(Part 2/5) How To Spend Halloween In India

Day 2,900, 05:19 • Published in India India • by SpaceMonkey.11
Greetings, mateys o/


I hope you lot are having a great time into the second day of Halloween week on Erepublik. Surprisingly for many, this tournament has been more treats than tricking, which is nice 😃

Also, I must thank all those who heavily endorsed the first part in the series. Although it was more of a compulsion, as Plato was being his evil-genius self. So, should I thank Plato instead? Nah, screw him eternally xD .

So, I know a guy who knows a guy who knew Sham Po's whereabouts. So I decided I would meet him up 'cause, umm, he's a bit of a celeb now and I'm a fan 😛 ?

Turns out, he was just a sweet li'l hippie who wasn't too hard to find.
"I am not Shamp Po. I need Sham Po."

Nigga's deep af e.e


Once I could figure out his cryptic style of speech ("How can mirrors be real if our eyes are not real?"), he had some really interesting tales to share about his interactions with the supernatural 😮 .....

1) Living Tree Bridges of Cherrapunji: Unbelievable Sight

What appears to be a scene out of a Lord of the Rings movie, the Living Tree Bridges of Cherrapunji, Meghalaya, is just what the name suggests. Providing a rather mysterious and surreal sight, the rubber tree in question is said to have roots that go as long as 3000 feet.

And if you are wondering how on earth they got that way, the winding roots have made their way along the slopes. As the trees cling to the higher areas of the riverbank, they send their roots down to the riverbed. It is said that over the ages, humans have shaped them to aid as a natural bridge between the rivers.

2) Dumas Beach: Getting lost and not in the nice way


Famous for its back sand, Dumas Beach in Gujarat is said to infuse an ominous air. This is also a cremation ground where people gave claimed to experience paranormal activities. Apparently, taking a stroll by the beach is not a sunny affair as you may land up in some strange place.

There have been reports of tourists missing in the past here. Locals too warn people not to venture this beach at night.

3) Magnetic Hill: Car Slipping Uphill


We are aware of a vehicle slipping down downhill, but can it actually go up the other way around? There is a hill in Ladakh that is believed to be magnetic. If by any chance you happen to park your car and leave it on neutral on the road that climbs up the hill, it will ascend the steep road on its own at a speed up to 20kms per hour! Popularly known as ‘Himalayan wonder’, the place is rather talked about among travelers.

What appears like the doings of some magic is actually said to be due to an optical illusion. The mountains, roads, and hills are placed in such a way that it appears as if the area is an uphill terrain, but in reality, it is slightly downhill. Hence, when a car is left out of gear, it looks as if it is rolling uphill. Whatever be the reason, there is no denying the enigma surrounding it.

4) Jatinga: Birds commit suicide


What seems to have come straight out of an Alfred Hitchcock movie, this phenomenon is a rather depressing one. Jatinga village, Dima Hasao, Assam is where several migratory birds just drop dead.

This especially happens between 6pm to 9.30pm on moonless nights during the months of September and October. Several theories have popped up regarding the bird suicide happenings but none have managed to be accurate.

5) Hide-and-seek Beach: Rare Phenomena


Imagine an entire beach appear and disappear in a matter of one day. Located in Orissa, the Chandipur Beach is also called the Hide –and-Seek Beach due to its nature. On one occasion you may witness the water and on another, do not be surprised if you witness nothing but Casuarina trees and sand dunes.

This happens as the sea water ebbs around 5kms during low tide and resurfaces to the shore during high tide each day. Whatever the reason, the phenomenal is rare indeed!

Amazing and weird, eh 😃 ?

This will be all for Part 2 of the series. Sham Po insisted that I stay for more stories, Plato knows how assertive he is, so.

So stick around and check out creepier places in the upcoming parts! In the meantime, SHOUT, VOTE, COMMENT, SUB and ENDORSE!

happy creeps!
SpaceMonkey.11