A breathtaking video of the Kangra highway in Himachal Pradesh has taken social media by storm, with users insisting that India deserves far better international recognition for its stunning natural landscapes.
Shared on X by Nikhil Saini, the post pairs cinematic frames of pristine white peaks with smooth, winding roads cutting through the valley, creating visuals that many users say could easily be mistaken for a European countryside destination.
The clip has racked up millions of views in just a few days, with comment sections flooded by users from around the world expressing disbelief that such roads and scenery exist in India — a sentiment that sparked an impassioned debate about how the country markets itself to global tourists.
Many pointed out that Switzerland, Norway, and Austria regularly attract tourists with scenery that, at least in photographs, appears strikingly similar to what the Dhauladhar range offers during winter — yet India rarely features prominently in the top travel bucket lists of international visitors.
The Dhauladhars, part of the lower Himalayas in Kangra district, form a dramatic white wall visible from much of the valley, particularly striking against a clear blue winter sky. The range's name literally means "white ridge" in Hindi, a fitting description for the snow-capped peaks that dominate the horizon for much of the year.