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NDTV
25-07-2025
- NDTV
Video Shows Foreign Tourist Picking Up Trash Near Himachal Waterfall, Internet Reacts
A video of a foreign tourist picking up litter from near a waterfall in Himachal Pradesh has gone viral, sparking a fresh conversation about civic responsibility in India. Shared on X, the clip shows a foreign man picking up plastic wrappers and other garbage - presumably left behind by Indian tourists - from a scenic location in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. "Maybe if I have a free day, I will sit and tell people, 'Pick this up'. I have no problem telling people," he says in the video. The clip was shared on the microblogging site by user Nikhil Saini. "Shameful a foreign tourist is more concerned about nature's beauty while local tourists keep shamelessly littering such stunning places. No govt or administration is to be blamed - it's the people who need to change if we ever want a clean country. Video from Kangra, Himachal," the caption of the post read. Take a look below: Shameful a foreign tourist is more concerned about nature's beauty while local tourists keep shamelessly littering such stunning places. No govt or administration is to be blamed — it's the people who need to change if we ever want a clean country. Video from Kangra, Himachal. — Nikhil saini (@iNikhilsaini) July 24, 2025 The video has garnered more than 4.4 million views. It has triggered a wave of reactions, with many expressing frustration over the lack of civic responsibility among domestic tourists. "Hv said it many times. Need a generational shift in the mindset. Teach your children that it is bad. I hv seen people telling their kids to throw trash out of the car. Civic sense is zero amongst us," wrote one user. "There's a reason Indian tourists are often shamed and looked down upon. It's not just to do with racism but also our pathetic behaviour and "chalta hai" attitude," commented another. "They should get huge fines for littering," suggested a third user. "We have beautiful well maintained parks in our city and yet families come and let their kids litter around such clean parks insoite of garbage cans within the park premises, parents also let their kids break small lamps within the parks !! I have stoped ignoring this and started picking the trash myself. Feels so sad "educated" people indulge in shameless behaviour," shared another. "Salute to this guy and be aware like him don't throw just anywhere if dustbin not their please keep in pocket instead throw anywhere," one user wrote. "Absolutely shameful. Until people change their mindset, no amount of rules or governance can keep our country clean," added another.
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Time of India
Watch: Foreigner cleans Himachal Waterfall—locals watch, internet reacts
A short video from a waterfall in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district is drawing attention online– this time, not for any viral dance or flashy travel vlog, but for something far simpler. In the clip, a foreign tourist, wrapped in just a towel, is seen quietly picking up plastic waste left behind by others. The calm, wordless gesture has sparked a larger conversation– one that touches on our collective responsibility, how we treat natural spaces, and the behaviour of Indian tourists when visiting scenic spots. Tourist takes initiative, leaves the internet divided In the now-viral video, the tourist is seen calmly collecting wrappers and plastic from the ground. While his actions were quiet, his words during the video were firm. 'Maybe if I have a free day, I will sit and tell people, 'Pick this up'. I have no problem telling people,' he says, as he continues gathering litter near the waterfall. Watch the video here: The clip was shared on the social media platform X by user Nikhil Saini. In his caption, Saini wrote, 'Shameful, a foreign tourist is more concerned about nature's beauty while local tourists keep shamelessly littering such stunning places. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Great news for Filipinos! Read More Undo No govt or administration is to be blamed– it's the people who need to change if we ever want a clean country.' Reactions pour in: 'It's not the government, it's us' Saini's post quickly went viral, and the comments reflect both anger and introspection. One user wrote, 'I have said it many times. We need a generational shift in mindset. Teach your children that it is bad. I have seen people telling their kids to throw trash out of the car. Civic sense is zero amongst us.' Another added, 'Hence proved again, it's not the Government's fault, but Indians are the problem of littering in India.' A third said, 'Absolutely shameful. Until people change their mindset, no amount of rules or governance can keep our country clean.' The general mood online was clear– the issue lies not in the lack of rules, but in the casual approach of many tourists towards basic cleanliness. The bigger problem: Cleanliness at tourist hotspots Incidents like these aren't new. From mountains to beaches, several popular destinations across India face the same issue: careless littering, lack of awareness, and a missing sense of responsibility among visitors. Despite awareness campaigns, dustbins, and fines, the sight of plastic wrappers, bottles, and food waste remains common in many public spaces. While local authorities often carry out regular clean-up drives, such efforts fall short when the problem originates at the level of public behaviour. Clean spaces need conscious travellers The video from Kangra brings the focus back to the role of individuals in keeping public spaces clean. As the tourist demonstrated, it doesn't take a huge campaign or government order to act responsibly– just basic awareness and intent. His quiet gesture has become a talking point, not because it was extraordinary, but because it pointed to something so ordinary that should already be expected from all: not leaving behind a mess in nature. The video continues to circulate online, prompting many to reflect– not just on the foreigner's actions, but on their own.
Hindustan Times
24-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Foreigner picks up trash left behind by Indian tourists in Himachal. Viral video
A video of a foreign tourist picking up trash from a scenic location in Himachal Pradesh has gone viral, reigniting the conversation around civic responsibility and the behaviour of Indian tourists at popular destinations. A video shows a foreign tourist picking up trash in Himachal Pradesh(X/@iNikhilsaini) The clip, shared on X by user Nikhil Saini, is reportedly from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. It shows a foreign visitor collecting discarded waste — presumably left behind by Indian tourists — against the backdrop of a waterfall. The foreign tourist was seen wearing a blue towel around his waist as he bent down to pick up plastic wrappers littering the rocks near the waterfall. 'Maybe if I have free day, I will sit and tell people, 'pick this up'. I have no problem telling people,' the foreigner told the person filming the video. Watch the clip below: "Shameful a foreign tourist is more concerned about nature's beauty while local tourists keep shamelessly littering such stunning places. No govt or administration is to be blamed — it's the people who need to change if we ever want a clean country," Saini wrote in the caption. Viral video sparks strong reactions The post triggered a wave of reactions in the comments section, with many users expressing frustration at the casual attitude of Indian tourists towards cleanliness. 'I have said it many times. Need a generational shift in the mindset. Teach your children that it is bad. I have seen people telling their kids to throw trash out of the car. Civic sense is zero amongst us,' wrote an X user. 'Hence proved again, it's not Government fault but Indians are the problem of littering in India,' another said. 'Absolutely shameful. Until people change their mindset, no amount of rules or governance can keep our country clean,' a viewer added.
Indian Express
24-07-2025
- Indian Express
‘I've no problem cleaning…': Foreigner picks up trash near Himachal waterfall, urges locals to keep it clean
A video of a foreign man picking up plastic wrappers and other garbage from near a waterfall in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, has sparked a fresh discussion on civic sense in India. The video, shared on X, has since gone viral with over a million views. In the viral video, the foreigner can be seen walking towards the waterfall and picking up litter around the rocks while several Indian visitors sat near the tourist spot. 'I sit up here and watch and ask people to pick them up. I do that! I have no problem cleaning here,' he says in the video. As the video continues, he walks towards the dustbin with several plastic wrappers in his hands and dumps them. 'Shameful a foreign tourist is more concerned about nature's beauty while local tourists keep shamelessly littering such stunning places. No govt or administration is to be blamed — it's the people who need to change if we ever want a clean country. Video from Kangra, Himachal,' an X user Nikhil Saini wrote on X. Watch the viral video here: Shameful a foreign tourist is more concerned about nature's beauty while local tourists keep shamelessly littering such stunning places. No govt or administration is to be blamed — it's the people who need to change if we ever want a clean country. Video from Kangra, Himachal. — Nikhil saini (@iNikhilsaini) July 24, 2025 The video quickly drew attention, igniting outrage against locals and Indian tourists, who lacked social responsibility. 'Hv said it many times. Need a generational shift in the mindset. Teach your children that it is bad. I hv seen people telling their kids to throw trash out of the car. Civic sense is zero amongst us,' a user wrote. 'There's a reason Indian tourists are often shamed and looked down upon. It's not just to do with racism but also our pathetic behaviour and 'chalta hai' attitude,' another user commented. 'Absolutely shameful. Until people change their mindset, no amount of rules or governance can keep our country clean,' a third user reacted.
India Today
24-07-2025
- India Today
Foreign tourist picks up trash at Himachal waterfall, video sparks civic sense debate
A foreign tourist who visited Himachal Pradesh has received a big round of applause for doing something many believe should be second nature to locals - picking up a video filmed at a scenic waterfall in Kangra, the tourist is seen collecting plastic wrappers and other garbage left behind by visitors and throwing them into a dustbin.'Every day, I sit up here and watch, and tell people to pick this up,' the tourist tells the person recording the video while speaking about his daily efforts to keep the area The short clip, shared on Twitter by user Nikhil Saini, was captioned: 'Shameful a foreign tourist is more concerned about nature's beauty while local tourists keep shamelessly littering such stunning places. No government or administration is to be blamed - it's the people who need to change if we ever want a clean country.' The now-viral video, meanwhile, has triggered diverse reactions, with angry viewers discussing the lack of civic responsibility among domestic tourists.'It's all about mindset,' a user said. 'Many people think it's the government's job to keep the place clean, but that's only partly true. Every citizen shares that responsibility.'Others wrote about how early habits shape attitudes: 'I have seen people telling their kids to throw trash out of the car. Civic sense is zero amongst us.''Our values have declined as a society and nation,' another user said, adding: 'People here really lack civic sense and concern for nature.'Although the tourist's simple act of picking up trash was praised, several others also found it deeply embarrassing that it took a foreigner to set the example.'Until people change their mindset, no amount of rules or governance can keep our country clean,' one user wrote. Another added, 'No wonder the world considers us uncouth while we falsely claim to be Vishwaguru.'In June, a video from Lapas Waterfall in Himachal's Barot Valley sparked outrage after it showed tourists openly drinking alcohol and littering at the scenic spot.- Ends
