Why lots of Israeli youths are attaining Himachal after military training, signboards shows writing in Hebrew.

If you go to the Himalayan region, you will find many people there speaking basic Hebrew. There are sign boards in Jewish language at their shops. According to the Israeli Student Travel Association, Israel's largest travel agency, India and Himachal Pradesh have become the top tourist destination for Jews. This happened only in the last few years.

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Many regions of Himachal Pradesh have emerge as mini Israel. Every year thousands of Israeli tourists come here to visit. The situation is such that now even the sign boards on the roads and shops are written in Hebrew so that the tourists do not face any problem. But the question is that there are many places to visit in India, then why do they like Himachal only?

Increased traffic since the 70s

In the 12 months 2007, a documentary named Flipping Out become made, which revolves round Mini Israel. Kasol is on the pinnacle in this. There are everything from small rooms to hotels built here, which provide the Israeli youth with everything from drugs to music and food of their choice. Kasol has been called hippie town since the 70s.

How many Israelis come annually

The Travel Association says that every year about 30 thousand Israelis come to this mountainous area.The Israeli Embassy in Delhi had stated some years in the past that greater than eighty thousand younger Israelis are accomplishing Himachal each year. They are mostly 20 to 24 years old. This is the age when military training in Israel has ended. Let us tell you that army training is mandatory for the youth in this country provided they are not physically or mentally handicapped.

There are many reasons why youth are moving to India after completing Israeli Defense Force training.

The first motive is the rigorous schooling of the army.

During the rigorous training, the youth often come face to face with Palestinian extremists. This is a tough phase, even after passing which the youth can get admission in college. After completing the training they often look for peace. The calm hills of Himachal are suitable for this.In a way, that is a transition from navy to civilian life. At the end of the training, a huge amount is also given as a bonus, which is enough to plan a long trip in a country like India.

Come for spiritual cleansing

India is also seen as a spiritual power in Israel. India is known as Hodu in Hebrew. Jews believe that even though India believes in many gods, the spirituality there is similar to that of the Jews. They come and do spiritual cleansing, like meditation. Many resorts have been built in the hilly areas, which give the same promise.

India is safer than many countries Israel's neighborhood is full of aggressive countries.

In such a situation, people there search for safe travel options. Many countries still discriminate against Jews, whereas India has no such problem. In hilly places, living arrangements can be made for minimum and maximum money. Israeli youth also like this. They stay at places like Kasol or Dharampeeth for several months or even a year at low cost.

More Israelis come here in India

Kasol, Old Manali, Dharamkot. In hilly villages like Tosh and Vashisht, about half the population is Israeli people. Even in the valleys of Kangra and Kullu, thousands of Jews have started appearing. They not only come to spend time in the mountains, but intoxication also plays a big role in this.

Drugs also play a big role

Being a border area, this state remained a soft target for drug smuggling. Cannabis, opium and even synthetic drugs are easily available here. This is also a reason for attraction for Israeli tourists. They come. After spending a long time in low-budget, they return as per their wish. Since the local people's economy benefits from this, they try not to interfere with their lifestyle. However, from time to time there were talks that Israeli mafia was becoming active in Himachal.

Start doing some work in the country itself

Apart from Himachal, the movement of Israeli tourists has also increased in Pushkar, Goa and Hampi of Rajasthan. This is also being called backpacking diplomacy, that is, an attempt to strengthen the relationship between two countries through tourism. This not only improves the economy but also improves diplomatic relations.