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Filming in India
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India Film Locations
India is an extraordinary country of great beauty, contrast and sensory overload. With nearly one-fifth of the world’s population, India is home to a rich array of cultures, religions and ethnicities. India is a country where ancient architecture sits beside modern towers, a country where absolute wealth lives next to extreme poverty. The diversity of location looks range from paradise beaches to mountain peaks, picturesque tea plantations to colourful crowded markets, dense forests to arid deserts, colonial buildings to ancient temples.
Mumbai and New Delhi are the major production centres. Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad are also significant production centres.
Agricultural film locations include farms that produce wheat, rice, tea, coffee, cotton, jute, sugarcane, bananas, sunflowers, mangos, guava, papayas, lemons, eggplants, okra, squashes, chickpeas, okra, chili peppers, ginger, coconuts, potatoes, lentils, millets, sorghum, castor oil seeds, and dairy products. Fishing boats are available for filming. Factories produce textiles, automobiles, machinery, pharmaceuticals, jewellery, paper products, steel, iron, and aluminum. India mines coal, iron ore, chromite, lignite, bauxite, barite, zinc, manganese, graphite, lead, mica, limestone, sulfur, phosphate, titanium, diamonds, gold, and silver. Energy locations include nuclear power plants, thermal power plants, hydroelectric dams, solar and wind powered plants.
India has hosted hundreds of Bollywood and Hollywood productions including K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022), RRR (2022), The Way Back (2020), Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), Dangal (2016), The Other Side of the Door (2016), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Zero Dark Thirty (2012), Life of Pi (2012), The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2012), Eat Pray Love (2010), Slumdog Millionaire (2008), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), The Bourne Supremacy (2004), Octopussy (1983), Gandhi (1982), and Close Encounters of The Third Kind (1977).
India’s film locations of interest can be divided into the following regions:
Western India
Includes the states of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.
Western Indian cuisine of note include Gujarati thali, misal pav, dhokla, fish curry, pork vindaloo, Bombay sandwich, and bebinca.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli is a union territory known for its lush green forests, meandering rivers, and cascading waterfalls.
Silvassa is known for Our Lady of Piety Church, Baps Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Tribal Cultural Museum, Vanganga Garden, Dudhni Lake, and Damanganga River.
Daman and Diu is a union territory known for its beaches such as Nagoá Beach, Chakratirth Beach, Gomtimata Beach, Devka Beach and Jampore Beach.
Daman is known for St Jerome Fort, Bom Jesus Church, and Daman Lighthouse.
Diu is known for Diu Fort, Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple, St Paul’s Church, and Naida Caves.
Goa is known for its beautiful beaches, markets, nightclubs, Portuguese colonial architecture, spice plantations, jungles and waterfalls, all within a short drive of each other.
Beaches of note include Calangute Beach, Candolim Beach, Cavelossim Beach, Palolem Beach, Baga Beach, Varca Beach, Vagator Beach, Madrem Beach, and Anjuna Beach.
Portuguese colonial architecture of note includes Aguada Fort, Chapora Fort, Reis Magos Fort, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, and Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church.
Shree Shantadurga Mandir is located in Goa.
Goa’s interior features small villages, verdant jungle, and waterfalls such as Dudhsagar Falls.
Gujarat. India’s westernmost state, Gujarat is known for its numerous sacred sites.
Ahmedabad is the largest city in Gujarat. Film locations include Sabarmati Riverfront, Tagore Memorial Hall designed by Balkrishna Doshi, Mill Owners’ Association Building designed by Le Corbusier, Villa Shodhan modernist villa designed by Le Corbusier, Dada Harir Vav Stepwell, Jama Masjid, Hutheesing Jain Temple, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Sidi Bashir Mosque, Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kalupur, Sabarmati Ashram, Amdavad ni Gufa art gallery designed by Balkrishna Doshi, Science City Ahmedabad, Auto World Vintage Car Museum, Calico Museum Of Textiles, Kite Museum, Gujarat University, Law Garde Night Market, Narendra Modi Stadium, Atal Pedestrian Bridge, Ahmedabad Metro, Ahmedabad Junction Railway Station, and Ahmedabad Airport. Extraction (2020) filmed in Ahmedabad.
Laxmi Vilas Palace is located in Vadodara.
Vijaya Vilas Palace is a summer palace of Jadeja Maharao of Kutch located on the beach of Mandvi in Kutch.
Stepwells of note include Rani ki Vav, and Adalaj ki Vav.
Sarkhej Roza is a mosque and tomb complex located in Makarba.
Shree Somnath Jyotirling Temple is located in Prabhas Patan.
Shree Dwarkadhish Temple is located in Dwarka.
Swaminarayan Akshardham is located in Gandhinagar.
Mahabat Maqbara, and Bahauddin Maqbra are mausoleums located in Junagadh.
Palitana temples are Jain temples located near Palitana.
Statue of Unity is a 182m (597ft) statue of Vallabhbhai Patel.
Surat Diamond Bourse, located in Surat, is a massive diamond trading complex and one of the world’s largest office buildings.
Alang is the world’s largest ship breaking yard.
Mundra Port is India’s largest container port.
The Rann of Kutch is an impressive salt desert.
Marine National Park can be found in the Gulf of Kutch. Wildlife includes whale sharks, dugongs, green sea turtles, leatherback turtles, and finless porpoises.
Gir Forest National Park is home to Asiatic lions, Indian leopards, striped hyenas, golden jackals, Bengal foxes, mongooses, honey badgers, and a diversity of birdlife.
Kakrapar Atomic Power Station is located in Gujarat.
Gujarat is the largest producer of cotton in India.
Maharashtra. The sprawling, fast-paced metropolis of Mumbai is India’s largest city, the nation’s financial capital, and home of India’s film industry, Bollywood. Mumbai has the second highest number of Art Deco buildings in the world. The city is also known for its Gothic Revival, and Indo-Saracenic architecture.
Gateway of India, and Taj Mahal Palace Hotel are iconic Mumbai film locations.
Government locations include Mantralaya Parliament Building, Raj Bhavan, Asiatic Society of Mumbai Town Hall, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Building, Bombay High Court, and Maharashtra Police Headquarters.
University of Mumbai buildings of note include Rajabai Clock Tower, University Library, and Convocation Hall.
Religious film locations include Shri Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Mumba Devi Mandir, Elephanta Hindu Caves, Haji Ali Dargah, Global Vipassana Pagoda, Mount Mary Basilica, St Thomas Cathedral, and Magen David Synagogue.
Art Deco cinemas include Eros Theatre, Regal Cinema, and Metro Inox Cinemas.
Markets of note include Colaba Causeway, Chor Bazaar, Crawford Market, Zaveri Bazaar, Dadar Flower Market, and Sassoon Docks Fish Market.
Cricket stadiums include Wankhede Stadium, and Brabourne Stadium.
Transport locations include Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Railway Station, Mumbai Central Railway Station, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai Port, Juhu Aerodrome, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Dharavi is one of Asia’s largest slums.
Outside of Mumbai, the state of Maharashtra is home to the following:
Hindu locations include Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, and Shree Ambabai Mandir Kolhapur.
Bibi Ka Maqbara, located in Aurangabad, is an alternative to filming the Taj Mahal.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park is known for the ancient Kanheri Buddhist Caves, Trimurti Digambar Jain Mandir, and forest which is home to Indian leopards, monkeys, spotted dears, and a diversity of birdlife.
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is home to Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, sloth bears, gaurs, nilgais, dholes, small Indian civets, jungle cats, sambars, barking deers, chitals, chausinghas, honey badgers, marsh crocodiles, and a diversity of birdlife.
Tarapur Atomic Power Station is located in Maharashtra.
Northern India
Includes the states of Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan.
Northern Indian cuisine of note includes butter chicken, makki ki roti, sarson da saa, rogan josh, malai ghewar, dham, dal baati churma, and bajre ki khichdi.
Chandigarh is a union territory and planned city known for its buildings designed by Le Corbusier, and beautiful gardens.
The Chandigarh Capitol Complex was designed by Le Corbusier. Buildings of note include the Legislative Assembly, Secretariat Building, Punjab and Haryana High Court, and Government Museum and Art Gallery.
Gardens of note include Terraced Garden, Garden of Silence, Rock Garden of Chandigarh, and Zakir Hussain Rose Garden.
Panjab University is known for Gandhi Bhawan, Fine Arts Museum, and Student Centre.
Stadiums include Inderjit Singh Bindra Cricket Stadium, and Chandigarh Hockey Stadium.
Chandigarh Airport is also available for filming.
Chandigarh doubled as Pakistan in Zero Dark Thirty (2012).
Delhi. National Capital Territory of Delhi is a city and a Union Territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India.
Government buildings include Parliament House, Old Parliament House, Secretariat Building, and Rashtrapati Bhavan which is the residence of the President of India.
Red Fort was the main residence of the Mughal emperors.
Purana Qila Fort is known for Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque, Masjid Khairul Manazil, and Sher Mandal which Humayun used as his library.
Museums and memorials of note include National Museum, National Rail Museum, India Gate, National Science Centre, Gandhi Smriti Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art, Nehru Memorial Museum, Sulabh International Museum of Toilets, and International Dolls Museum.
Religious buildings include Laxminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple, Chhatarpur Hindu Temple, Swaminarayan Akshardham Hindu Temple, Lotus Temple Baháʼí House of Worship, Humayun’s Tomb, Safdarjung Tomb, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Sikh Gurdwara, Jama Masjid Mosque, Qutb Minar Minaret, and Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
Agrasen Ki Baoli is a famous stepwell.
Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observatory.
Markets of note include Chandni Chowk, Khan Market, Janpath Market, Chor Bazaar, Khari Baoli, Shakar Market, and Sarojini Nagar Market.
Gardens of note include Lodhi Gardens, Garden of Five Senses, and Nehru Park.
Stadiums include Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, and Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.
Transport locations include Delhi Metro, and Indira Gandhi International Airport.
New Delhi has doubled for locations such as Lahore in The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2012).
Haryana. Film locations of note in Haryana include the Kingdom of Dreams Entertainment Complex, Mata Mansa Devi Mandir, Gurudwara Nada Sahib, Brahma Sarovar, Heritage Transport Museum, Yadavindra Gardens, and Sultanpur National Park.
Himachal Pradesh is known for its Himalayan mountain locations and Tibetan culture.
Dharamshala is home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile. Film locations include Namgyal Monastery, Kalachakra Temple, St John in the Wilderness Church, Tibet Museum, Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, and the spectacular Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.
Shimla is a mountain town, and the once summer capital of British India. Rashtrapati Niwas was the former residence of the British Viceroy of India. Other Shimla film locations include Jakhu Temple, Kali Bari Temple, Christ Church, Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, and Shimla Airport. Shimla also has the largest natural ice skating rink in South Asia. Kalka–Shimla Railway is a mountainous route from Kalka to Shimla.
Khajjiar is a hill station.
Kye Gompa is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in the Spiti Valley.
The Rohtang Pass is a famous dangerous high mountain pass running through Himachal Pradesh.
Hidimba Devi Temple is a historic Hindu wooden forest temple.
Masrur Temples is a complex of rock-cut Hindu temples.
Bhima Kali Temple is a temple in Sarahan.
Kangra Fort is located in Himachal Pradesh.
Great Himalayan National Park is a mountainous landscape home to snow leopards, Himalayan brown bears, blue sheep, Himalayan tahrs, musk deers, and a diversity of birdlife.
Beautiful mountain lakes in this region include Chandra Taal, Bhrigu Lake, Prashar Lake, Kareri Lake, Manimahesh Lake, and Dal Lake.
Rohtang Pass is a high mountain pass.
Kangra Valley Railway runs from Pathankot to Jogindernagar.
Bhakra Nangal Dam is one of India’s largest dams.
Kangra Tea comes from Himachal Pradesh.
Jammu and Kashmir is administered by India as a union territory and consists of the southern portion of the larger Kashmir region. Jammu and Kashmir is known for Himalayan mountains, valleys, and rivers.
Srinagar is the largest city. Film locations include Shalimar Bagh Mughal Garden, Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Pari Mahal, Hazratbal Shrine, and Shankaracharya Temple.
Hindu temples of note include Vaishno Devi Temple, Amarnath Cave Temple, Raghunath Temple, and Shree Kheer Bhawani Durga Temple.
Akhnoor Fort is located in Jammu and Kashmir.
Gulmarg is a popular ski resort.
Sinthan Top is a mountain pass.
Ladakh is a region administered by India as a Union Territory. The region is known for Himalayan mountains, valleys, and rivers.
Thikse Gompa doubles well for Tibet’s Potala Palace. Other Buddhist monasteries of note include Shanti Stupa, Alchi Gompa, Hemis Gompa, Spituk Gompa, Likir Gompa, Phyang Gompa, Diskit Monastery, and Stongdey Gompa.
Leh Palace is a former royal palace.
Indian Astronomical Observatory is located in Hanle.
Kargil War Memorial is located in Dras.
Hemis National Park is home to snow leopards, Asiatic ibexes, argalis, bharals, shapus, and a diversity of birdlife.
The Puga Valley is an otherworldly landscape.
Khardung La is a mountain pass.
Punjab is the heart of India’s Sikh community.
Amritsar film locations include Harmandir Sahib Sikh Temple, Durgiana Hindu Temple, Gobindgarh Fort, Ram Bagh Palace, Gurdwārā Bābā Aṭṭal Rai, Khalsa College, Central Sikh Museum, Partition Museum, Jallianwala Bagh, and Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport.
Patiala is known for Qila Mubarak Sikh Fortress, Sheesh Mahal, Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib, Kali Devi Mandir, Gurdwara Moti Bagh, Baradari Gardens, Bahadurgarh Fort, and Phul Art Deco Cinema.
Anandpur Sahib is known for Virasat-e-Khalsa Sikh museum designed by Moshe Safdie, and Takht Kesgarh Sahib.
Jagatjit Palace is located in Kapurthala.
Fateh Burj is located in Chapar Chiri.
Dakhni Sarai is located in Jahangir.
Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium is located in Mohali.
Pushpa Gujral Science City is located in Rasulpur.
Rajasthan is known for its palaces, forts, temples, deserts, and lakes. It is India’s largest state.
Jaipur film locations include Amber Palace, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jal Mahal, Rambagh Palace, Nahargarh Fort, Albert Hall Museum, Jaigarh Fort, Jantar Mantar astronomical instruments, Jawahar Kala Kendra designed by Charles Correa, Panna Meena ka Kund Stepwell, Patrika Gate, Govind Dev Ji Temple, Birla Mandir, Jain Temple Sanghi Ji, Shri Gyan Gopal Ji Temple, Galta Ji Temple, Johari Bazaar, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur Metro, and Jaipur International Airport.
Jodhpur locations of note include Mehrangarh Fort, Rajasthan High Court, Ghanta Ghar, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada, Barkatullah Khan Stadium, and Jodhpur Airport.
Jaisalmer is known for Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon Ki Haveli, Bada Bagh, and Jaisalmer War Museum.
Udaipur is known for City Palace Udaipur, Sajjan Garh Monsoon Palace, Jag Mandir Lake Palace, Jagdish Temple, and Lake Pichola.
Pushkar is located by the Thar Desert on the banks of Pushkar Lake. It is known for its ghats such as Gau Ghat, as well as its many Hindu temples including Brahma Temple, and Savitri Mata Temple.
Ajmer is known for Taragarh Fort, Akbari Fort, Ajmer Sharif Dargah Sufi Tomb, Ajmer Jain Temple, Nareli Jain Temple, Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra, and Mayo College.
Other forts of note include Junagarh Fort, Chittor Fort, and Kumbhalgarh Fort.
Other temples of note include Ranakpur Jain Temple, Shri Ekling Ji Hindu Temple, Mehandipur Balaji Hindu Temple, and Karni Mata Hindu Temple.
Deeg Palace is located in Deeg.
Chand Baori Stepwell is located in Abhaneri.
Ranthambore National Park is home to Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, caracals, Indian wolves, Bengal foxes, Indian jackals, striped hyenas, Indian elephants, wild water buffaloes, honey badgers, Indian flying foxes, Indian pangolins, sloth bears, southern plains gray langurs, rhesus macaques, and mugger crocodiles.
Keoladeo National Park is home to a diversity of birdlife.
Rajasthan Atomic Power Station is located in Rajasthan.
Central India
Includes the states of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
Central Indian cuisine of note includes kafuli, bhutte ka kees, chila, tunde ke kebabs, gelawati kebabs, and dahi vada.
Chhattisgarh is known for its waterfalls, forests, and temples.
Raipur is the state capital and largest city in Chhattisgarh. Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium is located in Raipur.
Hindu temples of note include Danteshwari Temple, Rajiv Lochan Temple, Bambleshwari Temple, and Bhoramdeo Temple.
Waterfalls of note include Chitrakote Falls, Teerathgarh Falls, and Ghatarani Falls.
Kanger Ghati National Park is home to tigers, leopards, jackals, striped hyenas, sloth bears, chitals, sambars, langurs, rhesus macaques, crocodiles, and a diversity of birdlife.
Indravati National Park is home to tigers, leopards, sloth bears, dholes, wild water buffaloes, Asian elephants, gaurs, and nilgais.
Madhya Pradesh is known for its temples and national parks.
Bhopal is the state capital.
Indore is the largest city. Film locations include Rajwada Palace, Lalbagh Palace, Daly College, Khajrana Ganesh Temple, Kanch Mandir, Holkar Cricket Stadium, and Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport.
Maheshwar is known for its ghats, Ahilya Devi Maheshwar Fort, and Ahilyeshwar Temple.
Mandu is known for Roopmati Pavilion, Baz Bahadur’s Palace, Jami Masjid, Hoshang Shah’s Tomb, Jahaz Mahal, and Hindola Mahal.
Orchha is known for Orchha Fort, Chaturbhuj Temple, Jahangir Mahal, Raja Mahal, and Lakshmi Temple.
Bhopal is known for Taj-ul-Masajid, and Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum.
Gwalior Fort is a beautiful film location.
Other temples of note include Khajuraho Temples, Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, Bateshwar Hindu Temples, Telika Temple, Bhojeshwar Temple, Mahakaleshwar Temple Ujjain, and Omkareshwar Temple.
Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site.
Bandhavgarh National Park wildlife includes Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, Indian wolves, striped hyenas, caracals, gaurs, nilgais, chitals, and a diversity of birds and butterflies. “Dynasties” Tiger (2018) filmed in Bandhavgarh National Park.
Kanha Tiger Reserve is home to Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, sloth bears, barasinghas, dholes, and a diversity of birdlife.
Panna National Park is home ot Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, Asian palm civets, sloth bears, chitals, nilgais, and a diversity of birdlife.
National Chambal Sanctuary protects the endangered gharial, red-crowned roof turtle, and Ganges river dolphin.
Uttarakhand is known for its Himalayan locations and Hindu temples.
Raj Bhavan is a governor’s residence located in Nainital.
Valley of Flowers National Park is a mountain landscape home to snow leopards, Asiatic black bears, brown bears, red foxes, and blue sheep.
Corbett National Park is a forest landscape home to Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, Indian elephants, chitals, wild boars, langurs, rhesus monkeys, and a diversity of birdlife.
Gaumukh is the source of the Ganges River.
Temples include Badrinath Temple, Kedarnath Temple, Tungnath Temple, and Neelkanth Mahadev Temple.
Ghats of note include Har Ki Pauri Ghat in Haridwar, and Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh.
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is located in Dehradun.
Auli is a ski resort in Uttarakhand.
Tehri Dam is one of India’s largest dams.
Uttar Pradesh is the most populated state in India and one of the most important historical, architectural, and religious states.
Agra is home to the iconic Taj Mahal, Jahangir Mahal inside Agra Fort, Tomb of Akbar the Great, Tomb of I’timād-ud-Daulah, Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani, Chini Ka Rauza, Mankameshwar Temple, and Guru ka Tal.
Fatehpur Sikri was founded as the capital of the Mughal Empire. Film locations include Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chishti, Diwan-I-Khas Hall of Private Audience, Panch Mahal, and Jodha Bai Mahal.
Varanasi is a holy city located on the Ganges River that is famous for its ghats including Manikarnika Ghat, Munshi Ghat, Dashashwamedh Ghat, and Assi Ghat. Other film locations include Ramnagar Fort, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Banaras Hindu University, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Vishwanath Mandir, Durga Mandir, Parshvanath Jain Temples, Alamgir Mosque, Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Varanasi Junction Railway Station, and Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
Mathura is known for its bathing ghats which are often filmed instead of Varanasi, given Mathura’s proximity to New Delhi. Mathura film locations include Keshavdeva Temple, Radha Rani Temple, Prem Mandir, Kusum Sarovar, Government Museum, and Kans Quila.
Lucknow is Uttar Pradesh’s state capital and largest city. Film locations include Vidhan Bhavan, Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, Chattar Manzil, The Residency, Dilkusha Kothi, Sikandar Bagh, Satkhanda, Tomb of Saadat Ali Khan, St Joseph Cathedral Church, and Jama Masjid, Indira Gandhi Planetarium, Hussainabad Picture Gallery, Husainabad Clock Tower, State Museum, University of Lucknow, Central Drug Research Institute, Ambedkar Memorial Park, Manyawar Shri Kanshiram Ji Green Eco Garden, Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station, and Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport.
Khusro Bagh is located in Prayagraj.
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve protects the Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, Indian rhinoceroses, Indian elephants, Asiatic black bears, sloth bears, cheetals, sambars, and a diversity of birdlife.
Narora Atomic Power Station is located in Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh farms produce wheat, sugarcane and rice.
Northeastern India
Includes the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Sikkim.
Northeastern Indian cuisine of note include Assamese thali, papaya khar, kangshoi, jadoh, thukpa, momo, bisi bele bath, pork with bamboo shoots, misa mach poora, masor tenga, dawlrep bai, chamthong, and pasa.
Assam is known for its wildlife, archeological sites and tea plantations.
Guwahati is the state capital and its largest city.
The Kaziranga National Park is home to a large population of Indian rhinoceroses, Indian elephants, wild water buffaloes, swamp deer, and a diversity of birdlife.
Manas National Park is home to Indian rhinoceroses, Indian elephants, Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, Indian wolves, dholes, golden jackals, Bengal foxes, large Indian civets, wild water buffaloes, pygmy hogs, pangolins, slow lorises, golden langurs, Assamese macaques, yellow-throated martens, and a diversity of birdlife.
Other film locations in Assam include Kareng Ghar, Rang Ghar, Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Temple, and Guwahati Planetarium.
Assam is the largest tea growing state in India.
Arunachal Pradesh is the most northeastern state.
Itanagar is the state capital and its largest city.
Golden Pagoda is located in Namsai.
Tawang Monastery is located in Tawang.
The Sela Pass is a high-altitude Himalayan mountain pass.
Pankang Teng Tso is a glacial lake.
Kameng River is known for its white water rapids.
The Talle Valley is home to the Apatanis people.
Pakke Tiger Reserve is home to Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, clouded leopards, Asiatic jackals, Indian elephants, barking deers, gaurs, rhesus macaques, Assamese macaques, capped langurs, mongooses, yellow-throated martens, and a diversity of birdlife and butterflies.
Namdapha National Park is home wildlife such as red pandas, Indian leopards, snow leopards, clouded leopards, and Bengal tigers.
Manipur. Imphal is the state capital and largest city of Manipur. Film locations include Kangla Fort, St Joseph’s Cathedral, Shri Govindajee Temple, Manipur State Museum, Khwairamband Bazaar, and Imphal International Airport.
Tharon Cave is an impressive location.
Sadu Chiru Waterfalls is a beautiful film location.
Keibul Lamjao National Park is the only floating national park in the world, famous for the floating phumdis of Loktak Lake.
Meghalaya. Shillong is the state capital and largest city of Meghalaya. Film locations include Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians, Don Bosco Museum,
Meghalaya is best known for its living root bridges.
Mawsmai Cave is a beautiful film location.
Waterfalls of note include Nohkalikai Falls, Daiñthlen Falls, and Krang Shuri Falls.
Nokrek National Park is home to red pandas, Asiatic elephants, Bengal tigers, marbled cats, common leopards, gaurs, stump-tailed macaques, and a diversity of snakes and birdlife.
Balpakhram National Park is home to red pandas, Asian golden cats, Bengal tigers, marbled cats, wild water buffaloes, barking deer, and Indian elephants.
Mizoram has the highest concentration of tribal people among all the states in India.
Aizawl is the capital and largest city of Mizoram state.
Phawngpui National Park is a mountainous landscape home to Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, mountain goats, slow lorises, stump-tailed macaques, capped langurs, serows, gorals, and a diversity of birdlife.
Murlen National Park is a densely forested landscape home to Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, Himalayan black bears, sambars, serows, hoolock gibbons, rhesus macaques, and a diversity of birdlife.
Vantawang Falls are a beautiful film location.
Nagaland is a mountainous state home to a diversity of indigenous tribes.
Kohima is the capital and Dimapur is the largest city of Nagaland.
Film locations of note include Dzukou Valley, Naga Heritage Village, and Kohima War Cemetery.
Tripura is home to a diversity of tribal cultures.
Agartala is the capital and largest city of Tripura. Film locations include Ujjayanta Palace, Tripurasundari Temple, Jagannath Bari, Tripura Vidhan Sabha, Agartala Railway Station, and Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport.
Neermahal Palace, located in the middle of Rudrasagar Lake, is the largest water palace in India.
Unakoti Rock Carvings are located in Kailasahar.
Sikkim is a Himalayan mountain state known for its glaciers, alpine meadows, and hilltop Buddhist monasteries.
Gangtok is the capital and the largest city in Sikkim.
Sikkim is home to hundreds of monasteries including Rumtek Monastery, Gonjang Monastery, Pemayangtse Monastery, Lingdum Monastery, and Karma Kagyu Monastery.
Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple.
Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world.
Pakyong Airport is located in a spectacular Himalayan setting.
The Nathula Pass connects Sikkim to Tibet.
The off-beat hamlet of Zuluk is known for its winding mountain road.
The picturesque Yumthang Valley of Flowers is home to the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary.
Tsomgo Lake is a spectacular glacial lake.
Waterfalls of note include Bakthang Waterfall, and Banjhakri Falls.
Temi Tea Gardens are lined with cherry blossom trees.
Eastern India
Includes the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal.
Eastern Indian cuisine of note includes kosha mangsho, litti chowkha, chenna poda, dhooska, daab chingri, maacher jhol, and rasgulla.
Bihar. Bodh Gayā is home to Buddhist pilgrimage sites such as the Bodhi Tree, Mahabodhi Temple, and the Great Buddha Statue.
Patna is known for Patna Secretariat, Takht Sri Patna Sahib, Buddha Smriti Park, Mahavir Mandir, Golghar Granary, and Bihar Museum.
Vishnupad Temple is located in Gaya.
Sher Shah Suri’s Tomb is located in Sasaram.
Nalanda mahavihara ruins are located in Baragaon.
Rohtas Fort ruins are located in Bihar.
Jharkhand is best known for its waterfalls including Dassam Falls, Lodh Falls, Usri Falls, Jonha Waterfalls, Hundru Waterfall, and Lower Ghaghri Falls.
Hindu temples include Jagannath Temple, Vaidyanatha Temple, Pahari Mandir, Dewri Mandir, and Maluti Temples.
Forts include Palamu Fort, and Navratangarh Fort.
Jharia and Bokapahari are known for their coal fires which burn out of control.
Odisha is known for its tribal cultures and Hindu temples.
Bhubaneswar is the capital and largest city. Film locations include Lingaraja Temple, Rajarani Temple, Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, Kalinga Stadium, and Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Hindu temples of note include Konark Sun Temple, Taratarini Temple, and Shree Jagannath Temple.
Tribal villages of Odisha include Rayagada, Chatikona, Jeypore, Baliguda, Onukudelli, and Belghar.
Simlipal National Park, Bhitarkanika National Park, Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary, Satkosia Tiger Reserve, and Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary are home to biodiversity such as Bengal tigers, Indian elephants, and salt water crocodiles.
Impressive waterfalls include Barehipani Falls, Duduma Waterfalls, Khandadhar Falls, and Joranda Waterfalls.
Beaches of note include Chandipur Beach, Puri Beach, and Gopalpur Beach.
West Bengal. Kolkata is the country’s cultural capital and one-time capital of British India.
Government buildings include West Bengal Legislative Assembly, Writers’ Building, Kolkata Town Hall, Calcutta High Court, General Post Office, National Library of India, and Esplanade Mansions.
Religious locations include St Paul’s Cathedral, Birla Mandir, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Nakhoda Musjid, Tipu Sultan Masjid, and South Park Street Cemetery.
Museums and monuments include Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, Prinsep Ghat, Academy of Fine Arts, Jorasanko Thakurbari, Science City, Birla Planetarium, Alipore Museum, and Mother Theresa’s House.
Markets of note include New Market, Hatibagan Market, Gariahat Market, Chandni Chowk Market, Old Chinatown in Tiretti Bazaar, and College Street which is the largest second hand book market in the world.
Parks of note include Eco Park, and Maidan Park.
Stadiums include Eden Gardens Cricket Ground, and Salt Lake Stadium.
Transport location include Howrah Bridge, Kolkata tram car network, Kolkata Metro, Port of Kolkata, and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.
Basanti Slum is one of India’s largest slums.
West Bengal film locations outside of Kolkata include the following:
Murshidabad is known for Hazarduari Palace, Nizamat Imambara, and Katra Masjid.
Sundarban National Park, located on the Ganges Delta, is a vast mangrove forest spread over 102 islands. Wildlife of note includes Bengal tigers, saltwater crocodiles, olive ridley turtles, Ganges river dolphins, hawksbill turtles, Irrawaddy dolphins, Spinner dolphins, and mangrove horseshoe crabs.
The Great Banyan Tree is located in the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden.
Bishnupur is famous for its terracotta temples including Rasmancha, and Pancha Ratna Temple of Shyam Rai, Jorebangla Temple of Keshta Rai, and Radha Madhab Temple.
Cooch Behar Palace was modelled on Buckingham Palace.
Belur Math is a Hindu temple located in Howrah.
Darjeeling, located at the Himalayan foothills, is known for its tea plantations. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling.
West Bengal’s abundance of water makes it the largest producer of rice in India.
Southern India
Includes the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.
Southern Indian cuisine of note includes pongal, biryani, appam, bisi bele bath, and masala dosa.
Andhra Pradesh is located in the southeast of the country.
Amaravati is the state capital and Visakhapatnam is the largest city.
Hindu temples of note include Venkateswara Temple, Kanaka Durga Temple, Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Veerabhadra Temple, Srikalahasteeshwara Temple, and Undavalli Caves which are rock-cut temples.
Chandragiri Fort is located in Reddivaripalle.
Godavari Bridge is located in Rajahmundry.
Satish Dhawan Space Centre is a spaceport located in Sriharikota.
Kurnool Ultra Mega Solar Park is one of the largest concentrated solar power plants in the world.
Nellore is known for its rice paddies.
Karnataka. Bengaluru is a high-tech hub and the main film production service centre in Southern India.
Government buildings include Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore Palace, and Karnataka High Court.
Museums of note include Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, National Gallery of Modern Art, Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, and Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium.
Religious locations include St Mary’s Basilica, Dodda Basavana Gudi, Halasuru Someshwara Temple, Shivoham Shiva Temple, and Sri Radha Krishna-chandra Temple which is one of the largest Krishna-Hindu temples in the world.
Stadiums include Mangalam Chinnaswamy Stadium, and Sree Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium.
Transport locations include Namma Metro, and Kempegowda International Airport.
Parks of note include Lalbagh Botanical Garden, and Cubbon Park.
Rajendra Nagar is one of India’s largest slums.
Outside of Bengaluru, Karnataka is home to several interesting film locations including:
Hampi is famous for Sri Virupaksha Temple, Vijaya Vittala Temple, Achyutaraya Temple, Kadalekalu Ganesha, Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Hazara Rama Temple, Saasivekaalu Ganesha, Elephant Stables, Lotus Mahal Hampi, and Pushkarani.
Pattadakal is a complex of Hindu and Jain temples.
Karnataka’s waterfalls of note include Abbey Falls Madkeri, Jog Falls, Shivanasamudra Falls, Iruppu Waterfall, and Hebbe Falls.
Mysore Palace is a royal residence.
Gol Gumbaz is a mausoleum located in Bijapur.
Pavagada Solar Park is one of the largest concentrated solar power plants in the world.
Nagarhole National Park is a landscape of forests, valleys, streams, and waterfalls. Wildlife includes Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, Indian jackals, sloth bears, dholes, Indian elephants, gaurs, sambars, wild boars, gray langurs, bonnet macaques, slender lorises, and a diversity of birdlife.
Bannerghatta National Park is a landscape of southern tropical dry deciduous forests home to Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, Indian wolves, Indian elephants, sloth bears, gaurs, pangolins, wild boars, bonnet macaques, cobras, and pythons.
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary has hundreds of bird species including great hornbills.
Kaiga Atomic Power Station is located in Karnataka.
Karnataka is known for its sunflower and cotton fields, as well as coffee and tea plantations.
Kerala. Located on the southwest coast, Kerala is known for its beautiful palm-lined beaches, backwaters, and national parks.
Kochi is known for Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, High Court of Kerala, Kerala Folklore Museum, Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kochi Metro, Port of Kochi, and Cochin International Airport.
Thiruvananthapuram is known for Niyamasabha Mandiram, Kanakakkunnu Palace, Kowdiar Palace, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, Napier Museum, Greenfield Stadium, and Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
Palaces of note include Bolgatty Palace, and British Residency.
Sree Vadakkumnathan Temple is a temple in Thrissur.
Beaches of note include Varkala Beach, Marari Beach, Bekal Beach, Kannur Beach, and Cherai Beach.
Eravikulam National Park is home to Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, stripe-necked mongooses, nilgiri marten, golden jackals, nilgiri tahrs, lion-tailed macaques, Nilgiri langurs, gaurs, Indian muntjacs, Indian porcupines, and a diversity of birdlife.
Kerala produces tea, coffee, coconuts, rubber, and spices.
Puducherry is a union territory known for its French colonial architecture.
Film locations include Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Sacred Heart Basilica, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Matrimandir, Promenade Beach, Paradise Beach Island, Chunnambar Backwater, and Ousteri Lake.
Tamil Nadu. Chennai is the capital and largest city in the state. Film locations include Fort St George, Madras High Court, Parthasarathy Temple, Kālikāmbal Temple, Vadapalani Andavar Temple, Ashtalakshmi Temple, St Thomas Cathedral Basilica, Madras Museum, National At Gallery, Southern Railway Headquarters, Muthiah Annamalai Chidambaram Stadium, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus, Chennai Metro, Chennai Central Railway Station, Chennai Port, and Chennai International Airport. Nochikuppam is one of India’s largest slums.
Tamil Nadu is known for its Hindu temples including Meenakshi Temple, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Brihadishvara Temple, Shore Temple, Ramanathaswamy Temple, Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple, and Ranganathaswamy Temple. Kanchipuram, the “City of a Thousand Temples”, is home to Ekambareswarar Temple, Kailasanathar Temple, and Karchapeswarar Temple.
Beaches of note include Mahabalipuram Beach, Marina Beach, and Edward Elliot’s Beach.
Waterfalls of note include Silver Cascade Falls, Hogenakkal Waterfalls, Siruvani Waterfalls, and Catherine Waterfalls.
Forts of note include Fort Dansborg, and Tiruchirappalli Rock Fort.
Thanjavur Maratha Palace is located in Tamil Nadu.
Kamuthi Solar Power Project is one of the largest concentrated solar power plants in the world.
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, and Madras Atomic Power Station are located in Tamil Nadu.
Telangana. Hyderabad is the capital and largest city in Telangana. Film locations include is home to Falaknuma Palace, Chowmahalla Palace, Telangana Legislative Assembly Building, Charminar, Qutub Shahi Tombs, Makkah Masjid, Birla Mandir, Jagannath Temple, Chilkur Balaji Temple, Golconda Fort, Salar Jung Museum, Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad Metro, and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
Warangal is home to the Thousand Pillar Temple, Warangal Fort, and Kakatiya Stepwell.
Sita Ramachandraswamy Temple is located in Bhadrachalam.
Medak Cathedral is located in Medak.
Waterfalls of note include Bogatha Waterfall, and Mallela Thirtham Waterfall.
Ramoji Film City is the world’s largest film studio.
Indian Islands
Andaman and Nicobar Islands consist of 571 islands located in the Bay of Bengal.
The islands are famous for their beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise waters. Beaches of note include Elephant Beach, Chidiya Tapu Beach, Radhanagar Beach, and Corbyn’s Cove Beach.
Cellular Jail is a colonial-era prison.
The Sentinelese are an uncontacted tribe living in North Sentinel Island.
Lakshadweep is an archipelago of 36 islands located in the Arabian sea.
India Film Location Permits
India is known for its red tape so choosing the right service producer / fixer is essential. Permits are generally not difficult to obtain as long as local customs and traditions are respected. Laws governing filming have many clauses that can be used to shut down a shoot making it impossible for foreign producers to exercise complete control over any production so a patient approach is required. India is made up of a collection of states that have their own practices alongside the central government bureaucracy so hiring a well connected local producer / fixer definitely helps. As an example, filming in the Himalayas, requires several layers of permitting.
The Ministry of External Affairs has streamlined the permitting process to 3 days for non-sensitive documentary films. This includes fashion and tourism shoots.
Please contact us for location specific information.
When To Shoot?
India is a large country with a wide range of weather conditions. India hosts six major climatic subtypes, ranging from desert in the west, to alpine tundra and glaciers in the north, to humid tropical regions supporting rainforests in the southwest and the island territories. Many regions have starkly different microclimates. India has four seasons: winter (January and February), summer (March to May), a monsoon (rainy) season (June to September), and a post-monsoon period (October to December). In Northern India, November to March are the best months to shoot for weather and cool temperatures. Some parts of the Himalayan range are inaccessible due to heavy snow from November onwards and then road access does not usually reopen until June. The north is also subject to landslides during the monsoon season. Southern India east of the Western Ghats remains dry during the monsoon period. For monthly weather statistics please see here.
India is home to many colourful festivals and events. Some of the better known ones include:
• Kumbh Mela Ganges pilgrimage is held every 3 years in January.
• International Kite Festival in Gujarat in January.
• Bikaner Camel Festival in January.
• Basant Kite Festival in Punjab in January / February.
• Thaipusam in January or February.
• Carnival in Goa in February.
• Jaisalmer Desert Festival in February.
• Muharram Shiite festival in Lucknow in February.
• Holi Festival of Colours in Northern India in March.
• Elephant Fair in March.
• International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh in March.
• Khajuraho Dance Festival in Madhya Pradesh in March.
• Thrissur Pooram in April or May.
• Hemis Tsechu in Ladakh in June.
• Rath Yatra in Puri in June / July.
• Nehru Cup Snake Boat Races in Kerala in August.
• Independence Day across the country in August.
• Onam in Kerala in August or September.
• Ganesh Chaturthi across the country in September.
• Kullu Dussehra in Himachal Pradesh in September.
• Ganesh Chaturthi Festival in Maharashtra in September.
• Diwali Festival of Lights across the country in October or November.
• Pushkar Camel Fair in November.
Public holidays and festivals may affect timing, availability and costs, so make sure to seek local advice to plan effectively. See here for public holiday dates in India.
Unique Local Stories
Brands are looking for local stories that match their brand narrative. Our local teams are a great lead for sourcing those unique stories and characters.
If you are looking for stories for your next shoot, send us your brief and we will pitch you ideas.
If you have a unique story you would like to pitch to a brand anywhere in the world, pitch us your idea. We have well-established processes to ensure that your ideas are properly seen and protected.
Costs & Tax Incentives
Costs vary greatly depending on where you plan on filming. Mumbai in particular has become very expensive. Otherwise, other parts of India are still relatively cost competitive. Crew costs are low compared to most of the world. Talent is inexpensive. Most equipment is available locally so there is no need to fly in gear. Cities such as Mumbai have very congested traffic which limits the number of possible crew moves in a day. This may increase the number of shoot days required. Many impressive locations also require travel outside of major production centres which can add significant costs to the shoot. On the other hand, savings can also be made with some nearby locations doubling for difficult to reach locations. For instance, Mumbai has small ghats that can double for the ghats of Varanasi. In any case, our locally based fixers and service producers will negotiate deals and provide the appropriate level of production support to match every budget.
Tax Incentives. India offers qualifying productions a 30% rebate with an additional 5% uplift for productions that employ at least 15% Indian crews.
Film Crew & Talent
Talent is non-union and buyouts are negotiable. Unless it’s a celebrity, talent costs in India are generally very cost-competitive. East Indian looks are available in abundance. There is also a pool of East European models based locally. All other talent looks are best cast abroad. There are several good talent agencies in India.
Crews. India has a good pool of local directors, directors of photography and stills photographers. Indian crews are very hard working, inexpensive and flexible. Key and supporting crews speak English. Separate unions exist for different crews throughout India. Indian teams are considerably larger than what is considered normal in the western world. This is the culture. Our service producer makes sure that only the local keys are the points of contact. In some cases key crew should be brought in from abroad.
Contact us if you are looking for a Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata or Hyderabad based director, DP, photographer, videographer (cameraman / camera operator), camera assistant (focus puller), sound operator, grip, gaffer, stylist, hair and makeup, PA / runner, production driver, or any other film crew in India.
India Film Equipment
Equipment. All the standard camera, grip and lighting equipment is available in India. Some specialised equipment needs to be brought in from abroad. For productions looking to bring in film equipment, India is an ATA carnet country. The imported equipment list is included in the location permit visa application and our Indian service producer / fixer works with a local customs broker to ensure all gear clears customs properly. If you are using a carnet, make sure that your port of entry and exit can facilitate them.
Communications. Communication is key. Our agility and global experience allows us to customise the right communications systems for every shoot.
Web posted casting, scouting, and videoconferencing.
For clients that are unable to attend set we offer a virtual video village solution. This dedicated and secure high-resolution video streaming platform allows clients from one or multiple timezones to view setups without compromise and to participate in real-time with the team on set. Separate systems can be set up for the discrete conversations that are required to make a job run right. Working remotely with our local teams reduces your content production costs, turnaround times, carbon footprint, and risks associated with unpredictable global events.
Art Department, Studios, Backlots, & Post Production
Art department and set construction. India has some very impressive production designers. Construction crews are skilled and hard working. Massive sets can be constructed quickly at minimal cost. Large teams with many people on set are the norm.
Studios and backlots. India has several large studio spaces but many of those are booked out for local TV shows and Bollywood features. There is a backlot of a South Bombay Street 3 hours drive from Mumbai.
Post Production. State of the art facilities are available. Both Kodak and Fuji have their own labs.
Visas & Work Permits
Before you apply for a visa, your shoot first needs permission from the India government. Visiting productions need to apply for a Ministry of External Affairs Location Permit at their local Indian consulate or embassy. The application must include an invitation letter from an Indian production service company as well as full project details including synopsis, location list, visiting crew details, equipment list and other relevant information. A simple b-roll shoot can take around 2 weeks to permit whereas filming at a heritage location such as the Taj Mahal can take up to 6 weeks to permit. Please note, this location permit covers the entire crew so it’s important to include all visiting crew members in the same application. Fees will vary depending on the locations required. Once the permit is approved the visiting crew members will be issued with a collective visa deemed appropriate by authorities (usually a journalist, business or tourist visa). Note, travel for scouting or meetings does not require prior permission and you can just enter on a Business Visa or Journalist-Visa. For crew travelling on Western passports India offers online visa applications here.
For long-form projects, India now offers an (F) visa allowing visiting film crews multiple entries for up to one year.
If you are entering India for a scout or other tourist related filming or photography, you can enter under a tourist visa.
Transport & Accommodation
Transportation Infrastructure. Traffic congestion in major cities such as Mumbai can be severe. Early morning is the best time to travel. Note, if your city crew includes larger gear trucks, make sure allow time to navigate the narrow roads and low hanging powerlines. Road conditions outside of cities are often quite poor and congested. India is a large country so if travelling far, expect the unexpected and make sure to allow plenty of time for unit moves. Train travel is a novel way to get around for the more adventurous crews. India is well serviced by several low cost domestic airlines. Several international airlines service flights to India. Travel delays are common on all modes of transport during the monsoon period. One good piece of advice to save on time and money is to always book and pay for excess baggage online, in advance.
Accommodation. Recommended film friendly hotels in India include:
Mumbai:
Taj Mahal Palace & Tower
Oberoi
Juhu Residency Boutique Hotel
New Delhi:
Shanti Home
Taj Mahal Hotel
The Park New Delhi
Chennai:
Taj Coromandel
The Park Chennai
ITC Hotel Park Sheraton & Towers
Hyderabad:
Taj Krishna Hyderabad
ITC Kakatiya
Ista Hyderabad
Note, it is generally much less expensive to have our Indian service producer / fixer book rooms, than to book from abroad. Please contact us for special rates. For longer stays we can also organize serviced apartments.
Final Notes
Safety. On the whole India is a safe place for foreign productions to visit. See here for up to date travel advice.
Down Time.
Projects. For an example of TV commercials, stills campaigns, online content, corporate videos, virtual reality 360 content, feature films, TV series and documentaries shot in India, please see below:
Hire India Production Support & Shooting Crew
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