Movies have the power to transport us to our favourite places on earth, and at times even give us the much needed escapism from real to reel life. Haven’t you ever wondered about where a particular song or scene was shot, because the place looked so stunning? Well we give you all the scoop on some of the most gorgeous locales we’ve seen in movies. From the serene green mountains of Austria to the regal forts and palaces of Rajasthan, here is our pick of the most beautiful film inspired holiday destinations. Go on and pick your fave!
1. Munnar, Kerala
While the Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone starrer Chennai Express gave us a glimpse into the beauty of Munnar in recent years, there’s no denying that ‘God’s Own Country’ has a charm of its own that has also inspired stills in movies like Gupt, Life of Pi, and Nishabd as well.
2. Gstaad-Saanenland, Switzerland
The movie that broke multiple box-office records and made its way into every movie-lover’s heart, DIlwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge was shot in the picturesque regions of Switzerland which included the St. Mauritius Church where Raj and Simran go to pray, and miss their train at the beautiful little station of Zweisimmen. If you always wanted to plan a DDLJ-inspired trip with your besties or bae, now you know exactly where you just have to go.
3. Pangong Lake, Ladakh
We have all etched in our minds the vision that is Kareena Kapoor in her bridal lehenga, puttering her way on a scooter to a rather amused Aamir Khan in the climax of 3 Idiots. The backdrop shows us the beautiful Pangong Lake in Ladakh, that has since been a tourist hotspot for Bollywood fans. Ladakh has also been a popular location for movies such as Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Lakshya and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, among many others.
4. Skopelos, Greece
For every 80s music lover ever, the musical Mamma Mia catapulted Greece into the limelight for tourism. Shot in the gorgeous island of Skopelos, the movie became an instant hit with audiences around the world, making the island a prime destination for tourists everywhere. Films like Before Midnight, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and Bollywood favourites like Bang Bang and Chalte Chalte were also shot in the postcard-perfect regions of Greece.
5. Corsica, France
Of course we know now that ‘What happens in Corsica, stays in Corsica’ thanks to the crowd-favourite Ranbir-Deepika pairing in Tamasha. The destination was further popularised with the song Matargashti that was an ear-worm for all of us as we daydreamed about singing in the streets of the island and meeting the love of our lives in a land far, far away.
6. Manali, Himachal Pradesh
‘Main udna chahta hoon, daudna chahta hoon, girna bhi chahta hoon, bus rukna nahi chahta’, said Ranbir Kapoor in Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, as he stood on one of the most breathtaking landscapes of Manali, giving all of us immense #TravelGoals right away. Other iconic movies like Jab We Met, Udaan, and Black were also shot in various picturesque hills of Himachal Pradesh.
7. Marrakech Medina, Morocco
The movie Sex And The City 2 showed us the ultimate dream of travelling to an exotic destination with our BFFs. While Samantha, in the movie, says they are travelling to Abu Dhabi, the crew was not able to film in the United Arab Emirates and hence made their way to Morocco. The scene when Carrie meets her ex-flame Aidan was filmed in the Merrakech Medina and the women stayed at La Mamounia Hotel which is a lavish 5-star hotel just outside the Medina walls.
8. Cape Town, South Africa
The serene Maiden’s Cove Beach in Capetown set the scene for the foot-tapping score ‘Tumhi Ho Bandhu’ from the movie Cocktail. The spot is known for its exquisite view of Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles, as well as its view of the Atlantic Ocean. Cape Town is also known to be a hub for several Hollywood movies including Blood Diamond, Blended, and Avengers: Age Of Ultron.
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9. Salzburg, Austria
It was in the Mehlweg meadow south of Salzburg in Marktschellenberg, Germany that we heard a twirling Julie Andrews tell us that the ‘Hills Are Alive With The Sound of Music’. The 1965 classic was shot in various parts of Austria including Salzkammergut, Nonnberg Abbey, and Residenzplatz, to name a few.
10. Sólheimasandur, Iceland
In the recent times, Rohit Shetty’s Dilwale takes the cake for one of the most scenic songs shot for a Bollywood movie, as the black sands Sólheimasandur in south Iceland provided the most visually appealing background to ‘Gerua’. The abandoned airplane in the song has actually become so popular, that access to it has now been limited. Iceland was also popularised by the success of The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty in 2013.
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