Nepal's Mighty Gurkhas | 101 East

Every year, thousands of young Nepalese men endure gruelling physical training, punishing runs and relentless scrutiny for what they see as a chance of a lifetime - the opportunity to become a Gurkha soldier in the British Army.
Only 432 will make it.
For boys from remote mountain villages, it can be a pathway out of poverty - not just for them, but for their entire families.
But first, they must survive a brutal selection process.
Major Sandy Nightingale, who runs the recruitment process, adopts a no-holds-barred approach when telling the candidates what to expect.
"If you join the British Army Brigade of Gurkhas, you have to be prepared to sacrifice your life to protect the UK, your fellow soldiers and the Gurkhas Brigade," he tells them.
Kamal Gurung, who comes from a family of farmers, has been training for this moment for years. He is desperate to help lift his family out of poverty and transform their lives in one of the world's poorest countries.
"If I succeed, I'll be able to give my family a normal life, and all the happiness they deserve. They'll feel like their hard work finally paid off," he says.
But will he make it through the punishing endurance tests and stringent medical examinations?
101 East follows Nepal's latest hopeful recruits as they battle it out to see who has what it takes to join the legendary Gurkhas.
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[@dannylama4555]

I tried two times and failed. Very tough competition. But the training I did in preparation for joining nearly 4 years makes me very strong physically and mentally for other jobs later and this hope also makes lot of young boys also stay away from drugs and crime because when once they make habit of hard exercise it will be life long habit.

[@arjunsyangbo3345]

I tried 3 times and failed. I cried a lot in Pokhara. My friend who stop me to cry joined French Legion. I kept my study on. I am doing good with my life. Financially I make not less than them. I suggest young guys, if you pass great if not then put same effort in your study and job. Your life will be even much better.

[@ajaxbenj9237]

@@DieDie dar lagx vani Chamcha ma pani tatau Ani try to die

[@ajaxbenj9237]

@@DieDie hoit testo sochera taw vayena ni

[@avinashdash8938]

Try for INA gurkha regiment

[@Junekiri_rai]

@Cyborg Gamer give yourself some time to heal brother. It felt devastating for me when I was filtered out at pokhara, it felt like a dream for months and was on the verge of hope that they might have made a mistake and would call me back. I became incapable of separating reality and fantasy! But it took me almost 1 year to heal from this. Now I am studying abroad and make almost as much as a british soldier. So you just need to give yourself some time and be arroubd friends who supports you.

[@rubenthapa9818]

Couldn't stop my tears .. coz boys train so hard for this..not only for themselves but for their families ...😔😔

[@rahulshreepali4731]

😥😥😥

[@mr.madman490]

@@thelegionnaire9488 i am your subscriber

[@rankinechacha2343]

Don't be sad bro.....this are Gorkha.....whole world know the glory of gorkhas....also salute to their families who allow them to join the forces for gorkhas pride.......jai Gorkhali..... respect from Assam, India

[@babukarki4317]

Good nepalese

[@silverhan3152]

For true...

[@sgbeautyshop7697]

My husband when he was 17/18 also tried to join British Gurkha following his father, and grand father's footstep, but was unsuccessful. But he always had a dream to be in the Army. Later after many years, he migrated to Australia, and now he is in Australian Army.

[@adeebjalaludin8718]

Best wishes to him and you!

[@shrawankumar-yp4xs]

Ha ha ha.....😂

[@chriswilde7246]

Back in the 80's when I was a frontline soldier in the British Army, in 1985 I was in the Falklands for some months, we had a detachment of Gurkhas with us, they were so polite and friendly, I had no idea how hard they had it getting in the British army, its almost embarrassing how different it was for us British guys to get in; even to become a frontline soldiers, hats off to them all and to those that try...

[@NepaliSher101]

My grandfather was a Gurkha serving in the Falklands!

[@liant9314]

This video makes me realise how lazy and useless I've been in life. These boys deserve much better than many of us. Our world is not fair. I feel very bad.

[@santoshbhattarai9723]

I feel the same as you bro😂

[@ganandrarai9380]

Same here

[@21savagegrg15]

One of my friends with whom I’ve spent almost my entire school life got in the Gurkhas in this exact batch. Dude had great academics and was talented in virtually anything. I feel great for him cause he’s achieved such a rare opportunity but at the same time lil bit sad because the socioeconomic condition of our country is forcing bright youths like him to leave their actual talents and focus on all this just to support their families.

[@najeebullah810]

Well done Gurkhas, well-done Nepal🇳🇵 from Pakistan🇵🇰

[@dungeonndragons7981]

❤

[@oneworld7590]

Technically everyone who got rejected are more stronger then who got selected. They are the future of Nepal in my view.

[@MrChams-do7ul]

Absolutely right brother. But It's a very long time 3, 4 years, takes for preparation. In the end, they will be far behind than others with no skills and education. A very few can overcome and find their way.

[@peshalkatwal6830]

COroNA VirUS Are you one of the laborers?

[@nepalitreks.]

Yea ?? You should see them.

[@nepalitreks.]

even the ones 100 years back couldn't have a thought of sending good books.

[@aashiqlimbu8023]

@COroNA VirUS kamti ma afno desh ka lagi tax ta pay gardai xan through 'remittance ' hamro main source tyahi ta ho. Harek gulf country ma jane nagrik le labour tax pay grxan but incase of british army they donot pay any labour tax. Yadi british government le hamro country lai money pay garxa vene. Remittance ko comparison ma it is nothing . "Hathi ko mukma jeera"

[@Shreekrishna88]

19:26 Only Nepali will understand the superior power we can get from this word...

[@fate_pg]

yep 😂

[@eyan1114]

😂😂😂👌

[@tks4]

😀😀😀😀

[@hotheadsniper]

😂😂😂

[@kunwarkaji2792]

Nepali Honi 😚

[@Kc-oe2kv]

Can we support those 2 guys who didn’t get in financially. I would like to support their family however much I can.

[@primeparadox9796]

Agree can we please find out more about him? The first boy who got sent home is thousands of dollars in debt. If everyone watching this can pitch in a little, we can help him out. He is obviously very hardworking and he deserves a chance at something better - he already went through all that training and was doing well despite a heart condition. That's a winner.

[@amankataria1997]

Yes I agree too

[@Artemis_simetrA]

Do you really think they'd want your support? Real men find their own way and so will those boys.

[@buddhamoktan4972]

@@Artemis_simetrA You're not them. They were tryna help.

[@FlipFlopShotTheCop]

@@Artemis_simetrA maybe your dad is rich

[@Alex-pp5oc]

I have never met a gurkha that isn't just the nicest person in the world. They are all so polite and kind

[@user-oq2rk7ep8f]

Extremely polite yet fierce.

[@raybenstead2548]

I spent eleven years in the forces and in all that time never heard a bad word said about the Gurkhas, they are without doubt the nicest most friendly people you could ever meet.

[@cznthapa6935]

I tried 3 years to get selected in BA but unfortunately couldn’t make it. All that hard training and sacrifice just goes in the vein at that moment when you are pulled out of the group and you step out of that gate. But it was a wonderful experience and I am really proud that I tried and gave my best. It’s not the test it’s the competition that makes it really intense. One of the Guru Ji said that “If you fail don’t be disappointed, it’s not the end”. To everyone who are able to get selected hats off to you and to those who fails/failed like me ITS NOT THE END……… YOU ARE STILL TOO YOUNG TO GIVE UP . After I failed I thought I was a failure but than I said to myself I deserve better. I went back to college and completed my studies. Now I am IT professional, we need to fail to succeed.

[@adeebjalaludin8718]

All the best to you young man!

[@xlnt2new]

why didn't you just studied and go for programming at the first place - why did you join in to be selected in a profession of killing other people?! as a software developer i can only say you found and joined the better part of humanity - the engineers, not the killers (;

[@deborahdilley3525]

God Bless you brother

[@Lob0nation]

​@@xlnt2newits in our family tradition to join the army.

[@xlnt2new]

@@Lob0nation tradition by definition is what people with no imagination like to do... to train to be a killer is just a waste of a life, or several and it's no excuse that your parents also did it (;

[@triras_m1032]

19:26 lol no matter how much you get disciplined machikni never goes out

[@Ananta9817]

😂😂😂

[@udivesh]

This comment is a mood altering drug. Haha. Thanks.

[@alishdahal195]

😂😂😂😂

[@IAMMeeelan]

😁

[@riverlords1915]

😂😅😆

[@nishanchamling8145]

I'm really really proud to be a British gurkha.we really work hard alot mentally and physically to get selected this year but really sad for those guys who became unlucky.i can feel the pain. Video is really heart touching 😥 All the best for new selection.

[@krishnachamatkar2940]

Yei intake ho tapai??

[@danieliusbhandari]

Shout out to Sherpunja.

[@boxerpop82]

I have so much respect for you. Love from USA.

[@JUSTENization]

I’m a father of three boys and I cried watching this . Even for the ones that failed, we’re equally proud of you. May god bless you all and your families. 🙏🏻

[@kundanthakur3751]

my drill master was a gurkha. such a sweet and sturdy guy,a really awesome personality. we Indians will always be indebted to your services gurkha

[@ashimshrestha4004]

God bless the boys who failed the test. I am also one of those boys!!😔

[@nooneknowssecret6374]

Ashim Shrestha mate at least you give your shot and big respect to u lad👍💯

[@ashimshrestha4004]

@@nooneknowssecret6374 thanks mate ❤. Means a lot

[@scarface1974]

No problem man u have your country to serve not some other foreign land to got to your motherland

[@amiirabarka9448]

Well done! Come to Britain and join british army I’m joining!

[@reasonabledoubt5086]

Truly, a heart-touching documentary! I felt so immersed into the story of those innocent boys that nearly broke me down in tears.

[@crimsonred7517]

@sfasfasfaf asfasfasfasf you mean corona virus?

[@probinmalla851]

Reasonable Doubt its more of luck than hardwork

[@reasonabledoubt5086]

Probin Malla It is both. Luck is not enough if you can’t pull yourself through that tough competition.

[@probinmalla851]

Reasonable Doubt not only me but everyone can feel that for sure

[@reasonabledoubt5086]

sfasfasfaf asfasfasfasf Your comment shows your vile attitude. Shame on you.

[@triras_m1032]

I don't know when Nepal becomes a country of power and youths doesn't need to go abroad....

[@greenstar8106]

Lets keep on dreaming, who knows that day might come ONE DAY

[@kapil4417037]

first nepal need to stop elect corrupt people and not to vote just by looking sun or tree symbol, but by looking people.

[@ragnarlothbrok4575]

Gandu Triras kei kam payenas? Anil lai kina australia jana bhanis ta??

[@avinashdash8938]

Yes hopefully

[@hsomadub1958]

Im nepali and im sad to say that that is almost impossible unless, One day we get a decent leader who doesn’t do everything for money. Also right now (Everyone will deny it but it doesn’t matter because the media brain washed them) Nepal is being Exploited by 2 Giants beside which are India and China. Yes On the News you see "India to Donate 1 BILLION USD to nepal to boost Economy" but in reality Nepal will receive none. This is just to make India look good infront of Nepalese and the nepalese who are veryy INNOCENT will blindly love Their Giant Neighbours who are just Exploiting it badly.

[@sillyeyelash291]

Imagine world war III Breaks out. Its dawn and foggy. You're exhausted. Your sqaud is exhausted. And suddenly you hear this 19:20.

[@eyan1114]

😂😂😂👌 Handi ne natarsigana

[@niranjanmahato7080]

RIP

[@kiwahangrai1689]

I was there 2010 and feel like I’m a boys among them. Blood, sweat and tears calling to me thanks Aljazeera covering those hardest selection process of British army.

[@denniscal615]

can you give me khadak and kamal full address please i want to assist them two am sad watching what they want through if you have there contact please let me know thanks .

[@nolastnamexd]

I don’t know why but when I watch these documentaries about the Gurkhas, I feel like time flys by so fast. Proud to be a Nepalese. Will be a Gurkha one day.

[@subashlimbu8498]

I really appreciate these young lads..i was also one of the candidates back in 2008..i did really tried hard for almost six years but i couldn’t make it.Many of my friends are in British Army..The only thing is that we experience lot when we failed at something that we really want in our life.I wish all the best for the the lads who didn’t make it and want to say them don’t lose your hope and just continue your work or education whatever you were doing before..just accept the fate and go on,God has managed something great for you..Congrats who made it

[@dutcheastindies8354]

Extremely proud of Gorkhalis serving in the Indian, UK, Nepali and Brunei army. Ayo Gorkhali!

[@dutcheastindies8354]

@@matildaqueen5343 Shut up. I love Nepal and you cant do anything about it.

[@nanilama7016]

Well u need not to mention Nepal... Gorkhas/Gorkhali itself means Nepalese soldiers , n they are everywhere in Afghanistan as well

[@prashantbalodi202]

“If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a Gorkha”...

[@doctorfate2641]

Anyone can say it .it doesn't matter where you are from . So don't be foolish to think that bravery only exist in the Nepalese society

[@gay_hatr5172]

@@doctorfate2641 you say that because you haven't seen or known them yourself but I have. None of the others match them.

[@doctorfate2641]

@@gay_hatr5172 you should educate yourself with the history of war across the world .bravery isn't only found in one culture

[@bobobobo3142]

@@gay_hatr5172 "you say that because you haven't seen or known them" What if someone who has seen or known them, what would you say to him?

[@bisbishaljashu7895]

@@doctorfate2641 try meh bro , 1stly iam very polite but i can be aggressively polite aswell🙏🙏🙏JAI NEPAL

[@sushilpoon6222]

Love this video so much❤️ Congratulations to all of the intake 2020 recruits. For those who failed, don't lose hope in life GOD IS ALWAYS THERE FOR US.🙏

[@cold_showerboy8137]

I'm so happy for Rohit, he's mum must be so proud of him

[@Storming414]

My heart always beat so fast and some sights of memories always revives me the days when i was also among these guys ,they were really tough days .

[@gautamgurung7886]

I tried 3 times. I don’t get selected. I was the unlucky one like Amar who got out at final hurdle two times. I can feel and understand the feelingsof Amar how he felt as I went through 15 years ago. But the training I did made me mentally and physically Strong and I am living now wonderful life. Still I regret I couldn’t made the world famous Gurkha brigade. Don’t loose your hope and don’t stop your study if you fail.

[@brianfreeman8290]

I have tears. I've spent time in Nepal. including Pokhara (brilliant Gurkha museum ), and I served with them on attachment. My love and admiration exceeds my powers of expression. NAMASTE.

[@rajib2876]

It’s easier to get into Harvard university than joining the British Gurkhas!😳

[@rajib2876]

taladuga picpwaspwat , If you tell someone that you are Gurkhas that will amaze them and how thrilled they will be introduced and if you tell someone or somebody that you are Nepalese, they will tell you how beautiful country but, corrupted and one of the poorest in the world!!! And Guess which do you prefer to be called !!! ( It does not mean I don’t wanna be called Nepalese, I am patriotic and I am with the king 🤴 I love my country so very much )

[@beazychhetri2362]

Well mate these two are totally different things.

[@sarozlimbu2960]

Yeah its winding my mind when the reporters saying at first

[@sakshambishalgurung8350]

Statisticlly harder

[@onlyhumanity6148]

Jatinai kura gara kta ho this time people praise harvard university graduate than soldier...we Nepali shouldnot only limit ourself as bahadur..if we really want to be capable we must focus on science and technology...

[@RB-rp6ud]

These young Gurkhas..going through so much to be selected..yet so full of humility. These are the bravest soldiers in the world...proven time & time again.

[@elimbu]

Even though me being from an army family, i would never encourage anyone to join the military. I've got nothing but respect for all our grandfathers who gave their lives so that their next generation can have a better future. But what we also need to understand is that military is not what people think it is. It is an elites game and at the end its always the poor and vulnerable like us that suffers the most.

[@mr.sarojthu6416]

12:49 there all his hope of becoming an army shattered, his lifelong dream shattered but he's got the courage to smile. That's a real man, that's a real gorkhali!

[@g.r.panama7599]

I'm Proud to be Gorkha....I felt so sorry to say this - how hard the Gorkhas struggle their personal life to serves their families,much respect and salute all the Laure's....Great Job

[@thompson223]

I'm half Irish half Nepalese and this video makes me so proud but so sad. It makes me want to go home and help. I was born in Kathmandu but moved to Brazil and Scotland growing up. I'm Nepalese first. Ayo gurkhali.

[@brijwallimbusubba9714]

oh yeah good brother

[@davidray9664]

look at the striking spirit of these guys... Respect to all my brothers.

[@foigemohammedjahir5756]

A very heart touching documentary. But on the other hand its reminding me the bitter truth of failure. Failing is always heart breaking, but life will goes on and on. There is no way to look back and regret for that.

[@DeepakSharma-rb5bp]

While watching the entire documentary. I just realised one thing. If you work hard and you succeed then that's great. But, if you don't then not to worry. You, were never meant for that. Maybe, you went to a different direction. There is something meaningful and fruitful awaiting for you somewhere else. The hard work and dedication will really pay you off. Jay Nepal.🙏

[@mayrobintamang]

It would have been Great Moment for Nepal if it was 100 years back when everything was about MUSCLE POWER. At the age of Artificial Intelligence, Nano Technology, Robotics,Internet, Atom bomb, Biological weapons, I find it VERY SAD to believe that my country People still have SLAVE MENTALITY. ALL NEPALESE AROUND THE GLOBE NEEDS TO USE THEIR GOURKA BRAVERY IN SHARPING THIER MIND, HEART, HEALTH AND SOUL TO EVOLVE OUR EDUCATION, BUSINESS, AWARENESS AND POLITICS rather THAN feeling PROUD FOR THINGS THAT COUNTS SO LITTLE IN THE WORLD STAGE THAT WE LIVE IN.

[@suscrieforsubscribing1146]

British intillegence is a great place. Hope these soldiers make it to the top of mi 123456789. But Nepal doesnt even have an intelligence unit. Be the change you wanna see. Jay nepal

[@aashiqlimbu8023]

@@suscrieforsubscribing1146 kasle vanyao nepal ma military intellegence xaina. DMI chai k ho.(Directorate of military intellegence. )

[@Vampx]

Be the change bro, show the boys how to get a good job that pays and they will follow you.

[@aashiqlimbu8023]

@@Vampx yes we will. I don't need them to follow us. We work together. Yeah it seems harder but we figure out. Unsuccessful is more but we still got to attempt. Thank u

[@samshyam5347]

@@suscrieforsubscribing1146 Mi 6 is not a part of military. It's a completely different organisation.

[@narendrakhilnani6578]

One of the reasons that India won the Kargil war was because the Gurkhas were able to scale a 100 foot wall of solid ice. The Pakistanis had left this side of the mountain unguarded because they felt that no one could climb the wall of ice. Once the Gurkhas scaled the wall they were at a higher height than the Pakistanis and had the upper hand.

[@EAGEEYE321]

we are proud of our gorkhas

[@ph6263]

Yes. But now a days nepalese are become so arrogant. But gurkha army is still with India and accepts every decision of the country.

[@EAGEEYE321]

@@ph6263 gorkha and Nepalese are different..there is only one gorkhas which is Indian gorkha who speaks Nepali but not from Nepal

[@EAGEEYE321]

@@chhenbirai7039 In your Dreams

[@chhenbirai7039]

@@EAGEEYE321 you are just deluded and can't digest facts... Increase your knowledge before talking nonsense

[@sadbhavpariyar]

The love and respect for these young boys are immeasurable

[@DevenderSingh-xg5ek]

Jai gorkhali jai Bhadra khali . Love and respect from India

[@suscrieforsubscribing1146]

Bro gorakh kali is my personal god . Thanks and love to india too just keep the borders clean

[@LilTigerOfficial]

Thank you 😘🇳🇵

[@Shubham-dg3rb]

@@suscrieforsubscribing1146 why many gorkhas are devotees of goddess kali??

[@suscrieforsubscribing1146]

@@Shubham-dg3rb we have a ritual called kul puja. We celebrare it with all the members of their own respectiv kul devatas . My goddess happens to be Gorakh Kali. I love that culture of my family because we are goddess kali's kul amongst many other different devatas.and Gorkha is just one district name from where unification of nepal began and ended on gardwhal in the west and sikkim in the east. All thanks to maharaj dhiraj prithvi narayan shaha. Om namoh sivay

[@nishanking4875]

Kipp

[@legacyshotgun4808]

Thank you UK for taking these young men & giving them better lifes

[@shivavereen3222]

Finally something non-covid19 related

[@THEoneYETI]

I Love the Gurkhas and Nepal. From UK

[@kimkim-ng7wb]

I respect this young guys, it's should be great to serve their motherland 🇳🇵🇳🇵...

[@samshyam5347]

They're serving Britian.....

[@ST21892]

All of them are so young. I feel bad and good at the same time as they are going to be part of this legendary brigade . God bless them.

[@aashishrokachhetri3826]

I feel it too one of aweasome moment being their as a candidates missing my past day..

[@sohelll9294]

I can see some of my friends who are british army now so proud of them

[@atulsingh2018]

Love to Gurkhas. From India People of India loves nepal very much. Nepal is brother to us

[@bishalshahi2618]

Just to watch this video is also a great thing for me. Though i never ever been interested in becoming A army,it just felt bad to me just because the effort they are doing is phenomenal and i'm really proud of all the boys for their dedication and their hard work. I hope you guys maintain the same energy which will be really helpful to your coming days and your coming generation. And also it felt so good to see people who got rejected gave motivation in moving forward. Good luck.

[@arpanlamatamangalt1114]

I had tears in my eyes watching this whole episode. Once i also tried so hard to achive this dream. But badluck i couldnt sucess. I can still freshly remember those day of hard trainings.😔😔. I feel really bad for those young boys whos heart is broken facing those unsucess. This is all because of mass unemployment ,political dreadlock, secure and safe life style that our country is facing that motivated and attracted thousands of youths through out the country . I wish nepal be among those countries where these kinds of problems dosent exist.😭😭

[@WorldlyNomadic]

Wow very inspiring. So happy for those that got in and also heart broken for those that were not selected. Especially the boy who had a heart problem because that is not something he can control, otherwise I feel he would have been selected to join. His family even took lout a 10k loan to pay for his training which will take forever to pay back. Peace and Namaste friends

[@ST21892]

All of them are so young. I feel bad for them and good at the same time as they are going to be part of this legendary brigade . God bless them.

[@tseringbodh6482]

Amazing video of hardwork, will and determination hats off to all the guys

[@roshanaryal389]

Everyone is calling their mother❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tunesofnature3867]

Thank you 101 East for sharing our stories to the world.

[@avinav8688]

I salute those Gurkha bravehearts who has laid down their lives to protect the integrity of India since independence.

[@Peterphantastic1]

what an amazing piece of journalism. Thank you for bringing this to the world. I had so much tears and smiles while watching this. Love 101 EAST :)

[@dyagae2654]

For some of us it’s our dream/aim to be a part of British army and continue the legacy of our forefathers and earn the respect,we train for it for years to reach to the top final selection despite having to face failure through year after year sharpening ourselves , learning from our mistake but still ,now we wokeup from our dreams , dreams which is just some small talks for someone and nightmares that tells us we can never be that which we dreamed off,painful memories for rest of our lives. To all the boys,stay strong , life’s long 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@ST21892]

All of them are so young. I feel bad and good at the same time. God bless them.

[@rameshmagar9364]

Me too

[@khusigurung2026]

What a legacy an association of 200 long years . When I was young it was a bit easy but now it's like enrolling to the most famous university in the world. Well, al zezera presented it so well, thnx alot

[@chivirakmeth8879]

Amazing story and never heard of this before. Thank you 101 East.

[@agt3609]

Salute for my brothers who is hustling for better life. Your hard labour and sacrifices will be echoed all over the world, as it has been. I tried and failed though I trained sooo hard. I know how tough it is physically, mentally, spiritually. The failed impact is so hurtful. But remember You are the finest of all. The bravest of all. The good men of all.

[@bikrambasnet8178]

Everyone got something wrong! They are fine men but the best are serving in the nation, Nepal army are best! Everyone here thinking technologies has rusted Gorkha..You will know when Nepal goes into war..Though Nepal is immune from military conflicts.. These men just want money and are muscles for hire..Real Gorkhas serve the Nation on minimum wages..These guys are mongol rooted but Nepal is ruled by Aryans so figure it out..

[@shrisha5511]

My eyes are full of tears 😭,

[@teatualasi5676]

Yeah me too, feel sorry for those did not make it but they are strong men

[@urmilagusain3289]

The most agile and patriotic I have met...i m honored gurkha regiment is protecting our Indian country..

[@tomj2064]

Some of the cheaper and more improvised equipment, yet one of the best fighting forces on earth with incredibly determined soldiers. Shows a lot about what willpower and perseverance can do.

[@akash1yadav5]

We proud to be a nepali 🇳🇵 (jay nepal)jay Ghorkha

[@kamalThapa-hw2dw]

I wish my all young guys to fight for our country, Make our country Live together with all beloved family... Not from other and feel proud!!!!

[@probinmalla851]

kamal Thapa is that you bro?

[@callistoeuropaganymedeio8709]

Probin Malla lmao i just found that comment hilarious

[@TesPurja-Music]

You are the real heroes of the world & you must be known to the whole world not about just fight the way how you do your task, loyal & discipline.Always go on the true path & never lose your diginity.Jai Gorkhali

[@vgetginas4736]

*I wish them all the best. Love from India*

[@laxmanthapa4467]

This is not all about of money and dying for other country. this is all about for our brigade reputation and pride of our gurkhas heroes who died in world war for Nepal's reputation. And we should take responsibility our gurkhas pride and .we will always ready to die for our pride and reputation. Jay gurkha ✊Jay Nepal 🇳🇵 and thank you al jazeera for covering our hard work😊

[@emil8679]

I met some of these Gurkhas when I was working for the MOD in Wales. Small, polite, ferocious with rock solid mentalities. I felt that any one of them could have easily killed me with a flick of a wrist if they've wanted to.

[@vishal1644]

To my brothers of nepal, Lots of love from india.

[@anildhakal4119]

What a beautiful presentation❤❤❤Loved it

[@cruderhythm2155]

It's not worth dying in Afghanistan fighting the Taliban for the British. In today's world education is something country should promote being brave alone not gonna help. Instead of fighting a foreign war, these men should study well and push Nepal forward through education, science, and technology. Show bravery if you are protecting your nation, else it's not worth dying for money fighting someone else enemy.

[@sanampakuwal]

That's perfect note!

[@dayatec]

Absolutely correct. Why are they hiring foreign Goats to feed the Himalayan tigers. People under the poverty never thinks just find some unworthy ambitions and go for money

[@rollup3275]

Well in nepal college graduates will not even earn 1/3 of what these soldiers will earn,plus they get every facilities,future secure and their whole family will be secure financially even if they alive or dead,its basically for their family and future childrens,education in nepal can never guarantee any of these thing

[@izan7407]

@@rollup3275 Absolutely True!🌻

[@giovannifigueroa2658]

you fail to realize that this is a warrior caste. This is a tradition for these fine young men to endure.

[@indianeyecon9335]

Don't lose hope..you have a brother standing for you always i.e. INDIAN ARMY..🤗

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

Hard , very hard . Even the selection process . Such dedication to become a Gurkha . BRAVO .

[@user-oj3rx9ru4d]

Long live motherland,Long live gorkha. Proud of u all brave warriors#

[@santoshghimire7493]

Proud to be 🇳🇵 Nepali 👏

[@AshishPanthee62]

Nothing to be proud of If we become economically best country & can give employment to own citizen, good education, & others then only we can feel proud.

[@meanmachinejimiofficial]

U guys are losing many talented boys

[@jigmeewangchuk3797]

Thats 400 young minds and young men who have reached elite physical standards leaving the country . How proud are you now nepal ?

[@mohamedshelare153]

They don't care

[@mohandhaurali3624]

Their hardwork doesn't pay enough in Nepal

[@waiba8]

@@mohandhaurali3624 that's why they go in British army

[@probinmalla851]

Jigmee Wangchuk point to e noted👏🏻👏🏻

[@kiratrai1240]

Preety much proud Jigmee. Millions of Indians are in variious ccountries world wide how proud are u now India ?

[@milangurung82]

At the end left tears,hope and dream😔😔

[@animenerd6924]

Thankyou Aljazeera for bringing out this story

[@catcat3608]

They are all so polite with their "maam"

[@appuarpana]

Sometimes you give your all and it's just not enough. I feel for those who were not selected and I hope better things await for them!

[@samitatamang2232]

BeinG SELECTED in ech steps reminds u of ur family members and make u realize now its my time to do for them...the joy in the very moment is so motivating however being rejected despite the hardship is so devastating" COULLD FEEL THIS BOTH EMOTION"

[@r_aguilar68]

For Rohit it was all or nothing, go big or go home, how bad do you want this? He showed sheer determination and succeeded. I can only imagine how proud his mother is. Congratulations!!!

[@razzpokhreal]

I really appericiate the female reporter job, her voice is so adorable and her hardwork is more beyond than gurkha trainings

[@InvalidPersistentName]

@amit kumar amm xD

[@mscompare1837]

Nepal is one of the most visited place in the world ❤❤

[@himankchamoli2997]

Brooo plzzz...

[@gitabahadurthapa5102]

Nice video thank you..

[@bombayboys1]

Smiles for few, but too many heart breaks ....the families including.

[@bodokachari8840]

I wish Nepal let China recruit these boys into the Chinese army. It would be a great opportunity for so many Nepali young men. Nepali people should petition their government to let the Chinese army raise Gurkha in the Chinese army. love and greetings from Assam.

[@TheSpyNZ]

Bodo Kachari You are from India and want China to get access to Gurkhas. Lol

[@modelthread2337]

I think you've never met chinese people because they are too arrogant to do that

[@flosyd7891]

Bro Chinese are communist! we dont want to be part of that filthy leader. And china sucks!

[@marcus.the.younger]

@@flosyd7891 So i have seen you write a lot of comments... And since you mentioned "we", i assume you are Nepali too... And if so ... did you forget Nepal is a communist country too?? Yes, i know it will be different when or if Congress wins the election.... But since the majority 2/3rd of the country supports NCP(Nepal Communist Party), its safe to say nepal is a Communist country

[@PaulKidero]

Met a cohort of the gurkhas in 2018 heading to the British military base in Nanyuki Kenya. Very sharp lads, definitely left a positive impression

[@ashabisht8051]

Its astonishing to see the spirit of these men they are amazing

[@danzo486]

oh mann! i miss my training dayss

[@ganjabahadurkc2434]

felt so sad for khadak hope you are doing good in life ☺

[@InvalidPersistentName]

This was a fantastic story, paired with an excellent reporter team.

[@dwaynepilolo7880]

When I first watched this on tv I was glued to it. This has to be one my favourite episodes on 101 east

[@shaileshghale8837]

Huge respect to Gorkhas!!