Adventure of a Lifetime | The Strange Land of Ladakh, India

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  • A fascinating day of exploring the remote and otherworldly region of Ladakh in the Himalayas of northern India.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 265

  • @genyou7453
    @genyou7453 6 місяців тому +58

    India has got everything from Snow Capped Mountains Peaks and Hills, Glaciers, Cold Desert, Frozen Valleys, Frozen Waterfalls, Frozen Lakes, Frozen Rivers, River Islands, Coral Islands, White, Black, Clay Beaches, Caves (Historical Man Made and Stalactites, Stalagmites), Canyons, Hot Desert, Red Desert, Waterfalls, Table Mountains, Hillocks, Rocky Hills, Plateaus, Plains, Ravines Badlands, Waterfalls, Active Volcanic Peak, Mud Volcanoes, Forests-Alpine, Temperate, Sub Tropical, Evergreen, Rain, Mangrove, Lakes (Freshwater, Saltwater, Backwaters, Artificial Man Made), Cascades, Gorges, Estuaries, Lagoons, diverse species of flora and fauna, Prehistoric Sites, Meteorite Crater, Dinosaurs Fossil Sites, Botanical and Zoological Gardens. Mother nature poured all her wealth here.

    • @dee74raz
      @dee74raz 6 місяців тому

      The volcanic peak can only be visited by scientists

    • @truthteller2991
      @truthteller2991 6 місяців тому +4

      California has also got varied climate[not that kind of wild life as India] but it is the people ,culture and history which makes it different and also affordability. India herself seems to be talking to you.

    • @motionislife4879
      @motionislife4879 6 місяців тому +3

      @@truthteller2991 Mangrove forest? Rain forest? tropical islands in California? Jungles with tiger, elephants, desert with camels?

    • @Ojstra
      @Ojstra 6 місяців тому +3

      However, it doesn't have any Northern Lights ...

    • @keangwooichoo6138
      @keangwooichoo6138 6 місяців тому

      Because like China, it is a big country mate

  • @archstanton9182
    @archstanton9182 6 місяців тому +30

    It's amazing how friendly the dogs are. The humans must have treated them well.

    • @parulsinha3092
      @parulsinha3092 6 місяців тому +2

      Wondering who feeds them 🤔

    • @terriealexander2344
      @terriealexander2344 6 місяців тому

      most animals are gentle . unless in pain

    • @TRICK-OR-TREAT236
      @TRICK-OR-TREAT236 6 місяців тому

      AND THE CATS TOO. 😂 🤣 😂

    • @OrrinLepp
      @OrrinLepp 6 місяців тому

      When I was in Peru locals told me the friendly dogs remain, lots of dogs around lots of mountain cities. Any hostile dogs are generaly delt with quick buy locals.

    • @nater9524
      @nater9524 6 місяців тому

      The complete look of pure innocence and love in that little fellows face was so embracing. Love and Peace be with you Gabe and as well as that animals you come encounter with. 💙☮️

  • @TheSubham8995
    @TheSubham8995 6 місяців тому +10

    Background music throughout the video was very well done!

    • @GabrielTravelerVideos
      @GabrielTravelerVideos  6 місяців тому +5

      Great, glad to hear it. Some of my favorite tunes, which I've used before but hopefully people aren't too tired of hearing them yet.

    • @TheSubham8995
      @TheSubham8995 6 місяців тому +4

      @@GabrielTravelerVideos Not at all Gabe :D

  • @guruvittal
    @guruvittal 6 місяців тому +20

    Gabriel, as soon as you started running, you felt the effect of elevation. Take it easy, Anything and everything has to be done slowly at high elevations. Please carry one or two small oxygen cylinders available in Leh. They don't cost much, helps to feel better when you feel oxygen shortage

  • @parulsinha3092
    @parulsinha3092 6 місяців тому +12

    One of your best vlogs.
    In an unforgiving landscape, the prayer flags bring warmth and everything-will-be-okay vibes.
    Monastery was mystical, surprising no one was around.
    Every time I watch a video about Ladakh, I wonder what it takes to live there year after year, in such silence and such harsh climate.
    The starkness of the area is stunning.
    And the quote.. your adventure is our daily routine... Respect for the residents of the area.

  • @ChrisJohnsonChannel
    @ChrisJohnsonChannel 6 місяців тому +5

    “Will we see anybody? There’s somebody..” 😁😁😁✌🏻

  • @michellesteinbeiss-bryan7366
    @michellesteinbeiss-bryan7366 6 місяців тому +2

    I’ve been following your channel since around 2017 and have watched hundreds and hundreds of your videos. That being said, I’ve never felt so “moved” by a travel video before. This is arguably the BEST video on this channel. I’ll be watching this one another 100 times at least.

  • @user-se7zm6wj5i
    @user-se7zm6wj5i 6 місяців тому +18

    Thank you for this adventure of a lifetime. It is incredible. I agree with you that the view is surrealistic! The silence around the monastery is surprising. You are a perfect traveller and you know how to take care, how to dress youself etcetera. I like the diversity of India.

  • @robbertclack6308
    @robbertclack6308 6 місяців тому +17

    thank you for showing us this incredible part of India, such a beautiful land

  • @azdbuk
    @azdbuk 6 місяців тому +3

    That walking around perched perimeters freaks me out.

  • @danlee3757
    @danlee3757 6 місяців тому +12

    Gabriel, I will repeat some of the comments below. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures, WOW. Your videos show how much you enjoy India and the surrounding areas. I look forward to your next video. Thanks

  • @frankspires598
    @frankspires598 6 місяців тому +10

    Wow…just breathtaking. You scare me sometimes walking on the edge of nowhere but always entertained. What an adventure!

  • @user-zn1ww6sl9r
    @user-zn1ww6sl9r 6 місяців тому +5

    incredible India, indeed!😍

  • @will_274
    @will_274 6 місяців тому +2

    I am disabled from a work accident and can’t walk far. I find your videos fascinating. Wish I was able to experience this myself. I Enjoy the adventure through your videos.

  • @catherineloftus1376
    @catherineloftus1376 6 місяців тому +19

    Amazing filming Gabriel, looks like your on top of the world and viewers are with you. Cheers 🍻

  • @LoneTraveler-nc6rf
    @LoneTraveler-nc6rf 6 місяців тому +12

    Lifelong curiosity is an amazing gift. Bravo for holding on to the wonder!

  • @TheSubham8995
    @TheSubham8995 6 місяців тому +4

    8:26 I'm screaming through my screen to Gabe, DON'T RUN!! Its too high, take it slow there!!!! But what do u know, he kept running at Khardung La 🤣

  • @veerrajutv1642
    @veerrajutv1642 6 місяців тому +7

    very good video, felt very happy after seeing the Valley and the Buddhist temples. especially the "The wheel of Life" painting. Thank you very much. Viraj, Andhra Pradesh

  • @world-spotting-RENE
    @world-spotting-RENE 6 місяців тому +5

    Close to K2 closer than Manali.I feel sorry for that german man i am german too and I went to KardungLa on Motobike and could hardly speak or walk around cuz no O2.was just mumbling. From there driving down to Kanyakumari and up again to West Bengal. Great times 2001 on Hero Honda CBZ

  • @thekernall74
    @thekernall74 6 місяців тому +2

    I have been at 14000ft before and that altitude kick my a$$ i couldn't imagine being at 17000ft congrats my friend on your adventure

  • @amypreem5225
    @amypreem5225 6 місяців тому +3

    Ladakh, India landscape is one of the best on earth, but hardly the world knows this part of incredible India. Loved this vlog. It didn't feel 40 mins long at all.

  • @Canada426
    @Canada426 6 місяців тому +9

    Incredible Rusty, Rugged Himalayas! Amazing views all around. Kudos to you for showing Incredible India. For very long KhardungLa stays as the highest motorable point but I guess they built higher than that close by. Appreciating your Superb work & effort.
    Well done.

  • @lunchtime2960
    @lunchtime2960 6 місяців тому +7

    One of your best videos bro, great music, good editing, beautiful sights and epic adventure.

  • @apip6387
    @apip6387 6 місяців тому +1

    At the last sign in blue at the bottom, it says, " Your adventure is our daily routine." It is difficult to understand what life is like there with few days, but it is beautiful.

  • @Keeping_it_reall
    @Keeping_it_reall 6 місяців тому +1

    With hardly any tourists at this time of the year the place feels surreal. The quiet and the peace of these stunning mountains is soulful.

  • @TheNinjaMarmot
    @TheNinjaMarmot 6 місяців тому +7

    Thanks for taking us there. Very surreal and peaceful. I've had a stressful few months. This helped. Thanks again.

  • @amitkriit
    @amitkriit 6 місяців тому +4

    Umling La is now the highest motorable pass, it has been opened for the foreigners now.

  • @JohnnyCash-uw2dk
    @JohnnyCash-uw2dk 6 місяців тому +12

    Gabe, I’ve been watching your videos for a long time. You do a great job showing me some places that I really want to travel to and some places that I’ve figured out that I’m just way to old to even consider. Keep up the good work. Safe travels!

  • @Hari-vg3gy
    @Hari-vg3gy 6 місяців тому +7

    only you can do these kinda videos gab..thx alot.we really appreciate it..

  • @ivysprieto6058
    @ivysprieto6058 6 місяців тому +4

    Amazing place 🙏 beautiful colorful buildings, that feeling of been on top of the world 😍 the highest elevation i have been was 11,114 feet 🚶‍♀️ Colorado, USA

  • @microsatellites
    @microsatellites 6 місяців тому +4

    Thank you for showing us places which most of us wont reach

  • @misternobody3543
    @misternobody3543 6 місяців тому +2

    Hi Gabriel, I've been following your channel ( probably since when you first posted years ago ), but never posted any comments.
    Thank you for posting and your great effort sharing your beautiful videos with the world. I have been to most of these places in India, which you have visited.
    Thank you again Gabriel. Super interesting and informative videos. 🌈☮️🙏👍👍❤️

  • @wilfredotorres6628
    @wilfredotorres6628 6 місяців тому +9

    Hi Gabriel, that was an incredible journey driving through the Himalayas. There isn't a great to see but the mountains are spectacular. Since you have been there, I have noticed no high winds which would make that trip exceedingly difficult but under these conditions, it makes things much easier to get around it's near zero temperatures you're stripping off layers of clothing strange conditions. Usually in higher elevations, wind becomes a problem for moving around you can run into blizzard-like conditions.

  • @truthteller2991
    @truthteller2991 6 місяців тому +3

    Gabriel seems to be running on high altitude ..! That cliff was dangerous..should be careful.

  • @jennyoshea1958
    @jennyoshea1958 6 місяців тому +2

    Wonderful video, Gabriel. What magical memories you are making. Fortune favours the brave. Thanks for sharing your epic adventure and Santana at the end. Cool
    🎶✨🌟🪇🙂

  • @TravelingEddie
    @TravelingEddie 6 місяців тому +4

    Gabe the landscape in the Nubra valley is surreal. The kind of landscape for a Star Wars Rebel Base or Imperial Base. Next time you're back up that way and feel the elevation hitting you, play the U2 song ''Elevation''. Very quiet town there where the Diskit Monastery is located. As you said probably due to the winter season setting in. You're a tough guy bearing that super cold weather because I sure as heck stay away from it. Spring like weather is what I'm down with. That was a cool doggy reception you got by 5 of 'em.

  • @grizzlyfam7901
    @grizzlyfam7901 6 місяців тому +2

    You should go to changthang plateau, hanle observatory, umlingla , pangong tso, tso kar areas. At hanle observatory you can do star gazing and the night sky is out of this world

  • @metteskovshoved-nr3ti
    @metteskovshoved-nr3ti 6 місяців тому +2

    The extreme huge scale of the nubie valley and the 'no people in sight'.. reminds me of greenland.. without green..thanks gabriel..for another literally' a great' landscape experience that resonates deeply in my body ..
    And please take care..

  • @MrStu-yj2le
    @MrStu-yj2le 6 місяців тому +2

    I’ve seen a lot of Gabe’s travel videos over the years. This one is a standout. What a different world out there.

  • @shadowkeeper0
    @shadowkeeper0 6 місяців тому +5

    Beautiful stark scenery! At that elevation you have around 50% of the available oxygen to breathe in, must be difficult alright.

  • @churchofbrap876
    @churchofbrap876 6 місяців тому +1

    The enormity of that area is hard to comprehend. Miles and miles and miles of nothing but mountains, mostly untouched by humans. Almost like you're on the moon.

  • @danielawillbold880
    @danielawillbold880 6 місяців тому +2

    Holy moly, stunning😮😮😮! Thank you👏👏👏, take care❤️❤️❤️

  • @rsinghofficial_
    @rsinghofficial_ 6 місяців тому +3

    You missed lot of beautiful places in ladakh, try riding bike and explore whole area. Visit pangong lake.

  • @jdkez
    @jdkez 6 місяців тому +3

    Gabriel I'm total sucker for the Himalayas and a long time traveler to this part of the world. You're really doing a great job. Thank you.

  • @nicklindsey3872
    @nicklindsey3872 6 місяців тому +3

    Looks like a peaceful place

  • @matthewmorris7510
    @matthewmorris7510 6 місяців тому +1

    I remember that massive bhudha statue there. Pretty cool monestary.

  • @SwiftyTravels
    @SwiftyTravels 6 місяців тому +3

    This place is just magical! The temple at the end 😍 wow! Even more magical that you had the whole place to yourself!!

  • @raylunz7211
    @raylunz7211 5 місяців тому +1

    Gabriel, you are really at the top of the world once again. It must be exhilarating and difficult at those elevations. Stay safe.

  • @jensv3362
    @jensv3362 6 місяців тому +2

    Wow Gabriel what a great place you visited

  • @iammaxhammer
    @iammaxhammer 6 місяців тому +4

    *Keep 'em coming Gabe!*

  • @nicolasrivero2539
    @nicolasrivero2539 6 місяців тому +2

    great video dude, was there last May for a week mainly same places... Mind blowing all together

  • @durwhat
    @durwhat 6 місяців тому +4

    Incredible. Thank you Gabriel.

  • @maryz3417
    @maryz3417 6 місяців тому +3

    Beautiful

  • @Harps66
    @Harps66 6 місяців тому +2

    The road trips either by hired car or tour always deliver the best vlogs on this channel!

  • @somejohndoe3004
    @somejohndoe3004 6 місяців тому +3

    A few good spots with potential for a Krusty Burger restaurant around there. All jokes aside the video was highly enjoyable. Well done. 🙏

  • @marnig9185
    @marnig9185 6 місяців тому +4

    Speechless❤

  • @Posey12345
    @Posey12345 6 місяців тому +6

    Hope you feel better Gabe ......your voice is different ...........video and scenery are amazing

    • @GabrielTravelerVideos
      @GabrielTravelerVideos  6 місяців тому +9

      Better now that I'm in the desert. 😎

    • @GabrielTravelerVideos
      @GabrielTravelerVideos  6 місяців тому +4

      @@israr144 Exactly. I'm in a warmer desert now, in Rajasthan.

    • @truthteller2991
      @truthteller2991 6 місяців тому

      @@GabrielTravelerVideos Well i doubt you can escape chilly nights. Rajasthani thali would be a great Mukbang for viewers[ dal, bati, churma, and gatte ki sabzi] They have unlimited thalis also with little price difference. I used to have regularly that when I was in Jaipur . There are many near Bus stand. But almost everywhere you will have Rajasthan thali. It is different from other places.
      PS: Konark Temple-> Andamans (I dont know if you plans for that )

  • @soulful189
    @soulful189 6 місяців тому +4

    Awesome scenery

  • @tintinlol7881
    @tintinlol7881 6 місяців тому +5

    Truly a unique place.

  • @pauldaviesantiques1556
    @pauldaviesantiques1556 6 місяців тому +2

    Stunning footage. Thanks, Gabe.

  • @roberth7894
    @roberth7894 6 місяців тому +1

    Great episode Gabe. Thx for braving the high elevations, it's far more than most could handle!

  • @Seanney25582
    @Seanney25582 6 місяців тому

    👏 👏 that scenery is like something from a movie,
    There very few people around in that part of India and those dogs were so friendly

  • @user-nn3md4yr2c
    @user-nn3md4yr2c 6 місяців тому +1

    Love the sounds and background music...very tasteful ❤❤❤

  • @blogmute.traveler
    @blogmute.traveler 6 місяців тому +2

    You inspired me to start my traveling journey. Thanks Gabriel for your off the beaten track travels. 🙂

  • @pasqualeabarno
    @pasqualeabarno 6 місяців тому +2

    👍👍👍

  • @NutriApp
    @NutriApp 6 місяців тому

    @22:14 The third language at the bottom is Kannada from the South Indian state of Karnataka. There is a huge buddhist settlement in the town of Bylakuppe in that state.

  • @Rafa_Llamazares
    @Rafa_Llamazares 6 місяців тому

    Gabe that pass and the mountains are beyond belief

  • @user-nn3md4yr2c
    @user-nn3md4yr2c 6 місяців тому +2

    Very well made video 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

  • @backpackinyogini8065
    @backpackinyogini8065 6 місяців тому +2

    What an amazing place the diversity of beautiful India 🇮🇳🧡🤍💚

  • @seanquigley8123
    @seanquigley8123 6 місяців тому +3

    Been following you for sometime Gabriel and was delighted you ran into Sean king ( vlogging a dead horse ) whats the chances anyway keep up the good work and thanks for all the hours of information and entertainment over the years . namaste

  • @ageoflove1980
    @ageoflove1980 5 місяців тому

    Wow some classics from the Gabriel Traveler soundtrack here. Sure hits that nostalgia!

  • @viaesta
    @viaesta 6 місяців тому

    Gabriel I think you’d like the topic of Dzogchen and the Rainbow Body. It’s a practice of Tibetan Buddhism where practitioners transform into light at the moment of death for accomplished practitioners. The sacred temples you visit are calling you.

  • @crombelsla9800
    @crombelsla9800 6 місяців тому

    You capture the stillness and serenity of the mountains, as well as the hustle and bustle of the everyday commerce life that goes on in the valleys and villages. As well as the breathtaking views that make this region so unique.

  • @benandhaley
    @benandhaley 6 місяців тому +1

    What an amazing adventure! This is a great video!

  • @microsatellites
    @microsatellites 6 місяців тому +7

    Watch your health

  • @garymcniven4101
    @garymcniven4101 6 місяців тому +1

    Just another amazing journey ❤

  • @missmo3451
    @missmo3451 6 місяців тому

    I like that the tours are free roam , you get to walk around unhindered. Was wondering why the homes have flat roofs, no pitch, with all the snow there.

  • @mariadange06
    @mariadange06 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks l always wanted to go to Ladakh but never did, l did the Annapurna basecamp and this took me back to above the tree line majestic starkness.

  • @starboy1887
    @starboy1887 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Gabriel, what an epic journey you took us on ! Wow ! I feel exhausted just watching you explore. Thanks for the experience , what an inspiring world we Live in , I hope that we. Take more care looking after it. 😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉

  • @Max-br6xg
    @Max-br6xg 6 місяців тому +2

    Thanks Gabe Amazing!

  • @CelticMickWalks
    @CelticMickWalks 6 місяців тому +1

    🙌🙌🙌🙌 Another great vlog.

  • @davidgower2848
    @davidgower2848 6 місяців тому +1

    Wow. Well done Gabriel. One of your best videos. What an amazing part of the world.

  • @Abhinavsharma-ut6xs
    @Abhinavsharma-ut6xs 6 місяців тому +4

    Long underwear getting shoutout in every video.

  • @shenaghbroderick7019
    @shenaghbroderick7019 6 місяців тому

    Superb video.as people say felt like I was right back in Tibet.never been to Ladakh but it looks similar.adore the blue skies and ochre colored rocks.

  • @Just_forfun9140
    @Just_forfun9140 6 місяців тому

    Amazing, beautiful, able to see thru your eyes via camera footage you show, otherwise we would never know.

  • @RoseN-CJ
    @RoseN-CJ 6 місяців тому +2

    Awesome clip, congrats!

  • @katleenmstut4622
    @katleenmstut4622 6 місяців тому

    Wow you sure get to some amazing places. We will have to call you Gabe, the mountain goat 😊

  • @lada_9960
    @lada_9960 6 місяців тому

    A beautiful trip and amazing views! Thank you!

  • @ivormectin9889
    @ivormectin9889 6 місяців тому +2

    The 12 links of dependent origination represent all our lives from conception to death which is represented by the god Yama holding the wheel of life in his teeth. At our time of dying we are reborn in one of the 6 realms and the cycle of samsara starts all over again…

  • @CharlieChaplinVideos
    @CharlieChaplinVideos 6 місяців тому

    17:50 oh my box what a music 😂

  • @marafarnham595
    @marafarnham595 6 місяців тому +1

    Be careful Gabriel ❤

  • @kroychoudhury
    @kroychoudhury 6 місяців тому +2

    Khardung la is not the highest motorable pass.
    That is Umling la 19300 ft , also in Ladakh.

  • @stankormy5717
    @stankormy5717 6 місяців тому +3

    Amazing adventure!

  • @Venus_19786
    @Venus_19786 6 місяців тому

    Wow!!!! Looks better version of planet Mars.

  • @themissdior1235
    @themissdior1235 6 місяців тому

    Thank you Gabriel . It is a wonderful place . Just as good if not better than the last time you were there.

  • @rajotavo
    @rajotavo 6 місяців тому +2

    Awesome filming, Gabriel! Man, u got a real way of showing our beautiful UT of Ladakh...many tourism authorities can't do that! Kudos...and with that handheld gopro!! What about getting a head camera? Would that be more convenient fr you? Watching fr Delhi...best ✌

  • @glennplumlee9155
    @glennplumlee9155 6 місяців тому

    such an epically great journey!!!

  • @gecelleasignado7149
    @gecelleasignado7149 6 місяців тому

    very nice and amazing view so refreshing away from busy city...luv to be there for a while. Thanks Gab for showing this kind of place.

  • @thewillsfamilyaccount6486
    @thewillsfamilyaccount6486 6 місяців тому

    Nicely done!! Thank you..

  • @beachgirl4
    @beachgirl4 6 місяців тому

    Thank you