The Biz Reporter
Srinagar, Nov 7: “Kashmir is the safest and most beautiful destination, and the warmth of the local people adds to its attractiveness,” says Dorothy Mundia, a Canadian national who is presently vacationing in Kashmir with 26 other citizens of her country.
After 52 years, Dorothy is returning to Kashmir, and as she does, she remembers her earlier, younger trip. “The infrastructure has changed significantly over the past five decades, but Kashmir’s seductive beauty, which is calming to the eyes and the psyche, is one thing that has not altered.”
Dorothy is a member of a tour group of 27 Canadians led by the Canadian travel agency Explore India Journeys, which is run by Nazeer Ahmad Karnai, a Kashmiri.
Another Canadian, retired miner Rene Carrier, claimed that in addition to Kashmir’s stunning landscapes, there are many additional features that contribute to the region’s allure. The friendliness of the people of Kashmir, who welcome visitors with open arms, is unparalleled and unmatched anywhere else in the world.
“I’ve been here for the previous three days and I really want to remain for a while longer since I love this place. It is secure; neither a threat nor issues have arisen. I would advise my compatriots to visit Kashmir at least once in their lives,” he said, adding that “despite the Canadian government’s warning against visiting Kashmir, we have complete faith in Nazeer who made sure we receive the greatest accommodations and had a trouble-free trip.”
Another Canadian visitor Jeniffer, who is currently in Srinagar, claims that she was unaware of Kashmir a few weeks ago. However, once our tour manager, Nazeer Karnai, told us about the location, “there were many thoughts running through my head regarding the visit to Kashmir,” she stated. “Some spoke negative things about the security circumstances.”
“But thank God, we stuck to our decision to visit the world’s most stunning location. As I’ve travelled the globe today, I’ve come to the conclusion that Kashmir is unique. Its culture, people, and surroundings all contribute appeal and truly transform Kashmir into a paradise on Earth.”
Nazeer Ahmad Karnai, president of Explore India Journeys, stated that it is challenging to persuade travellers from other nations to visit Kashmir due to unfavourable travel advisories imposed by their own governments.
“However, despite the fact that my business has been working hard to draw high-end Canadian tourists and has had some success doing so, I would still like the J&K government to raise the matter of the negative travel advice with other nations through the proper channels in order to get it rescinded.”
Karnai further emphasised that there are other issues that the local authority should be aware of, one of which is the lack of clean, sanitary restrooms between Srinagar and any popular tourist location in Kashmir.”
According to Bashir Ahmad Karnai, Nazeer’s brother, who helped arrange a Canadian tourist’s visit here, Kashmir has been successful in luring high-end foreign visitors because of its excellent grade of service.
“After 2019, it was one of the largest high-end tourist groups to visit Kashmir, and in the future, we will keep working hard to attract more high-end foreign visitors to Kashmir.”
