7 hill stations that are Bollywood's favourite

Indian hill stations and Bollywood go a long way back. The scenic beauty and the life in the Indian hill stations have been featured so well in our Bollywood movies, and thanks to that, the Indian hill stations are held very close to our hearts. We have seen these hill stations in a number of Bollywood movies, and we, more often than not, take inspiration from them.


Whether it's a romantic song sequence or a heartwarming moment, Bollywood has effectively used the charm of these hill stations, and we love the results.


Here are seven hill stations that are Bollywood favourites:

Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Manali has been featured in a number of Bollywood films, but some of the most memorable ones are Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Jab We Met . These blockbuster movies have showcased the breathtaking landscapes of Manali.

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Shimla has been a timeless favourite for Bollywood filmmakers for several decades. The Ridge, Mall Road, and colonial architecture of Shimla provide a picturesque setting. We have seen this in movies like Black and Tamasha .

Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Ooty, with its lush tea gardens and Nilgiri hills, has been featured in classic Bollywood films like Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and Dil Se. The charming landscapes and pleasant weather make it a popular choice for filmmakers and travellers.

Gulmarg and Pahalgam
Known for their snow-covered landscapes in winter and picturesque and lush green meadows in summer, Gulmarg and Pahalgam in Kashmir have been popular locations for Bollywood films.


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Nainital, UttarakhandNainital's pristine lakes and lush hills have made the hill town a frequent choice for Bollywood filmmakers. The iconic Naini Lake and Mall Road have been featured in movies like Koi Mil Gaya and Kapoor & Sons.

Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra
We have seen the hill town of Mahabaleshwar in movies like Shuddh Desi Romance and Mera Saaya. The hill town’s scenic beauty, strawberry farms, and dense forests have won the hearts of many.

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Darjeeling, West Bengal
We all love Darjeeling, even before it was featured in Bollywood blockbuster movies like Barfi! and Main Hoon Na, and more. Darjeeling, with its tea gardens and panoramic views of the Himalayas, has been a favourite location for Bollywood filmmakers.