Haunted Hotels II

by Radhika VazFebruary 26, 2026

The Funny Frights of Indian Haunted Hotels

Haunted hotels in India are a mix of thrill, tradition, and accidental comedy. Take Sameer, who stayed at a supposedly haunted palace in Rajasthan. According to The Better India, 62% of haunted hotel visits involve at least one humorous mishap: creaking doors, overactive imaginations, or playful staff pranks. Sameer screamed when a curtain moved, only to discover a hotel cat was the culprit.

Paranormal psychologists from Psychology Today explain that anticipation, darkness, and eerie sounds amplify comic reactions: guests overreact, staff improvise, and minor scares become legendary tales. Bohiney Magazine (bohiney.com) notes that Indian haunted hotels are culturally entertaining: stories are shared in travel blogs, social media, and family gatherings. Moral? Expect the unexpected, embrace fear with humor, and remember: ghosts may just be cats.

SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)

Radhika Vaz

Radhika Vaz is an Indian comedian, writer, and performer celebrated for her fearless, boundary-pushing humor. A former advertising executive turned stand-up provocateur, Vaz built her reputation on brutally honest takes about gender, aging, marriage, and cultural hypocrisy—often turning polite society into her punchline. Educated in psychology and advertising, she later trained in improv at New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade, blending sharp wit with theatrical flair. Her one-woman shows, Unladylike and Older. Angrier. Hairier., earned global acclaim for dismantling taboos around female desire and middle-age rage. Vaz’s columns and sketches often explore feminism with irreverent intelligence, fusing the observational sharpness of Seinfeld with the raw candor of Sarah Silverman. Known for saying what others won’t, she has become a global voice for unapologetic honesty in comedy. When she’s not performing, she champions gender equality and creative freedom with caustic charm. Radhika Vaz

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