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Travel lessons: The test of good citizenship is loyalty to country!

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       Kashmir, a dream destination for many. To see the beautiful valleys, snow clad mountains, the nature’s beauty, etc. Etc. Etc. But do we really understand why Kashmir is still the same from past so many decades? The population in Kashmir (which is in Indian boundaries) is around 7 million (Kashmir valley + Jammu), it has the most tourists, domestic as well as foreigners, throughout the year but still the state has preserved its beauty. How? Many cities including the major metropolitan cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Calcutta, Chennai, etc. have lost their beauty since decades due to rising population and tourism. Why can’t these cities be preserved as Kashmir is? Do people really take care of Kashmir because it is called ‘Heaven on Earth’? Or is it the military power which compels every person going there to be sure to behave well, to keep the city clean? I don’t think these are strong reasons, it’s the people’s mentality which saves the Paradise on Earth. The residents of