First Impressions Of Kashmir, India 🇮🇳 ( Disputed Territory? ) 

To anyone upset by the title on this video I would say 5 things: 1. I’m sorry the title upset you it was not my intention and I was not aware of the political significance associated with this term 2. Try to relax, it’s just a video and you should watch it instead of just reacting to a title (particularly my conversation with the old man at the end) 3. I would also call Kashmir governed by Pakistan a disputed territory as it is stated on wikipedia for each part of Kashmir. They are / were disputed whether each side like it or not (including China part) - one party cannot unilaterally decide that a dispute does not exist, it is possible to assert both that Kashmir is an integral part of India and also accept that there is a dispute with other parties, these are not mutually exclusive statements 4. I’m not taking sides in any of this, the word disputed is very different from the word occupied which I did not use purposefully 5. no, I won’t be changing the title✌🏻I won’t be bullied or cowed by threats, hopefully that is a characteristic most will admire despite our disagreement on the use of this term PS - I’ve added a question mark ? so it’s an open question rather than a statement of fact

Lot of Scots and Irish people consider UK to be a disputed territory 😂😎 Free Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Kashmir is not a disputed territory, it's undisputedly beautiful

Being a Kashmiri, i am so proud of this honest old man.

old guy exposed pakistan very well lol. I was laughing all the way. extremely honest and honourable man !! My respect sir

It's not a disputed territory we have legal paper of Kashmir of joining India part.

Such a wholesome story of that Australian man helping this old man.. I don't see this kindness in the world anymore. Old timers were really something else.. And so many letters.. They were connected with some Karma.. I'm sure this Australian guy has accumulated a lot of Good Karma by this act of kindness! And Even John (old man) has so much gratefullness. He has saved all the letters!

Hi Phil. Just came across your vlog “First Impression of Kashmir” and had to watch as I am from there. Realised you had not planned in advance and just blindly trusted some agency, you mentioned a few times in your vlog. Unfortunate they don’t themselves (most often) know for real and just guide you based on heard stories. I hope you are having a great time in Kashmir….. most parts of the info you got in the cab from airport isn’t right or partially right. Unverified information unfortunately misleads others too who follow your vlog. Just a few thing 1) in the airport cab the lady tried to tell you about best food (waazwan). Please remember waazwan isnt a dish but a whole feast …. 7-25+ dishes 2) I am sure you may have realised, the tuk tuk guy mentioned the best dish Shalimar, but poor guy didn’t understand your English…. Shalimar is a Mughal era garden just off the banks of Dal Lake where you stayed. 3) Best thing pick one local as your guide for advise. I think Adil the houseboat owners son was guiding you well. I usually suggest a single taxi driver the whole time. Kashmiri’s feel proud of culture and heritage so tour guide is free 😊 4) The Kashmiri tea you had isn’t the real Kashmiri tea. Adil said the right thing that @kehwa is Kashmiri herbal tea. The real Kashmiri tea come with milk and salt, no sugar and is pink in colour. I like to travel too, but don’t vlog. I have been to Scotland a few years ago. I had it planned so well in advance…. I wonder if I missed anything there 😜 Best wishes for your remaining time in Kashmir and a very happy and safe journey wherever you travel

Such a nice video Phil, and that story about the elderly gentleman and John in Australia just touched my heart. It was the one of most kindest things I have ever witnessed. Please keep making these amazing videos , they are truly enjoyable. I am new to your channel and this is the first video I have watched from you, thoroughly enjoyed it. I am from the UK as well and just wanted to say, that you are an amazing ambassador for our country. They way you interact and the way you put yourself forward to people is just exemplary. Do well, keep safe and keep making amazing content.

Just to please pakistani subscribers he wrote the title but the irony is he himself comes from a disputed territory(Scotland)😂😂 😂😂😂😂😂😂

I loved the conversation between You and old man , and it made me laugh too specially when he was telling Japani Guy story 😂

Cute old man....❤ he knows the truth. Really hoping peace and prosperity prevails in kashmir....

old man spitting bars. respect 🫡

The elderly Kashmiri houseboat man is super cute. I love him so much. Someone hug him for everything he's seen and been through. He's so chweet to make the Qehwa for Phil even if he could've asked someone else to make it. It's an overload of sweetness🥲🥲. Love you ❣

In vlogs we can see landscape and things and foods of the place. You brought the stories and people experience. Thanks 😊 If you are going to stay here in India, Don't miss north east (if it's safe to go there) and Kerala? Mostly if people come India they visit either north or south but East, West, North, South India is completely different you will get different experience.

The girl was a very good ambassador of India. Kudos...

Kashmir is growing exponentially now and we welcome you all to have a visit to this beutifull place ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I hope that Australian legend finds this video and sees that he isn't forgotten, No good deed is forgotten.

Chacha given so much information,it's always pleasure listening to the old people and their stories❤

what an amazing old man you met. if i visited, i will stay in his boat.

This is not a disputed territory it is part of India

Visit north east side of india too .. pin it ... And also explore all states of India.. Each state has different culture and hospitality to give ...and see

This was so beautiful. I hope all Kashmiri people will live happy and prosperous lives

Wow i loved the conversation you had with them.... And man that Australian guy was really something..world needs more people like him

Hi phil it is very nice to see you here in my homeland kashmir i am subscriber from indian side kashmir...God bless you

Not a disputed territory. Its Integral and inalienable part of INDIA (historically, ethically, legally and morally)

Thank you ☺️😌❤️❤️🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 Proud to be Indian kashmiri 🇮🇳🇮🇳

First I'm Indian then I kashmiri And Kashmir always part of India 🇮🇳 Jay hind vandematram

Pal, I saw your pinned comment and I do understand that not many are aware of this issue, even here in Aus. Here's the info I got from my research by looking into declassified files of British MI, CIA, London Lib archives etc: • Historically, the name Kashmir itself comes from the Hindu sage Rishi Kashyap as it's been a part of India for thousands of years. • Be it under Hindu rulers or Muslim rulers, Jammu & Kashmir was always a part of India before Britishers came to India and colonized it. There was no Pakistan to begin with back then. • Jammu & Kashmir was also officially registered and addressed by the Queen and her Viceroys as an Indian princely state under the British rule. • India got freedom in 1947 and Pakistan was created in 1947 by the British after partitioning India. • Every Princely state in India had to sign to join either India or Pakistan but the Hindu King of Jammu-Kashmir desired to remain neutral and thus requested for extra time. • It's to be noted that British created this formal agreement due to Pakistan as everything including Pakistan was a part of India before 1947 for thousands of years. • The majority population of Jammu & Kashmir was of Hindus as Ladakh too was a part of Jammu & Kashmir and hence the King was Hindu (Hari Singh). Kashmir's majority population was of Muslims but it's to be noted that Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh were all a single state at the time of Independence hence the Hindu majority. • But Pakistan could no longer wait and sent their own Military and Mujahideens to conquer Jammu & Kashmir illegally and create a deliberate uprising against the Hindu King of Kashmir. The Pakistani General who planned it has also mentioned it his book "Raiders in Kashmir" and Pakistan has also accepted this in the UN. • The Hindu King of J&K then signed Instrument of Accession and merged J&K with India legally and officially. It was also officially signed besides the Britishers who overlooked it. Britian thus accepted this agreement of J&K being a part of India again. • Then the Indian army was dispatched to drive out the Mujahideens and Pakistani army outside of Kashmir. • The Indian PM Nehru went to UN to condemn this aggression of Pakistan but UN under the Influence of British and USA deliberately used it to create a status of disputed territory although its shouldn't have been as British themselves previously agreed upon the Kashmirs accession to India. • The USA and British backstabbed India cuz they needed Pakistan to counter USSR in Afghanistan. • So the area till which Indian army drove out the Pakistani Infiltrators became the Indian Kashmir due to UN ceasefire. Thus, Kashmir got partitioned as some of the areas still remain on the Pakistani side now called as Pakistan occupied kashmir. • India would've taken back the entire Kashmir had UN deliberately not annouced the ceasefire. • It's called a disputed territory because there's an LOC(Line of actual control) and not a border. • UN resolutions said that Pakistan has to vacate the illegally occupied Kashmiri territory and give it back to India for India to hold a plebiscite. • Pakistan hasn't still vacated the territory and then Indian PM Nehru condemned UN for worsening the matter. He said "I had only asked UN to stop Pakistan's aggression but they instead used to call it a disputed territory although it's not. They misrepresented my position." • Lastly, Pakistan initiated 4 wars with India to claim the remaining Kahsmir which isn't theirs. • India was hurt that the west was supporting an Islamic military dictatorship of Pakistan instead of a Democratic India. • Pakistan lost all the wars with India and signed agreements like Lahore and Shimla agreements wherein it accepted India's position. • After 9/11, USA realised that it's support to Taliban and Pakistan had backfired and then they tried to take India's position. • Pakistan realised that it cannot win a conventional war with India so it uses terror outfits to attack Kashmir like Lashkar-e-toiba, Jaish-e-muhammad, Hizbul Mujahideen, Resistance front etc. • Pakistan was successful in Killing and driving out the Hindu and Sikh population from Kashmir via their initial illegal operation in 1947. • This was done so that when plebiscite happens, the remaining muslims will vote for Islamic state of Pakistan. • Pakistan also deliberately gifted the part of J&K called as Aksai Hind (now called as Aksai Chin) to China. • Nonetheless, India had a legal and official document of Jammu and Kashmir being an integral part of India....even historically too. • China used this opportunity to destabilize India via Pakistan. • West used this issue to keep it's stronghold in Afghanistan via Pakistan. • Russia and Israel came to help India realising the issue. • As Afghanistan is no longer important to USA and the west like before, they now prefer India to counter China. Typical of our western hypocrisy. • The west found it useful to help Military dictatorship in Pakistan, Middle east to gain control of oil, to break Russian influence etc. Hope that helps, Cheers 🥂

Hi Phil this is the amazing veloge starting we see first time Kashmir valley.thanks bro lot of love from Malaysia

More good videos ,, enjoying the vlogs in India. The house boats look good experience

I m kashmiri thanks for exploring our beautiful kashmir

Kashmir not a dispute State, Kashmir always a part of IND 🇮🇳❤

Let me tell you something ....follow the rules and regulations the country you are visiting ....Don't try to play mindgames ...it could be dangerous for you !!!! #KASHMIR "An integral part of India" Don't put unnecessary clickbait just for views ...THANK YOU

Wel come to India Brother 🙏🏻 Enjoy your day nd one thing If you guys have time than Visit Northeast India ☝🏻🇮🇳

Sorry mate though I like your videos but I don't think that this is necessary to mention (disputed) in this video title bcs Kashmir is a integral part of India 🇮🇳🙏🙏🙏

In 10 minutes he enquired about indian religions and differences. kashmir situation, Independence Day, talked about Pakistan - Smart British guy ( Scottish) . Reason they ruled India for 200 years. Pls report this vide for misinformation and promoting hatred . BTW It’s called Indian Kashmir not disputed. Just saying .

Dear respected bro Welcome u in the beautiful valley of kashmir. Hope u ll explore whole part of kashmir , Lolab , Bungus valley and keran Loc of district kupwara. Lot of respect and love from kashmir.

Scotland is not a Country, it's a disputed territory which is ruled by Britain/United Kingdom till date. Scots still enjoys to be ruled under the colonial dominance of English Queens and Kings. Meanwhile Wales, Northern Ireland, Gilbralter and Cornwall are trying their best to become Independent Nations. King William I was the last lion of Scotland who stood before English Empire and fought for Scotland Freedom. Unfortunately now Scots themselves failed their own Independent Referendum which they got chance during 2014. Even United Nation doesn't recognize Scotland as an Independent Country. You are Still British National, irrespective of yours Scottish origin. Waiting When Scotland shall become Independent nation. LOL😃

Indian Kashmir is not disputed this is part India ( pok is dispute). 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

Kashmiris are really hardworking people who have suffered a lot

I have been watching your India tour interesting have been enjoying in this video boat owner was a very humble and kind man trying to explain everything to you , you met your match kind and Humble People should just enjoy the video and stop hateful or political comments to each other thank you all

one of the best vlog i have seen in a long time

Wow! what a touching story by the host, i hope The Australian friend or his Family see this video and make contact, it would be such a great reunion.

I hope UPI must be available for foreign tourist soon. I literally don't remember when was the last time I visited an ATM

Being a kashmiri, I appreciate you for proper caption.

Chap is a legend. Exceptional content

This low ppl here fighting for kashmir. Lets just appreciate its beauty that neither Pakistan or india gave its a piece of its own land that nature have built

Phil, you must visit furniture shop, ad see the lovely carved tables etc. I bought some when I was in east Africa.😊

Since Phil visited Pakistan earlier. He must have direct or indirect pressure or compelled to mention "Disputed' without a reason. Let's not get into guys. Phil is a good man. He has his limitations. Just enjoy the videos 👍🤘

the other part of kashmir where you are not allowed to go, and which currently being administered by pakistan is a disputed territory. this indian administered kashmir is not a disputed territory.

Love you from Kashmir ❤❤ First time I'm watching 1 hour vlog without getting bored..

I love India we Kashmiri are part of India 🇮🇳

Proud to be Indian kashmiri 🇮🇳🙏😊❤🎉❤

I'm kashmiri and I'm so glad you come here

I have to explain... Kashmir like your mother A stoker (Paxtan) follow her regularly But She love your father (India) And you are the beautiful child who is always protected by your father (India) So no matters which stoker follows your m...m.. Your father will always protect you

Old man spitting facts.

Kashmir will ALWAYS be part of India

That tuk tuk driver named a touristic place to visit when you asked him for his favourite food.... Lol. Watching your video here in srinagar

Amazing tourism coorider project 🎬📸💖 I love you IND 🇮🇳

Visit the Shankaracharya temple on the mountain and then Pari Mahal, Chashme Shahi and Shalimar and Nishat Baghs in that order Book a taxi to take you to all these places

Kashmir is our crown, our pride 🇮🇳 😌

Imagine a meetup between the old man and the Australian man

Thanks bro, will continue watching your Kashmir trip. You are most well come to azad Kashmir too.

Kashmir is India 🇮🇳

Indian Jammu and Kashmir is NOT a disputed territory. Its an integral part of India. I request the channel owner to remove that phrase from the title. Otherwise I request my fellow Indians to report this channel.

Whats the max amount to withdraw? Last time you took 8500 out

POK is disputed area becoz Paradise Kashmir is part of Beautiful India......

The whole of Kashmir belongs to India. When India became independent, Pakistan attacked Kashmir, then the king of Kashmir sought help from the Government of India and merged Kashmir into the Republic of India. After that, the Indian army started driving back the Pakistanis. And Pakistan's army was driven back from half of Kashmir, but in the meantime the United Nations came in the middle and asked both countries to maintain status quo and find a solution to Kashmir. The king of Kashmir legally included the whole of Kashmir in India. Did it but today half of our Kashmir is left with Pakistan due to United Nations. India faced the attacks of Pakistani terrorist organizations for many decades, now Prime Minister Modi's government started developing Kashmir by eliminating terrorism from Kashmir. Today India There is a difference of night and day in the development of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. People of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir are protesting against Pakistan everyday. People of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir want to integrate themselves with India but Pakistani army Suppressing them, not allowing the international media to go there while the Indian government is encouraging tourists from all over the world to visit Kashmir.

600th like from me. You were looking at the valet where business/commercial passengers book for their hotel. Shared taxis are public transport. So need to look on the road with other autos. Isn't that amazing service. You don't have that in Scotland do you lol

Who is that Australian John? Will not be difficult to track. What a guy he was!

True friendship follows no boundary

Kashmir is an integral part of India. We don't believe in artificial religious division. We share same culture, history, socio economic condition. We believe in mutual development. We will grow together.

Scotland a disputed terriory or part of England?

Why are u not using UPI in india ?

"Maharshi Kashyap" lived at kashmeer thousands years ago, in the honour of mahrshi kashyap this land named as kashmeer. That time pakistan and muslims brothers were not existed. 😊. Pakistan seprated from India in 1947 . You can understand kashmeer is a part of India , but people of Kashmir have also right to live in Kashmir because this is their land too. All people should live peacefully .

Thankyou brother, showing it to the world, I proud💪 on my india🇮🇳 🕉️🕉️🕉️

Very impressive that Australian guy god bless them if he alive if he died God bless him good soul Ameen

Thats what Kashmir of india is spot for tourism good weather people of kashmir are earning not like Pakistan

Good job 💯👍brother. Bring more video🎥 on Kashmir

UPI wallets need to be made more accessible to international tourists. These ATM hunts are increasingly difficult because fewer and fewer locals use Cash in India.

Its not a disputed territory. its an integral part of India as per treatry of accession

Kashmir has been the part pf bharat or india since time immemorial bcoz name of Kashmir has been derived from the rishi Kashyap bcoz he established Kashmir

if two countries had a dispute earlier but later came to an peace agreement to establish a de-facto border that's observed since 1972 , will you still call that disputed ? ( refer to Simla agreeement); if your answers is yes, then probably you need to talk to ppl of Ireland and call that disputed as well !

Thank you for coming kashmir proud to be Indian 🇮🇳🇮🇳😊❤

You didn't need to qualify the title. Writing jammu and kashmir should have been sufficient. But your intentions are malafide. We see so many bloggers and travellers videos worldwide who keep themselves distanced from such local political issues. Unless they want to be political like you. Have the balls to do write the same thing for Taiwan as disputed territory or even South Korea

one of the best vlog i ve ever seen.

The best thing is that every kashmiri in your videos speak English with confidence

I am Pakistani side kashmir please come our kashmir as wel. 🇵🇰

Hi Phil, welcome to India, please consider visiting Kerala backwaters and Andaman and nicobar islands along with gulmarg sonmarg in Kashmir. Sure u will love it

Love it phillip , I am from Kashmir and I loved every bit of it , if you need any help , I am a call away.

Welcome to India🇮🇳🇮🇳

This kasmir is not disputed territory it is indian kasmir🇮🇳🇮🇳

Please correctify the caption of this vlog !! Kashmir is not a disputed territory. It's an integral part of India !! But, POK is a disputed territory, forcibly captured by Pakistan !! Jai Hind ! Jai Bharat ! 🇮🇳

Damn extraordinary man, extraordinary experience. I would love to meet him when I visit srinagar and stay over there.

What was the rent of the boat house?

Brother welcome to India 🇮🇳🙏I hope you have a great time in Kashmir, India.

Phil i jus fell in love with my place again and the title❤️. Hope to meet you some time in Kashmir...❤

Kashmir is always in India..Not in Disputed territory..jay Hind🇮🇳

Now you are my neighbour just few kilometeres from my place😊