A Himalayan Journey: Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp, Nepal

My amazing trek in the Himalayas of Nepal to Annapurna Base Camp at 13,550 feet.
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A Himalayan Journey: Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp, Nepal

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I went back to Nepal recently and made another movie about my trek through beautiful Langtang National Park. I had a better camera on that trek, so it's a higher quality video. You can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXeUfXR4q9yDftE

[@diptimoydas8670]

Hi, Gabriel. Could you please provide how much distance(approx.) you covered daily during your ABC trek.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@diptimoydas8670 I'm really not sure about that. I'd be curious to know myself but I didn't keep track of the miles.

[@leiacha2482]

I plan to visit Himalayan mountains again every other year. I just can not forget how beautiful my experience was making it to Everest base camp

[@maverick_entertainment21]

Thanks Gabriel !! I watched this video in one sitting and travelled the Himalayas through your experience.. very well shot and explained 👍👌👌👌

[@wavechamber]

Who made those shots while Gab walked alone from behind? IT must be someone who shot those clips?

[@daven8386]

At age 69, I trekked for a couple of weeks with a Nepalese friend/guide and a friend of his. Your video is great! Soothing voice (no raucous music), and I admire your humility and good sense regarding resting when that's what makes sense. Magical white horse. Wish I hadn't missed it. Happy travels to you, my friend.

[@nagoya25]

Thank you Gabriel for showing our country to the world

[@Jason19881]

So beautiful, I'll always love this country 💕Nepal 🇳🇵

[@sharonrobinson4718]

I'm 58 years old and with all my heart I want to do a trek before I get to old.

[@wtbhotia]

Plenty of other treks in Nepal that are less hard and supplied with porters, I once went on a Trek through my uncles trekking company and the guests were all over 60 years old, 5 day trek with lots of nice views, everything carried for you, by the time you reach each resting point, the tents are set up, the hot tea and food ready, you just sit at the table and relax and enjoy the breath taking views.

[@amitpareek8905]

I guess you should give it a shot. You can start preparing at least two months before you plan to trek. When i trekked this year in April, one guy from Manchester who was in his fifties tagged along with us and he was able to trek all the way through with relative ease. ABC trek is a relatively simple trek and one of the most popular one after Everest. Good Luck :)

[@adityasundar324]

Sharon Robinson I suppose everyone has that feeling. I'm 23 and I'm wondering if I'll ever get such considerable time off to go for 2 weeks of Trekking. But I have to make up my mind and find time for it. 59 is a perfect age for such treks provided your body cooperates. Just go for it.

[@mard9802]

go for it! Ive trekked there and can tell you that you don't have to be some skilled climber to do it

[@smokingpotato3788]

Hey there I am an 18 years old Indian student I love trekking but have hardly been on an treks. I am looking for someone who would like to join me or I can join you for any type of treks in Himalayas.

[@smitathite4066]

Hey Gabriel you are such a hardcore and very honest traveller.Hats off to your hard work. Perfect music,perfect views and commentary .gr8 work .thnx.love your videos.kudos

[@mard9802]

I've trekked the Annapurna range - best trip of my life thus far > highly recommend

[@rajeshmohanty2070]

Hey I would go to Annapurna, and i have few doubts. Can we talk??

[@stelun56]

I was in Nepal in 1980 on the hippy trail only to return in 2003 for the Anapurna circuit. Next year, I went to Lang Tang after relocating to SE Asia. Back in 2005 for Everest base camp. Then I came here with my youngest son in 2007 from Sichuan province China my new home to explore the Himalaya there. We returned in 2011 for the circuit. Hope to go back this October with him for somewhere in the far west to try to recapture the vibe in 1980. I guess I like this place somewhat. Now I'm living in the Philippines exploring the beaches in another paradise.

[@kathmandoo]

I have done this trek and it always reminds me of "Lord of the Rings" It is magical.I have been to the Himalayas 4 times - mostly EBC and the high passes of Gokyo Ri, Renjo La and so on. I love Nepal.

[@365traveldates7]

Thanks for putting together your video. Ever since happening on a few articles on Upgraded Points, I've been doing more and more research into vacations focused around a specific activity (e.g. trekking, surfing, climbing, etc.). I love that more travelers are doing this today rather than lounging in resorts.

[@canica99]

Gabriel, this has to be one if not my favorite video along with the hike in Hawaii and riding a bicycle. I love that you are just not showing us bus rides and walking around looking at restaurants and places to eat and buying things. I really appreciate this and the other videos of you that I previously mention. I will put this hike and the Hawaii on my list for places to visit and do things. Awesome video. Thanks for posting.

[@agrimaldo01]

What an epic journey! Congratulations Grabriel!

[@alantaylor6691]

36:16 It's just gorgeous, isn't it. Many years ago I used to want to live in the Himalayas, during my meditation phase I had a fascination with Nepal and all that, I wanted to find a cave up there and gain enlightenment by meditating upon Nothingness lol. I even contacted the Nepalese Embassy asking if it was possible to become a permanent citizen. When I was a very young child, I had a couple of extremely strong ambitions to live in very remote solitary locations, permanently. For example, for a couple of years around age 8, I was set on going to Antarctica when I reached adulthood and living there, completely solitary and self-sufficient, for the rest of my days. No tech or anything, just living in an igloo and living off penguin and seals. Funny eh. I was so set on doing that for quite a while lol.

[@Souled1]

Follow that fire that is your soul's light and let it flow through you

[@alantaylor6691]

That is is mighty fine astral sophistry! LOL. Hey, at least someone's talking! Wishing you well brother.

[@Souled1]

Haha, well it's what brings me to such videos and to see the mysteries of the world. I think what i meant was..the fire is your child-like self, and if that passion still resonates then why not ! Because that is a step closer, and meditation was the tool, to the 'enlightenment' of realizing/remembering who you truly are. You start questioning the universe and your place in it, the truth simply appears before you ! Much love friend.

[@alantaylor6691]

I understand, it's a nice analogy. Thank you. I've kinda moved on from that way of conceiving the nature of enlightenment, meditation, and how to live, although parts of those micro-paradigms do form a part of my current paradigm just like how vitamin A, B and C forms part of the apple proper that I now perceive. I was polarizing parts of reality and wouldn't want to start guzzling straight Vitamin A again because that would result in a state of imbalance.. Virtually all spiritual programs are polarizations of reality, but we have to collect the parts in order to put them together, that's the growing journey, a journey that never ends. It is kinda cute reminiscing though!

[@Souled1]

I see, the journey is the unknown, thanks for this.

[@Missfortunerules]

that was amazing! i could almost smell that mountain air. Thank you Gabriel!

[@chyogurung2852]

2:50 that dog stays my home since 10yrs ago(not my dog though) we called him KALE, his job is bring/send tourists from/to kande/Dhampus .... Btw ❤️ from #POTHANA (KALE SAYS NAMASTE 🙏🏾 he is barking outside🙊)

[@sharadshrestha8733]

Namaste hajur Namaste.

[@Itsnadhifaaa]

Omg thats awesome! i hope KALE is doing well !!

[@lfc1964]

Hey Gab, its a Nepali living in US, seeing you doing the amazing trip I wanna go back home and trek!! Thanks for great job....

[@1fredricka]

breathtaking ,awe inspiring, ethereal , etc., etc.!!! Thank you so much from a 70 yo retired hiker!!

[@spanishmeatloaf7901]

Great video Gabriel. Very well put together. I went to Nepal the year before the earthquakes. Beautiful. Thanks for the hard work!

[@dipendragurung6678]

thank you for visit, and thank u for showing to us.

[@shannonstephens4245]

There is no wonder this place is holy. it is stunning!!

[@dr.n.sureshkumarkumar7314]

You are an inspiration to me Gabriel. Great.

[@Erict887]

Such a cool video! I like it because it shows what to really expect. Thanks!

[@chrisemsley3520]

Gabriel - a great film. I trekked the same route just last October and your video brought it all back in sharp focus. Sharon at 58 you are no way too old. I am 68 and the oldest on our trek was a lady of 80 - go for it!

[@android61242]

By far the best Nepal videos. Thank you for taking your time to make these!

[@lakhe125]

Hi

[@karlmckernan8619]

How could anybody be giving these inspiring videos a thumbs down!

[@tektahartamuklinthe]

Excellent, cant wait to go back to my country and explore the whole country, thanks a lot.

[@kannapiranr.p9607]

Amazing views, Gabriel thank you and god bless you

[@higherlimitstrek_official]

Congratulations !!👏🏻thanks for making such a beautiful video.You guys are really awesome please come back again, Nepal Himalaya is waiting for you 🙏🏻👍🏼

[@WVBUCK1]

Awesome video! Thank you so much for sharing your journey!

[@rimonagale1625]

Amazing spiritual place & great job in the videos showing everything from Katmandu to the bus ride then the trek. Thanks. Totally awesome. I was definitely transported!

[@sunny_dhende6289]

Your a trooper Gabe! There are no limits to your journey my friend! What amazing views n I'm sure many friendships along the way. Kudos✌never stop, keep on keeping on. Namaste 🙏

[@hawkkim1974]

Definitely I am going there too. It's gonna be an adventure of a lifetime

[@aniruz3456]

Breathtaking views!! Just awesome 👍😊🏔🏔🏔

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Brilliant video Gabe, very inspirational and you are definitely right about pacing yourself. This is the second feature length video I've watched of yours, the other one was 'Broken Down'. I love the solitude out there on the mountains and that last clip was perfect. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@prabakarannarayanan8121]

just amazing,with beautiful scenery and pictures.cheers

[@porag19]

I come back here to watch this video every year or two. And each time it does not fail me to give me goosebumps. Such an amazing video Gabriel!! Keep up your good works!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool man, glad you enjoy it. Have you seen my latest one from Nepal? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXeUfXR4q9yDftE

[@itsConnorCreates]

Awesome! Looked like a stellar time!

[@jopaea]

This was so awesome! Great camera work...I was so happy you put in that you found your friends as towards the end I started wondering would you guys see each other again! Thanks for sharing!

[@markter-haar5129]

Thank you Gabriel, your story beautifully and humbly told, a real pleasure for me to accompany you, first time I have been taken back to my own trip back in September 1983! No videos then, but magically blessed by great weather, a fabulous guide Dennish, my beautiful (1st) wife Lisa, who grumped her way up in immaculate white socks, shirt, and (almost ironed) army shorts. Aso with us was Gail, a lovely US'er. Dennish and I (typical male!) would storm ahead and roll up in time for Lisa to turn the corner and smoke her medicine, sometimes sourced from plants growing on the way. I remember the awesome scales, not least of the glacier that passes Base Camp east. I went off solo fora short jaunt, and amidst the snow of a local slope found tracks of a size that made me think of the renowned Yeti!, though probably something lesser or more, perhaps a snow leopard?? Hope my story is not too long, but like you Gabriel, and all the others, it is an experience that blesses you for life. Boumshanka to all!! xxx

[@chandramohanjagtap1300]

I have watched this video 3 years ago n again wanted to watch for this I searched a lot video and finally found it ❤️

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Great, thanks for watching.

[@sudirmanayupmaruf2758]

i enjoy with this amazing video thanks for gabriel traveler

[@mena580]

Amazing VLOG images at the end touched my soul.

[@dilipdivekar2850]

Thanks, I respect you & the HIMALAYAS 🌷🌻

[@earlrobicheaux2632]

Thanks so much for posting these videos of Nepal. I hiked some years ago and I always dreamed of doing Nepal. I am now disabled and will probably not be able to hike again. I now hike in my mind and live vicarously through these sorts of videos.

[@mphoto1556]

i love the rawness of your videos !you let the travel tell its self and dont rely on fancy transitions and your editing is simple and its refreshing from the over edited "cinema" youtubers ! i like them too but as a fellow traveler this is awesome

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool man, thanks.

[@yogengurung600]

Thank u for the awesome views and promoting nepal 🇳🇵

[@user-gm4lo8hu4i]

Im doing the trek in March. Cant wait!!

[@johnmcenroe1760]

Ah memories.. Thanks for sharing. Great edit.

[@gomezcg]

49:52 Wow...amazing view and perfect music. Thanks for sharing.

[@manitasubedi8506]

But i did not hear music

[@2063Sanjay]

Great video man! Loved it!! Can't wait to do this trek myself ☺

[@dakillzy7996]

I've been there before and I can remember many of those places.

[@alaskangoose]

Totally sold! Looking up ticket prices now for spring time. When I first loaded your video I was like "JESUS how could he possibly need it to be this long" Now i'm 50 min in.. Great shots man, really informative.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool, glad you enjoyed it!

[@flightlessbird8064]

I love it how you greeted the animals as well ! :)

[@user-hm2ni6lg3j]

Jade Gatti 😂

[@samratxav29das61]

Fantastic Gabriel. You are inspiring me. I love Himalays but now m loving t more

[@nasdoc1]

Maan, your an inspiration. I love your determination. Lovely video by the way. Very informative.

[@vishnuvinayan0023]

Really inspiring! Felt like we were trekking alongside. .

[@samuel1121]

Good to see these amazing videos again,now I remember why I watch all your videos

[@Rajkumar-oo6bv]

i love this man. thanks for promoting my country's tourism

[@flyinghigh1499]

Best video,thanks for uploading

[@Pixelkip]

Thank you for letting me re-live my time hiking this incredible trail. I can almost smell that pristine air, not a more beautiful mountain range in the world IMO :)

[@rajbharadia3643]

You are amazing! Beautiful video and commentary! Please stay safe! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Exlynn.]

Thank you Mr. Gabriel for sharing such a beautiful or once in a lifetime experience.

[@queenofheart2775]

Such a Great travelller ... 🤘👍

[@bellabelka2131]

Thank You for sharing your adventures ,great video 👍

[@juliamanalo9974]

"annapurna1is right there somewhere!"--😊..that's sooo patient of you--informing us of almost everything of that GORGEOUS BLESSED PLACE!!! SALUTE to your amazing determination---my respect and admiration!!! ..how i dream to be able to experience such awesome tho painful trekking!!!

[@atulshiromani]

Heart Pounding video.. amazing adventure....Three Cheers to you

[@shaktilama7679]

its amazing and beautiful. thanks man.

[@PUNDIR11]

such an Inspiring Journey.........thanks for sharing the info.

[@GerryDX]

Great videos! Keep them coming!

[@saswatiroy3805]

your hard work pays off,thnk you for sch a lovely glimpse

[@manojsubedi1321]

Hello, Gabriel So nice... Its amazing... Its truely heaven...

[@Tubabond]

Dear Gabriel, I really enjoyed very much to see many of your videos and the fantastic reports of your amazing adventures in many countries. I really like the ones you've made on your Trekking to Himalayas of Nepal to Annapurna Base Camp. Your humility and positive vibes are truly inspiring. Thanks so much and keep sharing your travels. Peace & Justice, Sérgio

[@BoomTz95]

and yet another great video.

[@keshavpande3946]

Thanks dear Gabriel ! You did great. Im watching your Vid. Its excellent !

[@georgeroth8683]

Wow! Watching your video inspired me to get back in trekking again, I am from the Philippines my last trek was 2018 in Mt. Apo Davao. Thank you for this inspiring video

[@JeniferCornell]

Thank you for sharing your journey. I really enjoyed watching this. Much love from Virginia

[@SiriusSam]

15:58 Amazing just wandering though this sacred region and coming across some natural Ganja

[@williehannon9306]

Amazing Gabe Wonderful Respect

[@jeshand3159]

Absolutely amazing Gabriel !! :)

[@kaushal21fb]

Really amazing trek, thanks for sharing the video. Hopefully, I will do it some day. Also nice to see you managed to maintain your fitness levels to do it after 8 yrs.

[@Furansowakun]

So great, me too I really would like to go there

[@ZorElRose]

a gem of a vlog. ❤

[@sudha9188]

That horse was truly magical...! I'm Awestruck 😲

[@dagmarsigridmanondenijs-bl7156]

Fantastic trek! Thank you.

[@deanwinchester6654]

Awesome video, want to try this trek out.

[@RabinGhimire123]

amazing views

[@ramram140]

Thank you for sharing.

[@user-ih1ud5fz5e]

Love this video

[@thebudgetbackpackers]

Classic Annapurna Base Camp trek! I've found myself watching this video again and again. Until I finally went and did it myself. What a great job filming the whole way up!

[@bartonsky]

Any recommendations on 50 vs 70 L backpack for the base camp or circut trek or others? Thank you.

[@TheBaywork]

Gorgeous views, my friend.

[@chautarimedia555]

Thanks for visiting Nepal 🇳🇵

[@amirman6]

Amazing travel video at such an altitude..

[@MrRandomg23]

Great work Sir, congratulations and best wishes for your upcoming travels

[@yammanandhar8283]

Thanks for sharing.

[@gtpind]

thanks for sharing mate!!!

[@prasiddhapaudel6304]

Great video. enjoyed it a lot!!

[@gravity422]

WOW..This video is just so Amazing Gabriel..I have been binge watching for 2 days and nights now..just can't get enough of all of your video's..man you need to be working for National Geographic for everyone in this world to see..I'm so thankful I found you and can't wait to show my 6 grandchildren your video's..Stay Safe and May God Bless you on your journeys...

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Great, glad you enjoyed Sherry. It was an epic experience for sure.

[@simbadude]

The Annapurna range is spectacular, qudos for making the trip and sharing.

[@jetsanghising1063]

You are the Legendary Traveller

[@leiacha2482]

Watching this and listening to Yakes bell made me wanting to go back again. I am 73, i spent 72nd birthday on top of the EBC, and it was most precious and memorable moment in my entire life. I trekked ABC first to the top to train my body for altitudes and strengths to hike multiful days and took a helicopter down to see the HIMALAYA mountain's from the air and to save my knees just in case anything happen to my knees( I gotta be cautious at my age) My main goal was to trek EBC, so I was cautious and trained body and mind. What a beautiful place that I only thought it would remain as only a dream to trek MT. EVEREST, specially my age but i accomplished it with dreligent research and traning for 5 months at the gym plus hiking some mountains near me. I plan to go back after my next goal/ dream trek the roof of Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro. Thanks for your video.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Amazing, congrats on making it happen. I haven't done the EBC yet, but it's on my adventure list. Kilimanjaro too.