The Most BRUTAL Bus of Nepal

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  • Опубліковано 12 чер 2023
  • I got the local bus from Kathmandu to the city of Pokhara in Nepal however it was perhaps the worst bus journey I have ever been on! 9 hours of absolute hell in scorching heat and crammed in with 15 other locals. An experience I would never want to do again!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 470

  • @jokerall
    @jokerall 11 місяців тому +261

    The best videos are Ben suffering and moaning. Your audience 100% enjoys it and you are good at it.

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  11 місяців тому +60

      British love a moan

    • @Socially-Distance-Deez-Nutz
      @Socially-Distance-Deez-Nutz 11 місяців тому +20

      @@BackpackerBen Pretty sure you Brits invented it, it was then spread across the world, now we all love a good moan.

    • @KretinzUnited
      @KretinzUnited 11 місяців тому +9

      We moan about people moaning.

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  11 місяців тому +12

      @@KretinzUnited 😆 moaners are the worst

    • @johnafrica7979
      @johnafrica7979 11 місяців тому +4

      Best videos when he suffers lol😂

  • @BackpackerBen
    @BackpackerBen  11 місяців тому +96

    Greetings all! I had a mental video from Thailand but it got flagged so couldn’t post it, Bangkok was wild as you can imagine. Will try get it out soon but I’ll stick out the Nepal videos for now!

    • @saltymemesmith
      @saltymemesmith 11 місяців тому +9

      Did UA-cam flag your Thailand video.
      What do you think the reason was?
      Rumble gives more ad revenue for videos only on their site, perfect place for more sensitive content.

    • @fisalmoon
      @fisalmoon 11 місяців тому

      alright mate

    • @birdman4274
      @birdman4274 11 місяців тому +3

      7 hours on that bus. Sod that for a game of soldiers. I'd rather walk.

    • @Bigwillz
      @Bigwillz 11 місяців тому

      Wao 9hrs on the road. That's mental. Get some rest. Waiting to see you in the next one.

    • @dontdomelikethst
      @dontdomelikethst 11 місяців тому +1

      @@saltymemesmithbut not enough users

  • @riceandbeansoutdoors7434
    @riceandbeansoutdoors7434 11 місяців тому +21

    An exhausted Ben goes from, "How much is everyone else paying?" Then immediately giving up trying to figure it out. I think we all felt how exhausted you were. 🤣

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  11 місяців тому +6

      I was done 💀

    • @riceandbeansoutdoors7434
      @riceandbeansoutdoors7434 11 місяців тому +4

      @Backpacker Ben What if that was a scam between the bus driver and the guy driving the car? Pretend the bus breaks down and then he has his friend show up with an empty car to take yu the rest of the way? 🤣🤣🤣

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  11 місяців тому

      Hahahah imagine

  • @metalman9572
    @metalman9572 11 місяців тому +43

    Harald baldr and bald and bankrupt have been slowing down which has given me time to experience new channels like Kurt caz and backpacker Ben
    Good job, Ben. Keep the vids coming and I want to point out that I’ve seen improvement in how your videos come out

    • @mrsp2399
      @mrsp2399 11 місяців тому +9

      City Caz is a a very cheap imitation of the incomparable Harald

    • @ValentinaMitchell1
      @ValentinaMitchell1 11 місяців тому +7

      I’m currently going back and watching all of Ben’s videos….if you get a chance my favorite on this channel is Vietnam with Timmy K and Bald. So many to like on here! Also, the ones with Kat are a favorite too!

    • @waitaminute2015
      @waitaminute2015 11 місяців тому +10

      Kurt copied Harold to a tee, especially in his start. "Am I filming" was literally word for word copying. I lost respect right off the bat. Men love him though. I guess they need someone to look up to, which is sad since it's a fake personality on their screen . Is this just American men who put these characters on a pedestal?

    • @Bigwillz
      @Bigwillz 11 місяців тому +5

      I feel sad that Harald baldr and Bald and Bankrupt have slowed down. Especially Harald. I love their videos so very much.

    • @123bwlch
      @123bwlch 11 місяців тому

      @@waitaminute2015 Sot on T he is a over dramatic Yank ZZZZZZ

  • @ADIBASINEPALI
    @ADIBASINEPALI 11 місяців тому +32

    Welcome to Nepal Ben 💐 Unfortunately You caught a wrong bus there mate . There are nice buses with ac which run to Pokhara . Hope rest of your stay in Nepal is pleasant .

    • @deanl0
      @deanl0 11 місяців тому +6

      For 5 bucks what can you expect

    • @sahilsharma6859
      @sahilsharma6859 11 місяців тому +1

      @@deanl0 It was on purpose for uTube.

    • @greyes642
      @greyes642 11 місяців тому

      I don't believe you. 😆

    • @madlad4206
      @madlad4206 8 місяців тому

      @@greyes642 are you retarded or something?

  • @kennymilsom
    @kennymilsom 11 місяців тому +9

    I wish I had your life Ben. Wish life for our family wasn't so hard. And you have showed me people living is such harder times. And now, I feel lucky. As hard as life seems to me... It is much harder for so many others.

  • @acrossthepond4792
    @acrossthepond4792 11 місяців тому +2

    A really great video, Ben. Thank you. I could almost taste that dust on the bus journey!

  • @mjm7165
    @mjm7165 11 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful video as always brother. Cheers and travel well!

  • @NewZman23
    @NewZman23 10 місяців тому +5

    Been there, done that journey, probably 20 times or more. First time was in 1982 and most recently just 2 months ago. I quickly learned never take a local bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara - it may be cheap but avoid it unless you're a masochist. The regular tourist bus is great - again it may take 9 hours but I still really enjoy it. 🙂

  • @Passennato24
    @Passennato24 11 місяців тому +1

    Love your videos, man! Just started watching them after discovering you through bald and bankrupt. Love the British cynicism as well. Keep it up 👍👍👍

  • @MrMedalice
    @MrMedalice 11 місяців тому +1

    Love to see you back on the road.

  • @GurWan-bh8ud
    @GurWan-bh8ud 11 місяців тому

    Loving all your videos Ben!

  • @ants80
    @ants80 11 місяців тому +5

    I have about 8 videos to watch now of you! Gonna binge watch them this weekend! Keep them coming 🎉

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  11 місяців тому

      Good man!!

    • @ants80
      @ants80 11 місяців тому

      @@BackpackerBen still waiting for your UK tour, I’d be all over that!!! If you do a weekend in the uk or Scotland would love to jump on that

    • @dee74raz
      @dee74raz 11 місяців тому

      @@ants80 he’s done in the U.K. with Bald 👨‍🦲

    • @coast_2coast
      @coast_2coast 11 місяців тому

      ​@@ants80 lands end to john o groats...(i fucked the spelling) was proper funny that one mush

  • @gabrielemorani9250
    @gabrielemorani9250 11 місяців тому +4

    Ouch that's a proper nightmare of a ride, mate. You're a true highlander 😂

  • @CamboVlogs
    @CamboVlogs 11 місяців тому +7

    Nice to see these frequent uploads

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  11 місяців тому +8

      A break is coming unfortunately! Burned out

  • @traveladventure7745
    @traveladventure7745 11 місяців тому +2

    Greetings From California. What an adventurous trip in Nepal. Stay Safe. 🙏❤🙏

  • @moonskyrocket
    @moonskyrocket 11 місяців тому +4

    3:26 For some reason the lady thought slapping the bag of crisps was the right thing to do.

    • @johnnystrogomsky6987
      @johnnystrogomsky6987 11 місяців тому

      Yeah for little crumbles we all like in crisp bag 😅

    • @ZenaJoshi
      @ZenaJoshi 11 місяців тому +1

      It's to remove the dust on the packet 😅😂. Sadly shops besides roads and highways are really dusty in Nepal.

    • @moonskyrocket
      @moonskyrocket 11 місяців тому +1

      @@ZenaJoshi Thanks for your answer. I guess feather dusters are a thing of the West.

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  11 місяців тому +1

      Crisps had more dust than flavour. Needed a slap 👋

  • @williamgamelisenaya793
    @williamgamelisenaya793 11 місяців тому +1

    Man, nuff respect for your hustle.
    I don't know whether you're brave to take on those mountain goat tracks know as roads or you're just damn crazy.
    Bless up.
    Watching from the land downunder Sydney NSW

  • @inoussasogodogo3312
    @inoussasogodogo3312 11 місяців тому

    Nice video. I like when you gave tips to the honest people

  • @littlejohnuk
    @littlejohnuk 11 місяців тому +1

    Love these alt-travel vids - the `godfathers` Harald and Benjamin - now the new guard of Kurt Caz and Ben the Backpacker. Can't knock it - especially Ben's sexy west country voice he's dead fit with a rugged yet cosy persona. Yeh I know he's straight!

  • @asianight9188
    @asianight9188 11 місяців тому +2

    I did that journey on a big bus in 1991, there was a landslide on the way and the road got blocked for hours while they dug it out

  • @andym28
    @andym28 11 місяців тому +1

    As a shy traveller it's great to see you grow in confidence as a traveller.

  • @kieronsander3680
    @kieronsander3680 11 місяців тому

    Oh wow! never expected to see you in Nepal. Welcome to nepal 🇳🇵♥️🙏.

  • @AdamSaffi211
    @AdamSaffi211 11 місяців тому +1

    I love Ben’s travels, the whinging is 24/7. Remember the train in Tanzania, was hilarious!

  • @jimothyjameson6311
    @jimothyjameson6311 4 місяці тому

    Went there in 1992. Standard of accommodation has improved a great deal. Roads look better than I recall them. You had it easy mate !

  • @maureenalder8905
    @maureenalder8905 11 місяців тому +7

    When I saw the small bus I thought this isn't gonna end well sweating 😳 nightmare journey glad you got good accommodation..love you Ben 💙

    • @madlad4206
      @madlad4206 8 місяців тому

      could get a better bus with ac and everything but I guess people like being cheapskates

  • @Deines7
    @Deines7 11 місяців тому

    It's always interesting to travel with Ben 😊

  • @suchhun
    @suchhun 11 місяців тому +3

    Ben swiping through tinder for Nepali babes in a bus cramped with boys was something 😅😂😂😂..

    • @venger5705
      @venger5705 11 місяців тому

      Yah that was pretty funny lol, don't let Kat see that!

  • @keosh777
    @keosh777 11 місяців тому +1

    Another eye opening amazing video. Those roads ... yikes lol.

  • @whatyouwant8020
    @whatyouwant8020 11 місяців тому +7

    Brother don't miss visiting Bhaktapur and patan when you come back to kathmandu. Bhaktapur is 13 km east from Kathmandu and patan is 5-6 km south from kathmandu. Bhaktapur is a bit peaceful than kathmandu and patan.

    • @abisekmndhr3620
      @abisekmndhr3620 11 місяців тому +2

      Bhaktapur is considered a living museum. Love the vibe. Love the local newah culture. Reminds me of my childhood.

  • @DieNetaDie
    @DieNetaDie 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi from a subscriber from Nepal
    Hope you have a good time here.

  • @senorsenior92
    @senorsenior92 11 місяців тому +1

    I truly salute you! Went from Pokhara to Chitwan was enough for me.

  • @raycarl8747
    @raycarl8747 11 місяців тому +4

    The more miserable Ben is.. the more entertaining the video! Lol!

  • @SaltyWalty1225
    @SaltyWalty1225 11 місяців тому +2

    Your videos are something else. Almost every video is "i am going to pay for something I know that is going to be horrible. And just complain the entire time like I didn't know what I was getting myself into..." gotta change from Backpacker Ben to Bitchin' with Ben!😂😂😂

  • @richardb6844
    @richardb6844 11 місяців тому +1

    the decor in that cab is very hip dude.........😱😱😵😵👏👏😁😁👍👍

  • @theseeker7938
    @theseeker7938 11 місяців тому +5

    Just 6 videos shot in Mongolia? Not enough mate.

  • @Andrew-cg2zl
    @Andrew-cg2zl 11 місяців тому

    hilarious!! great video.. everything i wanted to see

  • @guruvittal
    @guruvittal 11 місяців тому +1

    Mr Ben, Please inspect the bus first, decide whether you wish to travel in that bus or in a better bus, select the seat and then purchase the ticket. Google shows fantastic air condition buses between Kathmandu and Pokhara. This bus journey was perhaps worse than your Amazon river boat rides in in South America. Happy that after such a ride you are in a good hotel serving nice meal

  • @n-panda1744
    @n-panda1744 11 місяців тому +1

    I can feel it mate boiling inside the van and if you open the window it's all dust .. but I'm telling you mate exploring stunning Pokhara make you worth it 👍🏼 Have a good one

  • @rileywhittenberger5258
    @rileywhittenberger5258 11 місяців тому +2

    The lack of leg room would be the worst for a 7 hour trip, brutal…

  • @bipinbhattarai1470
    @bipinbhattarai1470 11 місяців тому +1

    Welcome to Nepal Ben! Kathmandu to Pokhara road is under construction. It'll be much better within a year or two. Enjoy your stay in Nepal!

    • @anonmon6236
      @anonmon6236 11 місяців тому +2

      they were saying that when I was there 7 years ago

    • @bipinbhattarai1470
      @bipinbhattarai1470 11 місяців тому

      @@anonmon6236 Come visit after 2 years and you'll know.

  • @rajivkarki977
    @rajivkarki977 11 місяців тому

    Omg THANKS BEN FOR VISITING NEPAL, HOPE YOU WILL GET BEST hospitality IN NEPAL🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵.

  • @saurabhbhattarai6756
    @saurabhbhattarai6756 9 місяців тому

    Finally some video worth watching. Everyday life in Nepal.

  • @neilwoodward7336
    @neilwoodward7336 11 місяців тому

    Wow. I literally finished binge watching your India videos. 10 seconds ago. I pressed back to main UA-cam menu and my subscription told me you posted Nepal 15 minutes ago. Fate?
    Thank you.

  • @Youtubeista
    @Youtubeista 11 місяців тому

    Cool! I love Kathmandu.

  • @Tonyshandle
    @Tonyshandle 11 місяців тому +5

    My first Google result was a nice luxury bus with AC haha 😄

  • @ValentinaMitchell1
    @ValentinaMitchell1 11 місяців тому

    Ohhhh a new video….hoorayyyyy!

  • @janet33465
    @janet33465 11 місяців тому

    Hahaha sorry I’m laughing but your hell is always my pleasure with your adventures 😂😂😂 great video AGAIN! Can’t wait to see more. Great job as always Ben 😁

  • @trancazia
    @trancazia 11 місяців тому +1

    Great Content Bro, that carzie looked minging, I had the same prob in Saudi and that was the airport :O greats hotel choice mate : @ )

  • @DeshPremiNepali
    @DeshPremiNepali 11 місяців тому +1

    I am from Pokhara and i feel suffocated travelling in this small bus(Hiace)....i prefer using big bus(Deluxe or best one is Jagadumba).

  • @wanderer_sky__
    @wanderer_sky__ 11 місяців тому

    Hey Ben good to see you in Nepal . Is Bald also with you in this adventure? Love to see u guys going places together.

  • @SalehTranslates
    @SalehTranslates 11 місяців тому

    Love it. 15 minutes of Ben whining is what I needed today.

  • @MODELNUTTY
    @MODELNUTTY 11 місяців тому

    🚽 “I’d rather piss myself!” 👍🏻 😂 look forward to the next instalment

  • @Gantey
    @Gantey 11 місяців тому

    Heartly Welcome sir 🇳🇵

  • @janimize-3066
    @janimize-3066 11 місяців тому

    Glad bald has introduced me to your videos

  • @user-pb2cw9hd1o
    @user-pb2cw9hd1o 11 місяців тому

    Pokhara is really really beautiful place. It is my favourite. People their are so sweet, kind and helpful.
    Nepal road conditions worst in the world. I live in Kathmandu so, I rarely traveI, I get sick whenever I travel. It's hard even for some us Nepali. Nepal is still safe country, their are alot of things u can do in pokhara. Literally the best. For place suggestion visit gandruk, chitlang, (mustang if possible it's like heaven).. Road conditions are worst so, better travel by plane

  • @daveconyard8946
    @daveconyard8946 11 місяців тому

    Stay Safe 👍Ben.

  • @PurushottamSapkota-lf2js
    @PurushottamSapkota-lf2js 11 місяців тому

    Should have brought Benjamin too alongside you. Big fan of him.

  • @rabikc6371
    @rabikc6371 11 місяців тому

    wow ben is finally in nepal..i used to follow your all videos...is benjamin is also with you?

  • @jepolch
    @jepolch 11 місяців тому +1

    I can sort of understand the appeal of your channel. Every episode is like "Mr. Bean Goes to Hell, Complains a Lot and Pukes".

  • @a-khanation5279
    @a-khanation5279 11 місяців тому +2

    4:35
    Are you not with Kat anymore .

  • @mikeyscott9336
    @mikeyscott9336 8 місяців тому

    bless you man did this journey twice in 2010 and 2015 mental road was in a coach not a great one but you should be proud to have survived in a small vehicle you are the hardcore lol :)

  • @toddburgess5056
    @toddburgess5056 11 місяців тому +1

    K-K-K-K-K-K-Katmandu
    I think that's really where I'm going to
    If I ever get out of here
    I'm going to Katmandu!

  • @erickenyon4457
    @erickenyon4457 11 місяців тому +2

    Ben you deserve a bloody Knighthood for that…

  • @patland1762
    @patland1762 7 місяців тому

    I went to Nepal in 1988 and took the bus for eight hours then camped on a hillside befor3e treking for 10 days on a small group trip. LOL it looks like they never stopped working on the road. We saw where a bus went over the side and a thousand or so feet down into a revine on the way. I guess some things never change!

  • @ricardofumagalli4631
    @ricardofumagalli4631 11 місяців тому

    Ben brutal journey yes,great viewing absolutely, thank you.🍻

  • @markrobertdevison1227
    @markrobertdevison1227 11 місяців тому

    I had been wondering if a Nepal trip would ever show up here and here we are. Is the top of Everest on the list of places to see on this backpacking trip? The commentary on this video cracked me up. They are trying to cook us alive and then the reaction of Ben in the urine! No way would I ever travel there.

  • @darylfortney8081
    @darylfortney8081 11 місяців тому +2

    Pokhara trailhead for Annapurna round trek. Do the trek, now that is some content.

  • @aronjohns4662
    @aronjohns4662 11 місяців тому

    This is absolute hell my god !!

  • @krishnapaudel7820
    @krishnapaudel7820 11 місяців тому

    Welcome Nepal bro 😍

  • @delmccaffery9879
    @delmccaffery9879 11 місяців тому

    Ben that was a savage journey mate 🤣

  • @alexrenault3620
    @alexrenault3620 11 місяців тому

    Legend!

  • @nigelcurtis3421
    @nigelcurtis3421 11 місяців тому +1

    When was this ? Interesting bus trip 😊 Reminds me of a bus ride in Papua New Guinea a long time ago !

  • @d_techterminal
    @d_techterminal 6 місяців тому

    I've driven from India to Nepal and oh god those roads that you experienced, I can't blame you for being exhausted. I was exhausted in my own car travelling from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Those were the worst roads I've ever witnessed. Period.

  • @Sidiqi
    @Sidiqi 11 місяців тому

    I find myself dragged from the depths of despair, overcoming the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, singing in the rain - how come, just comparing my lot with Ben’ experience.

  • @giraffesinc.2193
    @giraffesinc.2193 11 місяців тому +1

    Holy s**t, what a horrendous bus trip! I am glad Kat was not with you on a bus full of sweaty locals (although she probably would have handled it with good grace). Also, stop swiping, you've got a good one 🤪

  • @DutchFlavour
    @DutchFlavour 11 місяців тому +4

    That moment when the smell is to strong and it penetrates. Had the same thing with people in Spain here throwing their shit papers into the bin and that in a restaurant. Couldn't stay inside for 5 seconds, disgusting hahahaha

    • @SlenderHime
      @SlenderHime 11 місяців тому +1

      Goddamn even spain?

  • @SuperPapatoto
    @SuperPapatoto 11 місяців тому

    Jus subscribed to follow up on your tinder match . haha keep us posted dude. that was so random.

  • @JB50713
    @JB50713 11 місяців тому +1

    That literally looked like hell crammed in a hot box.

  • @funmania772
    @funmania772 11 місяців тому

    Welcome to Nepal

  • @yuvilama4564
    @yuvilama4564 11 місяців тому

    Welcome to nepal bro

  • @Socially-Distance-Deez-Nutz
    @Socially-Distance-Deez-Nutz 11 місяців тому

    Interesting comment about the food, during my 3 months in japan; every "Indian" restaurant I went to (in Tokyo) was run by Nepalese.

  • @patrickoleary6835
    @patrickoleary6835 10 місяців тому

    Globetrotting Ben does it again!

  • @ranjitpokharel58YT
    @ranjitpokharel58YT 11 місяців тому +1

    Should've gone in bigger bus. Whenever I travel to these road I always make sure bus the has functioning AC. It's just 1 or 2 hundred more.

  • @chucknorris777
    @chucknorris777 11 місяців тому +1

    Legend

  • @walbrzych9975
    @walbrzych9975 11 місяців тому +3

    1500 rupees is ten quid Ben 😂

  • @prestonghimire6115
    @prestonghimire6115 11 місяців тому

    Note that: Pokhara KTM highway is almost in reconstruction , better you travel in AC bus or Airlines..

  • @Somethings-Random.
    @Somethings-Random. 11 місяців тому

    Ben this is sadly the truth but it is getting better maybe in a few years the journey could get better bit by bit

  • @TRICK-OR-TREAT236
    @TRICK-OR-TREAT236 11 місяців тому

    🌴🌴< < < BACKPACKER BEN IS BACK AT IT AGAIN ! > > > 🌴🌴

  • @melmccall4850
    @melmccall4850 11 місяців тому

    I always take the Greenline bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara

  • @edwardpossi
    @edwardpossi 11 місяців тому

    High quality content

  • @dandelionroars7816
    @dandelionroars7816 11 місяців тому

    Ben, I had 12 years of this is Asia… takes all the fun out of traveling eh

  • @daveholt8422
    @daveholt8422 11 місяців тому

    Wow that looked brutal

  • @mikea.1586
    @mikea.1586 11 місяців тому +1

    Really just love to watch Ben moan and groan. Making his life insufferable HAHAHA..

  • @jerry50bmg65
    @jerry50bmg65 11 місяців тому

    Brutal, indeed!

  • @hikaru__24
    @hikaru__24 11 місяців тому +4

    Nepal Series finally, thank you Ben for finally coming to Nepal. Now we just need Mr. Bald to join you or Harald for a trip to Nepal in the near future 🤗

    • @BackpackerBen
      @BackpackerBen  11 місяців тому +2

      Unfortunately not the most positive video 😆 gets better though

  • @tim1843
    @tim1843 11 місяців тому

    4:35 going from getting a match to getting elbowed in the face haha. Fuck your videos are gold man

  • @lonelywalker4839
    @lonelywalker4839 Місяць тому

    This is going the cheapest way! I travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara by Tourist bus... was not the best.. but had AC and nice road stop cafes.... Nepal is great for mountaineering! and hiking!

  • @moktan289
    @moktan289 11 місяців тому

    Should have booked for big bus which obviously has a bit big leg room compared to this micro bus 😂😂
    Well ! Welcome to Nepal 😅😅 Quite a hectic video 😂😂

  • @vargassisters8928
    @vargassisters8928 11 місяців тому

    By far your most funniest video 😂😂