Darakshan Hassan Bhat

For Kashmiris, tourism is not only revenue, business, engagement, or industry—it is an identity, a culture, a history, and a civilization connected to our lives. All the tourist spots, mostly visited by tourists, even Indian travellers, depict and reflect a civilization and a history beyond natural beauty. They define the people, their culture, their hospitality, their love for guests, humanity, ethos, and peace. Those who come to Kashmir once never forget it—that is Kashmiriyat, not just tourism. We often hear from tourists and outside travellers: “Kashmiri people are good, generous, and hospitable.” This is our civilization, our culture—to be loving, humane, and peaceful. All of this truly denotes the beauty of nature.

So then, the death of this sector is the deat

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