Is It Pahalgam, Kashmir, India? 🇮🇳 ( Or Mini Switzerland? )

Embark on a journey with me as I delve into the pristine beauty of Pahalgam, Kashmir, India. Join me as I step into my cozy hotel and set out to explore the breathtaking landscapes with an experienced guide by my side.
From majestic mountains to glistening rivers, every corner unfolds a new spectacle. The serenity of nature beckons, and I couldn't resist taking a refreshing swim in one of the crystal-clear rivers.
As the day comes to a close, I express my gratitude by tipping the driver and guide who made this enchanting experience possible. Come, relish a day of unparalleled beauty and adventure.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:11 Way to Pahalgam
05:15 Reached Hotel
12:27 Way To Local Sites
15:03 Hunt For Redbull
20:37 Amazing View
30:22 1st Site
35:43 Finally Found Roy
42:43 Swimming in River
50:08 Restaurant
55:22 2nd Site
59:27 Golf On the Mountains
1:06:11 3rd Site
1:08:28 Outro
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[@manishas9411]

I’m just completely relishing your Kashmir Valley videos. It’s such a treat because you’re actually around the locals and talking with everyone. Kashmiris are so cute. Stay humble Kashmiris, but: Eventually, Phil will get around to saying it’s more beautiful than Scotland 😋

[@manishas9411]

@@HiHelloNameste Yeah, Scotland, Switzerland, and Italy are all on my bucket list when I make the big money. I'm guessing the littering we desis do is also non-existent there..

[@GlobalFinancialServices]

@@manishas9411 IT IS phil bland who is cute, see the swimming in river section.

[@manishas9411]

@@GlobalFinancialServicesYeah and his denying that Pahalgam is as beautiful as Scotland is cute cuz of his patriotism and his interaction with night breeze Ayaaz tour guide…lol.

[@moonriser464]

@@manishas9411 local Kashmiris generally do not litter the place , sorry to say but Indian tourists from other states usually throw out plastic when they visit the mountains for travel. hope it improves soon

[@manishas9411]

@@moonriser464I wouldn’t mind if the tourists are charged a heavy amount of money for littering. The locals can get income from tourists being stupid(cuz they’re causing damage to nature) and the valley stays clean of litter. Honestly, if I visit, I might just start picking up the litter and placing garbage cans around because it hurts to see the litter on such a beautiful place.

[@khan92asif]

Kashmiri have seen a lot and still have a big heart. Kudos

[@gyrum310]

Free kashmir🍁

[@m3r-sajid]

❤️‍🩹

[@vgupta9288]

Kashmiri tour guides, drivers, boatmen, they evolved and have really friendly gesture n cool accent .

[@kitty4k9]

The tour guide was really wonderful as he did help to make all those scenic views more memorable. The water from the valleys was so clear, bubbly, and great for a swim. The filming was upfront, reality of the natural environment, and inviting. I could sense the quietness even though there are actually politically religious concerns.

[@pransukhmusic]

one of the best videos of your whole series. This must go viral ❤

[@tatwitatwi1988]

You got a wonderful guide. That really makes a difference on any trip ! Hope you enjoy your stay 😊

[@fazalbhat8757]

the host guide speaks so well very jolly

[@peace1048]

Loving Kashmir’s velogs. Guide is jolly person

[@rakaarocks777]

👉That Sufi Guy from Pahalgam is really awesome 👉He got alot of local information and knowledge 👉Phil you must have enjoyed his company what a brilliant guy..... 👉Thank you for showing the beautiful part India 🇮🇳

[@ayazwani4038]

Thanks for appreciating my poor efforts.

[@manishas9411]

@@ayazwani4038 🤝Hopefully, you got more customers after Phil's videos on Pahalgam since you did such a good job.

[@gyrum310]

This guy does not know what he is talking about, majority of kashmir valley is sufi and sufism is Islam, sufism just gives a little spritual touch to mainstream islam everything else is same.

[@daryawer2822]

Kashmir belongs only to the people of Kashmir 🍁. We olyx respect each & every tourist ❤. That is in our culture & religion. Welcome sir to the KASHMIR ....the independent country oneday 🤲❤

[@hiicyuivbi]

Kashmir is not a place for Muslims,the great amarnath is there,you people are just converted from hindus

[@tanvirbawa9621]

​@@hiicyuivbihe is a Pakistani jealous of Indian Kashmir progress

[@sarveshchitodkar9972]

Stop crying. Get independence from life.

[@dineshbhat7978]

Without INDIA, KASHMIR will become a hell like SYRIA, AFGHANISTAN, YEMEN etc. After that, not a single Tourist will visit there.

[@dineshbhat7978]

It will become AFGHANISTAN or SYRIA if it becomes independent.

[@khaliifahmed3269]

The kashmir, for surely most beautirul. A golden land.

[@shahidmasoodi4847]

Love the way your guides communication skills.

[@mujeebqadri]

WoW amazing vlog and love the way ur guide and driver gave wonderful commentary! You should have mentioned his name and contact so anyone seeing your vlog and visiting Kashmir should contact and get him as guide as he’s very informative

[@onlinemicroteaching6900]

Masha'Allah ❤ beautiful Place and heart touching ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Robert_austia]

Almost it beautiful as Scotland ,😅😅 Proud of our kashmir 🇮🇳🇮🇳😊😊☺️🤲🤲🤲🕋🕋☪️

[@Ok-up7ty]

Jammu Kashmir is the pride of our India. I am from Srinagar, proud to be Indian Kashmiri🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🗻🗻🗻😍😍😍

[@Brokenhearted894]

Chal dafa ho .kashmir belongs to only kashmiris we kashmiris will never accept endia.

[@danishmushtaq6009]

Don't pretend to be a kashmiri

[@SPIKE_924]

@@danishmushtaq6009cxe chuk kashur?

[@danishmushtaq6009]

@@SPIKE_924 awai

[@prashanthkumar2663]

Thank u bro u r showing beautiful places ❤❤ 🙏🙏🙏 That driver said true it's heaven on Earth 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@user-gc5qt2fn9z]

Believe me at the end of your journey you are hardly ready to go back from India. It is beautiful 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@ayanauto3360]

You see Canada hahahahah 😂 canada is land of lakes rivers forests mountains water falls with so clean amazing roads real clean nature only one forest park is 16.7 lakh square km other is is 18 lakh square km biggest then India come but full pockets with money hahahahah 😂😂 hahahahah 😂😂

[@sarthakdas89]

​@@ayanauto3360you forgot to mention 6 months of harsh winter.

[@SanaK-vc2nc]

Breathtaking 😍fantastic video

[@tricasgamer4779]

this guide is actullay living heavenly life.... i want this guy for my trip to pahalgam

[@akshaypatel8673]

What a beauty kashmir is. Even many indians not visited yet including me lol. You are lucky guy.

[@rudraabhishek7330]

#Ayaaz aka #Breeze bhai is truly a guide you're looking for in Kashmir🎉 Keep it up👍🏻 Love from chhattishgarh❤

[@Mohammad_Yawar]

You couldn't have enjoyed that extent without this adorable guide.. That's a true kashmiri man

[@mudasirhassan4644]

I watched all your Kashmir videos. Honestly, great stuff! After every 5 minutes though, I feel like gosh I need to explain this to Phil, he's not getting all the information. Lol

[@affan2780]

I think this was the best video in your entire series.❤ It.

[@thevalleyofkashmir5547]

Phil your kashmir videos are awesome ,sufi guy poses to be very intelligent by describing his own philosophy of religion,btw your videos of neighbour country were awesome too

[@drkaul7277]

Switzerland in fact is mini Kashmir of Europ

[@Mito_chon_dria]

Yeah that's W people call kashmir mini Switzerland why calling kashmir mini Switzerland give your country priority first 👍🏻

[@parathaflipper_photography]

You found a very good guide indeed.

[@rahilishaq.]

loved the tour guide ❤❤

[@ascetictrader5987]

I am so impressed by this Tour guide/Driver. He is so enlightened.

[@umarbhat6142]

I agree

[@lalilachalhila]

At the end of the day love is what matters, these words of Ayaz touched ❤❤

[@rextk1632]

35:11 For those who are wondering why there is so much trash there .Many people camp there and they leave their trash behind them .However PDA (PAHALGAM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY) CLEANS IT FREQUENTLY . Still people especially tourists need to respect nature

[@odomangulati7079]

Clearly they are not cleaning it frequently enough. If you want tourism, the better upgrade the infrastructure to include cleaning up trash.

[@ARTOFGAMES-um8dm]

@@odomangulati7079 so come here and clean all that stuff

[@odomangulati7079]

@@ARTOFGAMES-um8dm Why ? I neither live there nor visit there. Let those who earn from tourism spend to keep their place clean.

[@SSP1-lr2mq]

True. Feeling anxious 😡

[@KomalD-cb2bu]

Govt. should start charging them nominal money to camp, install dustbins, keep/hire guards who make sure visitors are not leaving behind any trash, pay the guards from the fees Govt charges from visitors.

[@alexs1706]

The guide dude is amazing

[@KomalD-cb2bu]

Man... our Kashmir is so beautiful! Its really heaven on earth. Let's try to keep it clean please.

[@mohdanwar5554]

I am a Kashmiri settled in uk your video reminded me of my visiting to pahalgam yrs back here in uk when ever i feel like going to kashmir i visit Scotland especially Scottish highlands in motor home along with my family nd believe me gentleman i feel as if i am in kashmir nd once again thankful to you making me to visit kashmir though through video only Yes your guide cum driver is really super with agood knowledge of kashmir Allah bless you both

[@Itz_Enough56]

Everything the local guide says is right 👍❤

[@bennsanable]

Kashmiris regained their confidence back.The legendary Kashmiri hospitality is back.We feel great to see their happy faces again.❤

[@Robert_austia]

Thank for visiting our kashmir 🇮🇳🇮🇳🥰🤩

[@Articlenews493]

There are many places like this is India ❤️ u will definitely enjoy

[@odomangulati7079]

"Hill Station" is the term from the British Raj for towns founded by European colonialists as refuges from the summer heat and was seen as an exclusive British preserve. It was literally where the British officers and their family was "Stationed". So all those locations became "Hill station" and got good infrastructure since they british only cared for their own.

[@mamoonarshad432]

This video was amazing much information in it

[@mirhyder9444]

Wow !!that guide

[@RajatSolanki-ex9yl]

Thank you 🙏 phil for coming to India 🇮🇳

[@Technovwood]

I am excited to accompany you in other places in Anantnag like simthan, kokernag,etc

[@thermrally99]

I would say.. Guide can make a tip awesome.. watching and felt really good. :) A really a good video..enjoying watching seconf time. :)

[@sahilpaloo2211]

As a kashmiri i Got impressed by the tour guide ...the impression he made with foreign will certainly attract tourist and make smooth and enjoyable experience for them

[@saroshphotography2128]

Hi Phil thank you so much for your videos. I love Pahalgam and its my favorite place. You need to return and do some beautiful treks . I am from Kashmir but now living in US

[@juliejan3027]

My favourite place is Bangalore not in Kashmir Bengali in this year because Kashmir is going to be moving warming all our Kashmir all over India has been has been rainfall Kashmir is suffering from global grouping everywhere is global warming in Kashmir

[@mehajabeen5909]

Very beautiful place - bhohot khubsurat jagah hai in Hindi.

[@user-dg7uh7li1v]

I’m enjoying your adventures in Kashmir

[@grvnvm6721]

I am absolutelaty elated to see so many foreign tourists in Kashmir, which busts so many myths about the place. The last time when i visited kashmir in 2008, though the place was still swarmed by tourists, they were all domestic ones. Even in remote places like pahalgham, gulmarg, khilanmarg we came across many tourists from different part of India, eating maggi on hills. And now to see all these foreigners, in kashmir from all across the globe, swells my heart with pride. Not only will it give major boost to the local economy but also kill the propoganda by some idiots, sitting across the border. After my visit to kashmir, there was a race with in my friends and family circles to see kashmir atleast once. I remember, sharing the details of tour guides and house boat operators, zillion times with my near and dear ones. I can see how these foreigners will open a floodgate of visitors similarly, from their own end. I am so happy for my kashmiri sisters and brothers. Just hope and pray that the tourists learn to keep kashmir clean.

[@faizannabi4824]

You've got the best guide.

[@Peerdanish121]

Phil bland please come to north Kashmir’s Bangus valley. I want u to experience the hospitality of north Kashmir as well.

[@cleopatra7377]

Kashmir is beautiful 😍

[@ilaupadhyayupadhyay3211]

Amazing views😍🌅❤

[@Biteshaded]

I have been seeing you for a whole while, i juss noticed ur expressions n drastically i found you are too close to One of Fav... Cricketer Brett lee...have a wonderful journey ahead

[@mohmedabbas]

As an indian we should keep the place clean ,, bcoz this is god gifted .... So its our duty to keep clean our heaven

[@SSP1-lr2mq]

Yep bro. 👍

[@Ok-up7ty]

Yes bhaijaan🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳❤️❤️❤️😍😍

[@sanjaysanj6688]

Its a heaven on earth bro .. 😍🤩

[@biplab00011]

aman, hai man ... what a lovely man, loely video, lovely view, waoo... this is the best part ( I think this is the beganing), I dont want to leave this place just want to stay there, thanks your friend also who introduce this place that i had never seen this before , bahut baria mere vailog

[@UmarFareedBhat7073]

Assalaamalikum phill I am feeling soo good to your videos keep going on love from kashmir

[@invisibleman9684]

India 🇮🇳🙏

[@user-nj5bt4ci1y]

Very good 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🙏👌

[@udaykamal4621]

Most Israelis tour himachal pradesh(state), there is a mini israel in himachal pradesh.they stay near manali, shimla, dharamasala, dalhousie etcetc of himachal.

[@charviejethi1537]

Wohhoooo , mastiiii timee !!

[@mohammad1906]

19:12 This is one of the plethora of reasons that drives our desire for independence from India. While our electricity powers various regions,we Kashmiris find ourselves resorting to coal for cooking, reminiscent of the 1800s.

[@manishas9411]

Saab ji, is this true though? If you google the Uri power plant, it supplies power to J&K as well. Can you show me a reference or something that tells me that no power is supplied to j&k residents from any of these power plants? Sorry, I can’t blindly believe someone’s knowledge without them supplying a few sources proving it.

[@mohammad1906]

@@manishas9411 I appreciate those who don't blindly follow others. I live in central Kashmir, which is far more developed than other cities, yet we receive no more than 5 hours of electricity daily. Almost every evening is spent in darkness or candlelight. This is a common experience across Kashmir. In winter, we endure over three months without electricity. Holding a peaceful protest for our rights is risky; it could lead to booking or even imprisonment. I wish you knew how our thoughts are silenced.

[@manishas9411]

@@mohammad1906Tell me more. None of this is really covered in the national news channels. How are people in other parts outside of j&k supposed even know all this? Halal hugs? I wish influencers from Kashmir Valley that have a massive following like, The Umar, would use their KZbin channel to make these issues known. We just get the "normalcy normalcy" bs the news channels and nothing else. With what happened in 2019 for months, I was waiting for my Kashmiri acquaintances to show up online. It must have been crippling for you all bro. Hugs. I was praying you all were alright.

[@mohammad1906]

@@manishas9411 Firstly i thank you for your empathy. Secondly, In the realm of news channels, only a naive individual anticipates an accurate portrayal of reality. Over half of the Indian troops are concentrated in J&K, instilling widespread fear and inhibiting open discourse on pertinent issues. The pervasive use of tactics aims to enforce silence, exemplified by the recent arrest of a community leader supporting Palestine. Our communications are under constant scrutiny, prompting reflection on the legitimacy of our quest for freedom. Tragically, my 18-year-old cousin lost an eye merely for participating in a peaceful assembly, emblematic of the numerous others facing similar fates. The anguish of mothers mourning their lost children underscores the gravity of our struggle, demonstrating that our call for freedom is far from baseless or irrational-it is a response to the unbearable culmination of grievances.

[@manishas9411]

I’m sorry about your cousin. Why is it that the Abdullahs are millionaires? Are the state/UT government leaders of J&K are communicating the grievances of the people to the central government? It doesn’t appear to be the case.

[@sarangmahajani7177]

ur host is a sweet person😃and a vlog is grt too😍

[@sumittiwari1510]

this blog is just awesome

[@abdullahsaif9225]

Nice velog brother 🥰

[@FATHEROFROASTER264]

BIG FAN FROM KASHMIR❤

[@hashim__18x]

Watching from kashmir.... ❤😊

[@DU_NIYA]

The man with you is totally awesome sufii boii ! 💚💤

[@Factify_iQ]

We are not indians we are muslims from kashmiri ❤❤

[@sarveshchitodkar9972]

Now say that without crying. One India

[@dineshbhat7978]

Without INDIA, KASHMIR will become a hell like Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen etc. KASHMIR itself requests INDIA to keep it as INDIA otherwise it will become from Heaven to Hell.

[@dineshbhat7978]

KASHMIR ko AFGHANISTAN banane ki galti mat karna. Warna humse bura koi nahi hoga.

[@indiaballanimations3052]

We are not Muslims, we are Kashmiri Pandits ❤

[@sandeepsuman3939]

Wowwwww.........😍

[@MavErIckCrIcket]

in POK even PHD guy doesn't speak english as well as this normal car driver in Indian kashmir. clearly shows the difference between education of both sides

[@Shyek_14]

And unemployment on its peak here in kashmir

[@MavErIckCrIcket]

@@Shyek_14 news for you my friend. unemployement is at peak in POK as well. POK mai b koi engineer doctor nhi bn rha .. don't worry.

[@gyrum310]

And you think you people have the credit for that? I am from kashmir and schools and internet were closed for most of the time.

[@Booklifequotico]

Anyway Unemployment is at peak rt now but Kashmir is almost 50 years ahead of Pakistan interms of Education...❤❤

[@rozleenjan8992]

​@@Shyek_14 most of vloggers say Kashmiri speek good English than other indian states😂 means there's difference too

[@duttadebadrito8846]

People live in the state of J&K have own right how they want to be recognized or they're taking proud of.. Nationalism is not subject of enforcing but to embrace it, if they want to be called as a citizen of 5th largest economy, a space power, a democracy, a secular country then it's okay it's their choice to choose

[@odomangulati7079]

Nobody is forcing anyone to be Indian. They are free to leave for pakistan if they so wish.

[@kusumsharma7551]

No, it's not a choice, if you live in India you are an INDIAN.

[@ShubhamR6969]

its not a choice bro its compulsion, living in india automatically makes them indian . jai hind.

[@rizwan-entertainmentchannel]

@@odomangulati7079 Most Muslims of J&K love Pakistan 🇵🇰❤ You can't do anything about reality.

[@odomangulati7079]

@@rizwan-entertainmentchannel People are free to love anything or anybody in India. There are people who love dogs in India. How is that any different from loving pakistan ? India is not required to do anything about it. 🤣🤣 LOL at your butt hurt.

[@Arizoo-]

Omg your videos always make me smile ❤

[@ShauryaTomar-ie6jq]

Kashmir has a vibe

[@soumenbhattacharjee3260]

Kashmir,heaven of the earth.🌷🇮🇳🌷🇮🇳🌷🇮🇳

[@beena8510]

Good to see you in Kashmir......

[@Robert_austia]

Good 😊 to see kashmiri will free soon from occupation of pakistan poopistan

[@user-yt9yw6uf4m]

There are many beautiful hill stations in North, North-East and South India 😍❤. India also has two 7 union territories alongwith 29 states. It also has two beautiful islands Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands😍 there's beauty all over.. it's unique everywhere❤

[@syeedaadilhafiz4961]

Visit again sir. ❤ lots of love from Kashmir.

[@faizanulhaq272]

god damn the kashmir tour guide guy wow such a brillaince he had a good humour

[@javidthewebguy5574]

Regular viewer, desperately waiting for another one❤

[@jithinpoliyedathmohanan7237]

It’s called hill station because north India was too hot for them so they rest in the so called hill station in Kashmir,ooty, kulu, manali

[@anxiousapien31]

I miss my home more after watching this ❤

[@padderacademy372]

The driver is good. He is an honest. I am a Kashmiri

[@user-eo6jg2iw8y]

Thank you for visiting our Kashmir 🇮🇳🥰🇮🇳

[@Babarforever]

Beni cheya fotmut yuss jande chuet lagaovmut hehra

[@Brokenhearted894]

​@@Babarforeveryaa che bihor hehur ye wan e kashmir che hindustanuk.

[@Babarforever]

@@Brokenhearted894 ames chene be chuer

[@Brokenhearted894]

@@Babarforever 🤣 xoute sanus chuer

[@dineshbhat7978]

​​@@Brokenhearted894............Jao jakar Afghanistan ya Pakistan sambhalo. Wahan jakar ganda karo. KASHMIR par gandi nazar daloge, kutte ki maut maare jaoge.

[@study_hub658]

U should have visited the gangbal , to me it is the most beautiful place i visited in kashmir . But have to do the difficult trecking of 18 kms on mountains .

[@Maikashmiri]

Omg you’ve got some balls to take a dip in the glacier water man

[@teenbull2907]

Phil, cant wait to see you in shillong. Its called the 'Scotland of the east' :)

[@manishas9411]

So Shilong is more beautiful or as beautiful as Pahalgam?🤔

[@Arizoo-]

@@manishas9411nah I don’t think so

[@teenbull2907]

@mansishas9411 Both places have their own vibe .The north east is often unexplored by Indians. It is quite paradisiacal

[@santhoshv3028]

​@@manishas9411shillong has its own charm. Meghalaya is beautiful. And kashmir is beautiful same way there is many other Beautiful places in India.

[@shashankshukla2510]

Regarding hydro power the thing which was said isn’t right.. please google

[@2centsworth474]

Dude the trout fish in lidder river (phalagam) was introduced by British with trout eggs from Scotland.😏🤩

[@sumitakochhar2595]

Enjoying🎉

[@neerajsharma-ls9vk]

U got a nice guide

[@reaperninenine3057]

Awesome video really great to watch, do you have the night breeze details would like hire him for my trip please thanks

[@pradeepbhuvaransi]

Welcome ❤

[@nirupachadha6345]

Your driver is a real pain wanting to monopolise your clip &frame. Beautiful. Going in Oct. 😊

[@amypreem5225]

Its sad many places in India are beautiful, but its ppl don't know how to keep it clean Your tour guide is smart & a grt speaker.

[@mohini656]

So beauty Kashmir. 🎉❤😅

[@BG-mi6gq]

Your guide is cool guy...

[@satbirsingh4652]

We also watch your previous videos of our neighbouring country tour.I observe that Indian people(specially)have good speaking skills wether it is driver, boatman, sales man etc.We hope you will not face any language barrier like ..

[@Robert_austia]

That's why we are proud to be Indian 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@Palestine_Pakistan]

That’s why his favourite country is Pakistan and he likes Pakistan more than India🇵🇰 Emotional damage with Chinese accent 😮‍💨😂

[@satbirsingh4652]

I don't think what he like but we proud that Indian people are well educated and good thinking.Indian people never use their mind those kind of activities which are harmfull for all mankind

[@VijilGupta]

@@Palestine_Pakistan Yes, coz he rarely sees uneducated people in Scotland and now India. Pakistan is different in that sense lol.

[@Palestine_Pakistan]

@@VijilGupta he sees uneducated, dirty, greedy, selfish, ugly, smelly people in India. He sees educated, beautiful, kind, hospitable people in Pakistan. That’s why he likes Pakistan more. 🇵🇰