5 Best Destinations for Pre - Wedding Photoshoot in Himalayas

Kabiraj

Updated on June 18, 2024

The definition of marriage/wedding has changed over the years. In the past, marriage was regarded as a establishment of relationship between two families, while today, we celebrate it as a legal union between a man and a woman as husband and wife making them the centre of the celebration. Be it an arranged marriage or a love marriage, it is the only thing close to a fairytale we can experience in our life.

Although a few years back only limited people with privileges used to capture their wedding pictures and videos, now almost all of us ensure that a photographer is capturing beautiful moments with our family and loved ones on our special day. However, with the ongoing rituals, emotional moments, and your relatives staring at you like a meat piece, you might get tired and feel nervous and ruin all your pictures. And that's why pre-wedding shoots are getting popular worldwide. Pre-wedding photoshoots allow the bride and groom to get used to the camera, help to understand the photographer and their technique, and allow the partners to get comfortable with each other and spend quality time. So, where can you organize these kind of photoshoots?

Well, Nepal is a Himalayan country with several destinations where couples can capture swoon-worthy and romantic pictures amid the beautiful views of the mountains and lakes without being watched by others.

Among dozens of places, we will include the top 5 Best Destinations for Pre-Wedding Photoshoots in the Himalayas in this blog that can be your next ultimate destination for capturing the best moments with your loved ones before your big day.

Highlights of the Pre-wedding photoshoot in the Himalayas:

Make memories in the lap of the Himalayas with your loved ones.
A perfect opportunity for couples to spend quality time before their big day.
Click romantic pictures with the backdrop of lakes and the Himalayas .
Enjoy scenic helicopter rides or trek to the majestic destinations.
A perfect opportunity to get comfortable around camera and your partner.
Sunrise/sunset view from Poonhill

1. Poonhill View Point:

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The easily accessible destination in the lap of the Himalayas is Poonhill. Although people usually trek to this destination, now you can easily hire a jeep and drive up to Ghorepani and hike to Poonhill to capture some romantic pictures with the backdrop of the Himalayas. Poonhill is a popular vantage point in Nepal, offering splendid sunrise and captivating views of the Himalayas. Since you will not be gaining much altitude, and the weather is lovely on the hill, this destination is perfect for pre-wedding photoshoots. Apart from this, the trail between Ghorepani and Poonhill is covered with blooming colourful rhododendron flowers, meaning your pictures will be straight out of a fairytale.

Pictures clicked during the golden hours are magical, so you might want to try it for your pre-wedding shoot while you are in Poonhill.

2. Everest Base Camp-Kalapathhar:

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The base camp of the world's highest mountain, Everest base camp is one of the most popular destinations in the world that everyone aspires to summit someday. And today, Everest base camp has become one of the perfect locations for weddings and pre-wedding photoshoots. Many westerners have treasured memories in the lap of the Himalayas while being wedded to their loved ones. Trekking all the way to base camp is a challenging task in itself. Hence, couples who love trekking can walk to the base camp to capture epic pictures with the backdrop of Everest or charter a helicopter to the base camp, get dressed, do some touch up and click photos when the mighty Himalayas watch and shower love and appreciation for your presence. The views of Mt Everest (8848m), Pumori (761m), Nuptse (7816m), Lhotse (8516m) and Changtse (7543m) are mesmerizing from Kalapathar.

Well, this is dreamy for everyone as you will be on the base camp of the world's highest mountain with your loved one, a perfect place to get lost in nature.

3. Tilicho Lake:

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Tilicho lake is located in the Manang district at an altitude of 4919m and is one of the world's highest-altitude lakes. Surrounded by the mountains like Khangsar (4771m), Muktinath peak and Tilicho peak (7134m), the place looks like a part of heaven where all you can feel is peace. Trekking to the lake can take around Nine days, but you can opt for a helicopter ride that will take you to the lake in less than one hour. The pictures taken in Tilicho lake look nothing less than that of Maldives, Switzerland and other destinations that might be on your list for a Bollywood-style photoshoot.

4. Gosainkunda Lake:

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Gosainkunda lake is located in the Langtang region and is a Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site. Apart from being a sacred site, the lake elevating at 4380m, is also a popular destination for treks as the view from the lake is magnificent. The views of Langtang Lirung (7227m), Dorje Lakpa (6966m), Ganesh Himal (7422m), Yala Peak (5500m), Naya Kanga (5844m) and others are worth capturing and hence provides a perfect background for photoshoots.

The Gosainkunda lake trek can be completed in 5 days. However if you want to skip the hassle of trekking, you can book a helicopter trip which will take around 15-20 minutes from Kathmandu. After arriving at the lake, you can click pictures and make memories in the lap of Langtang Himal with your loved ones.

5. Upper Mustang- Lo Manthang:

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The forbidden kingdom of Mustang, Upper Mustang, has a completely deserted landscape, which is different from what you will see in other trekking destinations of Nepal. The surrounding of Lo-Manthang looks like Tibet hence will be perfect for anyone looking for spots other than the snow-capped pinnacles and lakes. The historical caves, beautiful monasteries, and scenic plateau will provide plenty of space for unique pictures.

Although Lo Manthang is accessible by jeep and bike, the safest and easiest way is to hire a Helicopter. The helicopter ride takes around one and a half hours from Kathmandu.

Conclusion:

Apart from the ones mentioned above, there are options for nature lovers like the Khumai Danda, Mardi Himal, Annapurna Base Camp, Rara Lake, Shey Phoksundo and others. However, the ones mentioned in the list tops the best pre-wedding photoshoot destination in the Himalayas. If you are planning your big day, you might want to add this too on your wish list.

FAQ on Wedding & Engagement Photoshoot in Mountains:

1. How long will the helicopter stop in the Everest Base Camp?

✔︎ During your Everest base camp heli tour, you will land at Kalapathar, elevated at 5545m. Since the elevation gain is high, you can stay at the vantage point for just 10-15 minutes as the chances of getting altitude sickness are very high.

2. What should I wear during my pre-wedding photoshoot?

✔︎ You can wear anything that you are comfortable in and is easy to carry. You can wear traditional wears or simple gowns as well. Since the background will be the Himalayas and lakes, you can wear something flowy and vibrant that coordinates with the surrounding.

3. Can we book a heli tour with you?

✔︎ Yes. Trekking Guide Team adventure offers Heli Tour around different destinations in the Himalayas. So you can contact us to book your Heli trip.

4. Do we need to hire a photographer separately?

✔︎ Yes. We only provide Heli tours and trekking services. However, if you would like us to book a photographer, we can do it with extra charges, or you can bring yours as well.