If you have ever caught yourself dreaming of a wild Himalayan backpacking trip or dancing at a fairytale destination wedding, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is probably the reason why. Director Ayan Mukerji took Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Kalki Koechlin across India to shoot at real locations—from the royal lakefront palaces of Udaipur and ancient pine woods of Manali, to the freezing ski slopes of Gulmarg in Kashmir.
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📋 Quick Facts: Shooting Spots at a Glance
| Spot Name | Real Landmark | State / Country | Key Scene | GPS Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur | Badi-Gorela-Mulla Talai Road, Haridas Ji Ki Magri, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001 | Rajasthan, India | Aditi's Grand Royal Destination Wedding | 24.5775, 73.6738 |
| City Palace & Gangaur Ghat, Udaipur | Old City, Pichola, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001 | Rajasthan, India | Bunny & Naina Explore Udaipur Heritage & Ghats | 24.5764, 73.6835 |
| Hadimba Devi Temple, Manali | Hadimba Temple Road, Old Manali, Himachal Pradesh 175131 | Himachal Pradesh, India | The Himalayan Trek Kickoff & Snowball Fights | 32.2483, 77.1812 |
| Gulmarg Snow Valleys & Kongdoori, Kashmir | Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary, Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir 193403 | Jammu & Kashmir, India | Subhanallah Song & High Mountain Snowfields | 34.0484, 74.3805 |
| Hampta Pass & Rohtang Approach Slopes | Pir Panjal Range, Manali, Himachal Pradesh 175131 | Himachal Pradesh, India | Midnight Bhoot Bangla & Ghost Stories | 32.2891, 77.2345 |
| Ambrai Ghat (Amet Haveli), Udaipur | Chandpole Maji Ka Mandir, Ambavgarh, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001 | Rajasthan, India | Sunset Conversations & The Epiphany at Ambrai Ghat | 24.5782, 73.6804 |
📖 Behind-the-Lens Filming Journey
Chronological shooting route across real mountain ridges, heritage estates, and open landscapes.
Manali & Gulmarg Snowfields
Naina breaks free from her shy shell as Bunny, Avi, and Aditi trek across the snow-capped Himalayan ridges.
Paris & Global Photojournalism
Bunny chases his passion across the streets of Paris and worldwide landmarks while Naina completes her medicine in India.
The Palaces of Udaipur
The reunion at Oberoi Udaivilas brings raw emotions, Dilliwaali Girlfriend dances, and life choices to a head under palace fireworks.
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The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur
Bunny reunites with his gang after eight years abroad, navigating opulent sangeet festivities and unspoken romantic tension with Naina.
Remember the grand destination wedding where Aditi ties the knot and everyone breaks into 'Dilliwaali Girlfriend'? Those lavish sangeet and poolside scenes were filmed right inside The Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur.
"Main udna chahta hoon, daudna chahta hoon, girna bhi chahta hoon... bus rukna nahi chahta!"
City Palace & Gangaur Ghat, Udaipur
Naina reminds Bunny that moments are fleeting, leading to Bunny's realization that slowing down can bring peace.
While the rest of the wedding guests are busy shopping, Bunny and Naina sneak off to explore the real Udaipur. Their quiet evening walk takes them through the cobbled stone alleys around City Palace and down to Gangaur Ghat.
"Kahin pahunchne ke liye kahin se nikalna bahut zaroori hota hai."
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Hadimba Devi Temple, Manali
Naina feels intimidated by the adventurous group until Bunny breaks the ice with playful banter and challenges.
Earlier in the story, the group kicks off their mountain holiday by meeting up at Hadimba Devi Temple in Old Manali. The quiet walking paths around the wooden pagoda are where Naina finally decides to break out of her shell.
"Life mein jitna bhi try karo, kuch na kuch toh chhootega hi!"
Gulmarg Snow Valleys & Kongdoori, Kashmir
Bunny captures candid photographs of Naina as she embraces her confidence amidst endless white snow-capped peaks.
Here is a filming secret that surprises many travelers: while the script states the gang is trekking near Manali, the waist-deep snow and 'Subhanallah' song were actually shot in Gulmarg, Kashmir—revisiting the high Himalayan terrains where Ranbir Kapoor previously filmed his emotional transformation in Rockstar.
"Subhanallah... jo ho raha hai pehli dafa hai!"
Hampta Pass & Rohtang Approach Slopes
The group climbs in defiance of curfew, sharing childhood insecurities and bonding over deep-seated life ambitions under a starry sky.
That midnight ghost-story sequence where the gang hikes up to the ruined bungalow was filmed along the rugged mountain approaches toward Rohtang Pass and Sethan. These same high-altitude Rohtang slopes became famous for Kareena Kapoor's iconic snow-wall dance in Jab We Met.
"Tum pehle jaisi hi ho... bas thodi si haseen ho gayi ho!"
Ambrai Ghat (Amet Haveli), Udaipur
Naina realizes she cannot sacrifice her roots, and Bunny realizes that global wanderlust feels empty without someone to share it with.
Later in Udaipur, Bunny and Naina share their heartfelt sunset conversation sitting on the stone steps of Ambrai Ghat (Manjhi Mandir Ghat).
"Tum sahi nahi ho Bunny, bas mujhse alag ho."
🧭 Filming Spots Travel & Transit Planning Guide
Practical road directions, seasonal weather windows, and mountain transit advice curated for cinema travelers.
| # | Spot Name | Destination | Rating | Best Season | Transit & Airport Tip | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur | Udaipur, India | ⭐ 4.9 | October to March (pleasant royal winter season) | Book lunch or high-tea at their fine-dining restaurant Chandni to access the majestic palace courtyards overlooking Lake Pichola. | |
| #2 | City Palace & Gangaur Ghat, Udaipur | Udaipur, India | ⭐ 4.7 | Early Morning (8:30 AM) or Sunset at 5:30 PM | City Palace Museum ticket is ₹300. Visit Gangaur Ghat around sunset to hear evening temple aarti chants echo across the water. | |
| #3 | Hadimba Devi Temple, Manali | Manali, India | ⭐ 4.6 | March to June (lush green) or December to February (snowy wonderland) | Hire an indigenous Himachali shawl or traditional dress from vendors outside the temple gate for novelty photos. | |
| #4 | Gulmarg Snow Valleys & Kongdoori, Kashmir | Gulmarg, India | ⭐ 4.8 | December to March for heavy snow; May to September for alpine meadows | Book your Gulmarg Gondola tickets online weeks in advance through the official J&K tourism portal; tickets sell out rapidly. | |
| #5 | Hampta Pass & Rohtang Approach Slopes | Manali, India | ⭐ 4.7 | May to October | Always trek with certified local mountain guides and check weather conditions before heading onto high scree passes. | |
| #6 | Ambrai Ghat (Amet Haveli), Udaipur | Udaipur, India | ⭐ 4.8 | Twilight / Blue Hour (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM) | Reserve an open-air lakeside table at the adjoining Ambrai Restaurant for a magical dining experience after visiting the ghat. |
🎬 Behind-The-Scenes Trivia
- ★ To capture the freezing high-altitude snow trek, director Ayan Mukerji transported the entire cast and crew to Gulmarg, Kashmir, where temperatures dropped below -10°C during the 'Subhanallah' shoot.
- ★ The lavish destination wedding sequence at The Oberoi Udaivilas took nearly 25 days to film, with the palace resort illuminated every night with hundreds of traditional brass lanterns and fireworks.
- ★ Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone spent hours rehearsing with choreographer Remo D'Souza inside the marble courtyards of Udaivilas to perfect the energetic hook steps of 'Badtameez Dil' and 'Dilliwaali Girlfriend'.
- ★ The movie ignited a massive surge in modern destination weddings in Udaipur, establishing the City of Lakes as India's premier romantic wedding and film tourism hotspot.
✈️ How to Plan Your Visit & Travel Reality
Nearest Transit: Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR) in Udaipur; Kullu-Manali Airport (KUU) in Bhuntar; Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR) in Srinagar for Gulmarg.
Best Time to Visit: October to March for royal Udaipur exploration; December to March for snow adventures in Gulmarg and Manali.
Local Tip: In Udaipur, stay in the heritage Old City near Lake Pichola so you can walk to City Palace, Gangaur Ghat, and Ambrai Ghat without vehicle traffic delays.
Official Tourism Resource: Official Rajasthan Tourism Udaipur Guide →
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Filming & Travel)
Aditi's destination wedding was filmed at The Oberoi Udaivilas on the banks of Lake Pichola in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
No, the heavy snow trekking scenes and the song 'Subhanallah' were filmed across the ski slopes of Gulmarg in Jammu & Kashmir, not Manali.
Bunny and Naina's sunset talk overlooking the illuminated City Palace was shot on the stone steps of Ambrai Ghat in Udaipur.
The 16th-century wooden Hadimba Devi Temple, set inside the Dhungri pine forest in Old Manali, was the starting point for their trek.
Yes, visitors can visit The Oberoi Udaivilas by booking a table at its lakeside fine-dining restaurants without needing to book a room.
A lifelong Indian cinema archivist, Dinesh personally investigates call sheets, director notes, and satellite telemetry to verify authentic coordinates for Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. All spot elevations, access roads, and transit advisories are vetted for genuine travel accuracy.
