Tourism in Kashmir is Ruined ? ? ?😠 | Brutally Honest Review After Traveling To Kashmir In 2022
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- Tourism in Kashmir is Ruined ! ! ! 😠 | Brutally Honest Review After Traveling To Kashmir
Welcome to the fifth video of the Kashmir series.
It's unfortunate that I am making such a video. I normally do not make negative reviews but something had to be said for the situation in Kashmir.
In this video I am sharing all the problems that I faced as a tourist when visiting Kashmir in 2022.
I will be sharing things like scams, the taxi union issue, tipping culture and exploitation of tourists
This video will answer questions like
1. What are the tourist scams in Kashmir ?
2. Is Kashmir safe to travel ?
3. What are the things to know before traveling to Kashmir ?
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Really glad that you made this video. Nowadays vloggers just showcase the good stuff and hide the nasty things happening in Kashmir. It is only good people like you who really want Kashmir to grow as a sustainable tourism industry. Keep up the good work .
Glad to know you liked this video . I was afraid might not like it . Please share it with your friend and family so that this message spreads
@@DocTourer_Shashvat Dear Sir, last week we finished our Kashmir trip, and 90% credit should go to your vlogs, and even we experienced all the things that you spoke!!!!!
@@roopamam7005 sorry if you experience any hardship during your travel ...if you want to come again I will help you
@@DocTourer_Shashvat brother the reason behind that is un employment private sector is not in kashmir ...as well as economically kashmir is lacking 😊
@@Islamicwarrior756 how about when the tourism itself was not there? when something comes as an opportunity, we need to be contented and supportive and not over tempted
Thank you for bringing this up.🙏🏻
In my opinion, we all must bring an end to this tipping culture for good, especially travel bloggers/social media influencers. We as tourists work hard all around the year and save that hard earned money so that we can visit places we can hardly afford if we don't work. Already being on a tighter budget, even after paying right amount (whatever price they decide) for their service such people expect us to tip them with more money. It is a no big deal for some who owns a business or who is rich af or a so called travel blogger/influencer. But for the one who spends almost 12-15 hrs in a 9-5 job, it is a bigger issue than it seems. People don't get tipped in a 9 to 5 job and sometimes even have to work outside office hours with same amount of salary on their pay cheque. Influencers must note that tipping someone might get you followers and more reach but at the same time a trend is set and most of the travellers who travel on a strict budget gets affected because of such incidents. It's either you pay or return back home with a guilt trip instead of positive memories.
Very very well said....we don't get any tips or extra allowances for the work or even the extra work we do....then why should we tip??????
I don't get any tips and I don't like giving tips. Period!
And I also don't like overinflated prices.
Why are you bad mouthing Kashmir guys
Demanding Tips is everywhere from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to Rajasthan to Northeast.
Kashmiri labours are really very poor.
What if you give 50-100 rs tips to a poor guy who pulled you on horse in such a difficult terrain. You eat pizza of 1000 bucks and hard drinks of 2000 bucks.
I visited Kashmir last week and I had no such experience what you are saying.
In Sonemarg there are shortage of horses, so they had to go back leaving you on the valley to bring some more tourist.
Do not misled others by making false videos , if one untoward incident happened to you that's your particular case.
Do not generalized and misled other people
Better sit home and enjoy!! rather than travel
Because when you travel you can not expect home like feeling even you stay at 6th star hotel.
Why are you bad mouthing Kashmir guys
Demanding Tips is everywhere from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to Rajasthan to Northeast.
Kashmiri labours are really very poor.
What if you give 50-100 rs tips to a poor guy who pulled you on horse in such a difficult terrain. You eat pizza of 1000 bucks and hard drinks of 2000 bucks.
I visited Kashmir last week and I had no such experience what you are saying.
In Sonemarg there are shortage of horses, so they had to go back leaving you on the valley to bring some more tourist.
Do not misled others by making false videos , if one untoward incident happened to you that's your particular case.
Do not generalized and misled other people
Better sit home and enjoy!! rather than travel
Because when you travel you can not expect home like feeling even you stay at 6th star hotel.
@@arupratan1978good advice .... don't consider Kashmir to travel...seems like normal people of Kashmir are also terrorizing tourists. Keep living in your heaven. We would visit Himachal, uttarakhand and the north east.
Great video.. Since I have been living in Kashmir for 2 yrs, whatever u said it's true 100% .
Soon because of this kind of scam Kashmir tourism is going to fall soon.
That is so unfortunate. Remote places all the world over, especially when overly dependent on tourism are commonly overpriced. If the Government or the union had prices in black and white for all services, it would make life easier for the operators and tourists alike. When visiting a heavenly place for a few days, most wouldn't mind spending a little more if they can afford it but why leave them in a perpetual state of frustration where they cannot enjoy their peace of mind? I'm sure the hecklers don't get one bit of joy out of all this either, then why the mutual torture?
All Indians must visit northeast India 🇮🇳, the people are happy, helpful, progressive. There are literally so many heavens in our 🇮🇳 for indians to explore.
Bang on! Plus the litter everywhere is a big put off - authorities must take charge of keeping tourist places clean, locals must be mindful when they set up camps and stalls to not leave the litter behind and tourists of course have to travel responsibly.
Thank you for creating this video, was thinking of visiting someday but now shall go to the Swiss alps only as just came back from northeast and faced huge challenges with the taxi services which literally rip off, terrible traffic in Darjeeling and Gangtok totally ruined the experience as there is no infrastructure to support the flow of tourists and the government seems least bothered.
Better start saving and plan abroad trips.....
True, world is your oyster anyone can travel anywhere. Tourism infrastructure in India needs loads of improvements
Why are you bad mouthing Kashmir guys
Demanding Tips is everywhere from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to Rajasthan to Northeast.
Kashmiri labours are really very poor.
What if you give 50-100 rs tips to a poor guy who pulled you on horse in such a difficult terrain. You eat pizza of 1000 bucks and hard drinks of 2000 bucks.
I visited Kashmir last week and I had no such experience what you are saying.
In Sonemarg there are shortage of horses, so they had to go back leaving you on the valley to bring some more tourist.
Do not misled others by making false videos , if one untoward incident happened to you that's your particular case.
Do not generalized and misled other people
Better sit home and enjoy!! rather than travel
Because when you travel you can not expect home like feeling even you stay at 6th star hotel.
This is not only his opinion.most of the tourists including me had faced this scams.demanding 50 to 100 rs tip is not a problem.
In pahalgam when I booked a horse for baisaran Valley which was already 5000 rs for 2 persons the horse guide in between was demanding 1250 rs extra if he should continue with the horse..in sonmarg for 10 min cab they have demanded 5000 rs for 2 people.
In dal lake shikara even the goevrnment fixed proce was around 600 to 700 rs but they demand 2000 to 2500 rs
And when you visit gulmarg and sonmarg continusly pester you to take photographs, sledge ride, snow bike and what not everything.not one person but every other 5mins one person will disturb you. And not that we have not travelled to other destinations in india or abroad...@arupratan1978
In this video all words are 100% true and experience by everyone who is visited kashmir in recent time. Last week I came from Kashmir and when my friend and family ask me about how was ur kashmir experience i suddenly reply waha sub apko lutne bethey he unconsciously.. during my international trip i never felt like this but here in my own country they make me feel this. Seriously when anyone ask me should we visit I Just reply prepare ur mind to spend extra at every place bcz if there greediness..
Absolutely. Sad to know you had a similar experience
Don’t worry guys, I will be uploading some videos related to all the problems that tourists have been facing and also I will try to find out possible solutions for these issues. Thanks for making this video 👍🏻
💯 on point. This place is so beautiful but this experience of excessive tipping, scams in few places like doodhpatri, pahalgam have made me question my return to this valley.
I'm from J&K....ur analysis is bang on 😊
Thank You! Hope the Tourism Ministry of Kashmir take cognisance of this.
Exactly.. Even I have gone through all these scenarios during my recent Kashmir trip 😂😂.
This is much needed video...I wished ,I saw the video before going...
The details on your experiences during the beautiful Kashmir trip will help others to be cautious. I, too, traveled to all these places. The rates are higher by all standards. What I feel is that we should look in a different way when we travel to the Kashmir Valley as compared to our travel to other tourist places in India. Here, the youth are just coming out of terrorist grip and slowly integrating with the mainstream. Most of the people we encounter during tourism, like taxi drivers, poni drivers, dolies etc, here are uneducated youth, with a lot of energy. They get some money to support the lively hood for their families and this tourism will be there only for a few months in a year. The rest of the time in the year, they need to fall back on their savings and nothing else. All Indians from the rest of the places may need to support them so that they will not be swayed away by terrorist and anti national groups there. They also experience what are the benefits of peaceful and comfortable life. That doesn't mean we should fall prey to looters. We can be little more cautious as well as generous there, as was the case with this vedio maker, who looks very generous from his talk. The only thing is that he got irritated with some pestering people. Such kind of people will always be there and we should be cautious. Atleast another 5 years to come, this tourism industry here should flourish so that the people there will understand the benefits of hosting tourists from all over India and maintaining a peaceful atmosphere in attracting the tourists, by which time the integration will be total. Education flourishes. Exploitation comes down, and understanding increases from all sides. Pardon if any mistakes are there in my thinking process.
100% true. Currently in Kashmir and whatever you told is what i am experiencing today in 2024
Highly unfortunate
Among all that "kashmiris are innocent" fake stories, good to see brutally honest views of some of them and tourism issues. Thanks
i was thinking to go kashmir in august but changing my destination as my parents also has similar experience like yours. whatever may be the kashmir situations but a good trip/ quality time is our oxygen to life and i cannot leave it to chance. even youtube is filled like scam kashmir videos. thanks for sharing
one point in this video I liked is dropping and going down to pickup another tourist instead of piling up vehicles at the tourist spot. Recently I visited some place near to ooty where there is no place to tourists to walk as the vehicles are piled up. But the demand is excess this has to be controlled.
One of the reason I take cab from Hotel(usually big brand) itself who usually are little more professional and will feel safer
Very true
Even i had bad experience in Jaipur and Agra trip. That stupid guide made us return from Tajmahal..according to him... he just be like ok ok chalo chalo...take pic, he brought us to the places where he gets commissions. Horrible experience. That was before covid. This planning to Srinagar n Gulmar , hopefully will get good memories. Thanks for this vlog.
Yes. Similar experience 😢
.Absolutely True!!! Even i went to Kashmir last week.I also had same experience.If anyone go to kashmir pls make sure you stay in the safe accomodation(Covered by Indian army).Don't use taxi individually unless u do not worry spending money.If any help pls take help of Indian army you can find them in every street.If you find yourself where you don't find Indian army make sure you get out of that place immediately as it is not safe.You might have travelled all over the world but Kashmir is very much different.So be carefull and safe!!!
Ohh how did you book ur trip
This same thing that only local taxi will take you around is in Gangtok too
Infact lot of Tourism place even South Goa they don’t allow north Goa taxi to operate
It's really true,
very informative video and i really believe such video is going to be a saviour for the people who are planning to visit .i am visiting next month .fingers crossed !!!
Don't go to kashmir all r cheaters
Just one week back I have been there & same experience I have been gone through...Really sorry to say this.
We just visited two days back . But u didn't mention the price negotiation with all these pony rides and all kinds of uniforms we need to buy even if we have our own . People are being robbed in all tourist places in Kashmir because of no action taken by j n k government . Kashmir can welcome more tourist if government really makes a ticket counter for all these places like gulmarg so that people are not cheated . This wi help the government to attract more tourist n less sad experience from tourist across the world
Good review.. Much needed..
Thanks Bro for sharing this valuable learnings, I travel with my family by planning my own Itenary.....your sharing helps a lot people traveling like us....! Will keep a note of these things...and may apply same for other tourist places as wel...!❤
I really liked ur generosity in helping people with your profession...keep doing it and keep sharing! ❤ 🙏🙏🙏
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bro being honest with u when foreigners come to india dont they get same scammers in delhi or mumbai, understand every comunity has black sheeps if kashmir or locals are so bad then 2.5 million people wont go yearly there. as a tourist now next time u go back there u k which people to give which people not to give money . when i cam to mumbai first the taxy driver charged me 4000rupppes for 12km travel same in new delhi u go to tourists sites manny places there ar scammers its not only in india but around the world.
But here is highest
Absolutely True🙄house boats r also hv no privacy plus no facilities..just Look like scaryhouse..
I like to research for challanges before traveling. This really helped to makeup my minm for challanges
Same thing happened with us in Sonmarg and everybody is so demanding when it comes to tipping.😢😢
This taxi union in local tour is there for a long time. We went there in 2012 and it was there that time too
After lot of thinking over to post or not to post my views,finally I have decided to write this.I had returned from Kashmir with family after a 7 day trip from May1'23 to 9th May:23
The day before my journey i watched your video and since then I became a bit scared of our safety.,but with no other choice as it is too late,boarded the flight next morning.
And what a splendid journey it is.Yes you may be true that there is request for "aap ki khushise" from every one,and everywhere, unreasonable pony rates,cab rates at Gulmarg,Sonmarg and other places,but once we paid the same after some bargaining,there is no looking back.They didn't ask for a single Paisa more and even refused to take a cup of tea leave alone our request for taking lunch with us.We find people everywhere very friendly and respectful towards ladies.Yes you are right they may charge a bit high,but it is every where in our country,and blaming the community for one or two is not proper i feel.The goods and other items purchased by us wherever we go were extremely good quality and reasonable,and no one insisted us to buy nor created any unsavoury incident,rather they behaved very politely offering khawa wherever we go.We may be lucky in that respect, but I believe when we are respectful towards others whoever may be and having a positive mindset and respect their culture,traditions,the same will be reciprocate from other end too.If not we are unfortunate.
We had a very good stay,interacted with lot many people,went to Hazratbal,given tips to every one and every where as per our wish,but nobody questioned us,nor demanded more.This is not same every where in India.
The beauty of Kashmir valley with its glaciers,gardens,nature at its best is unmatched and every one should visit this place like other places in India.
Our kids who are very hesitant and apprehensive earlier now singing a different tune and arranging their sweet memories in digital format.You may agree or may not,one thing is for sure.Kashmiris are having no issues with tourist community and they respect us,and with the kind of sincere development works undertaken by govt in Kashmir,the day is not far off this inhibitions will fade away.Hope that day will come soon.
This my views are not to appease any one or to hurt any one's sentiments.
Regards
You were lucky
I just came from tour and faces similar problems
Just the magnitude is different for each tourists but truth is almost all the issue he mentioned is present in Kashmir
And something new problem which I encountered was they started taking bribe in phase 2 of gondola ride last week when there was a long queue and made entry through exit for people who agreed to pay bribe
@AbhishekMishra-uw7gy really sad to hear this 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Maximum Kashmiri people who are now local there are all same
But the beauty of Kashmir makes people become tourist.
But I would make a suggestion to all that Please visit Himachal and uttrakhand.
I Hate Kashmiri not Kashmir
Just did trip to Kashmir,
We can't enjoy the tour as we have to bargain for each and everything. Insite having spend money we don't feel satisfaction.
J&K Tourism should intervene to standardize the rates for service.
Ha ha true...i m lucky i had my fren who was local....n that's another thing that pissed me people of Kashmir can't be wd you if you r tourist agree there are incidents happening..still i don't know i felt real bad..on top of that the host just pisses me badly which i got to kno later...but after everything i just still in love with Kashmir n there were some amazing people in pahalgam
people in pahalgam were truly very nice. Jusr certain people and places pissed me off
Sir loot macha rakhi hai inhone..
Mai Kashmir gaya tha tab vaha k sab log ye samazkar apko loot lete hai ki jaise Kashmir jane vale akhri tourist ho.. 🙄
Shikarevale taxivale local vendors hotel vale sab dadagiri par utar ate hai..apki koi sunvai nahi..bich bachav karne vale bhi unhi k log hote hai jo ki unki hi favour karte hai..police bhi kuchh nahi help karti..
Behatar hai jao hi mat.. 🙏
V informative vedio , planning to go to Kashmir , hopefully everything goes well
All the best . Make sure to see the Kashmir series on the channel . It will help you plan better
@@DocTourer_Shashvat
Absolutely right 👍 , will try to manage .
दिसंबर में हम इसी साल 2022 में गुलमर्ग गए थे हमारे साथ भी यही ₹2300 की लूट हुई गुलमर्ग एंट्री पर जो ₹50 के टोल के वहां दलाल खड़े हुए थे उन्होंने बोला कि आपको या तो गाइड करना पड़ेगा ₹300 का या आपको ड्रेस लेनी पड़ेगी या आप घोड़े करने पड़ेंगे यह सरकार ने यहां पर बिल्कुल निश्चित किया हुआ है तब हमने एक गाइड किया और ₹300 दे दिए जब हम शिव मंदिर पर पहुंचे तो वह बोलते हैं कि आपको यहां पर घोड़ा करना पड़ेगा घूमने के लिए तो हम ने मना कर दिया कि हमारी प्राइवेट कार है और हमें सड़क पर ही ऐसे घूम के घर अपना हम वापस चले जाएंगे तो वो बोले वहां 2-4 और इकट्ठा हो गए जो उनके दलाल थे बोले कि आपको यहां पैदल घूमने का भी पैसे देने पड़ेंगे यह सरकारी चार्ज है हमने बोला कि लाओ सबूत दिखाओ हमें 2100 की स्लिप दो तो वो और ज्यादा लोग इकट्ठे हो गए और बदतमीजी करने लगे और बोले यह हम यूनियन वालों का नियम है और हमें यहां का नियम है हमारे हिसाब से यहां सब कुछ चलता है हमसे बस एक गलती हुई कि हम उसकी वीडियो नहीं बना पाए क्योंकि हम काफी डरे हुए थे क्योंकि हमें सभी लोगों ने वहां घेरा हुआ था हमारे साथ लेडीस और बच्चा भी था और हम आदमी भी दो-तीन ही थे। जब हमने 2100 डर कर दे दिए तो हमें सब कुछ छोड़ कर चले गए बोले अब कहीं भी तुम घूम सकते हो जबकि वहां पर ऑन रोड घूमने का कोई चार्ज नहीं है केवल ₹50 टोल के अलावा जो वो गाइड किया था ₹300 वाला वह भी हमें शिव मंदिर के पास ला कर चला गया बोला कि मेरी ड्यूटी खत्म टोल से शिव मंदिर तक तो हम खुद ही हो जाते रोड का सीधा सीधा रास्ता था उसने चुटिया बनाया है हमारा यानी कुल मिलाकर खुले में चुटिया बनाया जा रहा है और वहां का प्रशासन भी इसमें शामिल है वरना इतनी गुंडागर्दी तो कहीं नहीं है कश्मीर से अच्छा तो आप मनाली में चले जाओ वहां - 25 और माइनस 28 डिग्री तक टेंपरेचर मैंने खुद गया हूं मैं मैंने देखा और कश्मीर से अच्छी बर्फ भी वहां पड़ती है उत्तराखंड में भी अच्छी बर्फ पड़ती है और ठंड भी कश्मीर से ज्यादा उत्तराखंड और मनाली में तो सबसे ज्यादा होती है aise choro ke ilakon mein aap Na jaaye Na kisi Ko jaane de वह गाइड जहां पर ₹50 का टोल लिया था वह बोलने लगा यदि हम तुम्हारे साथ नहीं होंगे गाइड के रूप में तो लोग तुम्हारी गाड़ी पर डंडे मारेंगे पत्थर मारेंगे और गाड़ी पर चिपड जाएंगे तो मैं आगे नहीं जाने देंगे घेर लेंगे इसीलिए हमने वह ₹300 का गाइड कर लिया था वरना वहां अपनी प्राइवेट गाड़ी से घूमने पर ऑन रोड घूमने पर पैदल घूमने पर कोई चार्ज नहीं है वहां लोग चुटिया बनाते है वहां पर कोई गाइड की कोई ड्रेस की कोई जूते की या कोई पैसे देने की कोई जरूरत नहीं है किसी को ना ही सरकार ने ऐसा सुनिश्चित किया हुआ है केवल ₹50 का टोल जो गुलमर्ग एंट्री पर लगता है बस वह देने के बाद ऑफिस फ्री हैं आप अपनी गाड़ी से कहीं भी घूम सकते हैं मैं अब ना तो खुद ना ही अपने जानकार को किसी को कश्मीर जाने दूंगा चोरों और लुटेरों के इलाके में जाने से अच्छा है हम अपने आसपास मनाली और उत्तराखंड मसूरी वगैरह में घूम ले वहां के लोग भी अच्छे हैं वहां ऐसी लूट भी नहीं होती वहां लोग आपको बता देते हैं आपके पूछने पर कितने रुपए लगेंगे उसके बाद खत्म आप लो या मत लो।
I saw you flying your drone in this video... Did you have any permission for it? How are the restrictions for it over there? Wanna know as am planning to this january end.
You are right .everyone asks for tip. Very irritating.
I am going kashmir next year feb/march but will never go to sonmarg after watching your video. Thanks
Just came back from kashmir trip covering same places and I had the same experience like you.
Sonamarg was the worst place in our trip. Too much cost without any special thing. Pahalgam, Gulmarg are way better.
Unfortunate to hear. Spread the word
Thanks for this video.
Thanks for watching
I will not visit Kashmir again, they are looting the tourist and making the trip very unpleasant, you come for peace and for relaxing, but they will irritate you
Now a days it is same for most of the tourist places in India... they don’t let us enjoy peacefully 😒
Absolutely true
It is the people who live in Kashmir who have ruined kashmir. You make a place so radicalised that it's unsafe, there is no night life anywhere, every other hill region has some sort of night life or atleast late night culture Kashmir even Srinagar doesn't, it's unsafe, the people aren't the best they have a habit of playing victim. It's like the culprit playing victim, they have a habit of looking like such innocent people while you go just slightly beyond what they want you to see and do and see their real face. They lack any morality because what can one expect from people who have ruined their own land and now blame others. There is so much corruption, so much underlying hatred, they're never what they pretend to be. Very fake people. They behave like they own kashmir and nobody else has the right to be able to be there, it's kind of a subtle feeling i feel that exists. You killed and maimed people who rightfully belonged to this place, you destroyed the harmony of the place, the culture and diversity of the land. You turn it into a radicalised land with closed minded people, because people who can't tolerate diversity cannot let a place be heaven, it's not just the scenic beauty that makes a place. Imagine if these same scenic places had the same buzz, same liveliness, same freedom as most other places. Imagine how wonderful it would be.
This is what all travel bloggers should reveal about all the places they visit. Not only we can plan accordingly but we can be mentally prepared to deal with such situations and not let these things spoil the trip. 👍👍👍👍
Absolutely, That is why I had to make this video . Please share with your fiends and family so that this message hopefully reaches the right authority
@@DocTourer_ShashvatWhen you are forced to buy 500 ml mineral water at rupees 50 in a 3 or 4 star hotel when the cost of 1 ltr mineral water is only 20 at market then at that time you do not go to hotel management and complain you are getting looted or dare to post any such video on this.
Instead you are complaining giving tips to shepherd boy or sledge who pulled you and your horse up on top if mountain just to give you some enjoyment along snapping photos..there your BUTT is getting burst of giving 50 rupees tip.
This is mindset of Indians .
Just imagine you are helping someone downtrodden people.
Then only you will able to enjoy every trip at every places!!!
The main income source in Kashmir is tourism, u have to bargain u have to negotiate everywhere and the cab system is in Ladakh too even if Kashmiri people go there we have to rent there cars for a hot spot
We just finished our trip in gulmarg, and pahalgam. The video is 100% right on point even in 2023. Very bad experience across.
Thank you so much for sharing this Mr. Shaswat I also had similar bad experience in Kashmir. People just force you for tip for no reason, local vendors will just linger around with you even if you completely deny their services, my cab driver was equally involved in this partner of crime. In Gulmarg the driver let the guide sit in my cab forcefully even though I didn't need the guide. That guide charged me 500 for nothing. Similarly driver forced me to take pony rides even though Sonmarg was closed due to Avalanche and they just took us inside a village nearby Sonmarg for fake sight scenes and I was not the only one. Almost every one was falling into this trap. I hope this video will help others as well.
I Run a Travel Agency and even i am very much concerned about this issue.... everywhere they try to scam people.....even govt and tourism ministry knows about this but those people are the votebank hence no steps taken.....even after guiding the clients...every client gets scammed atleast once....this is something nowhere else in india...their mentality is mitha bolo and bahar walo (people out of kashmir) ko jitna lutna hain luto
Absolutely. I can understand your concern . Please spread the message so that something gets done about this
Really brutal honest review!!! Most of the other travel blogs only talk about how beautiful the place is (that’s true) and feel good factor but no one talks about other side of it. So thanks for this and letting many of us know the ground realities.
Glad to know you found this helpful, please share it with your friends and family so that this message reaches the masses.
Why are you bad mouthing Kashmir guys
Demanding Tips is everywhere from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to Rajasthan to Northeast.
Kashmiri labours are really very poor.
What if you give 50-100 rs tips to a poor guy who pulled you on horse in such a difficult terrain. You eat pizza of 1000 bucks and hard drinks of 2000 bucks.
I visited Kashmir last week and I had no such experience what you are saying.
In Sonemarg there are shortage of horses, so they had to go back leaving you on the valley to bring some more tourist.
Do not misled others by making false videos , if one untoward incident happened to you that's your particular case.
Do not generalized and misled other people
Better sit home and enjoy!! rather than travel
Because when you travel you can not expect home like feeling even you stay at 6th star hotel.
Just came back from Kashmir 2 days ago, I had taken my parents along with me. We had a very similar experience as well. The other shocking scam we came across apart from the over charging taxi drivers, pony rides and helpers was the taxi driver we booked for our intercity travel having booked commissioned with smallest of the things you are suppose to do along the way of your travel, be it shopping for your pashmina shawls, dry fruits, saffrons and apple tree viewing or even if it is a dhaba or restaurant for your lunches and dinners. The driver will only stop at places where he could earn some commission. We realised this scam pretty late in our trip but speak to different people when you are there, shop smartly. These are the things that people want to carry back for their loved ones or for their own use. Speak to locals. Our driver was very polite, no doubt there but because of all of this, it left a sour memory.
Sorry to hear this but thanks for sharing so that other people can know about this . Please share the video with your fiends and family so that this message hopefully reaches the right people
Just came back yesterday same happening with everyone
We realised it in starting of trip and done opposite of what driver is trying to do, but he was constantly trying to trick us to get the money out it was this game going on.
I am from Kashmir and working as tourist guide in kashmir..
We see scams everywhere in this world. Not only in kashmir ..
Some selfish people do these scams. But I hope that every tourist will enjoy in kashmir. And I welcome you all in kashmir( the paradise on earth).
@@Challenge_Us We returned from.Kashmir just two days back. We also had the same experience everywhere. Only the Gulmarg guide and the pony driver were good. Cab drivers and others demand exorbitant tips although they overcharged cab rates. Tip is not a tip when they demand it. But for the snow the place is so so especially in December. Kashmir visit didn't leave a good feeling. I am sorry for this.
Both me and my wife had the exact same experience. Total rip-off! I went to Kashmir thinking it will truly be heaven but the experience of some individuals and these acts are something we never want to recollect. It's definitely a place I will always avoid. We were assuming it's just us who had this experience as other vloggers have been putting awesome stories from Kashmir. Everyone in Kashmir assumes you earn money for free and ask for tips as if it's their birthright. I am a person who tries to avoid speaking negatively about a place, that too such a sensitive place but just want more people to be aware of ground reality. Thanks for the video. Just be careful while visiting, everything that is quoted is tripled.
Extremely sorry to hear about your experience. Something had to be said . None of vloggers have mentioned about this . Everyone is just painting a rosy picture . I hope this genuinely helps the future Travelers
@@DocTourer_Shashvat True and thank you for this video.
@@DocTourer_Shashvat No for Tip, i heard in some1 vlog.
Why are you bad mouthing Kashmir guys
Demanding Tips is everywhere from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to Rajasthan to Northeast.
Kashmiri labours are really very poor.
What if you give 50-100 rs tips to a poor guy who pulled you on horse in such a difficult terrain. You eat pizza of 1000 bucks and hard drinks of 2000 bucks.
I visited Kashmir last week and I had no such experience what you are saying.
In Sonemarg there are shortage of horses, so they had to go back leaving you on the valley to bring some more tourist.
Do not misled others by making false videos , if one untoward incident happened to you that's your particular case.
Do not generalized and misled other people
Better sit home and enjoy!! rather than travel
Because when you travel you can not expect home like feeling even you stay at 6th star hotel.
It's a very important point you're making. I don't like being bothered when I'm on a vacation. I like to be in peace.
There are so many better places than kashmir. I don't understand why people go to Kashmir. I can go to an international destination for a lesser price than kashmir. All the prices are so inflated.
Someone had to speak up and I'm glad you did.
This has to go viral at a massive scale.
Glad to know you liked the video. Please share it with your friends and family so that it reaches the right people
Which international destination?
I am scared to visit kashmir, rather than excited. This much scams with tourists, is just not so fair. Intimidating tourists and forcing them to give you money is beyond crossing the line. And the sad part is that govt is somehow encouraging these kinds of acts without even investigating these kinds of unfair practices. I would rather choose staying at home rather than being in fear all the time.
I appreciate you for explaining the Kashmiri people's perspective so well, but I don't think it should be justified based on that.
This all happening with me right now in kashmir 😢
What Tip you are offering after paying them thr charges...it's illegal 😮 mein toh bol deta tha yeh lena hai toh lo Varna yeh bhi vapis Karo ( fare charges without tip)koi tip nahi. Then Naraaz hone ka dhong n all😂. Indeed Kashmir is the most beautiful place ...you should have avoided those people who ask for the tip n all...start pe hi bol do " Haan bhaiya kon kon chalega without any tip..aur apna kiraya bataoo" . 10 mein se 5 gayab ...then 5 mein se 2 bargaining ke liye honge...usme se you select.😂
I have not gone to kashmir but I had gone to manali 2 times, and the experience was awesome. We have not faced any of the problem you have mentioned. No tip culture was there in manali and taxi wala was also very honest in dealing
So true. The experience is replicated in every tourist destination across Kashmir. I have met people who spent 10k in one day and it was totally not worth it. Had to shell out the money out of pressure and for their own safety. Never recommending Kashmir as a destination to anyone.
Why are you bad mouthing Kashmir guys
Demanding Tips is everywhere from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to Rajasthan to Northeast.
Kashmiri labours are really very poor.
What if you give 50-100 rs tips to a poor guy who pulled you on horse in such a difficult terrain. You eat pizza of 1000 bucks and hard drinks of 2000 bucks.
I visited Kashmir last week and I had no such experience what you are saying.
In Sonemarg there are shortage of horses, so they had to go back leaving you on the valley to bring some more tourist.
Do not misled others by making false videos , if one untoward incident happened to you that's your particular case.
Do not generalized and misled other people
Better sit home and enjoy!! rather than travel
Because when you travel you can not expect home like feeling even you stay at 6th star hotel.
@@arupratan1978 I have shared my experience from Kashmir trip.
@@asdd08When you are forced to buy 500 ml of mineral water at rs 50 at 3 or 4 star hotel when iits actual market cost of 1 ltr is only rs 20 then you don't go and complain to Hotel management of looting you????
When a Shepherd boy who is pulling you and your horse up in difficult terrain there your butt is getting burst giving 50-100 rs tips
This is mindset of most of Indians...
Just imagine you are helping some downtrodden people...
Then you will enjoy every trip at every places...
@arupratan1978 why "demand" or "force" tips? That defeats entire meaning of "tip". If those workers know already it is tough for working there then raise your original prices upfront. Why showing less prices to lure people and then DEMAND for tip??
Thank you for sharing the true story, don't know why youtubers only paint a rosy picture of Kashmir. I travelled for the second time to Kashmir in the first week of June 2022. The taxi fares for my 7day intercity travel was around 20k but on reaching Sonmarg the union cab drivers was asking for 12k for the 35 Km ride till Zero point . When I refused to go wIth them they were using abusive language and literally was following us everywhere we were going on foot and irritated us so much that we were forced to return to our cab and come back to Srinagar. Every place we visited be it Yousmarg, Doodhpathri, Gulmarg the local pony owners and union cabbies were disturbing us and warning us like local mafia, they have sucked out the fun out of our trip. The Kashmiris have become desperate and they are hell bent on looting you just because you have visited their land. The local food vendors charged us 470 rupees for two makke ki roti , one maggi nd two cups of tea just becaus we did not enquire about th price before ordering the food, our driver said that the roti costs Rs.20 each and Maggi costs 60 and tea is for Rs.20 for tourists who ask the price before placing order. This is how they take advantage of tourists and blame it on the government . Kashmir has to educate the local people and be more tourist friendly to become a regular tourist spot again. Please avoid Kashmir if you want to have a hassle-free good time with your family without being scammed and cheated at every point of your journey.
Really sorry to read about your experience. I can understand what you must have gone through . There is not a single video on TH-cam showing the realities. All the the other TH-camrs just showed a beautiful sight. But after making those videos I could not resist and had to make this video. Please share it with your friends and family so that this message reaches as many people as possible and something can be done about this .
your line kashmir has to educate local people
who is kashmir
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When you are forced to buy 500 ml mineral water at rupees 50 in a 3 or 4 star hotel when the cost of 1 ltr mineral water is only 20 at market then at that time you do not go to hotel management and complain you are getting looted or dare to post any such video on this.
Instead you are complaining giving tips to shepherd boy or sledge who pulled you and your horse up on top if mountain just to give you some enjoyment along snapping photos..there your BUTT is getting burst of giving 50 rupees tip.
This is mindset of Indians .
Just imagine you are helping someone downtrodden people.
Then only you will able to enjoy every trip at every places!!!
I was planning to visit kashmir on Feb 2023 with my family and elderly parents. These things are really very disturbing and scary if we have to visit with our family.. After knowing this fact, I think I have to change the venue. may be Himachal.. They are themselves ruining their earning and life by such behavior.
sbke sath yhi hota h sikara driver asked 3500 for ride and we convinced him for 2500 but after ride we knew that sikara ride maximum for under 1000 only
Very very fake people..... better to take taxis from Jammu ❤
Agreed, we planned for 4-5 days but returned in 2 days, Locals behaviour is really unexpected.. I'll never suggest anyone to visit Kashmir.... Jannat.... Bullshit... Himachal is far better than Kashmir.
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Very good video
In my opinion Local authorities of Kashmir should think deeply about himself and take corrective actions for enhancement of tourism in Kashmir.
Thank you so much for bringing this up.
Most vloggers like Deepak Gupta and Dream Chaser are in a habit of over praising Kashmiris, that it almost looks like chaploosi. As if they're doing it for the sake of a fake bhaichara (for obvious reasons).
I've been to Kashmir 4-5 times, and each and every word you said is true.
I just want people to know the truth. This is what this channel is all about. Glad to know you like it.
Peaceful muslims 😂 and also scammer 😂
Agree with you. We were shocked by the agreesive tipping requests across all of Kashmir and the excessive charges on the local cabs in Sonamarg. We were almost surrounded by shop people and cab drivers in Sonamarg that we felt threatened. It is so sad that, such a wonderful place so much tourism potential is getting affected by the bad behaviour of local people. We had to spend around 10k/person extra for tips and the local cabs and horse rides.
Sorry to hear this but it is the sad reality of Kashmir. Please share the video with your friends and family so that this message reaches maximum people
Yes so true
Kashmiri people suffer from tipping culture as well not just tourists
Why are you bad mouthing Kashmir guys
Demanding Tips is everywhere from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to Rajasthan to Northeast.
Kashmiri labours are really very poor.
What if you give 50-100 rs tips to a poor guy who pulled you on horse in such a difficult terrain. You eat pizza of 1000 bucks and hard drinks of 2000 bucks.
I visited Kashmir last week and I had no such experience what you are saying.
In Sonemarg there are shortage of horses, so they had to go back leaving you on the valley to bring some more tourist.
Do not misled others by making false videos , if one untoward incident happened to you that's your particular case.
Do not generalized and misled other people
Better sit home and enjoy!! rather than travel
Because when you travel you can not expect home like feeling even you stay at 6th star hotel.
I was actually planning to go for a winter Kashmir trip this year, and was kind of researching on it when i came across this video...so glad that you have put your experiences being so brutally honest... and there are so many red flags that i came across while researching itself, is making me think twice now whether i should go for the trip or not...!!
Go for the trip . But be mindful of these things so it won’t affect and bother you
@@DocTourer_Shashvat but they are forcing right? even i am planing to go Gulmarg and all this dec. any suggestion ?
It’s going to be mad in December. Rates are much higher due to the demand. I would suggest that you try to bargain to bare minimum rates and try your luck. Don’t get into these traps no matter how much they insist you into it.
@@nikeethamusic330 Sure, but problem is if i don't listen them they will do misbehave ryt? I'm really scared while gone through by many vloger review. I'm going with family wat elas u suggest?
Thanks for this video. I had decided a vacation there, however its not a good idea for now. We hardly get vacation time during the year. Can't risk spending with these things on the back of our mind.
You are doing great Shashvat. I had the same experience and would never ever go to Kashmir again nor would ever recommend to anyone. The land is full of scammers and you would realise during the whole trip. Just avoid this place guys. There are much better places in India.
Glad to know you liked the video . Go for the nature , beware of the scams . Kashmir is a must visit for nature lovers
I am from Kashmir and working as tourist guide in kashmir..
We see scams everywhere in this world. Not only in kashmir ..
Some selfish people do these scams. But I hope that every tourist will enjoy in kashmir. And I welcome you all in kashmir( the paradise on earth).
Scams are everywhere but Kashmir tops the list. Sorry to be upfront. This I can say after visiting almost 80% of the world.
दिसंबर में हम इसी साल 2022 में गुलमर्ग गए थे हमारे साथ भी यही ₹2300 की लूट हुई गुलमर्ग एंट्री पर जो ₹50 के टोल के वहां दलाल खड़े हुए थे उन्होंने बोला कि आपको या तो गाइड करना पड़ेगा ₹300 का या आपको ड्रेस लेनी पड़ेगी या आप घोड़े करने पड़ेंगे यह सरकार ने यहां पर बिल्कुल निश्चित किया हुआ है तब हमने एक गाइड किया और ₹300 दे दिए जब हम शिव मंदिर पर पहुंचे तो वह बोलते हैं कि आपको यहां पर घोड़ा करना पड़ेगा घूमने के लिए तो हम ने मना कर दिया कि हमारी प्राइवेट कार है और हमें सड़क पर ही ऐसे घूम के घर अपना हम वापस चले जाएंगे तो वो बोले वहां 2-4 और इकट्ठा हो गए जो उनके दलाल थे बोले कि आपको यहां पैदल घूमने का भी पैसे देने पड़ेंगे यह सरकारी चार्ज है हमने बोला कि लाओ सबूत दिखाओ हमें 2100 की स्लिप दो तो वो और ज्यादा लोग इकट्ठे हो गए और बदतमीजी करने लगे और बोले यह हम यूनियन वालों का नियम है और हमें यहां का नियम है हमारे हिसाब से यहां सब कुछ चलता है हमसे बस एक गलती हुई कि हम उसकी वीडियो नहीं बना पाए क्योंकि हम काफी डरे हुए थे क्योंकि हमें सभी लोगों ने वहां घेरा हुआ था हमारे साथ लेडीस और बच्चा भी था और हम आदमी भी दो-तीन ही थे। जब हमने 2100 डर कर दे दिए तो हमें सब कुछ छोड़ कर चले गए बोले अब कहीं भी तुम घूम सकते हो जबकि वहां पर ऑन रोड घूमने का कोई चार्ज नहीं है केवल ₹50 टोल के अलावा जो वो गाइड किया था ₹300 वाला वह भी हमें शिव मंदिर के पास ला कर चला गया बोला कि मेरी ड्यूटी खत्म टोल से शिव मंदिर तक तो हम खुद ही हो जाते रोड का सीधा सीधा रास्ता था उसने चुटिया बनाया है हमारा यानी कुल मिलाकर खुले में चुटिया बनाया जा रहा है और वहां का प्रशासन भी इसमें शामिल है वरना इतनी गुंडागर्दी तो कहीं नहीं है कश्मीर से अच्छा तो आप मनाली में चले जाओ वहां - 25 और माइनस 28 डिग्री तक टेंपरेचर मैंने खुद गया हूं मैं मैंने देखा और कश्मीर से अच्छी बर्फ भी वहां पड़ती है उत्तराखंड में भी अच्छी बर्फ पड़ती है और ठंड भी कश्मीर से ज्यादा उत्तराखंड और मनाली में तो सबसे ज्यादा होती है aise choro ke ilakon mein aap Na jaaye Na kisi Ko jaane de वह गाइड जहां पर ₹50 का टोल लिया था वह बोलने लगा यदि हम तुम्हारे साथ नहीं होंगे गाइड के रूप में तो लोग तुम्हारी गाड़ी पर डंडे मारेंगे पत्थर मारेंगे और गाड़ी पर चिपड जाएंगे तो मैं आगे नहीं जाने देंगे घेर लेंगे इसीलिए हमने वह ₹300 का गाइड कर लिया था वरना वहां अपनी प्राइवेट गाड़ी से घूमने पर ऑन रोड घूमने पर पैदल घूमने पर कोई चार्ज नहीं है वहां लोग चुटिया बनाते है वहां पर कोई गाइड की कोई ड्रेस की कोई जूते की या कोई पैसे देने की कोई जरूरत नहीं है किसी को ना ही सरकार ने ऐसा सुनिश्चित किया हुआ है केवल ₹50 का टोल जो गुलमर्ग एंट्री पर लगता है बस वह देने के बाद ऑफिस फ्री हैं आप अपनी गाड़ी से कहीं भी घूम सकते हैं मैं अब ना तो खुद ना ही अपने जानकार को किसी को कश्मीर जाने दूंगा चोरों और लुटेरों के इलाके में जाने से अच्छा है हम अपने आसपास मनाली और उत्तराखंड मसूरी वगैरह में घूम ले वहां के लोग भी अच्छे हैं वहां ऐसी लूट भी नहीं होती वहां लोग आपको बता देते हैं आपके पूछने पर कितने रुपए लगेंगे उसके बाद खत्म आप लो या मत लो।
When you are forced to buy 500 ml mineral water at rupees 50 in a 3 or 4 star hotel when the cost of 1 ltr mineral water is only 20 at market then at that time you do not go to hotel management and complain you are getting looted or dare to post any such video on this.
Instead you are complaining giving tips to shepherd boy or sledge who pulled you and your horse up on top if mountain just to give you some enjoyment along snapping photos..there your BUTT is getting burst of giving 50 rupees tip.
This is mindset of Indians .
Just imagine you are helping someone downtrodden people.
Then only you will able to enjoy every trip at every places!!!
I travel Northeast a lot... Please all people go to northeast india. They need our support. And northeast mai koi vi kashmir ki tara trips nehi mangta hai. N local saler also very nice. Koi vi jor jabardasti nehi karta.
I've been to north east . They are awesome people very good human beings and honest mostly
Very bad experience at kashmir trip. People's are react like they don't see money they entire life. I suggest everyone to not going to kashmir. Very bad behavior with tourist..
I just came back yesterday from Srinagar and all around places and I will suggest my friends go to Sikkim it is better than kashmir and Kashmiri locals.
Thanks for bringing this up and making this video❤. Really appreciate 🤞🏻
Thanks for watching, be safe , be aware and have a good time in Kashmir
I have been to Kashmir while coming back from leh ride. Ladakh and Kashmir are two different experience. In leh you will meet people who are real gems and will make your trip experience much better but in Kashmir try to avoid people as much as you can 😅.
Ur video is very very informative for first timers , and the people of Kashmir are very sweet talkers…
So u need to be firm on what u going to pay and negotiate well at the start so no hiccups and fights later.
The prices are high in the quoted but they negotiate a lot
The locals call it
Cash More - Kash Mir
Thank you so much for voicing out the cons. Undoubtedly Kashmir is very beautiful but as you said due to such behaviour like that of a mafia Himachal and Uttarakhand are truly emerging as the very sought out destinations....not just for touring but trekking as well. Also I feel that if there's even a slight instability in the valley, the tourists fear for their lives. Hope politicians start working for the betterment of the masses along with their own😊
Yes 👍🏻
In 2015, as part of family trip, I had similar bad experience of scammers and cheaters in Kashmir. They quote outrageous high, and gang up. They try to interface with small kids, and I was fearful of kidnapping. Locals, many who have become scammers, have really destroyed kashmir as tourist place. Extremely unpleasant these locals make your tourist experience. They will also bad mouth. If you are in group, they will interfere with your internal discussion too.
डाक्टर साब सबको पता है सिगरेट अच्छी नहीं होती उसने शाम का प्रोग्राम बनाना था। पर आप तो डॉ हो😂😂
The Local taxi rule is allover hills in India .. be it Darjeeling Gulmarg or Gangtok its to support local taxi guys and benefits the local authority … your Sonamarg experience was very unfortunate you should have complained it to the local police or tourist police
This is exactly happened to me at Sonmarg first when I visited with 8 of my friends in March 2020 ....we went by tempo travellor....just at the entey point of Sonmarg a group of people mostly youth stop ur vehicle and said from that point we had to take local taxi and demanded exorbitant money....the way they demand we thought of even returning without even seeing Sonmarg...we also talked tough...then a they came down..but one middle aged fellow wanted to be our guide which we said a clear No....but he also came throughout and we ignored him...when we finished snow scooter ride and photography and all he appeared and asking money ...saying he is allotted by that group so if we don't pay had to loose entire day's earning..bla...bla....with irritation we paid him 500/- for not doing anything.....we didn't face somilar at Gulmarg and Phalgam...Sonmarg is really a mafia place ....Government should definitely do something
And the most best way to travel kashmir is having ur own car u will save thousands
Yes . Lesson learnt
We too had the same experience 😔 and we recommend to visit other places rather than Kashmir. No doubt kashmir is a very beautiful place but local people are greedy, scammers and dishonest.
Really honest review! This is the same kind of feeling ,we got when we traveled Kashmir this year. What you said are ground realities. Nowadays V/bloggers just showcase the good stuff, reality is totally different.
Thank you 🙏🏻. I did show the beauty in the previous videos but I felt this problem needed to be highlighted so that something can be done about this . Please share it with close friend and family so that this message reaches the masses
Why are you bad mouthing Kashmir guys
Demanding Tips is everywhere from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to Rajasthan to Northeast.
Kashmiri labours are really very poor.
What if you give 50-100 rs tips to a poor guy who pulled you on horse in such a difficult terrain. You eat pizza of 1000 bucks and hard drinks of 2000 bucks.
I visited Kashmir last week and I had no such experience what you are saying.
In Sonemarg there are shortage of horses, so they had to go back leaving you on the valley to bring some more tourist.
Do not misled others by making false videos , if one untoward incident happened to you that's your particular case.
Do not generalized and misled other people
Better sit home and enjoy!! rather than travel
Because when you travel you can not expect home like feeling even you stay at 6th star hotel.
When you are forced to buy 500 ml mineral water at rupees 50 in a 3 or 4 star hotel when the cost of 1 ltr mineral water is only 20 at market then at that time you do not go to hotel management and complain you are getting looted or dare to post any such video on this.
Instead you are complaining giving tips to shepherd boy or sledge who pulled you and your horse up on top if mountain just to give you some enjoyment along snapping photos..there your BUTT is getting burst of giving 50 rupees tip.
This is mindset of Indians .
Just imagine you are helping someone downtrodden people.
Then only you will able to enjoy every trip at every places!!!
Soo glad to see this video. I recently visited Kashmir and I can tell you that none of these points have changed. The excessive tipping, guilt tripping, following culture is still very much prevalent and I really don’t think I would go back
Sad to hear that
@@DocTourer_ShashvatI watched this video and pls any furthermore suggestions if u missed as I am traveling to Kashmir next month.
Why are you bad mouthing Kashmir guys
Demanding Tips is everywhere from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to Rajasthan to Northeast.
Kashmiri labours are really very poor.
What if you give 50-100 rs tips to a poor guy who pulled you on horse in such a difficult terrain. You eat pizza of 1000 bucks and hard drinks of 2000 bucks.
I visited Kashmir last week and I had no such experience what you are saying.
In Sonemarg there are shortage of horses, so they had to go back leaving you on the valley to bring some more tourist.
Do not misled others by making false videos , if one untoward incident happened to you that's your particular case.
Do not generalized and misled other people
Better sit home and enjoy!! rather than travel
Because when you travel you can not expect home like feeling even you stay at 6th star hotel.
What is the following culture and guilt tripping part? just want to know as I might visit in future.
@@thiruvetti Better to take your own vehicle and if not your friend who is the local their can also have his/her vehicle for you to visit beautiful places.
Common people are very good but when u visit sight seeing places then be aware of the people their. They will literally empty your pocket.
Thanks for sharing every incident in detail. I share your thoughts while travelling and I was actually looking for this kind of information and honestly I didn't expect you would cover it as most vloggers just show the beautiful side of the place.
Glad to know you liked this sharing. I was very fed up and something had to be said as all of you want honest travel experiences. Please share this video with like minded people so that it reached the right authorities
Why are you bad mouthing Kashmir guys
Demanding Tips is everywhere from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to Rajasthan to Northeast.
Kashmiri labours are really very poor.
What if you give 50-100 rs tips to a poor guy who pulled you on horse in such a difficult terrain. You eat pizza of 1000 bucks and hard drinks of 2000 bucks.
I visited Kashmir last week and I had no such experience what you are saying.
In Sonemarg there are shortage of horses, so they had to go back leaving you on the valley to bring some more tourist.
Do not misled others by making false videos , if one untoward incident happened to you that's your particular case.
Do not generalized and misled other people
Better sit home and enjoy!! rather than travel
Because when you travel you can not expect home like feeling even you stay at 6th star hotel.
@@arupratan1978 I visited in June this year and I have travelled to many states in India and I do agree with what's conveyed in the video and it wasn't one off incident. People are very nice and welcoming too. N yeah, I don't think anyone has an issue to tip someone, no one wants free service but it's the way and humility with which one should request for a tip and not by forcing someone to tip more and more. N btw, don't tell me whether to travel or sit home. You may or may not have the same point of view as mine. You shared your experience and view that's understandable but should refrain from personal comments.
@@sane_guyThe only difference is you visited Kashmir all alone and I visited with Local tour guide who stood in front of me at every places.
So that's the reason I didn't face any such issues and all my trip to paradise went fine.
It happens every where.
Thank you for speaking out which I wanted to say. Need to be spread. These people made my female companion to feel uncomfortable at some places. Even at the presence of military they have no fear
Why are you bad mouthing Kashmir guys
Demanding Tips is everywhere from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to Rajasthan to Northeast.
Kashmiri labours are really very poor.
What if you give 50-100 rs tips to a poor guy who pulled you on horse in such a difficult terrain. You eat pizza of 1000 bucks and hard drinks of 2000 bucks.
I visited Kashmir last week and I had no such experience what you are saying.
In Sonemarg there are shortage of horses, so they had to go back leaving you on the valley to bring some more tourist.
Do not misled others by making false videos , if one untoward incident happened to you that's your particular case.
Do not generalized and misled other people
Better sit home and enjoy!! rather than travel
Because when you travel you can not expect home like feeling even you stay at 6th star hotel.
This is soooooooooo freaking true! I was baffled by the continous unnecessary heckling vulture culture in Kashmir! They won't leave you alone for a microsecond. Everyone is selling something or the other, and drivers stop shop at places with unbelievably expensive shops and restaurants. Any recommendations you get from anyone leads to a string of shit bag of shady idiots selling you things you don't need and then ask you TIP for buying from them!
How can we be tourist in our own country its our land y we should behave like tourists its better we confront 🫵🏻
We have finished trip to gulmarg, sonmarg and pehalgam on 11- may-2024. I am not going to advise Kashmir trip to even my distant relative. Every thing said in this video is absolutely correct
Very True
I was robbed by these roobers for 10 k for 2 km pony ride on the 1st day itself. Over and above that they wanted a tip.
This scam happened as everever our driver was party to it. I took time for us to understand that.
When we started not following him to purchase and finalise things he started showing his attitude and disappointment
Everwhere he was having his commission. I tell you guys rates were too exorbitant when we came to know the reality.
It was our first trip to kashmir. Very bad experience, bad people, no ethics. They are just there to loot you.
We have been cheated so much i am telling every one not to visit Kashmir especially Srinagar Gulmarg Pahalgam. They looted us including our driver who dint show us any thing as planned. Very fickle minded
So sorry to hear your experience but it is the sad reality . I had to make a video about this . Please share so that it reaches the authorities hopefully
Similar experience in Turkey. People are polite at first go but turn aggressive on the second go.
I travelled to Kashmir last year in March (2021). It was my very first time there and to be honest, the place is sadly filled with drivers/ guides who are crooks. They know how to loot you by being extremely sweet. In Sonmarg too, they over charged us and yet were looking for more ways to over charge us.
And there were constantly someone around us just trying to extract more money. You are never alone. And after a point this becomes irritating. I would rather travel elsewhere than come to Kashmir and pay extra for every damn thing. Mostly the drivers with whom you become friends with are too involved with this. They will make you feel like they have got you a discount while it's the other way round. They too make sure that everyone makes enough money from you.
In Pahalgam, we had gone to the market area which was around 2 kms away from our hotel. So we walked and while coming back we were looking for the local share taxi as they were taking people in it. Every other taxi drivers said no to us as the taxis apparently were only for locals and not us. They suggested we take the entire cab and pay 200rs for it. We said, we would rather walk our way back than pay 200 rs for 2kms. Then finally they agreed as they weren’t getting enough locals to fill the taxi. The ride cost us 20rs only. But the point is, if you have tons of money and don’t mind people constantly around you asking for more money then go to Kashmir.
Very sad to hear this. But it is true
Try NE and by NE I mean not Sikkim and Darjeeling but the actual NE which is cut off and secluded. Cultural tourism should be made a thing here, and you will definitely have one of the best experiences. No tipping culture and you can bargain a bit if you think you're not getting a reasonable price.
@@shenanigans4177 been to north east just before Kashmir . Meghalaya, Manipur and Nagaland. Check out the full playlist here
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Why are you bad mouthing Kashmir guys
Demanding Tips is everywhere from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to Rajasthan to Northeast.
Kashmiri labours are really very poor.
What if you give 50-100 rs tips to a poor guy who pulled you on horse in such a difficult terrain. You eat pizza of 1000 bucks and hard drinks of 2000 bucks.
I visited Kashmir last week and I had no such experience what you are saying.
In Sonemarg there are shortage of horses, so they had to go back leaving you on the valley to bring some more tourist.
Do not misled others by making false videos , if one untoward incident happened to you that's your particular case.
Do not generalized and misled other people
Better sit home and enjoy!! rather than travel
Because when you travel you can not expect home like feeling even you stay at 6th star hotel.
Rightly said. My family and I recently came back from Kashmir and this tipping culture there has really pissed us off. In addition to that , the amount of littering that is happening in Kashmir really needs some immediate action otherwise soon this paradise will become a dumping yard.
We were in Kashmir a month ago. We too got fed up of all the harrasment from the locals. They are just looting us & charging exorbitantly. It did dampen & spoil my mood when I really just wanted to enjoy the beautiful nature of Kashmir. We have to be very strict with them and put our foot down. I too kept losing my cool on many occasions. They are all connected to each other and they make us spend money in thousands when we really don't need to.
Tourism deptt & tourist police needs to be vigilant against such ugly scenes in such a beautiful land, Kashmir