Uttarakhand

Why Uttarakhand for Film Shooting Location?

film shooting location In order to promote natural beauty and hilly area of Uttarakhand, the government has planned to bring film shooting location in valleys of Uttarakhand. It has been a tourist destination and it is still famous for various water sports, trekking, and other adventurous sports. However, the government wants to increase the overall capital income of state and shooting film is most profitable and comfortable option for them. The host provides all the facilities to the movie makers and facilitates shooting process. As a part of development and growth, the government invites feedback regarding location, facilities, and current film making policy in Uttarakhand.

Why only Uttarakhand?

The idea of movie shooting in Uttarakhand is to locate scenic beauty of the dotting hills so that whole state becomes a famous tourism state rather than only Rishikesh, Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital, and other known places. Its popularity as a tourist destination will increase and an improved economy will stop the migration from hills.

This is the reason, the government is promoting film making so that local people residing in hilly areas have income. Government is also facilitating online suggestions on the DIPR (Director of Information and Public Relations) website so that they will draft better film policy benefiting both film producers and local people.

Films Shot In Uttarakhand

Most of the movies shot on real events, that does not give the rich glimpse of the state but it has boost tourism. The charming locations like Valleys, Hills, and Villages of Uttarakhand, also magnificent British era forest research building was featured in Raag Desh movie. This film shows the struggle of freedom of India under Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, it took about a month for shooting around Dehradun. This movie shows the natural beauty of this state, red fort trail of Army and Indian army’s life in Uttarakhand.

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Undefined Film shooting Location in Uttarakhand

Film shooting in Uttarakhand has been exciting and always lured film makers and directors to do more movies here like Dulhan Ek Raat Ki, Kati Patang, Arman, Student of the Year, Koi Mil Gaya, Rehna hai tere dil mein, vivah etc. The green and scenic beauty of with lush green landscape and Himalayan view, oak and pine forest increase its beauty. As per new amendment of policy by Governor K K Paul who has exempted all the films shot in the state from shooting charges, as per a government order. Samhills India – Film Line Production in Uttarakhand
There are various suitable locations for film shooting as mentioned below: 


1. Ali Bugyal

2. Chopta Valley

3. Ranikhet

4. Bedni Bugyal

5. Auli

6. Harsil

7. Almora

8. Gwaldam

9. Munsiyari

10. Rishikes

 

Ali Bugyal

Ali Bugyal: The captivating view of greenery and scenic beauty of the place makes it perfect for romantic movies to shoot here. Trekkingin Bedni Bugyal or Bedni Kund and Ali Bugyal, Roop Kund, Trishul Peak are few to name attractions of this place.

 

 

 

Chopta ValleyChopta Valley: Magnificient view of the place surrounded by Himalayas and greenery makes it irresistible place for film shooting. Tung and chandrashila are the best locations to shoot.

 

 

 

 

Raniket uttarakhand

Ranikhet: One of the top tourist place and hills,mini bunglow, calm terrains, Himalayan view define the true beauty of this place. This place is also known for temples like: Jhula Devi Temple, Haidakhan Temple, Up at golf Course, Dunagiri Temple.

 

 

 

 

Bedni Bugyal: Located at border of Garwal and Kumaon this place is one of the beautiful destinations in Uttarakhand with oak forests, enthralling treks adding value to this place. Bedni kund and Roopkund places are must watch.

 

 

 

Auli in Uttarakhand

Auli: It is located very close to Kashmir and gives the the feel of winters. Few places to experience here are Auli Ropeway, Narsingh Temple, Kwani Bugyal, Chattrakund, Joshimath and Gorson Bugyal. 

 

 

 

 

Harsil: Located on the banks of Bhagirathi River and fall. Gangotri too nearby makes the place more beautiful and eye catching. The place is so divine with the presence of Goddess Durga temple was brought here to protect it from adverse snowfall. Also, DharaliSattal Harsil, Wilson Cottage, Gangnani make it exceptional.

 

 

 

Almora: This place is perfect for nature lovers. The location is best to shoot some crime thriller and dense forest and markets adds value to this place.  Nanda Devi Temple, Deer Park, Kasar Devi, KalimatSimtola are main attractions one can visit anytime.

 

 

 

Gwaldam location uttarakhandGwaldam: This place ought to be convenient for film making as it is located on lower height. Angora Farm, Buddhist Khamba Temple, Macchi Tal are few of the best locations one can explore.

Apart from these locations, Tihari is the city in Uttarakhand where Shahid and Shraddha kapoor starrer “Batti gul meter chalu” film shooting has been going. “RifleMan Jaswant Singh Rawat” and “Student of the Year2” are few more to shoot in Uttarakhand.

 

Film line production in dehradunMunsiyari: one of the best location for film shooting comedy and romance based movies. Some of the prominent places to watch Birthi Falls, Nanda Devi Minsiyari, Madkot Village, Thamri Kund, Khaliya Top.

 

 

 

 

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Rishikesh: Divine city and best known for temples is suitable to shoot fantasy or mythology movies. Some of the places one must visit are Lakshman Jhula, Ganga Aarti, Ram Jhula, Triveni Ghat, Neelkanth Mahadev.

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Puspavati Valley of Uttarakhand Gives Romance a New Beginning

For movie shooting, directors always visit different locations hill stations, valley, Desert, river site, snow-covered hills, and villages of a different part of India. Among these places there is also a very famous place, which directors prefer for movie shoot—it is land of god, Uttrakhand. A mixture of scenic beauty, greenery, snow-covered mountains, is surrounded by Himalayan range. If you visit the Uttrakhand, you will see another valley called as Puspavati valley, a valley of flowers.

Here you can find Puspavati River flowing from the Uttarakhand mountains near flower valley on the way to Badrinath. River and Flower valley makes it very mesmerizing and enchanting location for movie shooting. It is perfect for action, romance, and escape away from a trip for youngsters.

Location Description of Pushpavati

Puspavati starts from the East Kamet Glacier, near Rataban located at the base of Himalayas. This location is near the Garhwal and Tibet border where you can shoot and anti-national movie in which 2-borders are required. Moreover, for the adventurous movie, the river is perfect flow from south direction to Bhyundar Ganga and later on, it combines with the stream of Laxman Ganga.

It is the perfect location for shooting Uttarakhand mythological, historical movie, TV series, and other short movie stories. Like in Gadar movie, the whole location was taken from Lucknow, Residency was Haveli of Amrish Puri, and in Veer Zaara, Bagha Border was India Border. Pushpavati valley is covered with a different kind of colorful flower in almost 23 Km from North-Northwest of Nada Devi Park. The best time for movie shooting is a month of August when flowers are in bloom.

This valley is 20 km from Nanda Devi National Park across the valley of Bhyundar Ganga. It is another hanging valley at the head of Bhyundar valley and shorter is Hemkund Valley.

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Top Destinations in Uttarakhand for Seneric Shoots

Talking about enchanting views of the Himalayan ranges and cultural philosophy that tells the simplicity of people living amidst nature. Uttarakhand is the land of religious values, scenic beauty, and spirituality. Moreover, for tourists, there are top destinations in Uttrakhand where you cannot miss to go to experience water sports, hill climbing, and ashrams where you can connect with your inner self.

For adventure lovers, Uttarakhand has various things to do like—trekking to the height of the Himalayas, snow sailing, and various water sports like river rafting in Rishikesh and Haridwar. In one place it is a place of adventurous sports and in another place, it is known for holiness of Ganga River and spirituality. Take little time to visit top destinations in Uttarakhand.

Samhills provides locations in uttarakhand for scenic shots, T.V Commercials, Video shootings provides complete stuffs to make your project dream came in Uttarakhand. One of the finest state with peace and friendly culture milieu, Uttarakhand provides for extremely favourable and serene locations for shoots and film backdrops.

Dehradun—a capital city of Uttarakhand is located between the Himalayan ranges where River Ganga and the Yamuna flow either side of the city. It gives the glimpse of natural beauty and ancient constructions.

Nainital—it is a lake district of Uttarakhand, people visit here for its scenic beauty with mountains on all around. People cannot resist visiting here.

Mussoorie—the queen of hills, you can also experience the snow covered Himalayan ranges from here. Here winter us chilling and summers are pleasant.

Rishikesh—a perfect combination of adventure and tranquility, where you can experience rafting, camping, rafting, and much more. It is a yoga capital of the world.

Haridwar—a gateway to the lord, here you can feel the calm atmosphere. No matter how many people visit here, the atmosphere will remain calm and spiritual. You must visit to get this experience of Kumbh Mela, festivals, and Ganga Aarti.

Kedarnath—a place located in the Garhwal Himalayan Ranges is the holiest pilgrimage of Hindus. As per Hindus, visiting this temple will bring them Moksha.

 

“The idea is to ensure more films are shot in the scenic locales dotting the hill state and it gets publicised as a major tourist destination. Its popularity as a tourist destination will also improve the local economy that will also help check forced migration from the hills.”

– Pankaj Kumar Pandey, (DG) DIPR

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