24 Hours in the Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh, India

[@mapanua]

There were massive floods in Himachal this year that caused a lot of devastation all around. That is why the roads are in a bad condition. Near Manali large parts of the national highway itself was swept off

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Craziness.

[@teatravel9526]

Yeah that’s why, not because of the corrupt government and contractors

[@guruvittal]

The old temple at Mandi town (20:40) is 'Panchvaktra mandir (Shiva Temple)' built around 1700 CE

[@vladimirseset5517]

I think it's Panchvaktra Temple. Triloknath Temple have only 1 main building.

[@stevenponte6655]

Mandi was a very pleasant surprise for us as well traveling from Dharmashala to Shimla. Spent a lovely night there, visited the temple was very chill. We had breakfast at a converted palace hotel, and ended up sitting next to the old king/prince who lives there. He spoke English like a posh Englishman! ha ha

[@ValentinaMitchell1]

6:37 coolest transition ever!

[@Njfwn1017]

I love how chill and nonchalant you were when the parachute came in a little too hot, made me smile.

[@J24606]

The vibe of the environment is so calming to the soul. 🙏🏻

[@JennyGunner-ge3lz]

Love watching your spontaneous approach to this epic journey and taking each day as it comes. Epic video to go with it, so much to take in. Looking forward to more adventures across the Himalayas. 😊

[@michellesteinbeiss-bryan7366]

The transition at 6:40, giving an update, and then back to the story was very cool!! I am truly loving this adventure you’re on right now.The music along with the visual makes for amazing energy. I feel transported to another place and time on this travel series. Excellent capturing it all Gabe.

[@CharlieChaplinVideos]

5:55 Canadians are allowed to enter India who already have a valid Visa, only thing is no new visas being issued to them right now

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I see, good to know.

[@5thdimension625]

Sounds like Canada wants to restrict travel again.

[@ErvuJukl]

Yes because the Indians sponsored a hit on cdn territory

[@SK-xw4gu]

@@ErvuJukl You know that for sure , right? You were there.

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

​@@5thdimension625who cares?

[@galacticconqueror926]

It'll take 12hrs from manali itself to spiti valley if you keep driving. Maps estimated time is wrong as no internet in that patch beyond koksar so it just guess time based on distance. So you made right choice to do it in parts

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I see, good to know.

[@partean]

At least 12hrs. We drove Kaza to Manali last year. It was spectacular and worth taking your time to appreciate.

[@SWMonkeyRaffSW]

I can't get enougth of your India videos. I love them! Thanks for letting us travelling too.

[@partean]

From Manali, stop at Chandrataal lake for a night on the way to Spiti. There are tents you can book…and omg it is so beautiful. And a very sacred site.

[@galacticconqueror926]

Road is closed now for chamdratal plus tents gone too as season is over so nothing to staying untill kaza

[@partean]

@@galacticconqueror926 That is a shame, I forgot it is late in the season. I would love to see Chandrataal in the snow one day

[@galacticconqueror926]

@@partean It’s likely not possible via road, as soon as snow hits the road to that lake gets closed as it’s not fully termac & easily snow covered/mud etc. I’d suggest pangong lake if you wish to see in snow season, it’s in ladakh but better accessibility & lake is like 100 times bigger

[@trevorleat8906]

Wow...fantastic inside that temple andsome curious sculptures. I haven't seen the small figure holding the cow's tail before..! This is already a fascinating journey. Keep warm Gabriel 🙏

[@iammaxhammer]

*Gabe, you rock that animal print shirt!*

[@thewillsfamilyaccount6486]

Beautifully done! Love the popping in from the future part to! 😊

[@sushilrai9144]

Whoa.!! My heart skipped a beat at 3:08.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Same here.

[@remphish1]

At 4:43 everyone recognized you and screamed you’re a celebrity now 😂😊

[@microsatellites]

Himachal was devastated by floods a couple of months ago. Good to see that they have recovered. Safe journeys Gabriel.

[@junglie]

Bir was one street when I was last there in '97, had a great time with the mad paraglider pilots there though., the last night i was there a 50 year old swiss paraglider pilot was firing rockets out of his hands in the main street to celebarte his birthday, still got some good pics of my freinds doing acrobatics in the air above me there.

[@Dr.Mzungu]

You may want to consider visiting Upper Mustang is an upper part of Mustang District, which is located in Nepal. The Upper Mustang was a restricted kingdom until 1992 which makes it one of the most preserved regions in the world, with a majority of the population still speaking traditional Tibetic languages. Wikipedia

[@mcmagdayoga]

I went to Mustang in 1997, took a small plane from Pokara to Jolston and then walked to Muktinath, permit and guide were required

[@icysurfer1]

Dude, coolest Building You have ever shown Me. Unreal.

[@PankajMalik2016]

Mandi is called little kashi (Varanasi) because of many temples.

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

Kashavi

[@liortepper3619]

Good luck, its an amazing region, HP and Ladakh much more. Few years ago i stayed in Old Manali for a month at the end of the season, like now, hiked every day to different places. It was a great experience and in October there were almost no tourists left and many of the businesses were already closed. Unfortunately the rain started in November, so I hope you have much more luck with that. Thanks for your work

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

The forecast looks nice and sunny, hopefully it stays that way so I can see the mountains.

[@runehakonhelmundsen9225]

I know it is late in the season, but if you decide to go for Spiti and Leh/Manali highway another year an Royal Enfield is the way to go. By your description of car rides, busses and other means of transportation, your travels will drasticly improve your sense of freedom in your exploration. The cost of it is also reasonable to start MC riding in India. I’ve suggested it before, in a Rishikesh video. That is a good place to start. Take the smaller roads without much traffic! I can guarantee if you put Enfield in your description/headline of your video’s.. it will boost your views, litteraly paying for the motorcycle! 2024 is the year.. from late may! 😉

[@durwhat]

Sometimes i,ve noticed if you can find the modem for your floor, and turn it off for a few minutes and restart it again it can debug it and you get a better signal

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

Good advice Durickle 👍

[@varunvarun4381]

You can also go to chitkul, sangla and raksham from reckongpeo while returning or if you stay reckongpeo for a while .. chitkul is the last village from this side

[@solarml469]

If I hadn't watched that video, I wouldn't have remembered that I flew on a paraglider there. Thanks for bringing back those memories.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool, glad to hear it.

[@jenniferrosebruce6385]

Love from Thailand. ❤ Your indian series gets better and more varied as time goes in.

[@TheSubham8995]

Hell Yeah! waited so long for this gabe!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool, enjoy.

[@gogadev]

3:06 Bro dodged a direct impact to his belly.

[@koul09876]

Dream to travel manali - leh and spiti valley... Spiti has unique wild life species.. Waiting for that!

[@ash9x9]

was deffo out of control there - that glider!! And no new Visa's are being given to Canadians atm however those with vias's issued earlier can travel within validity period.

[@JesseStLouis]

Mandi seems like a cool place to chill for awhile

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

For sure, it was a pleasant surprise. But things are going to get a lot more epic as I head further into the mountains. It also gets colder, imagine that.

[@johnreynolds4658]

Hi Gabe! Greetings from Perth, Australia.

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

Aussies drink lots of beer, I've been told.

[@janeldunn65]

I must say and agree these villages are very nice the surroundings are beautiful and seems a good place to live

[@Venus_19786]

You may consider to visit Chrapunji, Asham. I think north east India. Chrapunji is call Scotland of India.

[@kubsang]

If you visiting spiti valley than don’t miss key Monestary and more than 1000 years Tabo monestary I was there in 2000 and 2002 and it’s very beautiful place it’s located on top of the hill at altitude of 4165 meters

[@mr.sts.p]

Amazing place Mandi ❤😊

[@ValentinaMitchell1]

Activate Gabriel High Roller Traveler mode 🎉

[@kothapallykvprasad7381]

Your Himalayan peaks adventure would be best realized by Rudranath visit, can see lovely golden Himalayan peaks at best

[@MrsGiddydiddy]

Your videos are therapeutic!

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

Yes, Gabe's narration is calming and soothing 👍

[@rg353]

Another unique random temple Trilokinath Temple, Mandi "Lord of Three Worlds"

[@ZiN-ux7tn]

Welcome to my hometown

[@MARINADUDE]

If you're trying to link up with Harald Baldr (aka Jason Bourne) good luck! He was probably halfway around the world before he released his videos up there.

[@AliBaba_and_the_40_ladies]

Hi Grabiel, I watch you daily and keen to see you reach Kaza in Spiti but im afraid the pass to Kaza from Manali is often closed this time of year. You will have to get to the Kaza via Shimla and its 3 days...but well worth it and youll get tons of fantastic content along the way. Kaza will be especially pretty this time of year if there is snowfall.

[@DavidDunning-m3v]

👍👍👍great video xx Gaby

[@isamaaltaein8672]

Hi Gabe, thank you for sharing. chaos

[@markclayton626]

Amazing 🙏

[@sunilchaubey4580]

Hey man I will be in Parvati Valley too......?.hope to greet you there😊 in the valley

[@sunilchaubey4580]

I was in Lahaul and spiti valley 2015.....say hello to Ramesh Lotey and local music pappy.....few😂

[@sunilchaubey4580]

Hi Gabe! I have reached KheerGanga….. hope to meet you!

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

Bus load of high school girls spotted their beloved rockstar 😊

[@effie-Toronto]

This town Mandi was really nice and the taxi driver seems really nice and enjoy your adventures Gabe thank you

[@Doobedoobedooba]

Himachal has seen UNPRECEDENTED DESTRUCTION this year 😢😢The govt tried to make ROADS WIDER and do usual developmental activities but they forgot that massive construction comes at a cost in Himalyas. It needs to be kept untouched like Bhutan and capitalism needs to be controlled. So, most of our roads (old and new) were destroyed. Govt had to build temporary bridges overnight in many places so that cars can move. It's a developing country, nothing stops here (especially cars). We are trying to find a balance in Himalayas. Any so called development is not taken well by our nature. Edit: some people think Indian Himalayas is like rest of India and has overpopulation problem. Nope! It doesn't. It has a declining population which is a concern for the govt because the fertility rate is also pretty low. In fact, many places barely have any people. The population density of our cities is less than most European cities. What's destroying Himalayas is NO STRICT CONTROL OVER LAND AND MIGRATION ( the migration is mostly in small hill cities) and since last 30 years, capitalism (real estate and tourism especially) is not being controlled. Many people have illegally bought land and made illegal structures to make money. Unnecessary big hotels and lots of empty buildings.

[@jenniferrosebruce6385]

Very well said. Bhutan simply does not allow people to clamber all over their mountains, hence retaining rhe beauty of their country and charging a high daily fee to visit. I hope himalayan area remain more untouched by tourists. ❤

[@asimsarkar9007]

To discover Himalayas travellers should trek to reach their destination not by motor car.

[@51lkyw4y]

I'm sorry but how cloudburst or flash flood is linked with roads, capitalism, or Bhutan? It can happen anywhere even in uninhabited areas. Now coming to your points. Roads, even in this video, Gabriel talked about the narrowness of roads. Why need roads? Because a few decades ago, these places used to be small hamlets but as population and income levels grew, these places have become fully fledged cities so, to facilitate the movement of people and goods, roads are a necessity. Capitalism, I don't want to go into this because we have tried other things too then 1991 happened. Bhutan, my district in Delhi has twice the number of people than the entire country of Bhutan. So, wrong equivalence. There is construction happening in Bhutan too. A few months ago, I saw videos of a Bhutanese KZbinr pointing at new building construction, it was said that everybody wanted to go to Australia and send money home to build new houses(there were scores of multistory buildings).

[@Doobedoobedooba]

@@subidh2949 We don't have 1.5 billion people in Himalyas. They are in plains and other places. Himalayan population is on the decline and it's below replacement level. Immigration needs to be controlled strictly. If it goes out of hand, entire north India will see environmental disasters because Himalayas are the source of most rivers. We cannot have that.

[@Doobedoobedooba]

@@51lkyw4y you must not be Himalayan because it's very basic science. Roads need things like blasting and cutting of hills. When you use those methods, the hills weaken and it causes landslides. I am not saying don't build roads. Don't widen them everywhere and make them 4 lane (like they are doing). Capitalism is directly linked to concrete jungles. The wider the road, the more the damage. Not to mention the cutting of trees. I am sorry but delhi is a hellhole. Himalyas is still not that. The population level is also on the decline (fairly below replacement ) and migration needs to be controlled for the well being of entire India. There are places in every nation that needs special protection. Greenland in America is one of those places. There are places like that in Russia, Europe and Africa as well. Because India is more powerful than it was before, it can afford to protect the Himalayas.we also need to take care of emerging CAPITALIST CENTRES in the northern plains. Himalyan rivers play a huge role in maintaining ecological balance of Northern plains. So, it needs to be protected for that sake as well. If harmed, north India will first see Mumbai like flooding and then droughts which will kill our agricultural sector. PS: People in Bhutan have a better quality of life than most people in India... especially the ones living in big cities. Honestly, people are leaving India more. India has seen record no. of people leaving... The main reason people leave Delhi is because of pollution and overpopulation decreasing their lifespan. What people like the most about other countries is job opportunities (which we will eventually have more of) and clean environment with less people. To get the latter, we must protect Himalayas

[@thortessem271]

Good morning from Arizona. 66 degrees. 4 AM

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

Today again, you're the weather man.

[@kudaisiaduntola2523]

Such and interesting and colorful part of the world, what an adventure

[@יוסףסגל]

On a previus video on the street where Gab walked I saw some sighns in Hebrew!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

It's because lots of Israelis go there.

[@quaketic3536]

Hi Gab, why don't you fix a meetup around a nice place for your Indian subscribers? It would be a nice meetup for you and the people that love you.

[@thortessem271]

I didn't know about Canada. WOW

[@ErvuJukl]

It won't affect you fella

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

Don't care about Canadian issues

[@stankormy5717]

Interesting sights to see there!

[@tjegan1417]

paradise

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

Will you move there pal?

[@SwiftyTravels]

Canadians aren’t allowed to visit India?!? I had no idea! What is that about?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

It's kind of complicated. A dispute about the region of the Punjab in India and a Punjabi separatist who is in Canada, something like that. Maybe someone else can explain more in-depth.

[@parulsinha3092]

Diplomatic games. Canadian PM blamed Indian government for the killing of a Khalistani terrorist in Canada saying it's violation of sovereignty. India denied and further asked their diplomats to leave. Then Canada adviced citizens against traveling to India. Then India stopped giving new visas. 😄 Nothing serious. India insists Canada stop harbouring Khalistani terrorists. Trudeau needs them to stay in government. Things will get better or worse after elections in both countries I guess.

[@ErvuJukl]

Khalistani 🚫 terrorists

[@SK-xw4gu]

India has started to issue visas to Canadians again from last week. This was stopped temporarily by India as the country was accused by JT (without giving any proof) that India was involved in the killing of a Punjabi separatist who was shot and killed in a Gurudwara (Sikh temple) near Toronto earlier this year. needless to say, JT has become the laughing stock of the world.

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

Canadians visiting India or not is irrelevant to most of us. Sorry bud

[@Toms_journal]

Does this place have a mystical atmosphere? Where is the most mystical part of India that you have visited?

[@somejohndoe3004]

I hope it's cold in Bir 🍻😋

[@thortessem271]

Why jump out of a good plane?

[@larsstougaard7097]

yeah why not, but as he said he never done any of that only paraphrasing never paragliding

[@wilfredotorres6628]

Hi Gabriel, besides flooding it looks like they have many earthquakes around I find it strange in a country known for IT work you have no Internet. There must be times when they have power outages. You also have these older structures alongside more modern structures it must be difficult to bring modern equipment to these areas because the roads are out or it's difficult to get around. If India manages to resolve, its infrastructure which could take some time it will be a powerhouse of a country.

[@Doobedoobedooba]

This state generates and gives electricity to other states. Because of usual developmental activities to "modernise" it, the state witnessed unprecedented landslides and destruction. There was red alert and everything was shut down for a while. Tourists wee stuck but we managed to safely evacuate most of them. This is the aftermath. Some places are meant to be kept untouched. I don't know about powerhouse.. but as a Himalyan, I would just like my house to not go down in landslides. We have a sensitive environment. We cannot build like plains

[@parulsinha3092]

India is a huge country. The IT work is done mostly in metro cities.

[@ErvuJukl]

The Internet there is not good, bad.

[@Doobedoobedooba]

@@parulsinha3092 interestingly, the net works better and faster in my village compared to city. Some places have network congestion

[@TurnipGreen]

The stringent safety standards in India make it a paragliding mecca 😳😳

[@pnkj777]

The temple was worth visiting.

[@ErvuJukl]

I will pray 🙏 at the temples

[@dextardextar]

a parachutist killed a dude swoopin' at him like that recently, be careful bro.

[@Realworldnews247]

Amazing

[@AAA-rt1vy]

JA Hind. !!!!

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

Jah love

[@DeputyDog-mh1yo]

... Protect us

[@sb.sarkar]

Gabrel I love you Video 📸

[@mirzagoralija4492]

😊😊😊❤🇧🇦🇧🇦🇧🇦

[@alex182618]

7:30 looks like Mongolia

[@ashwantbikramshah9755]

Bir...means brave...Beer..lol

[@pasqualeabarno]

👍👍👍

[@Dr.Mzungu]

Maybeb5

[@licuta7376]

👍

[@keepcreationprocess]

Do they speak English, Gab

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes, many Indians speak English.

[@Doobedoobedooba]

Yes we do.

[@EternalBlaze10]

India is the second largest English speaking country after US

[@user-xf7tp1rl3k]

You have para-dise!! Lol

[@hughcoulter8313]

You forgot paraletic

[@effie-Toronto]

1

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Boom, you got it.

[@Nature_with_Peter_Kane]

Congratulations! 1st again

[@Ugtraveleatbhappy5]

When entering temples we need to take off our shoes …Reverence

[@ErvuJukl]

We will pray 🙏 at the temples

[@Ugtraveleatbhappy5]

@@ErvuJukl these places are sacred to everyone and certain norms are followed of which taking off our shoes is primary Respecting the sanctity My friend who sometimes travels with me is an aetheist..but she takes off her shoes and covers her head in the Gurdwara It’s not only about being religious As I said respecting the place

[@ErvuJukl]

@@Ugtraveleatbhappy5 of course hats and shoes must be removed at Buddhist temples. Did you really have to explain this?

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

​@@Ugtraveleatbhappy5remember to wash your dirty feet and remove your baseball hat

[@Ugtraveleatbhappy5]

@@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763 are you trying to be sarcastic!! Just a passing comment Rest my case here and won’t get into unpleasant exchanges 🙏🙏

[@Slykkpkins]

Always good adventure, keep safe. I wont to make a movie, i studied, skills picked along the way... perhaps... consider?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks, same to you.

[@M-gq1bq]

You bungled up the bundeled up

[@jenniferrosebruce6385]

😂

[@Seanney25582]

Wow 3 euros for a dinner, now that’s cheap

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

Not if you're being paid in rupees Einstein

[@Seanney25582]

@@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763 if you’ve been to India before let me know, if there’s anywhere cheaper

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

@@Seanney25582 my point is, is that it's not cheap for Indians

[@Seanney25582]

@@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763 your probably right, but it’s still cheap compare to most countries in the world, there’s nowhere, whereI live that you pay 3 euros or dollars or less for a dinner, no where even close to that price

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

@@Seanney25582 In southeast Asia you can also eat for very few euros

[@kaypee4704]

Bir is not pronounced beer….it’s pronounced “ bhiir”. Amazed , you’ve travelled so many times in India and you haven’t acquired simple pronunciation…..you should watch “ desi chris “ and “ daily max” vlogs ….at least they try to acquire the right pronunciation…….of the locals……. In general, like your vids…….wish you would be humble enough to learn the dialect….

[@DeputyDog-mh1yo]

You have issues. It's apparent. 🤡

[@tsoserious9453]

@@DeputyDog-mh1yo You're the clown here. Nothing wrong in asking people to pronounce properly. You created a fresh fake account NOV 1st just to be a keyboard tough guy.

[@ishankanwar8411]

Your mandi pronunciation is way off.

[@Garymatrix73]

1st

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Second.

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

Better luck next time mack

[@eternalpeace7354]

Oh back in India ? Going to start watching again. Nobody represents India like you. May be time to pick few local sentences ?

[@Steve-318]

That temple gave me the creeps, sorry. Others are more beautiful.