Quick Answer
Films shot in Kashmir include Kashmir Ki Kali (1964) and Jab Jab Phool Khile (1965) in Srinagar, Betaab (1983), after which Betaab Valley near Pahalgam is named, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) at Kongdori in Gulmarg, Haider (2014) at the Martand Sun Temple, Nishat Bagh and Pahalgam, Highway (2014) at Aru and Chandanwari, Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) at Sonamarg, and Raazi (2018) at Pahalgam and Doodhpathri. Most of these places fit into a normal Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam trip.
Visit Kashmir's film locations
Kashmir was Bollywood's favourite backdrop in the 1960s and 70s, and film crews have returned in the last decade. One valley near Pahalgam is even named after a film shot there.
Every film and location below is confirmed by the film's production record, not guessed from a song backdrop. Each place is one you can visit on a Kashmir trip.
Bollywood movies shot in Kashmir
| Film | Year | Kashmir locations |
|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Ki Kali | 1964 | Srinagar |
| Jab Jab Phool Khile | 1965 | Srinagar; the story is set on a houseboat |
| Betaab | 1983 | The valley near Pahalgam now called Betaab Valley |
| Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | 2013 | Kongdori in Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Srinagar |
| Haider | 2014 | Martand Sun Temple, Mattan, Pahalgam, Nishat Bagh, Naseem Bagh, Hazratbal, Zaina Kadal in old Srinagar, Sonamarg |
| Highway | 2014 | Aru Valley and Chandanwari near Pahalgam, Gurez |
| Bajrangi Bhaijaan | 2015 | Sonamarg (the climax, near the Thajiwas Glacier) and Zoji La |
| Raazi | 2018 | Pahalgam, Shivpora in Srinagar, Doodhpathri |
Betaab Valley: the valley named after a film
Betaab (1983), starring Sunny Deol and Amrita Singh, was filmed in a valley on the Lidder river near Pahalgam. The film made the valley famous and it has been called Betaab Valley ever since. It is about 15 km from Pahalgam on the Chandanwari road, reached by Pahalgam's local union taxi.
Guide: Betaab Valley, Pahalgam.
How to visit the film locations
| Location | Films | How to visit |
|---|---|---|
| Betaab Valley, Pahalgam | Betaab | Pahalgam union taxi, about 15 km from Pahalgam |
| Aru and Chandanwari, Pahalgam | Highway | Pahalgam union taxi; Aru is about 12 km and Chandanwari about 16 km from Pahalgam |
| Martand Sun Temple, near Mattan | Haider | A short detour on the Srinagar to Pahalgam drive |
| Nishat Bagh, Srinagar | Haider | On the Boulevard along Dal Lake, part of Srinagar sightseeing |
| Kongdori, Gulmarg | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | Gulmarg Gondola Phase 1 (about 3,080 m) |
| Sonamarg and Thajiwas | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Day trip from Srinagar, about 80 km; Thajiwas by pony or on foot |
| Doodhpathri | Raazi | Day trip from Srinagar, about 42 km |
Most of these fit into a standard trip: Srinagar sightseeing for Nishat Bagh and Hazratbal, a Gulmarg day for Kongdori, and two days in Pahalgam for Betaab, Aru and Chandanwari, with Martand on the way. See Gulmarg Gondola tickets and the local taxi union rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Bollywood movies were shot in Kashmir?
Among them: Kashmir Ki Kali (1964), Jab Jab Phool Khile (1965), Betaab (1983), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Haider (2014), Highway (2014), Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) and Raazi (2018).
Why is Betaab Valley called Betaab Valley?
Because the 1983 film Betaab was shot there. The valley near Pahalgam became famous after the film and took its name.
Where was Haider shot in Kashmir?
At the Martand Sun Temple, Mattan, Pahalgam, Nishat Bagh, Naseem Bagh, Hazratbal, Zaina Kadal bridge in old Srinagar, Qazigund and Sonamarg.
Where was Bajrangi Bhaijaan shot in Kashmir?
In Sonamarg, where the climax was filmed near the Thajiwas Glacier, and at Zoji La.
Where was Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani shot in Kashmir?
At Kongdori in Gulmarg, which is the top of Gulmarg Gondola Phase 1, and in Pahalgam and Srinagar.
Can I visit the Kashmir film locations on a normal tour?
Yes. Nishat Bagh and Hazratbal are part of Srinagar sightseeing, Kongdori is the first gondola stop in Gulmarg, and Betaab Valley, Aru and Chandanwari are on the usual Pahalgam sightseeing by union taxi.
Written by Via Kashmir Editorial Team
Last checked November 2026
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