8 Hindi films that take you on a journey through India!

preety gehlot 07-Aug-2016

1. Chennai Express

Amidst the bundle of laugh and chaotic turns that stretch throughout the movie, director Rohit shetty gives his audience several spectacular landscapes to admire. The majestic Dudhsagar falls in Goa are a sight to behold. Besides the magnificent waterfall, the lush hill town of Munnar in Kerala was also a backdrop for major portions of the film.

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2. Highway

Imtiaz Ali's highway was shot along the highways connecting Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir. Highway is a collection of vistas that are enthralling enough to inspire you to drop everything else you're doing and venture out on a road trip. Of these, the Aru Valley in Kashmir is the setting for one of the most breathtaking shots in the film.

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3. 3 Idiots

Rajkumar Hirani's 3 Idiots is shot across numerous scenic locales across India. From Chail palace in Shimla to the campus of Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, the film is peppered with realistic locations. Shot at the Pangong Lake, the climax flaunts Ladakh's daunting peaks and turquoise-blue lakes.

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4. Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani

Even though Gulmarg's snow-clad peaks were depicted as Manali in the first half of the movie, Ayan Mukerjee's film not only unveiled these spectacular Himalyan landscapes but also inspired many folks to grab their backpacks and venture out on daunting treks. The movie subsequently unfolds as a holiday romance in landmark heritage sites such as Hadimba temple in Manali, Udaipur's city palace and Chittorgarh fort.

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5. Shuddh Desi Romance

From Jaipur's iconic Raj Mandir cinema and colourful street markets to Jodhpur's majestic Mehrangarh fort and hidden blue-tinted alleys - Maneesh Sharma's Shuddh Desi Romance not only showcases but also establishes the Pink City as a character in the movie. The title song was shot at the highest point of Mehrangarh fort that overlooks the Jodhpur city skyline.

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6. Barfi

A charming introduction to Darjeeling, Barfi takes you through the hill station's Misty mornings, muddy slopes and beautiful fenced pathways. Each frame of the movie is composed delicately and brings the town's simple life, colored streets and spectacular landscapes to the forefront. The clock tower, the famous Glenary's cafe and the Darjeeling Himalayan railway - Barfi presents the hill town at its best.

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7. Lootera

Dalhousie's natural beauty and gentle pace of life shines through in Vikramaditya Motwane's Lootera. The hill town's snow-laden winding roads, charming old wooden houses and valleys covered with oak, deodar and pine trees, are all brilliantly captured and add to the melancholic mood of the film.

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8. Fanaa

A journey from Delhi to Kashmir, Kunal Kohli's Fanaa captures the best of both destinations. The first half of the film is a walk-through of Delhi's most stunning heritage sites. The leading pair of Aamir Khan and Kajol traverse from Qutab Minar, Red Fort, Humayun's tomb to India Gate and Purana Qila. In the latter half of the movie, the action shifts to Kashmir's snow-laden himalyan peaks and quaint wooden houses.