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District: Shimla
Theme: Urban Hauntings
🕰️ A Legacy of Life and Loss
Established in 1966, IGMC is Himachal Pradesh’s largest medical institution, located in the snow-covered Lakkar Bazaar area. Originally built on dense forest land once occupied by British quarters, the site has witnessed generations of healing—and countless untimely deaths.
The hospital’s sheer scale and its role as a referral center mean thousands pass through its wards monthly. But with high patient turnover comes a darker reputation: paranormal activity that staff, students, and visitors have quietly acknowledged for decades.
👻 Ghosts in the Corridors
The hauntings at IGMC aren’t tied to a single legend—they’re a collection of unsettling experiences:
- The Lift That Traps: People report getting stuck in the hospital lift for hours, only for it to start functioning mysteriously.
- The Push on the Stairs: Several individuals have felt an invisible force shove them while descending the staircase.
- Whispers in Empty Wards: Voices calling out names, cries echoing through deserted corridors, and sudden chills are common.
- The Nurse in White: A spectral figure resembling a British-era nurse has been seen gliding through the campus at night.
- The Orange Vendor’s Spirit: On the forest road leading to IGMC, locals claim to see the ghost of a fruit seller who died tragically—still standing with his basket, silent and watchful.
These stories aren’t just folklore—they’re shared experiences among doctors, students, and patients, passed down like clinical case notes with a supernatural twist.
🗺️ Travel Experience & Tips
- Location: Ridge Sanjauli Road, Lakkar Bazaar, Shimla
- Access: Public hospital; open 24/7
- Best Time to Visit: Early evening for atmospheric exploration; avoid solo visits at night
- Nearby Attractions: Jakhu Temple, Christ Church, Kali Bari Temple, The Ridge
- Local Insight: Ask long-serving staff or medical students—they often have firsthand accounts
🧭 Why It Belongs in “Haunted Places”
IGMC is a rare blend of clinical precision and spectral mystery. It’s not abandoned or forgotten—it’s alive with activity, yet shadowed by the unseen. The hauntings here reflect the emotional residue of lives lost, stories unfinished, and energies that linger in places of intense human experience.
