Ghost Tourism is a thing now, and those who love themselves a thrill, can seek it in West Bengal. A paranormal research organisation, along with a local tour operator has decided to organise guided tours to a haunted railway station, in a bid to earn money off its notorious reputation. In partnership with a local tour operator named Purulia Tourism, the Systematic Paranormal Investigation and Research Team is looking to start guided tours to the haunted railway station.
Begunkodar Railway Station in Purulia district of Bengal, has remained abandoned for over four decades, as the local population believes the place to be haunted since the 1960s. People have reported of spotting a woman in a white saree walking down the tracks, disappearing soon after. The haunting soon became frequent and railway employees began to drop. There have also been reports of a death.
The Kolkata-based team will make the most of the reputation, and is all set to put Begunkodar on the map for Ghost Tourism. While it has not officially been a thing until now, the team is determined to make it a hit. Soumen Roy, a mechanical engineer and one of the personnel of the team, said, "We invite everyone to experience the world of the paranormal. We will create the right atmosphere at the rail station. So far we have got a good response and the first trip will be announced soon." Their 'package' includes travel, hotel accommodation, and a midnight visit to the station where a storytelling session on the history of Begunkodar will be organised.
