From reel to real: Top 10 iconic movie locations to visit in India

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May 9, 2025

Lights, camera, travel!

Discover the most cinematic places in India where your timeless movies were shot. From snow-topped mountains to royal fortresses and sun-kissed beaches—go explore India's best film shooting places where stories come alive.

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Udaipur , Rajasthan

A place that is renowned for its royal beauty and beautiful architecture, this lake city has been the backdrop of films such as Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani and Ram-Leela.

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Leh-Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir

From rugged landscape backdrops and serpentine roads at high altitudes, Leh has witnessed the making of some timeless films like 3 idiots, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, and Lakshya.

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Munnar, Kerala

Rolling tea gardens and misty hills of Munnar have been the backdrop for romantic and serious moments of movies like Chennai Express and Dil Se.

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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

The sacred ambiance and old ghats of Varanasi have lent depth to movies like Masaan, Raanjhanaa, and Banaras.

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Amritsar, Punjab

The Golden Temple and the lively streets of Amritsar lent cultural depth to films such as Rang De Basanti, Veer-Zaara, and Udta Punjab.

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Darjeeling, West Bengal

Darjeeling, with its toy train and colonial refinement, has seen cinematic moments of fame in Barfi!, Aradhana, and Main Hoon Na.

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Goa

Golden beaches, Portuguese churches, and bohemian vibes make Goa the ideal destination for movies like Dil Chahta Hai, Dear Zindagi, and Singham.

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Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Manali's mountains and villages covered with snow have been a popular location for love and road trip sequences in films such as Highway and Jab We Met.

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Mumbai, Maharashtra

India's filmmaking capital, Mumbai, has been a part of quite a number of films—anything from city life in Gully Boy to beach beauty in Wake Up Sid.

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Ooty, Tamil Nadu

With its hazy hills and village-like beauty, Ooty has blessed us with its beautiful setting in quite a few of the classics, like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Raavan.

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