Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom has 6 confirmed filming locations in Sri Lanka and United States.
Elephant ride to Pankot
The trio rides elephants toward the Maharajah's palace.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
as Pankot Palace
Himalayan raft landing
The life raft slides down the snowy mountainside after the crew abandons the plane.
Mammoth Mountain, Crest Ridge Run
as Himalayas
Mayapore village
Indy, Willie, and Short Round arrive in the Indian village pleading for help.
Ceylon Tea Museum, Hantana
as Mayapore
Mayapore Village
This location served as the backdrop for the fictional 'Mayapore' village, where various rituals take place.
Hantana Tea Plantation
Nang Tao Airport
Indy, Willie, and Short Round flee Shanghai on Lao Che's Ford Tri-Motor.
Hamilton Field
as Nang Tao Airport
Rope bridge
Indy cuts the bridge over the gorge during the mine-cart escape.
Victoria Dam gorge
as Pankot mines
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Where was Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom filmed?
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom has 6 confirmed filming locations in Sri Lanka and United States. Use the map and location list below for addresses, coordinates, and scene-by-scene details.
Can you visit these filming locations?
Many are public streets, landmarks, or businesses open to visitors. Each location page notes access where we know it, and the community shares then-and-now photos from real visits.