A Tour of MANALI in the Himalayas of India

A tour of the mountain town of Manali in the Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Gabriel is a world traveler and travel writer who has been adventuring around the world since his first trip to Europe in the summer of 1990 when he was 18 years old. He is author of "Gabe's Guide to Budget Travel", "Following My Thumb" and several other books available on Amazon.com and elsewhere.
Thanks a lot for watching and safe journeys!

[@sunny-mo1zy]

it is incredible that you are doing all the travelling trekking editing and publish the videos regularly. you are the hardest working KZbinr I have seen.

[@solecasioa6334]

I think so too. Hyperactive! ❤

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@@user-fs1yf7rx1n long live the hippies!

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He’s one of the first travel vloggers. Always does great vlogs.

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Imo the best travel vlogger in the history of utube. His consistency is unmatched but he still struggles to get views. Other vloggers who aren't nearly as consistent gets more views but Gabe is way better. He also doesn't beg for subs or likes he just keeps pumping out the content and I'm here for it 👍

[@kazzicup]

Gabriel, I love it when you talk with locals and other travellers.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Really enjoyed this video, manali is one of the coolest places you have shown on this trip. Definitely going to add it to our list to visit 😁👍

[@lewis-wn7er]

it is the most popular hill station in the country. in summer time it gets packed.

[@b.m.48933]

I bet when you, Chris and Carol, saw the video title you guys, for a split sec. saw "Manila," 😂, I did.

[@michellesteinbeiss-bryan7366]

This was an absolutely fascinating video. The people, the marketplace, the vibrant colors and sounds, the animals, and those puppies were so cute! Your levitating pose at the waterfall was seriously WOW!!! And the views at 29:20 were so beautiful. You provided a great sampling of everything in this video Gabe, thank you. To hear you say it’s time to leave the Himalayas 🥲 This series has been THE BEST!! Content has been AMAZING!! Your trek to the top of that mountain with the 360 views was EPIC!!! With gratitude for all of your hard work to produce daily videos for this incredible series. Your channel is truly inspiring!!❤️

[@ladyblabla3611]

Wow that little town is fantastic. Everything looks so chaotic but when you look closer everything has a purpose and is just making sense. It looks indeed like a movieset. Beautifull places like these still exist. The puppies are so cute!

[@coleenoliva291]

Oh! I also wanted to thank you for enduring un-heated rooms and giant spiders for us, while we watch from the comfort of our homes. Thank you a million times Gabe. India is like no other place in the world. Stay safe.

[@Dr.Mzungu]

Alrighty, alrighty, alrighty number 50!

[@janakotrcova2790]

I was completely captivated by life in these villages where people live together with animals and their dwellings merge with the surrounding nature.Gabriel,thank you for these nice impressions,I enjoyed them!

[@makeamericagreenagain8511]

When the animals aren’t fearful you can see that their confinements aren’t extensive. This is a credit to the caretakers and it would be good for us to see the quality relations maintained and the familiar glances exchanged. It might be difficult to over come some trepidation about being trampled by large and powerful animals but, with the aid of the caretakers we might learn something precious about our life with other species. We might see that many animals prefer seeing eyeballs when eating, for instance. This might take some patience and overcoming understandible fears, etc. It might be worthwhile overall to witness this process. The eyes might be a window in a way.

[@glennplumlee9155]

manali looks super charming!!

[@Posey12345]

Gabe you are the hardest working you tuber you trek , film, edit and travel from place to place wow

[@MrsGiddydiddy]

Don’t get rid of your woolens as punjab and Rajasthan will be cold too, it gets very cold in these regions

[@ValentinaMitchell1]

19:08 cute sheep!

[@larsstougaard7097]

Our man in the mountains, be safe 🙏

[@jenniferrosebruce6385]

An eloquent description of Gabriel. Love it!

[@MarlinAmada]

Safety is gone he’s in India

[@DeputyDog-mh1yo]

​@@MarlinAmadayou're wrong lady

[@jenniferrosebruce6385]

@@MarlinAmada that is a very generalised comment.

[@TravelingEddie]

Hey there Gabe and everyone. Just catching up on this Manali vlog while I edit my stuff. I really want to go to Manali. I was supposed to go there in 2019 when I was in the Parvati Valley but had to cancel because I had reinjured my knee going up to a village called Gargi, which is 4.5 kilometers up from Manikaran on foot. I had to stay there for some days while it healed. This vlog shows me more and something current as Gabriel always does. For sure I will go when I'm back in that area in April-June 2025.

[@scottbingham7510]

Manali has changed so much since I was there in 1999. Good to see old manual has still maintained a lot of its character, although changed a lot also. Great video Game ❤

[@markbench8721]

I had a taxi booked from Chandigarh to Kosol but I could see the mountains from my hotel room. One look at that snow and I was on a plane to Goa which got struck by a bird and had to divert to Delhi . I love India you never know what its going to throw at you next.

[@barhat961]

where are you from?

[@markbench8721]

Earth@@barhat961

[@naiman4535]

Oh - so THAT'S how they photograph those practitioners of Transcendental Meditation levitating! (around 10 minute mark).

[@vinay11163]

hi gabe Loved watching every vlog of these beautiful himalayan adventures.

[@tigerlillybell75]

Thank you for such a detailed tour of these villages because I probably will not ever have the opportunity to go there myself, not at my age.

[@viaesta]

One of your best videos ever.

[@israr144]

2:35 those weird looking balls are called pani puri or golgappa, India's most popular street food. women of all ages in India absolutely adore pani puri. but eating pani puri is sure shot way to get food poisoning as they use mostly tap water which is not good for foreigners.

[@mylahbarreto5265]

Beautiful village, love the wooden homes as well

[@StartLivingNow1963]

Another Awesome Adventure Gabriel🙂 They just keep getting Better and Better and more Awesome🙂

[@amypreem5225]

I'm loving ur Himachal Pradesh vlogs. Come back and explore more of HP and Ladakh.

[@debabanerjee9131]

That was spectacular and very acrobatic

[@leszaczyk2495]

Hey Mr G ...well done in finding old Manali and getting a sense of what a glorious cool place it was back in the glory days of the sixties and seventies hippie trail...you really needed an old hippie to show you why that area brings out the nostalgia of a forgotten age ......long gone...but forever in the heart and minds of those fortunate to have witnessed it....Good on you Mr G. 😎. Keep on truckin into those celestial snows .🙏

[@whitelines3097]

I was there in 1974, I went back in May this year I only stayed for 2 nights, mass tourism has destroyed it IMO

[@grahamhawthorn2320]

9.9 for the waterfall gymnastics. This is without doubt the best series you have ever done.

[@ErvuJukl]

Stop the hyperbole Hawthorn

[@user-rw5uv3xc4q]

So true. Love it

[@Serg_R]

Old Manali is one of the best places to stay after a long travel. Plan on staying again for a few months on my next backpacking trip 🏕️

[@Lovecats45]

Ooops sorry I laughed a bit at that old video of yours in the waterfalls 😄 but that jump shot was really good! 💚

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[@garymcniven4101]

Wow eye opening video,great seeing all these places ,I never even thought existed thanks ti gabriel

[@ArcAudios77]

Respect & best wishes for your continued travels Sir. Thanks.

[@welshieworldwide]

Been looking forward to this one, Brother 🤜🏼 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇺🇸 🇮🇳 🤛🏼

[@AFKexplores]

In my wish list for sure, must be awsome to be out there 💚💚💚

[@olivermasih2587]

Gabriel the weather looks amazing 🤩 for your day trip to Maniali . I love ❤️ the way you bump into viewers and casually interact with them so cool 😎. The market was very busy was this due to celebrations for Diwali . Lots of memories for you from previous Himalayas Treks . Keep doing your thing and I keep dreaming 😴 that’s me in a previous life. Safe travels and Peace ✌🏾

[@UCcdTp7XpCkVLkaRCsDcifFg]

always exited about india,

[@mylahbarreto5265]

You said it perfectly, it’s like a movie set

[@starboy1887]

Gabriel makes great content. He appears fearless going deep into unknown areas, paths etc. stay safe man , don’t explore too much as there are bad people everywhere! Enjoy your vids😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@gyanparmarofficial21]

Nyc exploring sir about my country India🇮🇳❤️ I m very happy to born in this holy and human spiritual country👍

[@orobleh77]

Great vedios as usual and always

[@jillytravels9317]

I'd make that half k take hours, so many amazingly coloured clothes, so much distraction....what a find, old Manali certainly delivers, friendly people too.....another side to India, less hustle bustle....chilled vibes

[@sofiabarkho7932]

Man, very nice videos of real life real peaceful ppl, 😊🥰🙏🌻🌿

[@inpuneet]

you back in India Great

[@SK-xw4gu]

Hi Gabe: Manali looks cool. That nature park looked pretty good. By the way, the sign in Hindi that you were wondering about was for a Government initiative to provide local people with employment (the Mahatma Gandhi Employment Guaranty Program). It mentioned the total cost, the start date etc.

[@debabanerjee9131]

Again you are absolutely right Gabriel....again the little I know about migration of ancient times ...people from East Africa made a voyage on the Indian ocean and settled in India and they were known as "Dravids" ...however people from Europe migrated from eastern Europe (including Ukraine) entered the Indian subcontinent from the north west part of India and then there was a war between the new intruders known as Aryans and Dravids and the Aryans won and pushed back the Dravids to the present day provinces of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana and Sri Lanka...

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

I don't think you're correct

[@guruvittal]

OMG, you survived the fall at Jogini waterfall, Take care

[@philpines2681]

WOW,, i stayed in Vashisht for 1 month back in 2001,,still looks amazing but has change a little.

[@jenniferrosebruce6385]

❤ from Thailand. You inspire many of us to travel 😊

[@nancysotomayor3196]

Wow that jump in the air you did at the waterwall; was spectacular, perfectly aligned, that Hindu meditative position ...a little painfull too

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

Great video, and a cool city with more foot traffic than automobiles, always a winner. That town defintely looks interestingl, and is situtated in such an opportune location in India for some further kick ass exploring.

[@AnnieGogoi]

Wonderful video ❤

[@ivysprieto6058]

Nice busy place and another gigantic rabbit 🐇 😍😁

[@lewis-wn7er]

2:37 it is pani puri the most popular street food in India. it is also mentioned in Indian epic Mahabharats which is about Indian history over 5000 years ago.

[@junegemini7021]

Gabe should try some Indian Street food, I know he might be worried about Delhi belly but surprised that he has been to India so many times but doesn't know about paanipuri/golgappe/phuchka.

[@20minutevideo78]

ohh yeah💪

[@coleenoliva291]

Please don't leave yet Gabe. This has to be the most beautiful place you've ever visited. (funny seeing where you bought that blanket. When I first started watching I thought it was very strange that most of the places you stayed at had the same blanket. LOL! Ha! (it's usually 4:20 here in Portland) And do you know the story behind those giant white rabbits?????

[@ipris3971]

Gabriel IF I had an envious Bone in my body, your videos would FRACTURE it! I lust your Videos! Your recent mountain trekking brings me serenity and serendipity. Keep them coming brother. I hope you are making the wages to meet all your needs and I pray for your health and safety brother. Your India material is by far my favorite!!!! Peace be with you!

[@subrab6830]

Swastika is originated in India. it is Sanskrit word which means well being. Sanskrit was the main language of Ancient India.

[@B.M31]

Gabriel traveler mode on

[@charlottethien3749]

Gabriel , You never found a back pack replacement ? I guess you need to find a place with good quality , heavy duty pack . Hope you find one before having to use a $Dollar Tree bag 😂🤣😉 You always find the most scenic views of the Himalayas ! Just gorgeous . Thank you for the walk about ❣️

[@rrrajlive]

I hate to see so less views on your videos. Love and support to you, from India 🇮🇳 🙏🏻

[@abhimanyusingh4719]

One of the best

[@badkeiser]

I was in Mussoorie and Kempty a few months ago and wanted to go up to Manali. I ended up in Rishikesh. I’m going to Jaipur for a week and then going up to Kathmandu where I’ll spend the next five months exploring Nepal. Your vids went quiet for a while, I’ll make sure I’m still subbed.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Five months in Nepal, amazing. There's a 90 day visa but how will you stay for five months, leave and then go back?

[@r.r.r.4844]

Amazing!

[@markclayton626]

What a great day you had. Should I stay or should I go, now there is a Clash. I’d suggest stay and go, that’s a win win . 🙏

[@lunchtime2960]

Manali is definitely in the 10 places i have visited in India.

[@rzadigi]

Wow! That was an awesome tour. It’s hard to believe Manali only has 8,000 people. Manali is infamous among travelers who enjoy weed. You go there and smoke chill hike eat and repeat. I hope to visit one day🙏❤️

[@Acrid-ph8nx]

"BEES river" was funny. It's pronounced bee-yas. Great video with great mountain views.

[@CharlieChaplinVideos]

Hello Gabriel, I’m surprised that you didn’t know about Naddi view point and the hike upto there from McLeodganj. Please use Tripadvisor lists of the places you go to see travellers favourites. Many of them are tourist hotspots but some are can’t miss gems.

[@ianthorpe9652]

Hi Gabe, loving the vlogs through India. Can you shine a light as to what all the painted circles represent on a lot of the buildings.

[@rexx9496]

Gabe you haven't made levitating jump video in awhile. Time for a new one!

[@Kalki0025]

Actually, one of the oldest swastika symbols found in India can be traced back to the Chaturbhujnath Nala Rockarts, dating back 7000-12000 years. However, it was widely used in the ancient Indus Valley Civilization in India around 6000-4500 years ago.

[@SwiftyTravels]

I just heard about a tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand overnight. Just thought- man.. I hope that didn’t affect Gabriel!!🤞

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I just heard about it as well. That was in Uttarakhand, the next state over from Himachal Pradesh where I was.

[@pankajmaliknewdelhi]

It is under construction

[@naughtypotato5243]

It's fine now

[@kayflip2233]

Gabe back in Asia, back in his element.

[@Dr.Mzungu]

Swastika can be found also on Ethiopian churches of Lalibela.

[@DeputyDog-mh1yo]

It's found in Nazi Germany

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

10:03 VERY COOL Gabriel!!! ~Cara 😊

[@user-cn2uh1jy4e]

Excellent series.More please.

[@geegee6980]

Dhungri forest is a nice walk

[@sabrinastraveladventures4263]

Really enjoy this little tour around! Who are these women with white rabbits around? Fun little walk around Sabrina 🇫🇷🇬🇧

[@goldieandblackie]

The fluff and the size of those rabbits was amazing.🐰🐇

[@viaesta]

Omg I need to go live here

[@darceyfiddler2346]

Happy Diwali from the Fraser valley of British Columbia where the firecrackers and fireworks have been going off for days. It’s 3:30 in the morning and I was just woken up by another round. That’s why I’m watching your video. At this time.

[@CW-rx2js]

Sorry if that is too loud...people shouldn't be firing that late

[@moeron60]

Gabriel have you ever been down to the Southern Argentina area? I would LOVE to see some footage of that area like Tierra del Fuego and Punta Arenas. Thanks again for inspiring me to do my travel stuff...because of you I hiked up those stairs to Macchu Picchu!!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Never been but it's definitely on my travel list. Only been to S. America once back in 2015, to Colombia, Peru and Ecuador.

[@JumpingPlaces]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos places like el chalten and Ushuaia would be right up your street, you would love the hiking in the mountains around there

[@TheVoidFill]

Responding on my travel vlog account in case anyone cares to view my stuff. Peru and Costa Rica are particularly good, I wish I had nearly as much experience as Gabriel does! But one place at a time and I will get there.

[@UnPluggingThePlayer]

I am going to Bolivia in the new year.

[@TheVoidFill]

Super jealous!@@UnPluggingThePlayer

[@paigeboxberger3201]

MANALI IS AMAZING

[@sarbjitbhamber5642]

Good job.

[@niklaswiden9535]

I was in Manali, 2016. Took the bus from Leh Ladakh (epic bus journey 👍🏻😊) I really liked Manali. Nice atmosphere 👌🏻

[@ash9x9]

that is the most scenic bus ride on the planet,maybe

[@niklaswiden9535]

@@ash9x9 It is, for sure 👍🏻😊

[@gthimmar]

Jogini waterfall where that happened... awesome! You were very flexible and what a pose! Perfect 10! 😀

[@preilly96]

Awesome

[@janetbray2055]

Where ever you are in the Himalayas - its special❤

[@techpunkvlogs]

man u should travel to Bangalore in december... or karnataka in general.. seems like many from here recognize u from ur vdos.. gokarna is waiting for Gabz!

[@ashiqhussain6956]

It's my ancestral land my grandparents used to live near manali and then they had to do forced migration to Pakistan after partition of India they left everything back there as it is their homes, businesses, animals and had to leave in a hurry, when they reached Pakistan they found a land called Abbottabad as their new home and they chose and opted for the place because of its strong resemblance to Kullu, manali as Abbottabad is continuation of same geography in Pakistan same mountains covered with pine trees, a valley surrounded by mountains all around even then they couldn't forget kullu and manali till their last breaths they always used to talk about it, I wish some day I could visit this place and see my roots where I belong.

[@ash9x9]

Buy a new bag-pack from Paharganj only. You get good stuff and half the price. There is one shop managed by a lady selling only travelers stuff

[@srinath31]

Love your Clash song reference at 28:29

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Big fan: kzbin.info/www/bejne/foKsqaCGfMRsmNk

[@thedoublea5933]

Hey Gabriel! Great video! I was wondering if you have considered travelling to the Andaman and Nicobar islands? They’re an Indian archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. Cheers!

[@stevenlapidus2902]

Gabe - Nice job! Christmas in California with your family this year?

[@DeputyDog-mh1yo]

Hopefully Gabe will cross into California from Mexico at San Ysidro after trekking with the migrants from Venezuela.

[@nitinthakur6569]

Welcome to Manali, hope I bump into you here. Edit: Also, light a big one, stuff is good here😂

[@himriderdev9639]

Very nice 👌

[@Hari-vg3gy]

gabs video's never dissapoint us..👍👍

[@amitchodankar1989]

Please visit Roopkund lake in Himalayas.

[@bhyomkeshbakshika5938]

Hop over to old Manali and see if you like the wacky place and get the crack brain feel of the air

[@gogadev]

9:56 Bro tried to levitate 🧘‍♂️

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

There is no try, there is only do or do not. 😉🙏

[@gogadev]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos 🙏

[@cosmic2614]

❤