The Quest For Hot Springs in the Himalayas of India
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- A journey through the Himalayas to find remote Gangnani hot springs on the Bhagirathi River.
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The Quest For Hot Springs in the Himalayas of India
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Brings back memories, Gabriel. I did a similar trip way back in 1991 with some friends. Gangotri, Yamunotir, Badrinath, Kedarnath, and then further onto Rudranath, Tungnath, Anusuya Devi and Deori Tal. Such fun!
Yeah I'd like to go back and get up to all those places sometime as well. I've done four different trips into that region of the Himalayas, but always in winter so I couldn't make it to the actual temples.
Hello sir plz make a video again about Rishikesh
I don’t know why I’m so hooked on these videos. I’ve watched every single one since he started the journey in India 🇮🇳
Excellent. Maybe it's because I added a special addictive ingredient to them, but don't worry, it isn't bad for you. :)
India calls you..)))
Because India in incredible
He's my weekend entertainment! Binge watching is the best. 😁✌
the himalayas is a gift by god to india.
I'm not a vegetarian, but it really seems very special that so many in India respect life so much that they don't eat meat. Also, the way they let animals wander around tells me that they have achieved a very special relationship with nature. I think I could learn to live like that. Maybe one day.
Marcus Aurelius all Indians eat animals
some just pretend not to publicly
Thanks for the reply. Indians are then dishonest, or at least some of them. Maybe I should be honest and not eat them? Is it worth trying do you think? Or do you think that we should not even try?
Marcus Aurelius on that part, you are very right … Indian democracy is of, for and by the dishonest
dishonesty is the national religion of India
Most of indians don't eat cow...Cow is sacred believed mother of all gods...Other than cow people eat almost all
some Indians even eat other Indians!
Non-touristy destination -- more realistic prices and perhaps better attitude by locals. Gabriel, you make budget/adventure travel so much more satisfying than luxury travel! Getting a meal made for you from scratch by the cook --- and you can eat all you want, soaking by yourself in the hot springs pool and having the manager adjust the heat for you. This is both adventure travel and chilling out/hanging out vacation. I hope you stayed a few more days there.
Chaise Pomme yeah looks good,Himachal Pradesh is mobbed by the ex Israeli Defence Force,they bust my buzz.This area looks chill.
Chaise Pomme I am an Indian and even I Neve heard about this place. I went far from this place , the upper Himalaya, but this is also very beautiful place.
You remind me of my father. The same kind of traveller, no fear for anything, completely adapting to the environment.. he travelled a lot in India and met my mom there even. That's how I was born :-)
I like how your videos are so unedited and original. You've convinced me to visit this beautiful part of India. It doesn't look like it has been destroyed by tourists yet and looks incredibly safe for foreigners. Cheers!
I'm really enjoying these travels Gabe. Can't say that I'll ever go there but I'm glad you're going for me! :)
think positive -- thats exactly why people have been coming to the Himalayas , Rishikesh, Haridwar for centuries from all around the world. it changes the way you think about life..your life and the life around you. if budget is your issue, plan ahead. January to May are good months to travel. make your bookings atleast 6 months ahead of time. once you land here trust me things are not too expensive. if you dont mind living in dharamshalas and ashrams the fare is really cheap and if you use public transportation like city buses or the 3 wheel tuk tuks adn eat hot fresh food from dhabas which is absolutely safe ... you will have a fantastic time. westerners who have come here almost never wanted to go back. the spiritual vibes. the peace . the feeling of oneness with God will liven you up. Make a wish to the lord of the Himalayas Lord Shiva that you want to come to this holy land and let him make it possible for you.
@@buddhapiyao1315 perfectly written, namaste 🙏✌
@@sunny_dhende6289 Do visit the Himalayas atleast once in your lifetime. Take a dip in the Mansarovar lake from where you can see the Mt. Kailasa - abode of lord Shiva. the Beatles music group created some of their most hit songs when they lived in an Ashram in Rishikesh. Steve Jobs and Mark Zukerberg found thier life path after they visited an Ashram of Neem Karoli baba. EVen Julia Roberts keeps a photo of this saint in her pocket at all times. Richard Gere was also smitten by the Buddhists of Dharamshala. There must have been something that changed their lives in these mountains. Only experiencing it can define these feelings, words will never be enough.
Man, videos are getting better and better every time also appreciate new 20min+ format.
Excellent.
Man this was one hell of a video, serious! I think it might be the best one I have seen, A real raw adventure... awesome seeing how you got there, truly winged it!
Cool, thanks.
Eating with your hands is the simplest and best!! Better than chopsticks, definitely better than with a fork!
भाईसाहब, चावल खाते समय का विडीयो नहीं बनाया, उसमें जो मजा है वा स्वाद आ जाएगा। Sometime try to eat rice with curry or we call Daal yellow coloure, you feel amazing. In every corner of India you meet such intelligent idiots who eat by hand only. भाईसाहब मजा आ जाएगा।
You are such an inspiration bud, love the way you travel. Being judicious & spending where it matters!
Thank you so much fro the UK, Gabriel. I used to travel the world, but a car crash and consequent disability stopped me. I'm housebound right now and so grateful for these videos. I can carry on travelling in the style I used to enjoy. Thank you.
Sorry to hear about your accident, glad I can help show you the world through my travels.
First foreigner who is not complaining, nice to see you enjoying rich culture of india
You make me feel like i am there though i have never been to. I love your videos.
Dev Same
Same
I’m glad to see you look so happy in the hot spring and getting your dinner. Another awesome video! Good work! :)
Thousand of beaches, mountains range with some places world highest roads as well and natural beauty in North East India u will get everything here in India
And Thar desert
Awesome, awesome, awesome....traversing the untrodden path along with the locals!! I wish the huge Indian population helps to increase your subscription....tracing the path of Ganga to Himalayas...very nostalgic....the great river, the Indian lifeline!!!
May God bless you and you keep traveling and making beautiful videos for us.. Respect!
Thanks.
all these small towns along the himalayas are so beautiful .
Much appreciation, just finished the first video on the way to Uttarkashi. This brings back floods of memories from a trip I took way back in 99. I tried to get to Badrinath and Kedarnath offseason, I think it was the end of Feb. I nearly made it to both places but was forced back by snow and avalanches blocking the road on the way to Badrinath. There was no public transport that would take me to try and reach Badrinath at that time of year. Somehow, I met the mayor of Joshimath who apologetically explained that there was no way to go. After he declined my requests, as i was about to leave the office, he suddenly said, "excuse me sir, we have had a report that the roads come under avalanche near Badrinath and we need to go inspect, and he invited me to go with him. We made it to within 10 clicks of our goal and discovered that the reports were true, huge boulders blocking the road. Having said all that the surrounding areas of the Garwhal Himalaya (Uttarakhand) are some of the most stunning and dramatic on earth. Its also testament to the ruggedness of the region that very few Western tourists make it to this fascinating and insanely beautiful area. So much to explore! Thanks for keeping us on the edge of our seats. Peace and safe travels
Wild story. My first time to India was in October of 1999, just a few months later. I also went to Joshimath, in December of 2010, and tried to get to the Badrinath temple. I took a jeep part way, walked several miles up the road, then decided it was getting too late so I turned back and caught one of the last possible rides down the mountain back to Joshimath. Fun times in the Himalayas. One of these years I need to go back up there in the summer when the temples are open and visit all four of the temples and get further back into the higher mountains, that would be seriously amazing.
Agreed. I have yearned to go to the Himalaya in the summer and have been thwarted due to work commitments during our summer season. That said, I have been extremely fortunate to have visited the Himalaya on 6 separate occasions, in the late winter and early spring, somehow making it up to about 5000 meters before getting turned around due to various sorts of adversity. I suppose the upside is the emptiness and natural village life that takes place in the off season. But given the scope of the Himalaya it remains one of the last best places on earth to really feel like an explorer...off the map...
Gabriel Traveler all the four temple will open in April end , I have visited all four Temples in 1998 , I m a hindu. It's a heavenly place. Go in April end may starting. June will be crowded and July will be road blocks by landslides.
I am from india
And i enjoy your videos very much.
Keep it up
Gabriel...it seems that not only foreign tourists,but also Indian tourists are not many in numbers in this place...so must not be easy for you to get there...thanks buddy....hope to see more.
good luck mate
Akki hot springs are very famous with all kinds of tourists. Sad you never heard of it
It's more popular in the warmer season when people are traveling to the Gangotri temple and glacier. Now the temple is closed so there aren't many people going that way. But in the summer and late spring/early fall there would be a lot more people and traffic going through there, mostly Indian tourists.
Mallesh....I know hot spring...but I said tourists are not much in these places like many other...so its really amazing and I like Gabriel for doing so
Gabriel...tkx for replying and explaining...may you have a good time mate
akki... to elaborate a little more - Garhwal region of Indian Himalayas has 4 high altitude temple towns Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.. all the temples (and thus the towns) open around April and close down after diwali festival which is in late October/early November. other times are off season and less touristy due to high altitude and cold. although it's not much difficult to travel there as local taxis and buses still run.
Love your videos Gabe always reminds of my times in Nepal. I competed in the international TaeKwonDoe friendship tournament back in 2010 when I was 9 and I never stopped loving the country. I plan to move to Nepal and transform and take care of a truly wonderful land and people. Thanks for making these videos till I turn 18 and can make my own :)
that was an awesome trip--isooolove those mountainous ride..that overlooking views from the hotel room..that hot spring--ohhh isooolove what u're doing out there in india!!!
..isoooloveINDIA 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛..can't wait to experience it..and so eager to watch all ur videos out there!!!
thankyousooomuch gab..be safe and happy inJESUSNAME! GODBLESS
I love it! This is exactly how I'd hustle to find the cheapest mode of transport in India :) and wow I love the room you stayed in, super cool
The way you adjust and still manage to smile along with the keep on going attitude. I adore the way you deal with the people even whose language you don't know. I liked the hotel scene much in which you stated that you won't leave the room as the old man would feel bad. Subscribed.
You're in India the same time as food ranger... I know India is massive but as my 2 favorite travel UA-camrs it would be awesome to see you guys collab... you can do a food tasting vid with him n he can do a hiking adventure with you :D
I have to credit you with pluck, tenacity, and determination in seeing the positives in such a rigorous journey. These vlogs are a wonderful testament and thoroughly engaging. Many thanks.
Cool man, thanks Daniel. It was a truly epic adventure.
Gabriel 👍👍✌️✌️🙏🙏 I was 20 when I went to uttarkashi for mountaineering went to Gangotri And further it brings back old beautiful memories All the best
I won't dare to travel like this even though I'm Indian.kudos to u n your passion
Why is that ? Just curious
k p why????? Himalayas are great. Explore them. U will get to know a lot of things.
Just because I won't b comfortable enough to travel by a shared taxi in an unknown place to an unknown destination.in particularly to a place where many tourists don't go.
It is a personal preference. A lot of us irrespective of what economic strata of the society we belong to travel this way. Travel cheap and travelling like a norman layman is the best way to travel.
k p OK then it's fine if u aren't comfy doing that. But some people r very passionate about travelling. Exploring new places and people.😊
Look at this footage, this is where I grew up...
Couldn't help notice that since the last couple of videos Gabe seems pretty energetic & excited, is that a ganga or himalaya effect? Anyways its great, keep going Buds..!
@2:07 That ceremony seems like "Nanda Devi Raaj-Jaat". That's very beautiful and spiritual. You will love that.
Gabriel, I like how you are down to earth in your travels and make it really insightful by being right there where every body else rather not go because it isn't mainstream.
Yes another video....about to go into an adventure with Gabe 🙂 great videos Gabe 👍🏻
Hi Gabriel I am Bimalendu from Kolkata WestBengal India watching your India , Nepal tour. Its amazing
Great, thanks and hello.
It really looks like youre having the time of your life!
I cannot even imagine how remote this place was 10 years ago, i wonder how you just decided to come here to this secluded remote village ,really brave you are
Although this question bugs me every now and then, but how often do you drink while traveling? Or none at all?
I will tell the story of how I first found this place in the next video. As for drinking, you will see lots of beer being enjoyed in my other videos. But it's hard to find in a lot of places in India, so haven't had much here.
Gabriel Traveler eagerly waiting for your next video gabriel!!
Love Uttarakhand! I make it a point to go there at least once a year. The deeper into the mountains you go, the more genuine the people get. And each of those small towns has something to offer. I keep telling friends to go travel there before the government builds better roads, and the commercial tourist starts crowding the place. Great job documenting and sharing your travels Gabriel, really appreciate your passion. You've got a new subscriber.
I am an indian i likes to watch your video , thanks , best of luck.
You're a spirited traveler! Felt as if I was accompanying you
Thank you from Canada ...... luv all your wonderful videos bless you
ma'an..you explored the part of india that no foreigner would dare to explore..travelling in moribund jeeps..not fearing motion sickness..good thing bro..you r a certified traveller
Thanks.
You are seriously living the life Gabe. Wow very cool
Just an amazing trek in to the mountain village. The contrast between crowds further south and isolation in the north is stunning to see. I am sure the man is happy you rented his room as they don’t appear to host many travelers. Good luck and safe travels.
Nice to see you having paratas n thalis 😄
Just got back from the Mojave and was so excited for more vids from you! Love this one!
Fantastic stuff!
Thanks Timothy, appreciate it.
I was at Gangnani Hot Springs about 3 weeks ago after my trek to Gangotri and the headwaters of the Ganga. Very relaxing at the hot springs. Tata Steel Adventure Foundation has their camp outside Uttarkashi, about 10 kilometers towards Kuflon. Great trekking!
Really a beautiful area and yes, very few westerners!
I die for ypur comments when you were stuffed inside that jeep towards Malla hahahaha!
i love watching your old videos Gabriel
@Gabriel very cool video thanks!
lol im so jealous of the hot springs mm
Tina Marie Farmer he travelled to the parts that even indians don't visit that much
Thanks for sharing this experience Gab. Quite sure I will never go to this part of India. What an eye opening!
thanks for sharing such nice videos Gabe.. I am from India still have not visited these beautiful/divine places. Keep it up!!
Awesome trip Gabriel my kind of travelling 😉👍👌 couldnt do better myself huge respect opening up a new chapter of India to me 🇮🇳🙏👌💯😉🇮🇪🍀💪👍🙏💕📷❤️
Man, I love how you just go with the flow!
OMG! You must have an iron stomach! Shooting video in the back of a shared jeep. Impressive!
Wow fantastic journey....plz go ahead to further more to some higher altitudes....I want to see snowy mountains
I really wanted to, but that didn't happen this trip. I had limited time because of a flight to catch and it's hard to get back up into the mountains now, because the temple is closed and there aren't many vehicles going farther out the road.
Wonderful, Gabriel! Thank you. Winter is the perfect time for hot springs! or late fall.
This is the way I like to travel. Thank you for inspiring me to travel to India.
Thank you Gabe, every video you make in India is such a delight to watch. Thaaaanks!!!
Thanks for sharing. I am from Uttarakhand ( away from Uttarakhand for job) and loved ur videos.
Himalaya 💐
wow awesome video @gabriel .. appreciate your effort :) I am waiting for your next video tomorrow .. see you
The riddles of Life .. when I was young I loved to travel even to dangerous places even on little or no money ..... now I'm old, moneys not a prob, but the FEAR of exotic travel is .. hmmm the paradoxes of Life. I need a partner to get me going, rejuvenate me to discover life in the old dog yet.Will watch all ur vids, and check ur book out on Amazon, if I travel i'll take it with me. Whatever the Meaning of ur Life is, it seems to be working for u. Ur Enthusiasm is Infectious. Peace
Cool man, thanks for watching and reading. Sure you'll get out there when the inspiration pulls you strongly enough.
Great video bro
Hi Gabriel, I saw your all videos of Haridwar and Rishikesh. All videos are very nice informative. It not just only useful for foreigners but it useful for Indian too. I saw in video that you're living here very simply like us. For example find cheaper hotel/ashram, eat simple food, travel by local bus/auto-rickshaw/tempo/jeep/etc. It seems like we are travelling with you. I would watch your rest of videos too. Thank you for making very very nice and simple videos.
What an adventure, nice music too ! thanks Gabriel :D
Enjoy watching you negotiate and maneuver around India. Learning a lot from you. I hope to travel to India some day.
Great video! Love it when you go off the beaten path.
ah what a traveler you are! A perfect tourist. Thank you for these beautiful vedios.
finally GANGA thank you so much for correction...love you...
Thank you Gabriel for this awesome video.. I am definitely going to visit this place Gangnani. Enjoy dude.
l really enjoy the videos. Great job I'm tuning in from San Diego Calif. ✌
courageous attitude !!!
Another picturesque video
Even Gabriel know hindi so it more helpful for him
Loving your videos Gabe, keep up the good work
you should definitely check out kheerganga ,it has hotspring at the top with splendid view
Great video ! Like all your other videos !
GABE gotta do that journey when I get back to Incredible INDIA 🇮🇳🕉️😎👍🏻😊.
Love your Vbog !!!!
Awesome man!
Nice videooo...enjoy your journey. Waiting to see you treking EBC, you'r amazing man...safe journey.
That was epic, Gabe.....on the bucket list for sure now.......:-)
You are great , inspiring my soul
how did you manage to upload videos (just curious)?
I wasn't able to upload any while I was out there, no internet. Now I'm back and staying somewhere with super fast internet, much better than it was in Rishikesh. It's so awesome, what a relief to not have to wait 20 hours to upload a video, it only takes 20-30 minutes.
You asked for a ride to malla, u got down on bawdi, then went to gagnani.. does bawadi falls on the way to malla? You have learnt a lot of Hindi that's wonderful. Great.
Malla and Bhatwari are right next to each other. I knew that because I had a map of the area with me.
Gabriel Traveler okay, so you walked from malla to bhatwari. How far is it?
Just lovin' your videos more n more keep uploading.
Nice video Quality Gabriel.👍🏻
Great, thanks.
Ur videos are interesting...👍 Bcz u understand india little bit more than a new foreigner..👍
Great, thanks.
I wish you of your all Happy journey !!!
Hi , I have been watching your videos for a quite long time . And I liked them very much, quite informative as well, about such interior parts of india where I have never been. You are most welcome to visit the North Eastern part of india which you might have not visited till now.
Nice tunes!
Great video Gabriel. Really good production values and cinematography. I wonder if you would consider doing some commentary on the people you have met and talk about how it feels to be in some of these areas. Another thing that I think people might like to know is how you manage to stay healthy while traveling? I will be in Uttarakhind in February. 10 days in Dehradun and then about 3 weeks to explore. Thanks again, really enjoyed watching this.
I'll think about it. Planning to do a Q & A video when I get the chance. Super busy now trying to catch up with these videos, I have a bunch more to edit.
500Rs not bad at all. Bangalore city to Airport oneway (30kms) costs 1000/-
true
Your videos true and awesome .thanks...
This video was amazing...I still wonder if u get ill from the food..only because it doesn't look clean in these places
marlene mcmillan yeah see that's my concern I can't eat charcoal pill everyday it backs you up 😔
Thank you for sharing your adventures
Amazing Vedio. Is hot water because of Volcano erc?