Dehradun, known for its scenic beauty and elite educational institutions, also has its share of eerie tales and haunted locations. Here are some of the most haunted schools and colleges in Dehradun:

1. Welham Girls’ School

One of Dehradun’s most prestigious schools, Welham Girls’ is also said to be haunted. Students and staff have reported hearing strange whispers and footsteps, especially in the older sections of the campus. Some claim to have seen shadowy figures at night.

2. Forest Research Institute (FRI)

While it is known for its stunning British-era architecture, FRI has its share of ghost stories. Visitors and students have reported eerie sounds, and there are rumors of spirits wandering the vast corridors, particularly in the basement and old research labs.

3. Mussoorie International School (near Dehradun)

Though technically in Mussoorie, this school is close enough to be included. Legends say a young girl’s spirit haunts the hostel, with students claiming to hear sobbing sounds and seeing strange apparitions in the dormitory.

4. Doon School

One of India’s most famous boys’ schools, Doon School has its own ghostly tales. Some students and faculty members have reported hearing ghostly footsteps and whispers near the old dormitories, especially at night.

5. Convent of Jesus and Mary (CJM)

With its colonial past, CJM is rumored to have a haunted section where apparitions of nuns have been seen. Students claim to have felt cold spots and heard unexplained noises in certain classrooms and hallways.

6. St. Thomas’ College

One of the oldest institutions in Dehradun, St. Thomas’ has its fair share of eerie legends. People have reported feeling an unexplained presence and hearing voices in the corridors when no one else is around.

7. GRD Academy

Some students and staff have reported supernatural occurrences in the older sections of the academy, particularly in the hostel area, where they claim to have experienced inexplicable noises and unsettling feelings.

8. Bishop Cotton School (near Dehradun, in Shimla)

Although not in Dehradun itself, this famous school in Shimla has ghost stories of a headless horseman and other paranormal activities, making it one of the spookiest schools in the region.

Many of these stories remain unverified, but they add an eerie charm to Dehradun’s educational heritage. Have you heard any firsthand ghost stories from these places? 👻