From September to November every year, hundreds of birds commit mass suicide just after sunset - they move down from the sky, plunging to their deaths by crashing into buildings and trees. The most bizarre phenomenon that Jatinga witnesses, is the annual mass bird suicide which is yet to find any conclusive scientific explanation. Take a bus ride to Haflong from Guwahati and from there on you can take local conveyance to reach this mystic village. A sleepy hamlet in the North Cachar Hills (a district in Assam), Jatinga is located at a distance of 9 kms from Haflong, the district headquarters. These disheartened people cursed that no one will ever be able to live here, and till date, these villages remain deserted.Īssam is often associated with mysteries and mythical tales and the hill village of Jatinga is just another page in the book of Assam's unsolved puzzles. Due to this, Paliwals along with the people of 84 other villages left Kuldhara to preserve their dignity and honour. He then threatened the villagers that if he doesn't get what he desires then they will have to face dire consequences. Also, he had his eyes on one of the girls of the community and desired to marry her, but was disapproved by the community. It is said that Salum Singh, the diwan of the region, levied huge taxes because of which it became extremely difficult for Paliwals to survive in the village. This deserted village does make you feel sad and wonder what the poor people of the village might have gone through that made them decide to flee their homes overnight along with people of 84 other villages. This unique mysterious place needs to be on your must-visit list. ![]() ![]() Kuldhara, also known as the 'Ghost Village of Rajasthan' is considered to be one of the most haunted places in India.
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