First Impressions of Nepal | Not What We Expected

Nepal is mostly known due to its mountains, but as it turns out this country has so much more to offer. In today's video, we share with you our first impressions of Nepal and show you the local culture, people and places like Kathmandu and Chitwan national park.
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HELLO THERE:
We are Joe and Liisu, relatively new to KZbin but really excited to be a part of this community. We live small and sustainably in my home on wheels (a lovely van called Freyja) and from time to time out of our backpacks (we have not named the backpacks yet). On this channel, we ask you to join us on our travel adventures off the beaten track where we show you the beauty of untouched nature and wander into places most tourists don't dare to go.

[@nicosmeets1709]

Belgian, living for the past 38 years in Nepal. Fantastic trailer. Very positive and realistic.

[@N_era]

Its a humble request to remove " They tried to kill us " statement from your thumbnail. Please don't use clickbait.

[@giannishen]

This is truly the best trailer I've ever seen, every minute is captivating, you're a genius! I have heard before that Nepal is the last piece of pure land on earth, and the place closest to heaven! I am very much looking forward to the next videos, and wish both you happy travels, thank you very much for sharing! 👍🥰🙏

[@WildVikingTravels]

Heyhey! We just got back from 8 days of hiking in the Nepali mountains and well what you heard is 100% right 😍👌. The small villages hidden away between the 8000m giants are to die for, so pure and captivating! And well surely we will soon also share this journey. But also thank you so much for the amazingly supportive comment. Although we are both extremely tired from the hike, then your words really lifted our spirits 😊. Best wishes from the Himalayas!

[@giannishen]

@@WildVikingTravels You are most welcome! I hope you feel better now, and look forward to watching the coming videos! And thanks for your nice words, it means a lot. Take good care of yourselves! Happy and safe travels! 👍🥰👌

[@sujanchaudhary8746]

​@@WildVikingTravels keep lol ok 😊

[@bibekjung7404]

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[@9422655]

Loved it. Thank you for keeping in your bucket list and actually making it to Nepal and showing as it is to the world without icing/cherry on the top! I hope we as Nepalis learn something, understand & accept our shortfalls and most importantly correct those out from this Nepal edition. 🙏🏽

[@RealTravel_Hunter]

This is really good example of how to portray Nepal . Love from Nepal . Now you earned a subscriber❤❤

[@grishmashrestha2055]

I could totally relate to the difference you felt between the India and Nepal border just 5km apart. Nikhil and Pragyan ,so cute, made me feel proud as a Nepali. And regarding the road conditions it's so TRUE- " risking the life of others in traffic is never okay".Loved this video, can't wait for the other ones. I love Nepal, even when l get to see the mountains of northern side , the architect and heritages of Kathmandu regularly, still get awed by them. But yes so many things in Nepal are " unreal just unreal" in both ways good and bad.

[@nepsdaz236]

Difficult roads lead to beautiful places 😊 🙏

[@WildVikingTravels]

Yes, true

[@bijaygurung8328]

True!!!❤❤❤ If you do not believe it-try it!!!🤟🤟🤟

[@kailashgurung2376]

Totally agree …. I’m making crime hope I’ll end up in Heaven 😂

[@abhinavadhikari]

Thank you so much for mentioning the traffic. I hope people can learn to fix all the wrong they do on the roads, listening to you. Have a nice time if you're still here!

[@rjeckardt8863]

Have fun in Nepal, friends. It is a challenging place and first impressions are sometimes a bit misleading. Indeed, the roads are beyond belief. But thankfully, there's greatness, as you're experiencing, in this wonderful land. Hang in there, stay safe, and enjoy this special region of the world.

[@WildVikingTravels]

Heyhey😁! thanks for the kind words! Ohh sure we will stay safe and do our best to enjoy Nepal! We actually just finished uploading our next Nepali video, can't really belive how cool the southern part of your country is 😍👍

[@suchu_021]

Nepal has a unique geography diversity. It is divided into 3 parts: Terai, Hill and Mountain and each of them has their own unique characteristics. Love from Nepal ❤

[@halhal-my4pt]

Most of the folks from Terai are not Nepalese at all. They are Indians and shamelessly pose as Nepalese. I hope Nepal government deport them all and demands the returns of lost lands especially the entire Himalayan region which rightfully belongs to Nepal.

[@bibekshah5688]

Welcome to Nepal nice to be your KZbin family member and glad to see you enjoy the new journey 🙂❤

[@dhabababa5229]

Fantastic video bro!!! The good and the bad. Both so well documented and very entertaining

[@blondilass]

Such a good video you guys. So happy that your still enjoying your travels and moving forward to your last destination Japan. I wish you safety and happiness because although it's exciting and interesting, it can't be easy at times. Take care.

[@WildVikingTravels]

Linda! We just got back from 8 days of hiking in the mountains and it so lovely to see you comment! Ohh for sure, we hope that we will make it to Japan after all, there is still some problems with the Chinese visa, but in few weeks we should have the final answer 😊, it would be so amazing to actually make it there. How have you been yourself? I bet England is quite pretty in this time of the year 😁. Even thinking about it makes us a bit home sich, but sure enough we know that soon enough we will be able to enjoy it ourselves 😀. Hugs!

[@blondilass]

@@WildVikingTravels There is no place like home and at the end of the day although it's exciting to travel off to far lands most of us get homesick and want to return back to our roots. Sometimes I want to sell up and leave but I know that eventually I would miss my own comforts and security. I think that it's great to travel and explore while your young but as we get older we like to settle down. The UK is wonderful at this time of year warm and blooming in colour, as your own country will be too. Unfortunately my health and mobility issues restrict me somewhat so I usually stay local but watching the world through you guys keeps me happy and informed. Thank you for posting your travels and sharing your experiences with all of us. x

[@travellingwithcrowsfeet]

Whoop whoop, another country, how exciting. The road network looks hectic in Nepal, but for us Aussies, at least they drive on the same side as us. Safe travels to you both, looking forward to your hiking content.

[@WildVikingTravels]

Heyhey. Thanks for the kind comment! We just got back from our hiking journey and are just totally exhausted 😅. Took us 8 days and we climbed up to 5416 meters but it was all well worth it. Anyways we will talk more of the journey in one of the next ones 👍 Hope you are well and feel like the kings of the world! Hugs!

[@travellingwithcrowsfeet]

@@WildVikingTravels we just got your postcard. Thank you. Well keep that in our memory box too. Safe travels our friends. 🧡from Oz 🇦🇺

[@NewZman23]

Swagat chha Nepalma. Welcome to Nepal. I'm so looking forward to your travels through one of my favourite countries in the world (actually probably my favourite). My first impression in your video was: "Wow, this could be some adventure, a European traveler driving his own vehicle in Nepal" ! Over 50 years ago I travelled by ship from New Zealand to England and then travelled through Europe and North Arica in a VW van. During those travelling times I think I learned more about different people, life and cultures than at any time in my life. I first visited the amazing country of Nepal in 1982 and have returned many times since then - my last time was a 3 month stay, 2 months ago - my 9th visit. And I have to say I enjoyed it just as much this time as the first time. I'm planning my 10th visit in September next year. The roads in Nepal....ah yes...the roads...well some roads can hardly be called roads; more of an obstacle course, made to test even the most devout Buddhist monk's patience and tolerance. Over the years I've just learned to accept them as part of the whole Nepali experience and despite the discomfort often (but not always) experienced, I still love traveling those roads. At the moment so many of the main roads are being widened and upgraded and because of Nepali politics (and corruption) this is a very slow process...however, with the intense monsoon weather during June July and August every year many newly built and recently repaired roads are washed away in landslides, so I fear this will be an on-going problem for the foreseeable future. The traffic...omg...the traffic!! Part of the reason the roads are in such a bad condition today is because of the huge increase in traffic, especially freight trucks coming from and going to India and then travelling all over Nepal and tourist buses over the last 10 to 20 years. And imho, a big part of the reason the actual driving etiquette is so bad is because the driving rules are not enforced (again because of corruption) so it becomes a free-for-all with many people totally disregarding all the rules of common sense as well as the traffic rules. There are new, wider, safer roads being built all over Nepal at the moment (- yes you've already experienced this "work in progress"), and also a new railway system that will connect India to Tibet via Kathmandu and will also connect the far east to the far west of Nepal. But as I am now over 70 years old, I don't expect to see this completed in my lifetime! Looking forward to your future Nepal vlogs. Enjoy your upcoming trek and further travels and above all enjoy the beautiful, friendly, patient and honest Nepali people and their amazing culture. Subha yatri - Happy travels. 🙏 😊

[@rajivaryal7836]

Wow, what a detailed video😍

[@balgeun5968]

Nepal, one of the best way ever presented. Hope to see you both beautiful people again.❤ Stay safe - Nepalese

[@sanampakuwal]

You earned a new subscriber from Nepal, thanks for the visit

[@TravellerSayl]

Thanks for promoting Nepal man. Lots of Love

[@Amirgrg]

thank you for visiting my Home country Nepal 🇳🇵 Glad you enjoyed it

[@WildVikingTravels]

Heyhey😁! thanks for the kind words! We actually just finished uploading our next Nepali video, can't really belive how cool the southern part of your country is 😍👍

[@bobthapa7028]

Beautiful narration ♥♥ Thanks for visiting the NEPAL..

[@abhishekkhanal4555]

what a well made video loved it

[@WildVikingTravels]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@bijaygurung8328]

Thank you so much for your visit to our country!! I hope its was good. Its true that we have so much in here: the cultures, religions, heritages, people... and I am sorry that you had terrible experience on roads!! it is being improved now a days. Keep visiting.... Love from Nepal🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@dibyendraadhikari]

Amazing. Thanks for sharing

[@andrzejmaranda3699]

Wild Viking Travels: very intriguing & interesting video!

[@mrdcgurung666]

Excellent words at the end(about the traffic rules and people ignoring at it best in nepal) thank you very much for visiting our country and you are always welcome!

[@jmac6973]

great video!

[@stefanexplores]

After watching a few of your videos... Liisu has the most amazing attitude to life I've ever seen. Well, you both seem like awesome people, to be fair. The adventures are fantastic and I wish you all the best in the future. Hope to see more!!

[@PrashidhaRoka]

Very well presented !

[@WildVikingTravels]

Many thanks!

[@Krisha21390]

Wow, what a beautiful video. Have fun and welcome

[@krishnasah6236]

OMG you explore literally different. more into your video..amazed me!

[@chrisgurung3121]

Amazing!

[@tantrichill192]

First of all, Thank you for visiting Nepal and thank you for speaking out of minds of millions of Nepali people. Our corrupt government is so pathetic, they have no feelings and sympathy towards human's lives. They only care about pocket funding than building infrastructural work. Drive safe if you are driving in Nepal but overall Nepal is safe place. People here are humble and willing to help any foreigners with their last dimes in the pocket.

[@WildVikingTravels]

Heyhey😁! Sad to hear about the problems with corruption and I really hope it changes at one point... But thanks for the kind words! Ohh sure we will stay safe and do our best to enjoy Nepal! We actually just finished uploading our next Nepali video, can't really belive how cool the southern part of your country is 😍👍

[@dipaksapkota9612]

Good one.

[@sabnamgurung6226]

Thank you for visiting Nepal, my home. It is very safe and ppl are friendly 😊😊😊

[@WildVikingTravels]

Glad to be here! It's a wonderful country!

[@Latexhandske]

You are NOT a wimp or a snowflake, I`ve done it myself - driving in Nepal is a nightmare. Never again! I love my life to much to do that. Nepal is one of those places you can`t get if you don`t go there. Where did heaven begin? Have a nice time and don`t forget to breath up there ❤❤❤

[@beetooon]

OMG, I couldnt believe the traffic!!! You were saying that the traffic here in Turkey is hell but after Nepal experience I guess you dont think its true 🤣🤣🤣 I dont remember how many times I told you guys I love your videos and yes Joe, you are by far the BEST story teller I have ever met. And you know what; I am proud of it. I am proud to have such adventorus friends like you guys. I love the way you guys look at the world, I love to see you overcome all problems. Safe journey guys and Best of Regards from Mersin 🥰

[@WildVikingTravels]

Özden Abe! 😊 Man we can't wait to see you again! It is just a pleasure to have you traveling with us and to read your kind comments! Hahh and for sure we actually miss Turkish traffic A LOT! Yes it was a little busy at times, but at least people were following the rules and it didn't feel like we were in a war zone 😅😅. Anyway we are actually already planning to ship our van from India to Türkiye soon so hopefully it won't be too long till we meet again 😁 or well we will know this better in few weeks after we find out if China gives us a visa or not. Hugs from Nepal Joe and Liisu

[@yubrajgurung1825]

Enjoy your trip...... welcome to nepal

[@samunlee]

The start is Brilliant.

[@WildVikingTravels]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@sushantbhattarai8332]

really proud of those two boys

[@AkashGupta-zj8dn]

glad about your first impression on birgunj

[@saritachaudhary5843]

You must have whole different experience than others! Hats off for your effort.

[@plutonic6911]

The most unqiue and intresting way of presenting travel vlog i got to see..just love it❤

[@navigator4709]

👁️ great vidéo 🔱🔥

[@leogurung4218]

hope you have a great time in nepal bro... God bless you..

[@nirmalmaharjan9890]

Hi there. I like ur presentation, good luck for rest of the trips in Nepal @ 13:33 thats a indian plate car, hopefully that reminded you how dangerous traffic can be at times. Please drive safely and be safe mate. Namaste

[@WildVikingTravels]

Heyhey😁! thanks for the kind words! Ohh sure we will stay safe and do our best to enjoy Nepal! We actually just finished uploading our next Nepali video, can't really belive how cool the southern part of your country is 😍👍

[@bishwashkcvlogs5777]

Welcome to Nepal 🇳🇵 ❤

[@ajsth4928]

Hearty welcome to my country Nepal, I am so sorry for trouble you got in our highway because of road construction going on and it may take another 2,3 years. Anyway lots of love and best wishes, ❤ from Nepal....

[@sujanchaudhary8746]

I'll

[@WildVikingTravels]

Heyhey😁! thanks for the kind words! And don't be sorry, traffic is the only negative thing we have noticed in Nepal and it's just a part of it so for sure we will try to stay safe and do our best to enjoy Nepal! We actually just finished uploading our next Nepali video, can't really belive how cool the southern part of your country is 😍👍

[@ahkakdbidash9771]

After watching full Season of Vikings, I love Vikings! 🥰

[@angletamu3210]

Wow nice to see you sir❤

[@somtamang1635]

Beautiful video

[@bibekbam3869]

Truly helping others without any personal greed is the norm that most of the Nepalese have in them. Glad to hear that you experienced it! Never hesitate to ask for help to any Nepalese but yes, keep an eye out for some frauds who disguise themselves to be a helper.

[@sujanadhikari3143]

Welcome to Nepal guys ❤❤

[@nepaliexplorer8221]

In Nepal cleanliness tantamounts to godliness. Welcome to the most beautiful country on earth, Nepal🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@theironmotivation8439]

You survived Nepal, you are one of us now ❤️

[@ashwinduwadi8612]

Lots of love from neal❤

[@seemathapa8592]

Love from Nepal

[@kazzi7669]

The car that nearly hit u is not from nepal its indian car indians visit nepal and drive crazy like that u shoulf be aware of them they ride pretty rough and causes many accident daily in nepal

[@LoyalNepali]

Welcome to the Land of Gautam Buddha, Mata Sita, Mahadev shiva ànd Brave Gorkhali. Land of tallest mountains.

[@kabirajregmi845]

With love from Nepal brother. Regards from Nepali Brotherhood.

[@poornasubba4227]

We have more Buddhist influence because Buddha was born in Nepal.

[@HimanshuKumar-vz7fk]

Bodh gaya is the place where budhha got enlightment and started budhhism.

[@pratik4157]

​@@HimanshuKumar-vz7fk and?

[@Anime-_-GeeK]

​@@HimanshuKumar-vz7fk so......he said born not englitened

[@HimanshuKumar-vz7fk]

@@Anime-_-GeeK i am adding information not proving him wrong.

[@romansangmi9055]

​@@HimanshuKumar-vz7fk bro think if buddhism started from india,then buddha was indian 😅😅

[@laxmanghimire4988]

Woah, such a powerful video. Enjoyed it throughput. And the cab is pretty expensive at nights, even for us locals as well. They charge double the price. Don't miss Pashupatinaath's evening Aarati (Prayers on the bagmati bank). during

[@WildVikingTravels]

Heyhey! Thank you for such an amazing Comment! Ohh for sure we will try to see as much of Nepal as possible, it is a wonderful country!

[@sonurajbhandari3347]

Welcome to Nepal.

[@WildVikingTravels]

Glad to be here!

[@Mr.NepSoul]

Wc to Nepal. Wish you all the best for your journey.

[@Jiweerai]

Welcome to Nepal 🇳🇵 🙏🥰🥰

[@nidan6934]

I'm waiting for your video on your trek to Ice Lake. The two guys that met you people with another German guy. Amazing experience watching your video!

[@buffalosoldier7360]

You forgot to mention that the sherpas also carry 50kg sacks up the mountain “IN FLIP FLOPS!”😮

[@udeepshakya]

You travelled to Nepal with a Sprinter? very ambitious. Respect! Surprised and glad as well that someone did this in 2023.

[@daybot5720]

The two lads who helped you in currency exchange and sim deserve respect 🫶 . They know guests are another incarnation of gods . God bless you guys . Have a nice stay here

[@WildVikingTravels]

They were amazing for sure!

[@dilipgauchan7702]

Welcome to Nepal brother

[@user-oo9ht8zf4x]

Welcome to our country Nepal frens ❤❤❤🎉

[@Tanglukwa_]

King Ragnar lorthbrok lite !!!❤

[@ayoogorkhali9262]

Viking meets the gorkhas 🙏

[@WildVikingTravels]

Haha for sure!

[@gsymongurung1]

Enjoy Guys our beautiful country Nepal

[@rah4981]

Great travel vlog. I want to visit to Nepal someday, take my mountainbike with me and bike around this beautiful country.

[@gyawaliriders8306]

Welcome to Nepal 🎉🎉🎉

[@victorreal5924]

The narration is on point 👍

[@G_Channel_G]

What cameras do you use apart from the drone?

[@WildVikingTravels]

Drone and Gopro are our main cameras, but we also have a sony a7r2 for close up shots but we barely use it. So 80 % of everything you see is done with a gopro. Because for me the best camera is the one you always have with you, and gopro literally fits in my pocket 😁

[@Void-uw4xk]

Nepali Drivers got some extra driving skill XD

[@bikenyakkha4005]

Have fun and enjoy with love n joy ❤❤❤

[@sohanacharya2311]

❤love from Nepal

[@jjackmanster]

Hard to believe but most Indians are proud that the country is now the most populous on the planet despite the degradation of the environment in so many ways.

[@sabinsaurav4924]

Traffic conditions must improve and highways must be amended in time. Thanks for making is aware!

[@jesusloveyou2934]

Well come to Nepal thanks for visit and love my country sir madam

[@sportsaddict9104]

I agree with you, huge traffic problem in Nepal. Where does all the kindness go in traffic 😢

[@SagarshamshyerNembang-cx9kc]

Thanks for visiting my country and I apologize for the bad traffic habits.

[@sarojbajgain3389]

Love you guys from nepal near Pokhara

[@nepalientertainment0737]

It’s far better than India .. you will love it .. Nepal is most beautiful country in the world

[@ranjanshrestha1645]

have you even travelled india. Hypernationalist bullshit

[@ketannagpal74]

Yeah Far better in Begging in front of India and China every year Whereas India which will be The 3rd largest economy by 2027 can’t compete with Nepal 😂😂😂😂. Keep begging Bahadur

[@vmiofwisconsin6779]

Nope Nepal is worse

[@kripathapamagar6743]

You guys accurately depict the road issues. Its one of the leading cause of casualties here. And i accept we nepali should follow traffic rules and be more patience on road.

[@Reciovex20]

Great video. People there seem to transform when they enter the road how come

[@WildVikingTravels]

I guess just the culture is different 😊

[@manirai1003]

Yep... That's true Nepal..

[@icystonerr4936]

Welcome to Nepal 🇳🇵

[@gopalgrg554]

Welcome to Nepal 🇳🇵 I been watching your vlog since long time ,many wishes and regards from pokhara Nepal 🇳🇵

[@WildVikingTravels]

Thank you so much 😀 Nepal is such a wonderful place!

[@mikebourke1185]

Hey Joe and Liisu Tanfastik as usual. Beautiful Country Nepal 🇳🇵 if you were in Thailand 🇹🇭 you.saw Trucks n Buses play Chicken .. also... 🎶 Bob Seeger..Kathmandu. 😊😊😊 Stay Free and Safe Travels 🙏 ✨ 👌

[@playersumit3835]

Thank you so much for you guys who are actually showing our nepal as it is and its all because our political partys are currept but when next time you guys will be in nepal there you guys can see lots of difference because now our youth also joing politics and they are very good in development so and thank you so muc for visiting nepal and plz share your experience in nepal with us

[@white_feather5240]

I get Viking's feeling from u guys i don,t know why 😂😊

[@sasukuchiha-pr2vf]

Viking 😁🌵

[@sabinbardewa3525]

Live from nepal❤

[@durgaprasadlimbu5705]

Welcome to my country Nepal guys 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@fightradio999]

thank you for correct pronunciation of NEPAL