The Epic Himalayan Journey Begins | Where I'm Going
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
- I'm finally leaving McLeod Ganj and heading deeper into the Himalayas of India. In this video I explain where I'm planning to go. You can watch Part 2 here: • 24 Hours in the Himala...
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Thanks a lot for watching and safe journeys!
Gabe, we can feel how happy you are to be back in India and especially the himalayas. You make me feel happy watching you.
Yes, we can all use a big dose of happiness right now.
You should visit Kedarnath, THE most important Hindu temple in the Himalayas. 14K feet. Most powerful place. It’s like the Mecca of the Hindus. It’s an amazing hike too.
An eternal nomad, you are back in your beloved Himalayan India.
Gabriel , I was very pleased to see the sports group of skaters at the site you were exploring . They spoke very well ,we’re very polite, informed , and showed great respect to you ! Most called you “sir”. Someone is doing quite a good job of training those children ! I am a “boomer” from the USA, and were taught politeness , yes sir , yes ma’am ,no sir or ma’am . Not heard much now, but it is really nice to hear politeness and respect .
One thing I’ve noticed is how clean some places are kept in some places you’ve been . Thank you Gabriel for showing us some clean places, even if they aren’t well off ❣️
These are places my late friend and Sanskrit teacher wanted to show me. Sadly we never got there. I am loving the virtual travels to these magnificent places. 😊❤❤❤
Maybe you can grab a flight and go?
Was crazy to see the outline of the Himalayas when you zoomed in! Also, new subscriber here, love how authentic your videos are!!
Cool, glad to hear it, thanks for subbing. ✌️
Epic is the very right word Gabe. What an incredible place.
Sounds like a great adventure. Looking forward to it!
This fort was of Katoch dynasty which is the oldest surviving dynasty in the world. They ruled this area for atleast about 3 thousand yrs. Ancient Indian king Porus who fought Alexander was also from this dynasty.
How old is the fort?
Wow
@@keangwooichoo6138 at least 1600 yrs old
Very timely. My son is heading off to India for the first time early next year. He will be studying engineering in Mandi for seven weeks. I hope he takes the time to explore this beautiful region after his coursework is finished. India is awesome!
Interesting that he's going to Mandi, it's a pretty nice little town. I'll show more of it in the next video.
Look forward to seeing it and I will pass it on to him for inspiration. We are from Maine so he is going to be a long way from home. There is a technical institute on the outskirts of Mandi where he will be studying. Happy travels!
@@stephenoconnell7636IIT Mandi. Yeah, Mandi is almost in the middle of the state and you can travel all around this state.
Absolutely amazing, very excited to see the adventure to the Spiti valley. Can't wait to be taken along for the ride!
Very exciting! True adventuring!!! So cute to see all those kids so excited to see you!!
Nov 1 and heading to Leh is poor planning but might be a great adventure! Hope you make it there and back before the snow comes. I'm hooked. Good luck!
Hi Gabriel, Nice to get out and see the area these temples are also like castles or small cities. Much like different Kingdoms around India the reason for their different languages or dialects is twenty-two separate official languages and a total of 121 languages and 270 mother tongues and home to the world's oldest language Hindi or Sanskrit. This vast cultural diversity accounts for over seven hundred different languages spoken in India.
according to last census conducted in 2011 India has about 19,569 mother tongues, of which almost 1,369 are considered dialects and only 121 are recognized as languages (the acceptance criterion being that the language has 10,000 or more speakers). in 2001 census there were 780 languages and 1621 dialects in India. how come there are so much reduction in just 10 years time in languages and dialects! whatever the reason India is still the most diverse place on earth.
@@mihir1405I guess I'll be losing sleep tonight
Amazing sights 🙏 and great adventure ahead , have fun 🙂
I have to say, your India videos are my absolute favorites that you do. I have been to India once and really loved it. I get so thrilled when I see you are back there filming again!
Excited for this series Gabriel!
So excited for this next epic journey!!! It’s my dream to go to the Himalayas one day. Thank you Gabe for sharing this ultimate experience and BIG THANK YOU for all the hard work you put into filming, changing cameras, editing, etc. I’m sure there’s a lot of work behind the scenes that we don’t see, just so we can sit back and at the click of a button enjoy your AMAZING travels!
I love your India & Greece/Mediterranean videos the most 😄👍🌷
Every video you've done in India has been superb. I've only been there once and am going back in a few months, in large part to so many of your videos there. Keep up the good work and safe travels.
Hey Gabriel. Good for you. I did a similar trip in 2004, making my way from where you are now (MG), up into Nepal, and then all the way across the Tibetan plateau to Lhasa. My favorite flight in the world goes from Lhasa to Delhi, right by the tip of Mount Everest, which was just outside the window (right side of the plane). Amazing adventure... Safe travels to you, Sir, and... Godspeed.
He is my brother Who wear green colour turban from karnal❤ I am your fan now he is tell me I met Gabriel traveller
Cool. 👍
I backpacked around India for a year in 1981-2 before going to Nepal. I may be ready to return.
I ❤ India!
Gabe, great to see you visit Spiti. The connectivity to Spiti from Manali and Shimla is pretty good courtesy the HRTC buses.
Great video! Wow! The temple was amazing and especially with the backdrop of the Himalayas. The views of the valley below were amazing.
Hi Gabe, another great adventure, thank you for sharing. Chaos
Spiti Valley, amazing place. Look forward to your videos from Spiti Valley. Might be little cold already in Spiti. Take Care.
Great job gabriel
Gabriel, try the Himbus (HRTC). It travels all across Himachal pradesh.
Amazing fortresses, you have really introduce allot of India for me
Amritsar is close...Sri Harmandir Sahib also known as the Golden Temple. Well worth it!
Really nice fort Gabe and I hope you get to spiti
Just a small one dude-when you get to Kasol treat yourself to a meal at the Evergreen just down the hill near the bus stop. I had 8hrs to kill waiting for a bus to Delhi, had one meal there and stayed four days😂 Absolutely cracking charcoal grill & milkshakes. Have a look and see if you fancy a trek to Grahan or Rashol, both doable if you stay overnight and pretty amazing. Chalal is nice too but more of a stroll than a trek. I was three weeks in Tosh last Jan, -14°c🥶 but the Kheerganga trek is *epic*. Go for it if you can. Happy trails dude.
Sounds good, I'll check 'em out. Greetings from Manikaran.
Please don’t miss Kalpa (Reckong Peo) and Chitkul before going to Spiti Valley (Nako / Tabo / Kaza)
High roller travelling at it's best!
Great video,Gab... how polite the youngsters are and respectful..something lacking in the uk.. So much enjoying watching this series,much to my surprise
Nice leopard print shirt 😊
Hey Gabriel are now activating Harald Baldr High Roller camera mode
17:02 That's a good one. My suggestion for you is to record more interaction or interviews with local people 🙂
Hi Gabriel. Can you share how you feel about India that you feel is unique compared to other countries you visited? I really appreciate your visits to India!
He already did it in a previous video from his visits to India. You can find it in his playlists.
Mandi, should be interesting. The monsoonal floods affected Mandi this year.
We learned that during the drive, lots of landslides being cleaned up.
Spiti is a gem of a place! Have fun Gabe!
Good on ya gabe…..east or west gabe adventure is best 🤣🤣🤣
you can do Spiti Valley then Ladakh then Manali
Since May Gabriel's been to about 20 countries and meanwhile I've been to three counties, one of which i live in 😄😭
Hey gabriel you should go visit Bir its in the same district Kangra. Its known as the best paragliding place in all over Asia. And there is a tibetan community there. I lived there years ago.
It's in the next video, just finished editing it.
If you're in India, please consider avoiding the commonly visited, stereotypical destinations like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. Instead, explore the hidden gems of the country
these are the most breathtaking places that India has to offer.
1.Lakshadweep Islands
Agatti
Bangaram Beach
Kavaratti Beach
Kalpeni
Thinnakara Island
2.Ladakh
Pangong Tso Lake
Phugtal Monastery
Khardung-la Pass
Tso Moriri Lake
Thiksey Monastery
Nubra Valley
Puga valley
Umling La Pass
Magnetic Hill
Chadar Trek, Kargil
Sand Dunes Leisure Park
Turtuk
3.Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Radhanagar Beach
Elephant Beach
Jolly Buoy Island
Kalapathar Beach
Laxmanpur Beach
Sitapur Beach
Ross and Smith Islands
Vijayanagar Beach
4.Meghalaya
Living root bridges
NohKaLikai Falls
Wari Chora
Phi Phi Fall
Mawlynnong
Nongjrong
Krem Chympe
Dawki
Siju Caves
5.Sikkim
Gurudongmar Lake
Gangtok
Yumthang Valley
Lachen
Lachung
Pelling
Yume Samdong
Tsomgo Lake
6.Arunachal Pradesh
Ziro Valley
Tawang
Sela Pass
Bhalukpong
Roing
Tezu
Sangti Valley
Bumla Pass
Dirang
Dong Valley
Changlang
7.Jammu and Kashmir
Aru Valley
Sonamarg
Srinagar
Gulmarg
Patnitop
Gangabal Lake Trek
Betaab Valley
Budgam
Kupwara
Gurez Valley
Baisaran Valley
8.Maharashtra
Ajanta and Ellora Caves
Mahabaleshwar
Kalsubai Hills
Amboli
Kumbhe Waterfall
Mangi Tung
HariHar Fort
Rajmachi Fort Trek
Rajgad Fort
Bhairavgad
Kalavantin Durg
Peb Fort -Vikatgad
Kalu Waterfall
kaas plateau,panchgani
Nanemachi Waterfall
9.Himachal Pradesh
Parvati Valley
Kangra Valley
Spiti Valley
Tirthan Valley
Malana
Kufri
Kasol
Bir Billing
Kaza,
Khajjiar
Kalpa
Bir Billing
Jibhi
Dalhousie
Dev Roopa Trek
Kyelang
Beas Kund
10.Uttarakhand
Valley of Flowers
Auli
Devprayag
Haridwar
Kedarnath
Badrinath
Chopta
Nelong Valley
11.Karnataka
Hampi
Badami cave temples
Gokarna
Iruppu Falls
Jog Falls
Coorg
kudremukh
chikmagalur
Mysore Palace
Mullayanagiri Peak
Belur
Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagarhole
Shivanasamudra Falls
12.kerala
Alleppey
Munnar-Anamudi Peak
Wayanad
Vagamon
Thekkady
Gavi
Kavayi Island
Varkala Beach
Athirappilly Waterfalls
Munroe Island
Kuttanad
Thenmala
Aymanam Village
Jatayu Earth's Center Nature Park
Ranipuram
Nilambur
Kumarakom
Poovar
Silent Valley
Meenmutty Waterfalls
13.Mizoram
Reiek
Aizawl
Vantawng Waterfall
Tuirihiau falls
Falkawn Village
Great tips. I've been to a lot of those places, but many are new to me.
Ladakh, Zanskar, Spiti Valley, Yumthang Valley, Aru Valley, Meghalaya, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep Islands, Kerala, and Arunachal Pradesh represent some of the lesser-explored regions of India.@@GabrielTravelerVideos
These are all tourist spots. He is not a tourist, he is a traveller. He is not here to see waterfalls or beaches or unihabited coral islands. He can see them in other countries also. He is in India to experience authentic Indian culture and people. Suggesting him to go Lakshadweep, Andaman and even north east to experience India doesn't make any sense.
I think If he wants to see real India and have a unique experience, he should go to non tourist areas. I think he wants to go there but have some hesitation. These foreign youtubers, no matter how adventurous they are, they always follow tourist trails. I would suggest him to leave the tourist trail and go to non touristy cities or towns and talk to local people a lot more. He would have a lot more unique content there and those places are much safer than big metros and touristy areas.
@@khumaan268 I think you're mistaken, Gabriel can't get enough of beaches, only second to perhaps churches/temples/mosques/whatever other religious buildings. If he was really interested in the so called "authentic" experience he would have taken the time to learn Hindi, but he hasn't despite countless trips there. I think you'll find he follows the tourist trails and sites just as others do also, and the original commenter did him a great favour with such an extensive list.
Sorry pal but I want him to visit the touristy areas.
A nice chat with the lads. The amazing Himalayas of India so unique. If you ever get out of there are going to Katmandu If I ever get out of here I'm going to Katmandu K-K-K-K-K-K-Katmandu We'll see Gabe you told me Bob never made it there
hey Gabe, if you see the northman say Hi… he is wondering around there… in his Gabriel high roller mode… like his always says…
Man, I am getting so stoked for my own upcoming three months India journey watching this... keep 'em coming! ❤️❤️❤️
Right on, glad to hear it. 👍👊
@GabrielTravelerVideos 😁
Have you been to Southern India too? I plan to visit both the northern and southern parts... which part of India do you prefer?
Cheers!
Yes, been to the south many times, here's a video of mine from there: ua-cam.com/video/KBZUD8L7sEQ/v-deo.html I really can't say whether I prefer the north or south since they're so different and both regions have tons of amazing places to visit. Basically if you're going in winter then you'll probably want to head south since the weather will be nice and warm, unless you want to get the winter experience. Since you have three months you can do both. If you're flying into Delhi then I recommend heading up to Rishikesh, then head over to Rajasthan and make your way south from there. That's a reliably awesome route for a first time to India.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Thx! I will arrive in Mumbai one month from now; my plan (so far) is to spend December in Goa/Tamil Nadu and then travel by train up to Rajasthan in early/mid January, stay there for a few weeks, then visit Varanasi and perhaps spend two or three weeks in Nepal before going back to Europe.
Can't wait!
Sounds like a good plan. Check out Gokarna, Hampi, Badami, Mandu, Omkareshwar, Ellora and Ajanta caves, Jaisalmer, Khuri, Orchha.
Amazing find 18:00
Thank you for all the great videos From northern California
Thank you Gabriel, Himalaya a Land of Man Made Mix Religion! What a History India Experience!
this fort was mentioned during the Alexander conquest, still, the precise date of building the fort is unknown
Damn dude, I thought those were clouds before you zoomed in!
Two mimosas at breakfast and then a cow at the restaurant's front door. What a way to start the day.
Why are you people so obsessed with the cows?
Two samosas, different from mimosas (a cocktail). 😛
@@ErvuJukl Culture shock bro , dont take it negatively
@@EternalBlaze10 bro, culture shock? Why? I learned about it in Grade 4.
After discovering bald and bankrupt is a misogynistic predator rapist, which upset me a lot. Discovering your work has more than made up for it. Your filming and style is far better. Thank you so much for such great work 💙
I too have noticed that his videos and approach to content creation are quite different and odd.
Love India videos been there four times
BriGuy, that's impressive. I've never left my Estonian village, but I have very fast internet and there are no Russians in my village.
I think «itchyboots» has gone to Leh by Bike recenty
Great Video
Amazing views from there!
looks awesome!
Lovely video,your biggest fan is Harald bouldar,lol,he always refers your channel on his vlog,have u been to Nainital mr Gabriel?i have never been there but i heard its beautiful,i know u went to Mussoorie and Rishikesh
i love your work - keep on rocking
This sounds like an awesome idea. Excited to see this journey. BTW isn't Buddha the 9th avatar of Vishnu in Hinduism?
Yes, something like that.
From Bangladesh 🇧🇩
I will never be able to travel to India. Your videos are very cool and interesting.
Perhaps you shouldn't travel anywhere.
Your taxi looks like hatchback, it’s not safe for the drive from manali to spiti valley, I’ve done that circuit before, there’s snowfall and black ice now so be careful in what you go with
Yeah I'll check weather conditions and the best options for getting out there once I get to Manali. If there's a bus or jeep going then I'm sure they do the route regularly and are prepared for the conditions. Weather is all sunshine for now, it'll be cold but unlikely to snow much. I'll keep my eyes on the forecast.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos There was heavy snowfall 2 weeks ago all from manali to beyond, I lived there for 6 months so I keep getting updates from friends from there. If bus is open then they all leave for Kaza ( spiti ) around 6 am, I’d suggest to stay in manali for day or 2, route to spiti is tough but worthwhile. If you need more info bout that area lemme know. Also I’d suggest not to go to Parvati valley this year, there was heavy landslides in July so roads are in terrible condition currently
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Btw do you ride motorcycles? Cause that way it’d be much easier to do kaza or Leh, plus these destinations are often preferred to be done via riding motorcycle & ofc much cheaper that way
I'm in Manikaran now, roads were open. I don't ride a motorcycle, just scooters. I'll be sure to get the latest info in Manali.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Great to hear you made it, looks like they fixed roads somewhat. 2 months back Parvati valley was fully disconnected. Yea scooters won’t work for kaza. If you get time, I suggest you to travel to Triloknath. It’s on the other side of Tandi bridge when you’re on the way to keylong-leh, calm valley with no rush & has world’s only temple that Buddhist & Hindus worship together. Manali itself would be fun this time, due to landslides most tourists are not coming in this valley so you’ve rushfree zone. If you could ride bikes I’d have joined in spiti circuit
Trekking dude, trek in and trek out!
Why do you prefer the dji osmo action cam over gopros? Thanks!
A whole bunch of reasons. I've been meaning to make a video about it. The main reason is I prefer the look of the video footage. But there are a bunch of things that make the DJI much more user friendly imo.
Thanks Gabe, I look forward to your video about this subject. I have both and I find the gopros to have a better video quality than the dji osmo. The colors are more vivid and sharp and the dji osmo’s colors are kinda washed out. Thanks Gabe!
Gabe, there's a critical mass now of your supporters that are wishing for a Gabe, Harald meet up. Can you treat us to this? Thanks in advance.
Foreigners don't need a separate permit to travel in Spiti valley, however a lot of checkpoints are there - they record your Passport info.
Great, good to know. 👍
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Fun fact - Spiti Valley opened to tourism in 1992; it was shut till then even for Indians
@@CharlieChaplinVideosfun fact, спасибо
Hello from Ukraine!
Ukrainian here too.
слава Україні! 🇺🇦
Glory to Ukraine!
Heroyam slava!@@ErvuJukl
Героям слава!@@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763
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i love lord krishna 🙏❤️
17:30 India will rise in football...lets hope for the best
As a hindu i feel so sad to see this video. These our beautiful ancient structures destroyed
Very true, many Hindu people turned their backs on their own culture and history, very sad.
Those guys who told you they are from baghpat in u.p .I'm also from Baghpat 😅
That's hilarious 😂
The Spiti Valley sounds amazing, but it is almost November... Hope you get there. I love the Kangra Fort. Kangra is not far from Dalhousie, about a 3hr drive north. I was there in the 80s and it's in my top few places I've ever been... but it's also the only part of the Himalayas I've visited.
It's November in 2.5 hours. Gonna be cold up there. 🥶
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Hey gabe, so u haven't made it up there yet?? :D yeah in winters temp in spiti can go down to -30 c!
@@GabrielTravelerVideos You might be trapped there all winter!
@@goostrey4210 That's what I hope to avoid. The forecast is all sunshine for now. Cold will be unpleasant, but more importantly I'll have to watch out for any coming snowstorms and get out beforehand.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Good luck! Whatever happens, I'm sure it will make for some amazing videos.
fun.
Will you go to Tibet
Have u ever visited NE Region India?
Are you going to Tibet next ?
How would you compare the drastic elevation gain to The High Atlas south of Marrakech?
Amazing destination! I hear you better off booking accommodations in advance as there are limited hotels.
Brother Gabriel, please try to visit CHAR DHAM, Uttarakhand and you will gather lot of experience. Chardham are near to close due to huge snowfall will begin. Stay safe and fit with happiness. God bless be always with you.
THAT BULL AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH PRICELESS MOMENT
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I'm sorry. I can't get past the fact that you left your big pack in a taxi with a driver you just met. You are a much great risk taker than I had previously thought.
Now, all I want to know...is the guy still there waiting for you? Did he go through your stuff?
The mountains are beautiful. I'm really enjoying this trip.
I vibe things out constantly when I travel. This guy was trustworthy. Also, I have him on video, and he was seen with me by lots of people at the gate of the fort. He would be risking his job and jail time if he took off with my stuff and would be easy to find. It wasn't a situation where theft was likely.
Not all cabbies are thieves. There is very little risk if you hire a cab from a Taxi Stand. This guy is known to the other cabbies and also to the police so, he will not do anything stupid.
I wish I had Gabe's ability to vibe things out. I think I'm too naive.
@@ErvuJukl And, I can't trust anyone at all. Like The Three Little Bears, Gabe is just right lol.
@@dianeb5380 you're funny 😂
I thought it was pronounced (Spit-Tee)?
Will you be there for Diwali? Would be neat to see.
Duralu and Diwali have very good food and booze
yes, its an amazing festival.@@DeputyDog-mh1yo
Come to Nepal 🇳🇵
What was the name tour company you took to Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan?
Damn two samosas and one omlette in that dhaba for 140 bucks! I hate it when shopkeepers do this to foreigners. Also 6000 for Mandi is too much so of course he wants to take you to Spiti.
That's like $1.50 USD, is that not cheap for breakfast?
@@christinelamb1167 Not at that type of establishment and those items.
ka'blam! the big mountains! :D - @itchyboots is riding somewhere in the himalayas!
She was, sadly she's out from adventuring for a little while with a broken hand. She just posted about it on instagram.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos ohh - i thought broken hand incident was before the current ongoing Himalayas season!
Maybe you're right, I'm not certain of the chronology.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos she broke her hand then recovered and then did the Ladakh and Kashmir trip. I don't know if she is still in India or not.
@@sourav3392 I see, good to know. I saw the post about her injury today, so I thought it was current.
Why are cows walking around near the streets? What Do they eat ? Shouldn’t they be in a pasture eating grass somewhere?
Welcome to India, where the cows roam free. 😁
Most of the times in North India, they have a lot of affinity towards cows so usually people feed them so I guess some people let lose their 1 or 2 cows that they own freely. Maybe to save money and energy to graze them. Usually women before making meal they make one roti for cow and often feed one of the regular cows.
Also the affinity towards cows decreases when moving Southern States. There are very less cows to be seen there.
Cows will eat anything. Usually posters and paper notices and bills because they are made from plants. Also plastics, wires, rubbish... It's kinda sad
I remember on my trip to India seeing all the cows everywhere, and also lots of goats and chickens! Very different from where I live in a big city in California! 😂I loved it, though. I chose India as a destination because I wanted to experience a culture vastly different than my own.
Hello
Wanna see a collaboration with mr harald
That would be great. Very different but funny personalities.
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