Scenic Hills & Valley
Patratu Valley & Dam Pre-Wedding Shoot Guide
Ramgarh / Ranchi Border • Distance: 35 km from Ranchi
Essential Shoot Logistics
Distance from Ranchi
35 km
Drive time: 45 mins via Kanke-Patratu Highway
Best Shooting Hours
Golden Hour & Morning
Sunrise (5:30 AM – 7:30 AM) & Golden Hour (4:00 PM – 5:30 PM)
Entry Fees & Permits
Entry Guidelines
Free public road access; ₹200–₹500 for Lake Resort boating & garden lawns
Changing Room & Makeup
Outfit Changes
Available at Patratu Lake Resort & private hotel rooms near the dam
Drone Clearance & Airspace
4K Drone Flying
Unobstructed valley airspace. Stunning for high-speed drone chasing shots along winding hairpin curves.
Starting Package
₹14,999
Includes candid photo, portraits & trending reel
The undisputed #1 pre-wedding photography destination in Jharkhand. Famous for its serpentine mountain roads, rolling green hills, and tranquil lake waters. Our team has shot over 70+ couples at Patratu and knows the exact bends where sunlight filters through the valley without highway traffic.
Top Photography Spots
- ✦Hairpin Curve Viewpoint (Top valley panoramic curve)
- ✦Patratu Lake Resort water promenade & speedboats
- ✦Winding highway tree lines at golden hour
- ✦Sunset rock ledge overlooking the water reservoir
Outfit & Styling Suggestions
- ✦Flowy long-trail gown (Red, Emerald Green, or Royal Blue) for dramatic drone flyovers
- ✦Black tuxedo / sharp suit for groom to contrast mountain greenery
- ✦Casual pastel outfits for lakeside boating session
Transparent Middle-Class Packages
Guaranteed delivery, high-grade color grading, and zero hidden equipment fees.
Patratu Classic Shoot
₹14,999 / shoot
- 3–4 Hours dedicated sunset or sunrise session
- 1 Senior Candid Portrait Specialist
- 35 Master retouched high-res portraits
- 2 Outfit changes with portable changing tent
- 1 Express Instagram Reel (30–45s) on trending music
- Delivery: 5 days via private Google Drive
Most Popular for Couples
Patratu 4K Cinema & Drone
₹21,999 / shoot
- Full-day coverage (Sunrise curves + Afternoon lake + Sunset dam)
- Lead Photographer + Cinematographer + 4K Drone Specialist
- 60+ Master retouched art portraits
- 2 to 3-Minute Cinematic Couple Story Film in 4K
- 2 High-energy Instagram Reels for Save-the-Date sharing
- 3 Outfit changes + Drone aerial chasing shots
- Delivery: 7 days via high-speed cloud link
Travel & Stay Notice: *Ranchi se aana-jaana cab/car arrangement client ke taraf se hoga.
हमारा पक्का वादा (Layman Trust)
⚡ 48-Hour Reel Delivery
Shoot ke 48 ghante ke andar ek trending romantic reel aapke WhatsApp par delivery hogi taaki aap bina wait kiye share kar sakein.
📸 7–10 Days Photos
Sabhi high-res master color-graded portraits 7 se 10 din mein private Google Drive link par uplabdh honge.
🤝 Direct & Honest Terms
Koi chhupa hua kharch nahi. Ranchi se bahar car/cab arrangement aur staying client ke through transparently coordinate hoti hai.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is permission required for drone shooting in Patratu Valley?
Public viewpoints along the valley road do not require advance permits. Inside the Lake Resort boundary, a nominal entry ticket is paid directly at the gate.
Q: Where can the bride change outfits during a Patratu pre-wedding shoot?
We bring a pop-up private changing tent, and couples can also book a temporary day-use room at Patratu Lake Resort for hair, makeup, and dress changes.