Tibetan Markets Ladakh: $300 Shopping Expedition 💰
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- ■ LEH, LADAKH: Leh, the capital city of the Himalayan territory of Ladakh, is full of Tibetans. Many of these are no Indian citizens but keep their culture alive by running Tibetan restaurant or selling souvenirs, even clothes, showcasing the heritage of Tibet.
This warranted a first ever Tibet themed shopping video so I set out early in the morning with the goal of acquiring as many unique items as I could possibly get my hands on.
But also to hear a little about what the life of people of Tibetan heritage is like up her in the far north of India.
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The last lady in the last market in the green Tibetan boys shirt was SO NICE !!! And her prices are SO FAIR !!! Her aura was so very wholesome and pure. Karma, if you're reading this, your sister is great !!! Harald, you should give her more business for being so kind and fair !!! And also, go back and visit Julie up top! She was trying to give you tea with your kulcha biscuit - have some tea on your next visit. Both of those interactions were top tier !!!
I knew I would find out the names of these cookies if I scrolled through here enough, Thank you :) 1:26:05 Kulcha Biscuits
@@P5UY it is a wheat cookies, just a salt and a little oil, hehe
She said Karma is her Older Brother😊 Her prices are very fair and at the beginning she said (Harald is a famous UA-camr🙃).
@@P5UY You’re welcome! I grew up eating them. They’re like savoury, salty, and sweet, but subtle sweetness. There’s lots of variations in the Middle East and South Asia.
@@Aesthetic_Cityscape I wouldn’t call them protein bars at all. They’re their own thing.
Harold, thanks for supporting Tibetan business. 40% of India-based Tibetan refugees’ sole source of income is from these small businesses. These markets are called Tibetan refugee market because rent is only given to Tibetans and since nowadays China has highly restricted border areas since 2008, you see less and less Tibetans who come from Tibet directly. Most of these people are 2nd generation Tibetans whose parents fled Tibet into exile from 1959 onwards.
Interesting. Having read about the tibetan history, china is really doing some disservice to the locals.... i haven't deduced the media factor from it yet. Maybe in 2024 it's no longer relevant.
But holy crap price of those item were insane .. 😅
@@abinash2371only the silver jewelry.
Love the market videos. They are super fun and the most fun part is definitely discovering all those unique artifacts. the banter with the local people is always cool 👌
@@abinash2371no they are not made of plastic and big factories they are handmade art and craft and they cost a lot buying from the sellers. Many people don’t know about that.
THE AMOUNT OF GOODNESS AND HUMILITY IN THAT FEMALE SELLER IN GREEN IS BLOWING MY MIND !!!!!
Mr Harold,I am a Tibetan refugee born and raised in India moved to Canada in the year 2014.I just came back from my night shift at hospital and sat down in the couch to watch your market hunt at ladakh.Most of the Tibetans were pretty much engaged in the seasonal business to support their livelihood.I really appreciate your support to the local business and looking forward for more vlogs to come.Till then do take good care of yourself and stay safe.
So the 3 countries attacked Tibet? But most of Tibet is in China
Are you permanently settled in Canada or do u still feel that one day you might want to move back to India?
@@qwertykumar7282I am a Canadian citizen now.
@aremoi6775 for retirement or working in NGO for nation building.
I mean this as a compliment but this Tibetan part of India looks so clean and orderly.
I love that Harald does this stuff, supports local small business and shows them off AND ships what he buys to us. Definitely allows some of us who can't travel an opportunity to live vicariously thru him.
Those two ladies in Tibetan market at the end were just so sweet. Especially the one in green. Also, loved the conversation with the lady near Leh Palace.
1:24:00 Wow, that was such a beautiful and wholesome interaction!!! THIS is why I watch all of Harald's videos. Those moments are priceless and shows the real beauty of humanity. The two most opposite walks of life, speaking different languages, yet, can connect over food and gifts with such grace and kindness. What a heartwarming sight to behold. It gives me hope for humanity.
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Thank you for supporting small businesses of our Tibetan brothers and sisters. 🙏
I've been a fan for a long time now. And seeing my tibetan culture being showcased to the world brings me joy. Thank you Harald!
The last women is my friend wife .. nice to see her in herald channel .. tashi delek to them from this channel ..🙏🙏🙏
Nice 👍
the last shop and the lady in the green shirt, class!!! genuine people
Hi, Tibetan myself- watching from nyc. Thank you for intentionally supporting small Tibetan businesses . You are kind and generous. 🙏
A new market hunt! This makes Monday suck a little less. Thanks Harald.
i literally just wrote same :))) agree with you 100%
Market hunting with Herald Is Differnt🔥🔥
Second favorite video after the Rhodes market one. So nice to see all the smiles. Thank you Arnold!
I frikken love these long-play market hunts. Always my favourite of your videos! I think nothing quite shows off a culture like markets!
I just want to say I live in the United States and I never miss one of your videos. They are so entertaining, and I love all of them from markets hunting to adventures to hotel tours, to the more historical videos keep doing what you’re doing Harold I support everything you do! keep the videos coming
Wow! A subscriber for 6 years! Mucho approvo of you 🍺
And top of that he is so humble so kind and friendly to all ❤
Why is there no mention of Noodles? This is an outrage 👆
Let the noodle rest a bit. 😅@@ElginHuttlesford
@@maxcore5815 The Noodle has been resting for months 😳
That lady that sold you the earrings and necklace was so wholesome way to adorable xD
I agree she was a great ambassador for representation of her culture and people
1:24:30 she felt shy to show the house as she though, it isn't good enough, As these home in that area comes under heritage and are preserve by laws, She should be proud of it!
Also before that she though you know her son (Angchuk) and was looking for him, After offering the local cookies, She is asking whether you would like a , " Chai black tea? and you goes as Cha baletea ,hehe
aw that is so nice of her ❤❤😢❤❤❤ god bleesssss her heart!
That last lady was so nice. I was rooting for Harold to ask her to take him to the Men's Bazzar to find the shirt. She would have been over the moon
I was exactly thinking the same😊 oh man we all human are connected to each other.
Harald 🤳I have been a subscriber for a very long time, and I believe you are hands down the best content creator. You consistently treat those less fortunate with respect and kindness, which I deeply admire.
Having watched your content for years, I’ve noticed that people in less fortunate Asian countries are often kind and loving. In contrast, in my part of the world, people are often reluctant to spend even a penny on others. It’s rare here for someone to invite a stranger into their home or offer a meal, a cookie, or even a house tour.
People tend to feel entitled and lazy.
You are truly awesome, Harald🤳
24:40 supporting that little girl was so cool
I can surely say Harald's subscribers are as genuine as him. Harald doesn't grow instantly but eventually because truth and genuine always takes time. I'm glad to be a part of it
Majority of Tibetans in India do not have Indian citizenship, thus no passport. Our form of ID is called Tibetan Refugee Certificate.
@@TruthShallPrevail4 sorry just saw my typo. Corrected it.
@@TruthShallPrevail4thats what he said. Refugee status have been given to them.
Hmm! I don't know about that
I think its time you all should ho to tibet
Which is sad...it should be upon Indian gov to help Tibetan refugee to give citizens and other benefits. India is disgraceful in many ways.
The guy in the shop who knew who you were was such a polite and nice man. He seemed very proud of his Dads shop! Cool guy.
Unbelievalble that this is India, too! Everything so clean and quite, the people are very different there.
They are not proper ethnic Indians there, Tibeteans and ladakhis ,hence looking bit clean
some indian state clean and neat. whole western coast looks better than this. its stereotype that india has. also Himalayan states are clean irrespective of thier race and ethnicicty.
@@deepblue3682 how racist. have u been to western coast states ? its mainly Hindi belt which are poor and unclean. all the himalayan states are clean and tidy. do u think himachlis are not ethnic indians ?
@@anempath24 I've been to India, and most cities you can't call clean at all. Some spend more efford, like places in Goa and even in Mumbai you can see at least an improvement over the years, but other cities are really terrible. It's not just a stereotype.
@@Zarkovision As someone from Mangalore, I can tell you firsthand that the stereotype of India being a poor and dirty country is misleading. This perception is often driven by the fact that many travelers only visit places like the Taj Mahal, Varanasi, and other tourist spots located in some of the poorest regions of the country. While these areas have historical and cultural significance, they do not represent the entirety of India.
Mangalore, for example, is a thriving, well-maintained city with a high standard of living, and it’s far better than many cities in North India. This comparison highlights that the perception of India being dirty or poor is often tied to specific regions rather than the country as a whole.
India is practically a continent in itself, with people who look different and live differently in each part of the country. From the bustling cities of the South to the tranquil Himalayan states like Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh, the diversity in culture, cleanliness, and lifestyle is immense. Mumbai’s slums, like Dharavi, often get highlighted as the face of India’s urban life, but it’s important to remember that many of these slums are inhabited by migrants and outsiders.
The culture and cleanliness of a place are deeply influenced by its regional practices and values. That’s why you see such a stark difference between North India and places like Sri Lanka or the Himalayan states, which are known for their cleanliness and tidiness.
The reality is that India’s diversity is reflected not just in its people, but also in its regional cultures and cleanliness standards. It’s crucial to recognize that while some areas may struggle with poverty and cleanliness, others, like Mangalore, are thriving and offer a completely different experience. The perception of a country shouldn’t be based on a narrow view of just a few regions but should consider the full spectrum of what it has to offer.
The last lady with a green Tibetan cultural shirt was very thrilled to meet harold. She seems to be a very honest business lady .
Hi there, Tashi Delek thank you so much for taking your time and purchasing some stuff from the Tibetan market. Once again thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🇨🇦
Greetings from Medellin Colombia. Harald, your cinematography, interactions with locals, info on city, sharing their wares, eating local foods, etc., etc...is amazing!
The green dressed lady at last of video is such a humble soul..all the blessings for her🙏
1:12:12 , 'Did he call me hijara' the funniest thing I heard Harald say in this video 😂
Bruh fr tho😭🤣🤣🤣
'Idhar aa' means 'come here bro'... He was tired and huffing and above all continuous movements of mic caused it to appear so...😂 But man, it was funny fr.
I love the way you treat the locals and the way you really communicate with them, even with a language barrier sometimes. You interact brilliantly and that’s why I always come back. I’ve been watching for many years now and your videos just get better, a real sense of humour has always been there as well as raw authentic content. Take care my friend. Loving this one. Best wishes Ben.
Sometimes the language barrier makes the interaction even better, in true Heraldo-style👍
Our haraldo is a pro in communication skills.
Thank you Harald for supporting Tibetan businesses!! Much appreciate you and waiting for your next adventure. 🙏🏻
All of these are under $200 hats off. This video is a message to all who are scared to go for market hunt. I always love the chemistry between you and the shopkeepers you see the intuition power. That is why I love Gabriel you guys are pure ❤
Love your videos mannen! Jag har lärt mig mer om världen från dina videos än jag gjorde i skolan som grabb! Jag har själv blivit påverkad av dina videos till att vara mer social ute, från att ha varit väldigt asocial och skygg till att vara mig själv ute och bara ha kul. Har till och med fått gratis mat flera gånger på en pizzeria för att jag tagit efter dig lite och varit social med ägarna haha :D Tack för dessa underbara videos!
Tak Harold for endnu en inspirende lige på stedet indsigt til en anden del af verden meget få vil opleve i sit liv. :)
Hope Harald Bader is enjoying his trip to this part of India which is a Buddhist region full of compassion and love
2 hour video hell yea. Salute to that work Harald
ladakhi people are most humble people i came across, i was there last month, it was amazing, please rent bike and explore the area, you are gonna love it, travel to turturk, pangong on bike.
Scammers too.
@@rahulsmusic-6932 they are every where bro in india
I should also add, that you bring the best of humanity to our screens & this is a very good thing.
You bring positive restoration to our global regions & showcase the best of humanity, no matter where you venture in the world.
You humanize people globally, who are sometimes not treated with respect, or with absolute humane treatment.
Thank you & peace🙏
I think, no UA-camr has ever explored Ladakh markets like you ❤
What a wonderful gesture to all your followers, I mean this is almost two hours long video that is such a pleasant surprise from you, dear Norwegian gift to UA-cam viewers. This must be the longest video you have ever posted. ¡Muchas gracias por este largo video que es como una película 🎬 You rock, Heraldito! ❤ Besitos! ❣️ Nos vemos cuando subas el siguiente video. Chao! 😘
Those tibetians in the refugee market look very cool and composed. May be because of meditation.
Harald, Thq for supporting Tibetan small business owners. Btw, the crowd was waiting for a high Lama (Rinpoche) & the chant is “Ki ki So So Lha Gyalo” meaning “Victory to God!” ✌️
Great video Haroldo, i love the fact you brought those hats from the nomadic tribal ladies, they work hard and life can’t be easy. Smiled more watching this video than I have all week. Keep up the good work 🥂
Du er et bra forbilde for Norge, kjenner jeg blir glad. Sett på ALLE videoene dine.
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That old lady was so sweet.... Offering Northman cookies and also she offered you Black tea but you didn't understand her 🤣 Btw the part where you said " i like yout nuts" was the best part for me 😅
I've like the Tibetan people ever since your hike in the Him mountains,they are very respectful and kind....Bless them and they interact with you,,,,,,,
1:24:35 😂😂😂
The lady thought you're looking for someone called Angchuk (a male ladakhi name) which is apparently her son and said Angchuk is at work but then you proceeds to walk into her house anyway. My stomach is hurt by this convo. 😂😂😂
She even offered you a black tea but she got ignored
😂😂😂
She is gem.
Ikr😂😂
I like your singing bowl. I am from Bhutan. I am impressed to see you helped local business. My love and appreciation for your generous support to local people.
Thank you Harold for always going out of your way to support the local businesses wherever you travel. Being it my Tibetan people this time in Ladakh or anywhere else in the world, you connect and engage so effortlessly and naturally. Thank you. Tashi Delek 🙏🏼
Harald problably still has a headache from that 7 minute haircut followed by a 40 minute head smacking.
You're not wrong 😞🤣
@@HaraldBaldr Mr. Baldieri himself! Cheers buddy.
@@HaraldBaldrI saw you in Vietnam 🇻🇳 last time
@HaraldBaldr I was surprised you were able to stand and walk away after all that, lo
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Harold Thank you very much for your videos, I enjoy them a lot, I am 82 years old and I don't think I can travel to Nepal. Me much pleasure the purchase of her bracelet. Greetings from Argentina,
This is not nepal
@proudgadwali144 of someone whose 82 says its Nepal, its nepal
Tashi delek Herald sir, you asking for Tibetan shirt, buying beautiful items from Tibetan shops, entering a shop after seeing a Tibetan Flag outside it… those were so amazing and heart touching. So once again immense of thanks for your beautiful gestures towards the people of Tibet. We love you always ❤safe and happy journey Herald sir.. Great shopping 👍
Most if not all of the people on this episode are absolutely lovely - salt of the earth. Wish the world was full of these types of people.
My favorite part was the home invasion. She was so happy to have company and thankful for the treasures.
Ah yes, when you're feeling lucky and play youtube roulette for a brilliant vid, good ol Harold is the man Tibetan 🍀
Couldn’t agree more with you .
Two hours?! The Northman clearly doesn’t give a dang and does whatever he wants.
All hail the Northman! ✊
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I laughed a lot reading this!😂😂People like you make heavy heart light!❤ More power to you!❤️
Tibetan Market seems so much more honest and less shady then Indian Markets. its not poverty that makes people dishonest, its the Culture. Indian Salesmen are a special kinda bunch. there is a reason why u find Touts only in certain Cultures and not in others.
Dishonesty is not a cultural thing it depends on the individual. I am sure there are dishonest people in every culture. You see more here because we have more population.
Your comment is racist and hateful it should be deleted
Its called hustle , happens in all over the world and in big cities , people will do anything to make quick money , there are markets like these in all over india in every states selling hand loom and artisan products at an reasonable price. Just avoid big markets in big crowded cities
Lol what a retarded take.
Depends on what part of India, most popular tourist places all over the world have touts and tourist traps.
Such a Looong video, and I watched it in full without skipping... this channel is addictive
The silver bracelet lady cheated you. She charged atleast 24 times more. Calling out that lady if you see this message ..thatbyou have cheated...please return the money to him... Don't ever dare to cheat a tourist again. Please don't make our country look bad. Return his money. You charged for that fake silver bracelet 7200 rupees(88 usd). That's not even 300 rupees. Shame. Harald is such a nice person and you cheated him. It makes me very much disappointed. Please return his money.
She didn't cheat him if it was original silver. But if it's a copy, my best vlogger Sir Harald got robbed. But i'm hoping it was original silver ❤️ then it was a great deal.
@Arjun-nu1oe it's a fake one. She cheated Harald.
Which one lady?
@@Arjun-nu1oe who will sell original silver in a tarpaulin...its totally fake
Arjit bhai, I got robbed by Indian because of my bad bargain, still I don’t blame the Country. So stop being insulting to those doing a small business…. I brought the scarf from Delhi 400 rupees and that same scarf at airport for 1800 rupees so what do you call for that ?
Omg I love that mini dagger. I absolutely adore miniature weaponry or odd historical items. Beautiful.
Agreed!
That mini Dagger is called “Phurba”. I wish Harald bought it!
Yeah the spear of destiny lol... I wanted it to.
So what I see i we need to fund someone to bulk buy and sell them to us. 🤣
Who are here just after the notification? 😁
I didn't get one. I had to keep an eye on the northman for the release of a new video.
Wow almost a 2 hour long video, awesome!
Most people in Ladakh seem to be incredibly kind. You also have a very engaging personality when interacting with strangers. Thank you so much for this wonderful video. Wishing you all the best, bye bye
I’ll just say THANK YOU for uploading 💯
A 2 hour long from video from Harald Baldr himself spoiling us today!
This is a great video, Harald! You bought some beautiful things at the market... that seems like such a peaceful area. Beautiful..one of the best home invasions ever!
A 2 hour market hunt video, makes this Monday seem less depressing!!
Hello Harald, Thank you so very much for surprising me once again. I see the world through your eyes, God bless my man.
i really respect when you don't bargain with hardworking people(like the knitting lady), but bargain with people trying others to rip off.
Thanks for your existence Mr. Harald.
Love it how you just invade that old lady’s beautiful house. 😂 Thanks for another great video.
I wasn't the only one who wondered how that happened?! 😂
This was the best market hunt yet! The little ladies in the tent that actually were hand making the clothes, carpets and the blankets with the sheep wool were so neat to see and hear about!! And then that little lady that let you in to see her neat home, she was so warm and welcoming, she was just such a sweetheart!!💛💛 I smiled when you gave her that little gift, she was just so sweet 😊The shops in this one were just next level interesting 🤩 I LOVED all those different, ornate looking, treasure chests all over the place that so many of them seemed to have. 🤩🤩🤩 There was just so many neat, beautiful treasures everywhere in those shops! This video had everything, really fantastic shops and treasures, food, a "Harald invades" house tour, even dogs on every corner 💛😊💛just everything! Such a treat. Laughed at the "Karen Baldr" moment too! 🙃😆🤣 Do you have any idea now what the fruit might be that they put in the hot tea you drank ?????? Both times I really tried to look but can't really tell what fruit is in there. So much fun, LOVE YOUR 2 HOUR VIDEOS 😎 Stacey in Arizona
Loved the 2 hour video! I didn't want it to end, loved every moment of it
You put a smile on my face when u say "Its Outrageous!!" 😄
Been a long time follower, Thank you Harald for everything you do for us ..
He is now a better travel vlogger than bald and bankrupt.
The Tibetan people seems so Nice and humble ❤
following you for a month and almost seen every video. my favourite channel of all time
That foreign prayer blasting on the speaker followed by Harald immediately saying "This place needs Jesus!" and then taking a sip of his tea got me good. Truly a Medieval-Christian-Viking in India moment. Harald Gormsson would be proud of this Viking-Christian conversion of Karen Baldr witnessed today.
Norway needs to go back to it's pagan roots, start worshipping Odin.
That was islamic call to prayer. It is pretty annoying in a peaceful place like Ladakh.
@@nagendraraman6410 True it need to banned
Considering the length of this video it flew by due to the good content again Haraldo
The prices with the last lady seemed very reasonable. That barber must have been having a bad day it's like he didn't recognise you.👍😂
or he is only about making money and since he knew I wasn't going to get a 2nd haircut in 2 days he had no interest in chatting
@@HaraldBaldr😅
@@HaraldBaldr The Barbar isn't ladakhi and it was fun to see you telling him why he isn't saying julley on the phone, hehe
I think he was uncomfortable since he didn't understood english.
Chose the white bag then picked up the black bag 😅 @32:58
As a amiable person Herald choose the most vulnerable colour.😊
Karen Baldr.
A legend is born.
😂😂😂 absolutely
Should have said "only in Amsterdam" as a nod to his long-time viewers
Thanks
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1:08:42 " I like your nuts Sir" 😭That made me chuckle lmao
Harald says I'll take this one then picks up a completely different bag🤣🤣🤣✌️❤️👍
'Harald Invades' always finds the coolest people! What a sweet and hospitable woman!
Wow man finally ypu got the original Tibetan people and Tibetan market too. Thank you so much for your supporting to the Tibetan peoples 🙏🏾💐😃
I am a Tibetan and love watching your vlogs. Want to thank you for supporting tibetan businesses. 🙏
greetings from india....tibetian journey looks awsm...
Ladakhi PEOPLE HONEST PEOPLE ! Right Mr HARALD
first lady's exchange rates are crazy, the snack thing ended up costing a whole lot more
@@adrix89 😂
Interesting that outside of mainland India, women are more prominent in public places, like working as shopkeepers.
I blame the Christian and Islamic occupation of India for centuries. When you look at Hindu temple art prior to this takeover and rule it appears Indian society was a much freer culture for women. Just an observation I've made as an outsider
And ladak is mainland india, it's not an island
@@HaraldBaldryes and u need to read little bit about Tibet situation, how Dalai Lama had to take refuge in India bcs of china
@@HaraldBaldrits true. Please visit Karbi Anglong district of Assam and explore our Karbi traditions and culture as well.
@@HaraldBaldrindeed man , women were prized trophies for invaders , islamists sold them like in the middle east , christians converted them to convert others. Christianity is a billion dollar business in india , in a few years the west will pour in hundreds of millions each year and people are tricked into paying 20% of their income to get closer to god
His holiness said if you can help other if can’t don’t harm others. You are a true gentleman and helping others in need. Your life will be blessed and I am sure you will barely facing hardship in your life. God blessed.
I am going there next year June. Love your videos, the style of your videos are perfect. I am from Kolkata, hope I can meet you someday. Best part of your videos are your humbleness and the way you mix with the locals wherever you visit. Here also the way you interacted with the old lady even after having language barrier was so great to see. She even offered food. Such a nice lady. You are a gem of a person brother.
Another masterpiece market hunt video.
Mr herald i would really love to see ur home country with your lens. ❤
Well I’ve only just found you channel , refreshingly real n no faking it to make it , thanks for been you ❤
Two ladys at the end was so cool. The one in green you could tell she was a pure lovely person. Another great video from heraldooo
1:25:20 this lady innocence made my day 😊
She was so sweet! She exudes goodness
@@HaraldBaldrshe was offering you tea (chai in hindi).
Beautiful home....
That's very normal in Ladakh I'm myself from Ladakh and I get surprised myself that our grandparents and parents are raised so well and they are mostly humble and down to earth but genz generation of Ladakh are getting more chutiya🤣
@@stanwang64 not just ladakh bhai , its everywhere
Harald, I always enjoy all your videos so much , your style, content is fantastic, such beautiful places you visit and beautiful people you meet, thank you, always awesome 😎
Manali is in himalyas of india in himachal pradesh where you can see lots of things do more fun activities river rafting paragliding nd its temperatures gets very low but it wont snow tht much now
Best content on UA-cam Harald. Have you watched Jason and Gayoung's vlogs from Ladakh? They go to some pretty cool places I think you would enjoy. Keep shining on this overly saturated platform brother.