Top 10 Movies that are Some Serious Inspiration for Every Travel Enthusiast

Movies have a way of impacting our lives in a very unique and significant manner. On one hand, they inspire us to move mountains and on the other, they also have a way to make us cry, think, laugh, live and everything in between. So, if you too are looking for some heavy motivation and want to explore the mountains, witness those mighty rivers while you sit at the comfort of your home, in your armchair, then we have some good news for you.  

Keeping our readers' best interest in mind, we have hand-picked the top Bollywood travel movies that will motivate you to achieve all the aforementioned things like a bawse.

So, let's not waste any more time and get on with it. Here is the list of top 10 travel movies that will give you some serious travel goals and might just turn your life around for good. 

#1. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is the kind of movie you fall in love with over and over again. It is a movie about three friends who set out on a bachelor trip to Spain with one purpose in mind: to overcome their fears. ZNMD is the quintessential and classic combination of all things good and nothing bad.

While they find their path from Barcelona to Costa Brava to Seville to Buñol to Pamplona, the journey of this trio will also leave you contemplating life and craving for more. So, if you are up for some shared laughter, emotions, drama then this chilled out travel flick is all you need to watch this weekend.

#2. Queen (2013)

It is about a girl who is seeking her own place in life amid all the chaos and ongoing hustle. It is an inspirational travel movie, especially for all the powerful women out there, as it makes them think and dream about embarking on a journey of life, laughter, tears, and drama.

Rani, the main character of the story falls in love with herself while she wanders the charming streets of Paris and Amsterdam and in the middle of that forges a very strong bond of friendship with some gentle and humourous boys. If you want to watch those feel-good movies, then here is one to watch right away.

#3. Dil Chahta Hai (2001)

Dil Chahta Hai is the movie to watch with your best pals and reminisce the similar travel memories which you may have had back in the day.

This movie has truly set a benchmark as one of the all-time classic travel movies in Bollywood. In its essence, this is a story of three friends who discover their own self and the beauty of life while on a trip to Goa.

Featuring the quaint towns, golden beaches, churches and many other interesting elements it is a must-watch travel movie for any travel buff.

#4. Swades (2004)

Targeting the life of an NRI who is well-settled in the USA, Swades is all about that unrequited emotion of love throwing in the perfect element of that quintessential Indian made drama. It is a story of a Project Manager at NASA torn between his work and personal life.

Things turn around in the story when the protagonist played by Shahrukh Khan comes to India only to discover the plight of the local villagers. Seeing the condition of his village, he sets on a journey to make a difference.

If you want to watch a blockbuster movie which is a brilliant mix of nostalgia, culture, travel and pride of being Indian, then Swades is a great movie to devour.

#5. Highway (2014)

Directed by Imitiaz Ali, this movie is a story of a girl (played by Alia Bhatt) who is kidnapped and then put on a truck only to be taken away to Kashmir via Indian cities like Punjab, Delhi, Himachal and Rajasthan on the way. In its essence, the movie deals with the topic of freedom and it is that quintessential road trip movie which you will definitely fall in love with.

#6. Tamasha (2015)

This is yet another gem of a Bollywood movie meant for those who are seeking something out of the box in life. Tamasha as a movie contains everything from the blue waters, to sky touching peaks, charming landscapes and everything nice and good. You won't forget this classic movie for years to come. 

#7. Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007)

It is a story about six couples who are out on a journey from Mumbai to Goa for their honeymoon. However, it is during their journey that they get to discover secrets about each other which somehow changes their relationship with other couples. If you want to watch something fun and interesting then Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd would be a fairly decent pick. 

#8. Piku (2015)

With a tale of a complicated yet beautiful father-daughter relationship, Piku touched millions of hearts. The movie is set in the capital city of India and the road trip from Delhi to Kolkata en route a spiritual city of Varanasi is the soul of the movie. The trip brings out the differences between the lead actors Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone (father and daughter) eventually bonding them by the end of the journey. It contains some really powerful and mind swaying performances by late actor Irrfan Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone. The quaint charm of Varanasi and the old world charm of Kolkata will tickle the traveller in you.

#9. Dil Dhadakne Do (2015)

If you love cruising and travelling on ships, then this one is for you. In the story, Ayesha (Priyanka Chopra) plans a 10-day cruise trip via Turkey, Tunisia, Egypt, Spain, Italy, and France to celebrate her parent’s forthcoming marriage anniversary. And the main drama from flirting to falling in love happens on the cruise itself. The overall visuals along with the storyline with a message is something worth falling for. It is one of the best family travel movies to watch.

#10. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)

It is one of those movies that has a feel-good factor about it and it comes out to be quite successful in accomplishing its goal. Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani charms the audience with its strong storyline and adorable characters of Naina and Bunny played by Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone.

If you love travelling and watching those snow-clad mountains along with the beautiful panoramic views of nature play a strong factor in a movie then you should definitely go for it.

With this, our list of top 10 Bollywood travel movies comes to an end. Tell us in the comments section how many of them you have watched or are planning to watch. 

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