Films brought these locations more footfalls

In the process of unfolding the story, filmmakers showcase untapped marvels of nature and cities that have a charm of their own. And in this process, many films have given travel enthusiasts a number of lovely locations to explore.
The latest on the list is Croatia, where a sizeable chunk of The Games of Thrones series has been shot. Here are a few picture perfect locations that went on to become tourist destinations after they were showcased in films..
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Film: Dil Dhadakne Do
While the dysfunctional Mehra family reinvigorated their family ties on a cruise, we are sure Istanbul’s going to gain the most in terms of footfalls. With parts of the film shot in the beautiful city showcasing its exquisite beauty, it could emerge as the next big tourist destination.

Location: Meereen, Croatia
Film: The Games of Thrones
Croatia has suddenly witnessed an increase in tourism as The Game of Thrones brought the captivating locales of Meereen, Klis Fortress, Diocletian Fort and more to the world. The tourism industry has aptly taken notice of it and have started various ‘The Game of Thrones’ style guided tours.
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Location: Rrann of Kutch, Gujarat
Film: R...Rajkumar
Capturing the vastness of the Rann of Kutch and splashing it on the big screen sure made an impact when Prabhu Dheva made Shahid Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha dance to his tunes in Saree Ke Fall Sa from R...Rajkumar. While the Rann of Kutch has been a popular location, this chartbuster revived tourist interest in the salt desert all over again.

Location: Santorini,
Greece Film: Bang Bang
Shah Rukh Khan might have reached there first (Tauba Tumhare Yeh Ishare from Chalte Chalte), but Santorini sure found its voice in Meherbaan when Hrithik Roshan Romanced Katrina in Bang Bang. And this tranquil city by the sea has swept Indian tourists with its unmatched natural beauty.
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Location: Volterra, Italy
Film: The Twilight Saga
If there was anything else that became a talking point apart from the turbulent relationship of Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, it’s got to be Volterra. While tourists did get caught between Tuscany (where the movie was originally shot) and Volterra (where the film is based), Volterra won hands down.

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Location: Pangong Lake, Ladakh
Film: 3 idiots
Phunsukh Wangdu found solace near this picturesque lake in 3 Idiots. And soon travel crazy bikers and off roaders packed their bags and left for the Pangong Lake, where the climax of the film was shot. Posing in the 3 Idiots pose with the bottoms facing the cameras has almost become a ritual for those who flock to this lake!

Location: Ice hotel, Kiruna, Sweden
Film: Die Another Day
Apart from hi-tech gadgets, intricate plots and the gorgeous Bond girls, the 007 movies are also famous for putting unknown marvels of nature on the world map. Bond might have arrived at the Ice Hotel in Kiruna in an invisible car, but Pierce Brosnan made sure that the ice hotel became a hotspot with tourists thereafter.

Location: Costa Brava, Spain
Film: Zindagi Na Milega Dobara
Rediscovering yourself while on the move made sense when three besties took to the road on a bachelor party. And it was only a matter of few weeks post the release of the film that Indians made a beeline for visas to Spain. And taking a car trip with friends since then has acquired its own special charm.

Location: Bruges, Belgium
Film: In Bruges
Rarely does it happen that the location of a film becomes such an integral part of the film’s content as it did in In Bruges. From Groeninge Museum, Belfry, Gorte Market, Cafedraal, Meestraat Bridge all making a striking presence in the film, the city of Bruges surely made an impression on Indian tourists.

Location: Matamata, New Zealand
Film: The Lord Of The Rings
The cult of The Lord of the Rings not only made an impact on film buffs, but also travel enthusiasts as the film exhaustively captured the picturesque landscapes of places like Matamata, Wellington, Nelson and Edoras. Now there are various The Lord of the Rings style guided tours conducted by tour operators.

Location: Krabi, Thailand
Film: Kaho Na...Pyar Hai
Indian tourists found a new destination in Krabi when Rohit (Hrithik Roshan) and Sonya (Ameesha Patel) got lost on the island. Since then Krabi Islands have become a hit with Indian tourists and Thailand has gained the status of one of the most frequently visited foreign destinations from India.

Location: Sydney, Australia
Film: Dil Chahata Hai
If any 90’s movie has redefined ‘style’ or ‘being cool’ then its got to be Dil Chahata Hai. But it made much more than just that. And it was not only the makers of the film who laughed their way to the banks, but Sydney also witnessed a rise in tourists from India flocking to catch glimpses of the Dil Chahata Hai locations!
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