$10 India Sleeper Bus Trip (But There's a Problem)

I paid 800 rupees or about $10 for a comfortable sleeper bunk on a bus from Jaisalmer, India to Jodhpur. But there's just one problem. If you would like to stay at Arjun Family Guest House in Khuri you can find them on google or give them a call at [phone] or [phone].
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Thanks a lot for watching and safe journeys!

[@irfansiddiqui6460]

you maintained your calm in that noisy bus. most Americans would not have. you definitely definitely more of a Canadian than American.

[@carlapires7732]

Health & safety conditions of those buses are quite SCARY. Like the way your videos show the resilience, adaptability , efforts, compromises & tenacity when globetrotting! So accurate 😊

[@googlebooglemoogle]

Love that you're going back to your roots and doing proper backpacking again, none of the fancy airbnb stuff

[@genericeric0102]

I don't think I've never missed any of your videos in years

[@jrbz88]

I don't think I've ever looked forward to a KZbin commercial as much as I did watching this bus footage 😢

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

What you put up with, Gabriel ... I could not do. I am (alas) a lesser mortal, perhaps? India's overall noisiness and apparent lack of attention to cleanliness would have fried my fuss-pot mind. Inconsiderate people, who brush up against me and bump into me yet do not apologise, are ever-irksome. Gabriel, your TOLERANCE is ever estimable and commendable.

[@CripplingDuality]

@@vsr3777 long winded reactionary diatribe befitting a closet fascist

[@KabobHope]

Travel, even if it done on a shoestring budget, is a luxury. It requires money, time, luck, and inclination. This is the only way I will likely travel to India, not because I wouldn't like to, but because I lack one or the other aforementioned. So, my ideas about India are informed by these videos, what I read, as well as the Indian diaspora I meet or those who call me trying to peddle something in the late evening -- because that's India too for me. I've been to every state in India, via Karl Rock, been to an Indian school and an animal rescue center with Harald Baldr, spent an extended time in nearby Sri Lanka with Davud A, who you alluded to and travelled with twenty or so others. I think I've "visited" Amritsar four times and learn something new each time. I enjoyed the Hindu version of the Golden Temple I visited with Gabe this time. I think my life is richer for this exposure. Do you really think that KZbinrs traveling on a budget and pack around all their worldly possessions in one or two backpacks are engaging in poverty porn? There is a prurient aspect inherent in all tourism and watching these vids is a form of tourism. Besides, I have seen KZbinrs stay in luxurious accomodations and visit more affluent areas as well, but every channel I watch about India goes to poorer areas at some point. The reality is that India is still a developing country. And quickly developing it is at an amazing pace and the world is bearing witness to that development. I get a some sense of history from most of the channels I watch as well as a sense of adventure (misfortunes of one kind or another await most KZbinrs) and I think that it at least scratches the surface for learning about a culture and also seeing them deal with adversity. One message I get from Gabriel's channel is that most Indians are kind and many go out of their way to help him. There are also the touts which can be annoying. It has been said that India is not for beginners and I'm inclined to agree. In my opinion, I find Gabriel T to be credible and enjoy trekking along with him to India and elsewhere. He's a good example of someone who sets out to have an adventure on his own terms and does it. I can relate to these channels in general because I live in a city that is dependent in large part on tourism, so there are things that happen to Gabriel (and all KZbinrs really) that I understand. We have our scammers as well (and most likely an equal or worse violent crime rate than a lot of Bharat) and when I come across some lost tourist I try to help because I want them to have a good opinion about my city and my prayer for every traveller everywhere is that they have a good experience. Gabriel certainly seems to.

[@Mr.Mzungu]

India takes a lot out of foreigners, mostly because foreigners are self centric, lack patience, understanding and are shallow. They've never seen such poverty, they tend to be superficial because the beauty outside is more important then the beauty inside. They tell you not to judge a book bu it's cover but so many do. India is too deep in its diversity that most cannot wrap their head around it. Once you get over the lack of eye candy you start to realize the real beauty of India.

[@Mr.Mzungu]

Other place worth checking out is Kumbhalgarh is a famous fortress in Aravalli Hills, founded by Rajput King Maharana Kumbha. It is a World Heritage Site approx. 270 km. from Jodhpur. This places has the second largest wall after Great Wall of China. You can do both the temple and fort in one day. Hire a car and driver.

[@angelawhitehead6187]

Closer to udaipur. Both great places

[@sourav3392]

which temple are you talking about? is it Ranakpur Temple?

[@Mr.Mzungu]

​@@sourav3392yes

[@sandradalessandro2935]

That noise. You poor guy. It was a small torture chamber!! I have missed some recent videos. Going to binge watch. You are so calm n kind. Sitting thru that sound wud make my Italian blood rise!!! Sending u hugs!! 🌺♥️🌺♥️

[@knightatdawndonbynight8432]

Kachori generally has "dal" (lentils/pulses) filling inside instead of any potato filling. As lentils are rich in protein, Kachoris are more nutritious with better balance in terms of all nine essential amino acids (which is known as Complete Protein) compared to the carbohydrate rich Samosa. Kachori is also generally served with lentil/+potato curry as side dish in a separate bowl/container/earthen pot/aluminium foil packet etc which I did not see here.

[@samuelmathew9192]

Kachoris are deep fried can never be nutritious

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I showed kachori with lentils in another video, but it was super dry: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6mmhItpnpWkhKs

[@Mr.Mzungu]

​@@GabrielTravelerVideosyou have to try Kachori Chatt, it's got smooth Yougert, sweet and spicy chutney, some onions, sev, Pomograte, it's seriously tasty and filling.

[@knightatdawndonbynight8432]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos The Kachori you tried at 7 minute 17 second timestamp in the link has dal filling but is prepared in a different technique (like greater amount of oil or ghee is leavened while kneading the dough, more spicier and more dried dal filling is used and the kachori is deep fried in simmering heat for far longer time) and is meant to be dry to make it last much longer (upto a fortnight) which is why that kind of Kachori is called "Khasta Kachori" (Khasta implying dry) and such kachoris are eaten with a dripping chatney made of jaggery and tamarind (which I guess the vendor did not provide you possibly because a suitable packaging material for the chatney was not handy). The kachori you ate in this video is of different kind. Kachoris made with dal filling can be prepared in different technques.

[@quackersna]

I don't know how you survived that bus ride. I almost closed the video it was so bad. I would have hopped off no matter how long the wait for the next bus.

[@TravelbyDartTV]

I haven't been to Jodhpur but just watching this video makes it felt like I already visited it. Nice Gabe!

[@lunchtime2960]

I took a sleeper bus from Jaisalmer in 2022 down to i believe Udaipur. I was all the way in the back. Getting bounced like a basketball. It felt like a torture chamber. Good times. Oh and when we stopped for food a big ass bug flew into my dinner.....

[@junglie]

free extra protien what you complaining about....lol.

[@ivysprieto6058]

Lol

[@clacicle]

I took a sleeper from Jaipur to Dehli some years ago. Got ripped off and paid 500 ruphees while others had paid several hundred less. They also tried to stick me in a regular seat instead of in the sleeper. That said, the sleeper was very uncomfortable because every time we stopped, started, or turned a corner I'd hit my head or nearly roll out of the bunk. The reclyning seats were actually a lot more comfortable. I did that once as well when I went from Dehli to some place way up north. Much more comfortable. Overall though super fun. I really want to go back for another adventure.

[@stevenponte6655]

I love the rooftop bar/restaurants of the smaller places in India. Nice and chill for a sunset beer!

[@chrisbrown8748]

I can always count on Gabe for entertainment, I dare anyone to find a more dedicated content creator.

[@arvindgoudar1586]

Love your bootstrap style of travel. Its hard but that's where the true flavor of a country resides ! ✌

[@markdevries5524]

looks like an amazing ciy again ! a nice reward after that (intense) noise in the bus. Looking forward to the upcoming vids

[@pauldaviesantiques1556]

The best travelogues on YT. Cheers Gabe!

[@susanparker5765]

Love Jodhpur, lots of great travel memories there. Have fun!!

[@elizabethcraig5825]

Love all your adventures. I wondered if there is anywhere that you wished you never visited. You always have positive views.😊❤

[@kcl2862]

The noise is the result of the alternator. Take off the cover with your leather an and disconnect the wire

[@sonnyday6830]

what is wrong with wanting more viewers? @@vsr3777

[@classiccarsandlifestyle]

Great video Gabriel. Thanks again. It's amazing to see how you travel in all kind of different conditions.

[@Canada426]

You're experiencing almost all modes. Fort view sight. Amazing video.

[@lbunnygordon1133]

Most expensive and stressful bits for me are arriving at bus or train station and having to barter a taxi or tuk tuk still get ripped off...Bangkok and Thailand was worst .. Jodhpur and Mandawa remain my favourite places in India.

[@arvindgoudar1586]

Exactly the same here ! My experience was the opposite in Bangkok and Thailand. Uber is the best for no bargaining. Egypt was also Uber and Karim that saved me from rip-off anxiety.

[@jenniferrosebruce6385]

​@@arvindgoudar1586Bangkok and Thailand ? 😊

[@Nature_with_Peter_Kane]

That was an intense bus ride but great deal for 10 bucks...lol..looking forward to seeing this castle!!! Cheers!!

[@antonyhunzinger]

oh man, that song at 10 minutes.. such good memories..!

[@apostolia2124]

Beautiful hotel indeed...and these colors !!✌✨

[@youtooaromatherapyyoga2991]

The beautiful “Blue” city of Jodhpur! Can’t wait for the next instalment as I’ve always wanted to go there as well as Jaipur. I’m not sure I’d have been able to stay in the cabin on the bus! My anxiety would’ve been through the roof! Well done for sticking it out!

[@francoisbouchard9488]

Back in 1991, my wife and I spent a couple of months in India on our honeymoon trip. One of the highlights of our trip was an overnight camel safari from Jaisalmer. Slept in the desert under the stars. The starry night sky was something to behold! IIRC we had taken an overnight train to Jaisalmer, from Jodhpur I think. Quite dusty traveling through the desert in our private coupe cabin (non-AC), but much more comfortable than a bus!

[@gogadev]

That safari is still there and trains have improved a lot.

[@clubber705]

Thanks again for sharing your adventure! I know it's your livelyhood, but it's a nice outlet for us wanderlusters!

[@pamelamann9293]

Oh my goodness - just listening to that noise on your video made my teeth ache! These last videos have been great Gabe.

[@soumyabrataroy4274]

Hi Gabriel. In Jodhpur try shahi samosa, it has tangy potato based stuffing, different from normal samosa. Also find the walking path to reach the fort, there are two different gates in opposite sides of the fort

[@ash9x9]

Rum with luke warm water with a dash of lemon is the best drink to have in such a environment - typically when it is a little cold & post travel. There is no hangover next day. Indian Rum's are very smooth and bang for the buck

[@ronydey8826]

Why not Vodka

[@kennymcalpine8970]

Old Monk lovely

[@ash9x9]

more of a day drink that@@ronydey8826

[@Mr.Mzungu]

Old Monk Rum, India's classic rum.

[@marvinsalamero9111]

A blessed good day sir Gabe thank you so much for your Wonderful Walk around tour Sleeper Bus Video Road trip There in India Stay safe Godbless from the Philippines 🇵🇭🙏🙂♥️

[@Canada426]

Spectacular Fort views from the hotel.l

[@ivysprieto6058]

Omg 🤣 that noise was driving me crazy , no way but the destination was amazing, super nice place , white and blue my favorite colors and that view 😍 🙏

[@Nature_with_Peter_Kane]

Probably 2nd or 3rd 😂. Cheers Gabe. Wow 2 videos in about 8 hours! Working hard!

[@Posey12345]

Sleeping on the job

[@Nature_with_Peter_Kane]

@@Posey12345 as always!! lol

[@DaltonMirklestein]

Not even close Jack. You lost, Sam.

[@Nature_with_Peter_Kane]

@@DaltonMirklestein Yes you are right...I guessed 2nd or 3rd...but I was actually 4th.

[@DaltonMirklestein]

@@Nature_with_Peter_Kane you'll have your day! Keep hope alive!

[@LondonBorsTravel]

Yes that's fort looks quite amazing from the rooftop😮😮

[@mcoffeecation2153]

Been enjoying this India series ☮

[@mirzagoralija4492]

Great video again ! 😊😊😊❤🇧🇦🇧🇦🇧🇦

[@antap]

The geography of fort ontop of the city is similar to that of Acropolis in Athens, Greece

[@chrisbutler6258]

Love this India series Gabe, so high on my bucket list. I was thinking Ive never known you to drink whisky, lol. Man, you could spend years in India and have a different experience every few days, love it. But will you ever go home ?

[@welshieworldwide]

Just 2 things you need on an overnight bus journey in India…and I speak from experience here…a pair of earplugs and the ability to sleep with one eye open..lol

[@CelticMickWalks]

Have to admit, that noise would have been hard to handle. 😮

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Indeed, 'twas.

[@amandabradley6256]

I learnt very early on (I lived in India for 8 years), to get great noise canceling headphones 😂😂😂😂We were in Jodhpur in April, walking around the local market was fantastic along with an auto ride into the blue city and wandering around.

[@basantthalore8792]

Welcome back to India gabrial ❤

[@israr144]

kachori have many types. you should try regular kachori with only lentils filling with potato curry.

[@markbench8721]

Thankful for small mercy's while travelling India.

[@markclayton626]

Gabriel, that was a video 🙏👍

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

As soon as I heard that whining noise I knew it was a bearing going bad that blows cold air out of the bus, the blower in that compartment needs replaced. I wonder which would have been worse, the blower bearing seized up (silence and hot compartment) or the blower working and that awful noise for 6 hours.

[@runningwindadventures]

Very cool thanks

[@Rafa_Llamazares]

that new village, Jodhpur, looks pretty nice

[@solecasioa6334]

It's a city!

[@parulsinha3092]

Beautiful hotel.

[@amarnathdas5404]

Brother, your body is rock solid strong to bear all journey stress. Good for travelling.

[@clairemc]

The older guy who walked by Gabriel on the bus looked like he had, Gabes famous blanket. Had to look twice 😅

[@marktrvls1218]

I experienced a true India bus experience on the Taj express from delhi to Agra a few months ago, certainly an intense experience, the bus was jammed full.

[@charlottethien3749]

I imagine it was mechanical , maybe a bearing going out . I imagine hours of this sound was hard to ignore . Back to a large , crowded, town . What a difference can be . Some neat and clean , some not . Have fun !

[@mariadange06]

Wow great view from the top of Jodhpur hotel... 😍

[@legsixx]

Thanks for explaining the whining noise, Gabriel. I seriously thought my tinnitus had suddenly gotten worse.

[@jenniferrosebruce6385]

I have Menieres Disease. Fully understand the movement, noise situation. Sorry Gabriel could not watch the whole video😢 but did leave it playing to increase the watch time. ❤

[@thebudgetbackpackers]

What a crazy travel day! Thanks for sharing!

[@mcmagdayoga]

This is a NO NO bus, I once got on one like that on the way to Badrinath, but got off in the middle of nowhere praying to the Himalayan Gods to help me and sure enough a small family car came and took me to my destination, I had to climb out via the side window to get out, those buses should not be permitted to Load be to such capacity

[@vajraloka1]

Go to goa next ! Small vacation? Then Ganeshpuri.

[@Deepak-tw8lx]

Oh my, could have asked bus conductor for a different seat/berth away from the noisy one!!

[@soumyadeeplovestoexplore6631]

Well the noise seems to me, a vibration causing from the electrical inlets of getting jammed or degenerate.

[@mikerepairsstuff]

Never ceased to be amazed by Gabriel Traveler. Thanks man! ❤

[@janerikkvarsten2273]

I avoid the sleeperbusses like plauge in India, it is only if there is no other option that i goo for a sleeperbus. Jodupr is a Nice Place, realy recomend that for a few days, and then two ways, eider Pushkar, or Udaipur bolth plases are good places. If you are going to Udaipur, you should split a taxi with a traveler to get the cost down, and then visit the bigget Jaintemple in the world in Ranakpur on the way to Udaipur, it is wery impressive :)

[@tb1245]

Get to the (red) samosa cafe at 13:57 if you are still there. Samosas and deep fried chillies are the reason I will get back there one day. Don’t miss it.

[@LondonBorsTravel]

Good Evening. It sounded like you were on a helicopter😂 nice to see you❤

[@Posey12345]

What an amazing ride on that bus ......................nice video number 2 in one day.............the hotel was really nice

[@ValentinaMitchell1]

Yes another vlog!🎉

[@BaffledTimeTravel]

I literally just stayed in that hotel, it was great. And they have free breakfast - not a buffet or a “continental” breakfast, they’ll actually cook you whatever you want!

[@stevenponte6655]

it looked really nice! Will be making a note of it

[@BaffledTimeTravel]

@@stevenponte6655 I don’t think Gabriel mentioned it, but it’s “Kings Retreat” in Jodhpur. Last I checked they’re the number one hotel in the city on TripAdvisor.

[@georgepetrin1334]

The bus rides must smell great.

[@victoriaaletaaustria2817]

Best to always have noise reduction ear plugs on many domestic travels if bothered by noise.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Exactly, which fortunately I had. They helped but didn't block out the noise entirely.

[@pleasantjourneys]

What noise? Lol On to the Blue City - I was told there is still a living Jain master there

[@toxoreed9334]

visit kutch in gujarat, very ideal vibe for you

[@garymcniven4101]

That noise is so annoying, but we'll done gabriel, for sticking it out

[@israr144]

in Jodhpur u can try famous Mirchi vada.

[@parulsinha3092]

😂

[@babayada2015]

Should have complained about the noise. It was unbearable

[@BusyBrittain]

Yeah ngl that made alot of the vid unwatchable unfortunately

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Well, there is NOTHING that complaining about the noise from the bus and how it was constructed (poorly?) would have done to ameliorate the situation. Indians appear to me to be ever-accustomed to hearing a great deal of daily noise and HAVOC all around them. "Quiet hours" and being quiet and considerate of other people especially after 10 pm, seems not to exist there, due to all the chaos.

[@parulsinha3092]

​@@SuiGenerisAbbienot really. There's many things an Indian would have tried to get rid of the noise and any one of them could have worked. Also, it's not true that all of India is chaotic. Did you see the village in his previous video? There are lots of places in India that are peaceful but that usually does not include tourist places and cities.

[@CzornyLisek]

​​@@parulsinha3092 Just cause there just isn't enough people to make a lot of noise doesn't mean it's not chaotic So like all of the villages he has shown, I mean they are chaotic. Just not populous. Tho have to say it looks to me the higher into mountains one go. So to say it is quieter and cleaner. And in some ways more orderly. Tho I guess it also kinda makes sense as those mountainous cities were back in day essentially where royalty and generally rich people lived. Be it from mountainous kingdoms, conquered by India, or by Brits as those were simply only places that weren't way too hot for them. Also Buddhism and Bön is more prevalent which is very strict regarding behaviour.

[@LordTaylor007]

You’ve obviously you’ve not travelled through India before.

[@nanasahebkhandekar2518]

cheers bhai

[@pankajmaliknewdelhi]

You didn't dilute the Whiskey 🥃 with water etc. Was it Scotch, you know the brand? First time saw you drink whiskey.

[@brendanstewart5074]

@gabriel - get a kachori in Jodhpur with the special Jodhpuri sauce, it's like a sweet and sour. Fantastic. And... fun fact, Jodhpur is the birthpalce of bellbottom jeans. Go figure.

[@nanasahebkhandekar2518]

welcome to mumbai

[@donpuge]

i love Jodhpur. while you're there try to eat at the omelette man's stall

[@ageoflove1980]

So cool you always let people you like promote their business.

[@marnig9185]

There was a black Button,on the side of this winy thing;)❤

[@dccoulthard]

Orlando seems so long ago!

[@dextardextar]

so dank

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

🌴🌴< < < THAT NOISE SOUNDS LIKE A BAD BEARING IN THE VENTILATION FAN. IF I HAD TO LISTEN TO THAT FOR HOURS ON END I WOULD HAVE JUMPED SHIP & STARTED WALKING. L.O.L. > > > 🌴🌴

[@onelove8062]

Its just the om Hope you made it to the million dollah bash Im in Durango Mexico, just got new boots :D

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Or the anti-om, kind of like the anti-Christ or the anti-pasta.

[@junefirst500]

Gabriel, I was laughing when I see your face, rubbed by people and the staff they carry. The guy sitting beside you Stomack, Noise......

[@bhyomkeshbakshika5938]

You are supposed to serve mutton or chicken , whichever the case maybe , on your plate , one piece at a time with a spoon or two of the curry that went into cooking the said pieces , forget the ruce till you have not finished the rotis or naan whichever it was you ordered ....and have the rice in small portions causing the minimal amount of curry spreading around your plate .......that is Indian etiquette for you ......

[@martin96991]

😂 you got u unlucky there with the beeping seat.

[@mcmagdayoga]

I was talking about the local bus with goats and milk containers not the sleeper bus

[@parulsinha3092]

There wouldn't be any other options available to travel from a small remote village. Except taxi but that would cost a lot in terms of time and money.

[@Ugpearl256mubarak]

Yeah man 😮 am here

[@danielawillbold880]

How about booking Red Bus India? You have a sleeper seat on your own with curtain🤛👍, bit more space, surely no noise😂😘

[@truthteller2991]

not sure if he is aware of redbus or zingbus

[@witlof5492]

Does the blue remind you of Greece? Was it whiskey or whisky?

[@vivekra]

Americans spell it whiskey just realised that.

[@witlof5492]

@@vivekra Yes, but it's more than that. The spelling denotes which country it comes from. Certain nationalities get upset if the spelling is wrong!

[@powshredder3716]

food seems expensive there , wow

[@pasqualeabarno]

👍👍👍

[@gyaniadmi2347]

Man that notice was really annoying, I don't know how you say through it . BTW what camera and laptop do you use

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

DJI Osmo Action, there's a link below the video. I have a Lenovo Yoga and edit with Videopad.

[@PaulB1111]

You'll be hearing that dreadful noise for days!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Huh, can you repeat that? All I hear is this incessant whining sound.

[@junglie]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Didn't you have any good quality earplugs? An essential in india for me......

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@junglie I mentioned ear plugs several times in the video. 😛 They aren't the best though, I ran out of some better ones I had.

[@PaulB1111]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos haha I can imagine

[@claclacla2932]

I did a couple of sleepers the last time I was there and it was nice.