A viral clip from snow-covered Kashmir has once again thrown tourist behaviour into sharp focus. The video shows a group of men, some half-naked, dancing on the roof of a parked car in the snow. Loud music
blasts in the background, while the men are seen passing the hookah to each other. The visuals spread quickly across X (formerly Twitter), drawing sharp reactions from users.
In the video, the men dance energetically to the Haryanvi song Jaat Ka Chhora, with some jumping on the car roof while others move around in the snow. Though it seemed like a moment of enjoyment for them, nearby vehicles and tourists looked on, clearly surprised by the scene.
What seemed like a casual celebration to those involved struck many viewers as reckless, disrespectful, and dangerous. The clip quickly spread online, with captions condemning the blatant disregard for civic sense in fragile tourist zones.
There is a reason why family men, who understand ground realities and possess situational awareness and risk perception, have stopped going for vacations at popular destinations in India. pic.twitter.com/rgJwm6ysBF
— THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) January 18, 2026
Strong Reactions Pour In Online
Several users weighed in with criticism. One of them said, “Don’t think they are uneducated. They aren’t. It has to do with something else.”
Another added, “You can see things like these all around Europe, local men dancing, drinking beer bare chested blasting music in parks. The issue is not these people, issue is improper management.”
“This kind of “entertainment” for a few often turns into harassment and inconvenience for others. Tourist places are shared public spaces, not personal playgrounds. Activities that create nuisance, fear, or disorder should be treated seriously. Such incidents should be reported to the local police, and action taken based on location, so that clear deterrence is created. If basic civic discipline is enforced consistently, families won’t feel the need to avoid otherwise beautiful destinations,” read a comment.
Meanwhile, a viewer wrote, “Haryanvi youth dancing to Jaat Ka Chhora in Kashmir is plain embarrassing! Flaunting hookah culture, half-naked bravado and fake machismo is not Jaat pride! Jaat’s are sportsmen, soldiers, disciplined and dignified! This behaviour shames parents, society, Haryana and the country! Someone from within must call this out!”
“Zero civic sense: Haryana men dance half-naked, wave hukkahs, and blast high-volume music in Kashmir, turning a peaceful location into a circus. This is neither culture nor pride-this is simple public misbehaviour. Tourist destinations are not personal playgrounds; they are sensitive areas and treasures of natural beauty,” read one comment.
Beyond Outrage, A Larger Question
The clip has reopened a familiar debate around tourist responsibility and regulation in ecologically sensitive areas. Kashmir’s snow destinations attract thousands every winter, but viral moments like these highlight gaps in enforcement and visitor awareness. Some users argued that blaming individuals alone misses the larger issue of crowd control and tourism management. Others insisted that personal accountability matters just as much.
