beaches in India. In the morning until noon, tourists will sunbathe and swim at the beach. When the sun goes down, they'll go and party in the bar.

But behind the beautiful beaches and the glittering nightlife in Goa, lies a dark and sinister side of this state. In some corners of this state there lies places filled with thousands mysteries. Tales of ghosts and frightening spirits that inhabit these places are widespread among the people. The darkness of the night made this place even scarier. It makes people try to stay away from these places.

In this article, we will uncover some of the most haunted places in Goa , India, according to various sources, Friday (27/3/2026). These places will be perfect for ghost stories fans who want to test their courage.

Talking about haunted places in Goa, the Three Kings’ Church should be on top of the list. The Three Kings’ Chapel situated on top of a hill in Cansaulim village, South Goa.

During the day, you may find a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere around the church. However, the atmosphere will turn 180 degrees when the sun set down and the dark night come.

According to the legend, there are the remains of three Portuguese kings in the tomb under the Chapel. Long ago, the three kings ruled the land. However, one of the kings was blinded by greed. He poisoned and killed two other kings so that he could rule the land alone.

The spirits of the two deceased kings were angry with the king and began to terrorize him. The frightened king finally drank the poison and died. People believe that the spirits of the three kings still haunt the chapel and the village to this day.

In the Rachol Village, Goa, there lies an old Catholic seminary. This seminary was established in 1609. Before reaching the seminary, visitors must pass through an old arch that many people fear.

Many people try to stay away from the arch because of the scary stories behind it. People say that a spirit guards and inhabits the arch. This spirit is often seen walking in and out of the arch on certain days. The spirit will reject those he deems unfit to enter the seminary. Story said that the ghost has haunted the arch for a very long time, since the Portuguese period.

NH66 is a very famous highway that runs along the west coast of India. This road connects the city of Panvel in Mumbai with Cape Comorin in Kanyakumari. This road crosses many states, including Goa.

While the natural scenery along this road is good, NH66 is known for its haunted spots. Many people who pass this road report sightings of scary ghosts at night. There are also stories of hungry witches appearing to find and eat dead meat. The darkness of the night only made the atmosphere on NH66 even more scarier.

Borim Bridge was built by Portuguese. It's among the top haunted places in Goa. One of the most famous legend in Borim Bridge is the sory about the spirit of a mad woman.

Story said that there were three people who saw a mysterious woman running on the bridge. When they try to get closer, the woman suddenly jumped from the bridge. However, they didn't heard any splashing sound nor saw water ripples on the river. When they drove back home, one of them who sit on the back of the car said that the woman sitting beside him in the car. Since then, the story about the spirit of mad woman of Borim Bridge spread and became famous among many people

Jani Bandh is a temporary bridge located in Navelim. Many consider it one of the most haunted places in Goa.

Story said that there used to be a tragic accident on this bridge. A school bus full of children went over the bridge due to driver's mistake. The accident killed all the passengers on the bus. People believe that the spirits of the children who killed in the accident haunt the bridge. People often heard the cry and shriek of children asking for help in the middle of the night. But when they check it, they can't find any people or children around.