If you are a Bollywood freak, and thinking about planning a trip with your partner, friends or family, visit these India’s beautiful spots, that you may have seen on the silver screen.
Here are some top spots that Bollywood movies have featured and that you can add to your bucket list. Moreover, these spots offer both cinematic appeal and memorable experiences.
Pangong Tso, Ladakh: A Romantic Movie Setting
Pangong Tso, a beautiful lake in Ladakh is known for its amazing scenery and has been featured in many Bollywood movies. The lake stretches 150 kilometers close to the Chinese border.
The lake is famous for its vivid blue waters. It gained prominence from the movie ‘3 idiots’, where a scene shows Pia (Kareena Kapoor Khan) riding a yellow scooter to meet Rancho (Aamir Khan).
Pangong Tso also appeared in ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’, featuring a dramatic sequence where Shah Rukh Khan rescues Anushka Sharma.
Fort Chapora, Goa: The Bollywood Friendship Spot
Fort Chapora in Goa is an iconic spot for Bollywood lovers, especially fans of Dil Chahta Hai. Located at the entrance of the Chapora River and built by the Portuguese in 1617.
The fort is known for the scene where three friends sit on its walls, representing their strong friendship. It has become popularly known as the ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ fort, making it a popular spot for groups of friends.
Doraha Fort, Punjab: A Historical Treasure
Doraha Fort located in Ludhiana, Punjab is a historical treasure. Featured in Rang De Basanti, where the Mughal Serai, built by Emperor Jehangir, was the setting for the memorable song ‘Tu Bin Bataye’. The fort’s historical and cinematic appeal has made it a notable destination for fans of the film.
Hadimba Mandir, Himachal Pradesh: A Beautiful Temple
The Hadimba Devi Temple, also known as Dhungari Temple is located in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. The temple is surrounded by lush cedar forests.
The romantic comedy Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani released in 2013, and the classic drama Roja released in 1992, featured this temple.
In Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani movie, the temple is the starting point for Bunny (Ranbir Kapoor) and his friend’s trek, making it a lovely spot to visit with a partner, family and friends.
Rohtang Pass, Himachal Pradesh: Snow-Capped Views
Rohtang Pass, located 51 kilometers from Manali, is a high-altitude pass known for its breath-taking snowy views. This pass, which reaches an altitude of 3,978 meters, has appeared in several Bollywood films. For example, it featured in Jab We Met, Dev D and Highway.
In Jab We Met, there is a memorable elopement scene with Geet (Kareena Kapoor) and Aditya (Shahid Kapoor), and the song ‘Ye Ishq Haye’ showcases the pass’s lovely meadows and snow-covered peaks.
Darjeeling, West Bengal: The Queen of Hills
Darjeeling is a beautiful hill station in West Bengal, famous for its green tea gardens and stunning scenery. Darjeeling known as the ‘Queen of the Hills’, has featured in many Bollywood movies.
Some well-known movies filmed here include Jagga Jassos, Main Hoon Na and Barfi. Visitors can explore famous spots like the St. Paul Campus from Main Hoon Na and the clock tower from Barfi.
Ooty, Tamil Nadu: A Charming Hill Resort
Ooty, a peaceful hill station in Tamil Nadu is famous for its scenic beauty and colonial charm. Ooty, also known as the ‘Southern Queen of Hills’, has featured in several Bollywood films. Consequently, its beautiful scenery has caught the eye of many filmmakers.
Famous moments from films include Shah Rukh Khan dancing on a moving train in ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’. Additionally, the building in ‘Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani’ and the ‘Shimla Camp’ from ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, also filmed in Wenlock Downs, Ooty.
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