Top 15 Pre Wedding Photography Locations in Uttarakhand

Who hasn't heard of Uttarakhand's beauty? Both as a honeymoon destination and as a site for pre-wedding photo shoots, Uttarakhand is just fantastic. And if you are considering having your pre-wedding photo shoot in Uttarakhand, you have landed at the right place.

In this article, we are going to uncover the top 15 pre-wedding shoot locations you must consider, if you are planning yours in Uttarakhand too.
So, let's dive right in!

Sr. No.	Best Pre-wedding Shoot Locations in Uttarakhand	Best Time to Visit
1	Rishikesh Uttarakhand	October-February
2	Jim Corbett Uttarakhand	July-September, October-February
3	Mussoorie Uttarakhand	April-June, October–February
4	Bhimtal Uttarakhand	January-December
5	Naukuchiatal Uttarakhand	March-June, September-November
6	Ramgarh Uttarakhand	March-June, October-November
7	Mukteshwar Uttarakhand	March-June, October-November
8	Ranikhet Uttarakhand	January-December
9	Almora Uttarakhand	May, August–November
10	Kumaon Uttarakhand	March-April, October-February
11	Binsar Uttarakhand	October-March
12	Jageshwar Uttarakhand	April-June, September-November
13	Kausani Uttarakhand	April-June
14	Pithoragarh Uttarakhand	April-June, August-November
15	Sattal Uttarakhand	March-May, December-January

1. Rishikesh Uttarakhand

Rishikesh's stunning scenery is a result of its location at the base of the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas. The mighty Ganges runs directly through the city, adding to the atmosphere. The beautiful city has a surreal aspect as it is situated between the breathtaking riverside sidewalks, vast stretches of forests, green mountains, and deep blue skies.

• Distance From Nainital: 258 Km
• Best Photography places: Triveni, Kaudiyala, Neem Beach, Lakshman Jhula, Shivpuri, Neer Garh Waterfall, The Beatles Ashram, Patna Waterfalls, Astha Path, Trekt India, Rishikund
• Ideal Time to Visit: October-February

Why Should You Choose Rishikesh for Your Pre-Wedding Shoot?

• Rishikesh houses a variety of birds, trees, and forests that make the environment more scenic.
• From mountains to river Ganga, every aspect of Rishikesh makes it an amazing place.
• The white sand walk near the river Ganga is something you would not like to skip shooting pictures on.

2. Jim Corbett Uttarakhand

Corbett's magnificent scenery is well known and famous for its tiger richness. Besides being famous as a tiger reserve, the park is dispersed throughout the beautiful Pauri Garhwal, Almora, and Nainital landscapes. Its entire territory is made up of hills, marshy depressions, riverine belts, grasslands, and a big lake.

• Distance From Nainital: 141 Km
• Best Photography places: Sitabani Temple, Corbett Falls, Durga Devi Zone, Kosi River
• Ideal Time to visit: July-September (monsoon), October-February (winter)

Why Should You Choose Jim Corbett for Your Pre-Wedding Shoot?

• With its lovely and heavily forested park and an abundance of creatures, including elephants, deer, primates, and birds, Jim Corbett offers a number of charming locations for photography.
• Every element of Jim Corbett will exceed your expectations with its smashing beauty.

3. Mussoorie Uttarakhand

Mussoorie is also known as the "Queen of the Hills." It is a mesmerising sanctuary for your pre-wedding shoot, located on a 15-kilometer-long horseshoe ridge with the magnificent Himalayas as a backdrop. It also provides spectacular vistas of the Himalayan peaks in Western Garhwal from this vantage point.

• Distance From Nainital: 315 Km
• Best Photography places: Mossy Falls, Happy Valley, Lal Tibba, Kempty Falls, Cloud’s End, Bhatta Falls
• Ideal Time to visit: April-June (summer), October–February (winter)

Why Should You Choose Massoorie for Your Pre-Wedding Shoot?

• Massoorie, also known as the "Queen of Hills," provides the greatest backdrop with its stunning white snow-covered hills.
• The several layers of fog, which appear from above like a sea of clouds, are simply breathtaking.
• The environment in Mossoorie has a romantic vibe that makes every pose of yours look more dreamy.

4. Bhimtal Uttarakhand

Bhimtal is a secluded location with magnificent views and visual vistas of nature's grandeur. It also includes a small island in the centre with a lovely massive aquarium. Bhimtal is a gorgeous location for a pre-wedding photo shoot, with lots of birds and pretty dwellings along the hills.

• Distance From Nainital: 23.8 Km
• Suggested Photography places: Bhimtal Lake, Naina Peak, Aquarium Cafe by The Lake Hill, Hidimba Parvat, Bhimeshwar Temple, Nal Damyanti Tal etc.
• Ideal Time to visit: April-June (summer), July-September (monsoon), October-February (winter)

Why Should You Choose Bhimtal for Your Pre-Wedding Shoot?

• Bhimtal offers a variety of stunning locations, including rivers, resorts, and flora and wildlife, that are all picture-perfect for your photo session.
• Even the land, the weather, the scenery, and many such things give you a feeling that can't be expressed in words.

5. Naukuchiatal Uttarakhand

Naukuchiatal, a small scenic lake, is regarded as one of Nainital's deepest lakes. The lake is surrounded by beautiful flora and fauna, making it a beautiful sight to see. A panoramically beautiful setting and a mesmerising lake are gifts to Naukuchiatal.

• Distance From Nainital: 26 Km
• Best Photography places: Naukuchiatal Lake, Jungliagaon, Kilbury, Hanuman Temple
• Ideal Time to visit: March-June (summer), September-November (winter)

Why Should You Choose Naukuchiatal for Your Pre-Wedding Shoot?

• Being away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Naukuchiatal is an uncluttered location that offers you the necessary seclusion for your pre-wedding shoot.
• The lake of Naukuchiatal is damn romantic place with lush green hills all around it.
• The lake is so clean that you can even see stones at the bottom, which means you can have good shots with the river at the background.

6. Ramgarh Uttarakhand

Surrounded by gorgeous orchards of apples, apricots, pears, and peaches, Ramgarh is renowned as the 'Fruit Bowl of Kumaon,'. Ramgarh's serenity, elegance, and peacefulness all contribute to its grandeur. Ramgarh also offers stunning views of the snow-covered Himalayas.

• Distance From Nainital: 36 Km
• Best Photography places: Nathuakhan, Jungle walks, Seclude Ramgarh
• Ideal Time to visit: March-June (summer), October-November (winter)

Why Should You Choose Ramgarh for Your Pre-Wedding Shoot?

• Ramgarh is truly a place of scenic beauty with a lot of orchard trees.
• It gives an unobstructed view of the snow-capped ranges of the Himalayas.
• All the apple, plum, peach, and apricot orchards make Ramgarh a picturesque location.

7. Mukteshwar Uttarakhand

Mukteshwar offers clear, swivelling views of the magnificent Himalayan mountain range. Mukteshwar is a delightful location with lasting peace. Mukteshwar's alluring landscape has a lot of elements for you. Birds singing, the sun caressing the cliffs, and gorgeous woodlands. All of these things will contribute to making your pre-wedding photo shoot even more spectacular.

• Distance From Nainital: 50 Km
• Best Photography places: Nanda Devi peak, Sitla, Bhalu Gaad Waterfalls, Mukteshwar Temple, Chauli ki Jali, Mukteshwar Inspection Bunglow
• Ideal Time to visit: March-June (summer), October-November (winter)

Why Should You Choose Mukteshwar for Your Pre-Wedding Shoot?

• Mukteshwar offers stunning views of the valley and the mountain ranges, including the awesome Nanda Devi snow-peaked mountains which stand beyond the mountain ranges.
• If you choose Mukteshwar as your pre-wedding-shoot destination, you are going to have amazing shots with the refreshing breezes passing off you.
• And every pose of yours with your significant other will be touched by nature’s blessings.

8. Ranikhet Uttarakhand

The heavenly and pure sense of Ranikhet is accentuated by the beautiful and magnificent vistas of the pine trees, the dense green forests, the fragrant mountain wind, the chirping of birds, and the majestic view of the Himalayas.

• Distance From Nainital: 57.6 Km
• Best Photography places: Tarikhet village, Sunset Points, Golf Ground Ranikhet (Upat Kalika), Majkhali, Bhalu Dam
• Ideal Time to visit: March-June (summer), July-Sept (monsoon), October-February (winter)

Why Should You Choose Ranikhet for Your Pre-Wedding Shoot?

• The cedar and acorn trees that encircle Ranikhet's hills add to the attractiveness of this hill station.
• There are numerous apple gardens and golf courses in Ranikhet. It's lovely to see a lush garden with views of mountain ranges.
• Moreover, Ranikhet offers amazing views of snow-covered mountains.

9. Almora Uttarakhand

Almora is flanked on all sides by plummeting pines and old oaks. The snow-capped Himalayas rise at the highest point of the landscape, adding to its allure. Bright End Corner in Almora has some of the most outstanding sunrise and sunset views in the area.

• Distance From Nainital: 61 Km
• Best Photography places: Jageshwar Temple, Katarmal Sun Temple, Zero Point, Bright End Corner, Dwarahat Village, Patal Devi Mandir
• Ideal Time to visit: February–May (summer), August–November (winter)

Why Should You Choose Almora for Your Pre-Wedding Shoot?

• Almora is heaven for all those people who are planning their pre-wedding shoot. It's a serene setting with breathtaking natural beauty.
• Almora has beautiful vistas of the magnificent Himalayas.
• The Great Himalaya View Point, located in Almora, is a destination that should not be missed.

10. Kumaon Uttarakhand

Kumaon is a stunning region and is well situated among the pine forests. It reaches Tibet from Uttarakhand's northernmost points. Kumaon is rich in attractive hill stations, towering mountains, bizarre lakes, charming villages, and many hidden attractions.

• Distance From Nainital: 73.4 Km
• Best Photography places: Munsiyari, Didihat, Jeolikot, Abbott Mount, Chaukori, Pangot
• Ideal Time to visit: March-April (summer), October-February (winter)

Why Should You Choose Kumaon for Your Pre-Wedding Shoot?

• Kumoan is where the true beauty of Uttarakhand may be found. As it has vast Himalayan ranges and snow-capped peaks.
• Kumaon, being very close to the Himalayas, offers jaw-dropping views of the mountains.

11. Binsar Uttarakhand

The tranquil hamlet of Binsar provides breath-taking vistas of the towering Himalayan peaks. At Binsar, you can discover everything from benevolent hills, to lovely orchards, to murmuring streams, to enchanting meadows. Tweaking birds keep adding mystical energy to the environment.

• Distance From Nainital: 87.4 Km
• Best Photography places: Binsar Zero Point, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, The Forest Dak Bungalow, Bineshwar Mahadev Temple
• Ideal Time to visit: October-March

Why Should You Choose Binsar for Your Pre-Wedding Shoot?

• Binsar is renowned for its weather, tranquil surroundings, and higher mountains.
• At Binsar, more than 200 different species of birds will add life elements to your photographs.
• The combination of cold weather, beautiful sunrises, and a nice and positive environment altogether makes the place more attractive.

12. Jageshwar Uttarakhand

Jageshwar is a collection of 124 temples and several monuments in Jageshwar Dham. Jageshwar combines ancient design with the culture of the region. The Jata Ganga, which makes its way inside the temple, and the Deodar trees that surround the area add to the area's splendour.

• Distance From Nainital: 98.6 Km
• Best Photography places: Vridh Jageshwar, Mritola Ashram, Mahamrityunjaya Temple, Dandeshwar Temple
• Perfect Time to visit: April-June (summer), September-November (winter)

Why Should You Choose Jageshwar for Your Pre-Wedding Shoot?

• Jageshwar has beautiful architecture made of stones.
• The entire road to Jageshwar is filled with devdar forest, whose beauty is beyond words.
• Due to its location in the middle of a pine forest, the temple already has a lot of additional natural beauty.

13. Kausani Uttarakhand

Kausani, sheltered by the sun and dark green hills, is noted for its panoramic view of the enormous peaks of the Himalayas. As it is situated in an elevated place and surrounded by pine tree forests and running waterways, it is the ideal setting for a pre-wedding shoot.

• Distance From Nainital: 115 Km
• Best Photography places: Rudradhari Falls, Kausani Tea Estate, Baijnath Temple, Dandeshwar Temple, Someshwar
• Ideal Time to visit: April-June

Why Should You Choose Kausani for Your Pre-Wedding Shoot?

• Kausani displays the unending splendour of nature. The entire area is covered with snow throughout the winter, which gives it a more picturesque appearance.
• The land is pure and scenic beauty at its best.
• Your photos will have a dreamy look because of the Alpine Hills, the babbling creeks, and the snowy Himalayas.

14. Pithoragarh Uttarakhand

Pithoragarh is a couples' paradise. High Himalayan mountains, snow-capped summits, valleys, grasslands, forests, waterfalls, rivers, glaciers, and springs all surround the area together makes Pithoragarh a perfect destination for a pre-wedding shoot.

• Distance From Nainital: 175.4 Km
• Best Photography places: Askot Sanctuary, Pithoragarh Fort, Namik Glacier, Chandak, Kafni Glacier Trek
• Ideal Time to visit: April-June (summer), August-November (winter)

Why Should You Choose Pithoragarh for a Pre-Wedding Shoot?

• Pithoragarh is striking in its beauty and is surrounded by four hills: Chandak, Dhwaj, Thal Kedar, and Kundar.
• Pithoragarh is a perfect destination for pre-wedding photoshoots due to its high Himalayan mountains, snow-capped peaks, valleys, alpine meadows, forests, waterfalls, perennial rivers, glaciers, and springs.
• Pithoragarh also boasts a variety of gorgeous temples and undiscovered destinations.

15. Sattal Uttarakhand

Sattal is one of Uttarakhand's most beautiful natural beauties. Sattal is a collection of seven exquisite freshwater lakes. This lake is remote from the ravages of unbannization, hidden among the tall conifers of pines and aged oaks.

• • Distance From Nainital: 22.9 Km
  • Best Photography places: Sattal Lake, Hidamba Dham Sattal, Gaula River
  • Ideal Time to Visit: March-May (summer), December-January (winter)

Why Should You Choose Sattal for Your Pre-Wedding Shoot?

• Sattal is a big, gorgeous lake that is fully encircled by forest on all sides and set within a dense forest.
• Mesmerizing views of mountains while boating give you incredible opportunities to shoot beautiful pictures.
• The chirping of birds and the buzzing of bees add a special touch to your pre-wedding session.

Conclusion

These are the best 15 locations in Uttarakhand for pre-wedding shoots. We hope this post has helped you in finding the ideal location for your pre-wedding shoot.

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