5 places in the hills that feel like a Yash Raj set

Ever watched a Yash Raj film and thought, “Where is that heavenly hilltop where Shah Rukh Khan is brooding dramatically?” Well, good news is you don’t have to fly to Switzerland to get that same wind-in-your-hair, violin-playing-in-the-background vibe. India’s hills are packed with cinematic spots that look straight out of a Bollywood dream sequence. So, get ready to swish your dupatta and gaze longingly into the distance. Whether you’re chasing a filmy honeymoon, an Instagram reel with full cinematic drama, or just want to live out your main character moment—these hill spots have you covered. Here are five hill places that exude Yash Raj set energy.

If Kajol and SRK ever decide to reunite for a “DDLJ: Mountain Edition,” Yumthang Valley can serve as their backdrop. Located at over 11,000 ft, this “Valley of Flowers” is wrapped in meadows, layered with snow peaks, and sprinkled with wildflowers like a movie set designed by nature herself.
It’s remote, magical, and just dramatic enough to warrant an emotional monologue.

A tiny hamlet near Nainital, Pangot is where you’d love to shoot a scene with your partner, followed by a misty trail where you would want to get lost forever. It’s quiet, untouched, and brimming with oak and rhododendron forests, ideal for that slow-motion walk with meaningful glances.

Move over Shimla. Its fancy alternative Mashobra has all the charm to infuse romance in you. Pine forests, winding roads, heritage retreats, and all the room you need for yourself. There’s something inexplicably cinematic about Mashobra. It’s where Ranveer would come to surprise Deepika with a hilltop picnic and a drone shot. Or where a heartbreak montage would be filmed against grey skies and chirping birds.

This hidden gem near the Indo-China border is all rolling meadows, glacial rivers, hanging bridges, and an overwhelming sense of something epic is about to happen. The landscape looks like someone photoshopped New Zealand into the Northeast.

Coonoor is tea-scented nostalgia with a side of vintage charm. With toy trains, colonial cottages, winding misty roads, and tall eucalyptus trees, it feels like a place where letters are still written by hand and love stories unfold with gentle piano music.
You can practically see Rani Mukerji looking wistfully out of a train window here, or Ranbir Kapoor sketching the girl he just saw at the bakery. Plus, that Nilgiri mountain air? It’s practically scripted.