The hilly terrain of North India gives a mesmerising sight. These hills, particularly these in Himachal Pradesh, are among the many must-visit locations for vacationers. What’s extra, locations within the state have additionally served as filming places for numerous Bollywood motion pictures. So, film fanatics, right here’s your cue to plan your subsequent journey to Himachal primarily based on these filmy strategies! By Anushka Goel

Each go to to Himachal Pradesh takes one to someplace new. Whether or not it’s the extra crowded hill station of Shimla, the upper altitude Manali, or locations resembling Kalpa and Spiti Valley, the state has one thing new to supply with every go to.

The scenic magnificence of those Himachal mountains have been captured in a number of documentaries, journey reveals and blogs. They’ve additionally featured in motion pictures, both as North Indian locations themselves (for instance in motion pictures resembling Freeway and Shershaah), or as a stand-in for different hill stations within the nation (for instance in Lootera and Mary Kom). Regardless of the case could also be, these hill stations have supplied one of the crucial beautiful backdrops for Bollywood motion pictures – a lot in order that they’ll make you need to pack your luggage this very instantaneous and go on a visit right here!

So, what are you ready for? Journey with us to those beautiful Himachal locations that you just’ll recognise out of your favorite Bollywood motion pictures!

Places in Himachal Pradesh which were featured in Bollywood motion pictures

Shimla

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The capital metropolis of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla is thought for housing a number of vacationer points of interest resembling Mall Street and Christ Church. The vacation spot, which as soon as served because the summer time capital of the British Raj, has featured in a number of Bollywood motion pictures, together with Jab We Met, Black, 3 Idiots, Raju Chacha and Tamasha.

When in Shimla, you should go to the Church, City Corridor, Jakhu Temple, Ritz and Lakkar Bazaar to really feel such as you’re in scenes out of your favorite motion pictures. Oh, and, hop on the Kalka-Shimla Toy Practice for a enjoyable (and filmy) experience by the mountains.

Guide your keep at Radisson Resort Shimla right here

Manali

Manali might be among the many hottest locations for journey junkies. The quaint hill station has been featured in numerous motion pictures like Bang Bang!, Krrish, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (YJHD), Dev.D, Ghulam, Badrinath, Oye Fortunate! Fortunate Oye and lots of extra.

When in Manali, do go to Span Resort & Spa, the place the ‘Jumma Chumma’ scene in YJHD was shot. Different fashionable journey locations in and across the city are Outdated Manali, Hidimba temple (devoted to the Pandava brother Bheem’s spouse), Manu Temple, Rohtang Move, Solang Valley and Jogini Falls.

Chamba

Chamba is a district acclaimed for its untouched pure magnificence. Surrounded by Jammu and Kashmir on one facet and Kangra, Gurdaspur and different areas on its different borders, the scenic place is heavenly. No marvel that Subhash Ghai selected this lush inexperienced space as the house of Mansi (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan) in Taal!

Additionally referred to as The Land of Shiva, Chamba district has a number of fashionable hill stations inside it. Spend a late afternoon or night at Khajjiar Lake, after happening a morning safari in Kalatop. Different locations you should go to are the Chamunda Devi Temple, Chamera Dam and Champavati Temple. These locations function some intricate carvings and structure, and also will present you scenic views of the mountains.

Dharamshala

Dharamshala and McLeodganj are extraordinarily fashionable locations with the youth, because of the supply of many hostels and journey actions resembling treks. Thus, the hill station in Himachal Pradesh additionally discovered a spot in motion pictures resembling Rockstar and Raja Natwarlal. This isn’t all – Some scenes in Mary Kom have additionally been shot on this hill station, making it appear like Manipur, the boxer’s house city.

Dharamshala has numerous Tibetan influences too, because of the Dalai Lama who got here right here. Spend your time visiting the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, conflict memorial, Dal Lake, Triund Hill (nice for a trek or a picnic), Gyuto Monastery and Dal Lake.

Dalhousie

Himachal Pradesh is stuffed with scenic locations, and amongst them is Dalhousie. The hill station, as soon as a retreat for the British, has seen motion pictures resembling Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, Lootera, and 1942: A Love Story, be shot right here.

Remember to stroll previous the Sacred Coronary heart College, which was Sakina’s (Ameesha Patel) college the place she and Tara Singh (Sunny Deol) first met. Different locations to go to are Panchpula, Sach Move, Daikund Peak, Satdhara Falls, Khajjiar, Laxmi Narayan Temple and Chamera Lake, amongst many others.

Guide your keep at Fortune Park Dalhousie right here

Palampur

Palampur was the house city of late Captain Vikram Batra (PVC). The vacation spot has been talked about a number of instances within the film Shershaah, a biopic on the martyr. The funeral sequence within the movie was shot in Palampur, on the precise location the place the late Captain’s final rites have been held, based on Occasions of India.

If visiting this beautiful place in Himachal Pradesh, you should definitely go to the tea gardens. Different touristy locations listed here are Tashi Jong Monastery and Baji Nath temple. Additionally, discover the markets for some native Pahadi meals and items, inlcuding Andretta pottery.

Guide your keep at WelcomHeritage Taragarh Palace right here

Kullu

Situated 40 kilometres from Manali, Kullu is one other fashionable hill station amongst journey travellers. The city homes Naggar Fortress, which was featured within the music Yeh Ishq Hai in Jab We Met.

Trek to Tirthan Valley, or go to the Jalori and Hamta passes for among the greatest views of the valley. Manikaran Sizzling Springs and the Nice Himalayan Nationwide Park are different fashionable locations you should go to. Additionally, Manali and the points of interest round it are simply a few hours away.

Guide your keep at Tree of Life Eila Artwork Resort Naggar right here

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