The Himalayan Favela 🇳🇵

■ HIMALAYA, NEPAL: Right on the border between lower and upper Mustang, in what is known as the dessert of Nepal, sits a remarkable little village. It looks more like a favela than a village or town. Where one house ends and the other begins is impossible to discern. The rooftops and alleyways blend into one another so you never really know when you're walking on someone's rooftop or an actual alley.
It's essentially a village with the aesthetics of the favelas of Rio de Janeiro high up in the Himalayas. Naturally this was something I had to investigate.... but how do you get to this Himalayan Favela when all you see is a sign but no path?
That was no easy task... especially seeing as I started of (as usual) with a horrible wrong turn which turned out to be a near fatal mistako..... 😵
Landslide Disaster Trek Himalaya 🏔️
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The Mustang Himalayan Kingdom
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[@tzanetoskavaliotis]

This year's Himalayan series is a work of art!

[@cate.77]

Award winning for sure!

[@gangoffour6690]

The work of a true Viking

[@canyonit5224]

he is an artist and a scientist!

[@nemruce2775]

Agreed

[@space-waves]

💯

[@Saimah92]

This is why I watch Harald..He doesnt just go to the famous fancy places that everyone's been and seen hundreds of time..He really takes it to the next level going to absolute remote and barren places where even we Nepalese would prolly think twice before venturing...Thats what makes your content exclusive unique and fresh. keep on exploring mah dude..

[@_JC_21]

Perfectly said. 🤝

[@borupppp]

agree total i like the way he travel and how he connect to people meny wont even look at

[@guitarsolos89]

He's the OG of vlogging.

[@rosemilan8700]

Very true i love her for that as well he goes to humble backgrounds

[@Greg-fz6vc]

I've watched HB from the beginning of his ventures. There have been countless times when I've cringed with my own adrenaline shooting to my toes as he scales those rock cliffs, swims rough waters, rides on various contraptions and spends the night in total strangers homes. Harold Balder is a modern day super hero whom defies the deadliest of snakes, ferocious carnivores, and gut-wrenching illnesses. Harold Balder is a "real-life" Indiana Jones. Keep on sir Harold, you my friend are quite the Superstar! Come to Arizona again and you've got yourself a huge Porterhouse compliments of me. Safe travels good sir!

[@charliep9066]

That last shot was INCREDIBLE - in one shot - you have a desert mountain, a greenery mountain, and at the very end, a snow mountain !!! You do NOT seen that everyday - 3 different mountains all visible with 3 different climates and ecosystems. AMAZING !!!

[@ivanhoe68]

Having a guide is like having someone spoil the movie at the cinema.

[@HaraldBaldr]

Unless you're scaling actual mountains 6000 metres tall or walking through areas with zero people, no paths and tons of wild dangerous animals then yes it is

[@SagarshamshyerNembang-cx9kc]

😂😂😂 lol

[@CryptoGrifters]

That you bought the ticket and popcorn for!

[@HaraldBaldr]

"That you bought the ticket and popcorn for!"@@CryptoGrifters - ... and in Nepal were forced by the government to pay for against your will... so it wasn't even your choice to bring the movie spoiler to begin with 🤦🏼‍♂ If it wasn't like that I would've continued further up this valley as this is the last episode. I cannot go further without a guide and paying $1300 dollars. I'd be happy to pay that money as a protected nature reserve fee or whatever they want to call it but I do not want some dude telling me what hill I can and cannot climb because it may be a risk to my personal safety. So now hundreds of thousands of people who would've loved to see the beauty of upper Mustang (and possibly afterwards travel there themselves) here on my channel will now not see it. Local businesses will not be promoted and the Didi of upper Mustang and potentially many other deserving business owners just like her will not be found. Forcing guides upon people in safe well known paths and roads where Nepalis can walk freely without any experience is a joke and incredibly damaging for tourism.

[@nordboer5684]

@@HaraldBaldr You're Norwegian, should be no problem for us, we're the worlds best hikers. Ut på tur aldri sur.

[@avayachaudhary2590]

Harald has seen and known Nepal better than most Nepalese now. Thanks for bringing footages of all these remote places which a general Nepali would rarely think of visiting.

[@jaibusby673]

Yes i bet a Nepalese wouldn't of taken off his shoes to cross a moon river either, why am I not surprised Harald is the first moon tourist and just to say that that this valley in Nepal is just like it.

[@thedeathrow296]

@@bonnieca3199 We Nepalese are just dumb.

[@kevinnix5495]

False 😂

[@Winter_Wyvern1]

1:42 he forgot to bring water bottle on the moon solo.

[@explorer.samrat]

Harald & The Himalayas are "Best Buddies" who cannot live without each other. It's a bond of several lifetimes..when Harald used to be a Himalayan sage thousands of years ago and lived alone in a small cave with his two cats..Today he has returned to ths Himalayas again, to reclaim his territory. 😄❤

[@HaraldBaldr]

🫡🏔️🍺🇳🇵

[@user-bk6vq3xm1t]

Harald also used to make gongo in the same cave, we might still beable to find the utensils & cave carvings 😆

[@bikalmagar6165]

​@@user-bk6vq3xm1t😂😂😂😂

[@explorer.samrat]

@@user-bk6vq3xm1t Yes, that cave is a World Heritage Site today. 😄💝✌🏻

[@MzIggyTheater]

My husband and I can't travel right now, so we enjoy watching your adventures! ❤ Harald is the best!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Wow, you got into Mustang, and trekking solo despite the rules, that's a good sign. I love the looks of that village, so remote and otherworldly. Have fun, drink water and watch out for rolling stones.

[@HaraldBaldr]

I’m not trekking just wandering about in lower Mustang which doesn’t have the guide rule. The border to upper mustang is about 45 min walk from where I started this video and there are checkpoints there to ensure you’ve paid your $1300 USD to enter and that a local is holding your hand as you walk on the gravel road it’s impossible to get lost on 🤦‍♂️

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Ah okay, I see. $1,300, yowza. Well it's cool to see that there are some interesting areas you can explore around there anyway, far from the crowds. I'm headed for the Himalayas myself soon.

[@halsmail]

This is the Kali Gandhaki valley. The caves were inhabited some 800 yrs ago by Buddhists and have paintings on the walls. Many are interconnected. Further down is another beautiful fortress town of Jharkot.

[@rajivs1380]

A huge respect to mr Harald for his effort and dedication to show the real side of Nepal and Nepalese people , happy Vijaya Dashami to all

[@Truthsoul2152]

Shubh vijyadashmi

[@anna-brittaingelsson8906]

Hello from Sweden It's always great videos

[@JehovahRapha777]

The COOLEST thing about this village is that it's actually made out of surrounding elements! Just imagine a group of people just decided to stay there and a village was started from the single rock. People really don't need much to survive. Just a simple shelter and a few goats. And actually they will be healthier just drinking goat milk and eating dried apples. Modern people are sick because of excess. Things like cheetoes and soda drinks...

[@william6534]

yeah who needs clean water and antibiotics!

[@charliep9066]

Another GREAT video !!! Harald, I've never told you this, but after watching your videos for the past few years, even your appearances on Bald's channel, you've changed so much in terms of your whole aura and spirit... in a GREAT and POSITIVE way... I can't put my nail on it, but you're glowing with such a happy and buzzing spirit. That child like wonder and zeal for life. I think in the past, you seemed a bit more reserved and quiet at times. But these trips to the Himalayas, you seem the most passionate and happy I've ever see you. And now you bring that with you to all the other cities you visit around the world. I thought I would just point out as an objective observer, you've grown so much as a person, and I respect that so very much.

[@RAMS-pm7gu]

Thanks, Harald, Your oldest subscriber from india Bangalore..... You are the real influencer, the realest human, real everything... Living life as it supposed to be lived ... I hope i can do what you do, be like you..

[@HaraldBaldr]

Thank you for your words 🙏🏻

[@lichanyanthan5684]

The saddest part is......the vlog series will end one day. But there's always hope that new series will begin again and again.

[@Gabriele-vu2le]

Wait 3-4 months and you can watch it again 😂

[@Rizengiri01]

Exactly bro..he must get nepal citizenship so that how he want to stay he can..

[@HaraldBaldr]

This was the last episode. Foreigners are not allowed to continue up this valley without a guide and paying $1300 USD 🤦🏼‍♂

[@torstimyle1355]

​@@HaraldBaldr too bad there will be no trekking without a guide which makes it expensive and less adventurous.

[@chennareddy103]

Beautiful vedio harald keep it up

[@guitarsolos89]

Your trekking videos leading into these villages and taking part of how they live and what they do daily are phenomenal. I can probably speak for others too but you just sit glued to these episodes in complete awe to how amazing these villages are! We're blessed to being able to part take in this life journey of yours with just a click, amazing times. ~ Much love from Sweden

[@pranaisubba9768]

Its just getting better and better , more thrilling, more adventarous, more fun . The kind of video that i never regret watching it. It gives me courage to do something that i was lethergic to exucute. Happy to being part of your adventure ❤

[@kreabea78]

This was so extremely wholesome and friendly. I loved the interaction with the locals in the village, so much respect. This has to be one of your best video's ever, loved every second of it. This village is a place i would never be able to visit myself, so i enjoy seeiing this through your camera. Thanks for sharing your journey with us, i hope you never stop.

[@MzIggyTheater]

I Agree

[@yungchum2073]

For being so remote that boys English was amazing! And the architecture of their homes is actually super cool

[@leerobins749]

That was a terrific video.. People seemed happy and the houses just enough..the way you climbed that mountain..brilliant..heart in the moth stuff...

[@PonzRL]

Thank you for posting so much Harald. You really have no idea how much it means to us

[@HaraldBaldr]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@m4rv1nw]

That climb was more than impressive! Good job Heraldo!

[@lisanancoff3462]

Another incredible video, Harald! I have never seen such a place and it is beautiful! And as always the people are awesome ...Great job!

[@eSajiloGyaan]

I love watching Harald because he goes beyond popular tourist spots, exploring incredibly remote and desolate places that even we Nepalese might think twice about visiting. This makes his content unique, fresh, and truly distinctive. Keep exploring, my friend!

[@justinebrink4056]

Wow your journeys just keep getting more adventurous, I looove all your new content and you can be so proud, you took your own direction after Bald and Bankrupt and your new content is just amazing and shows your adventurous spirit. Your doing such a great job ♥

[@James-miller]

Man this village is so scenic what a great place to live (aside from the limited resources that as a westerner I’d not want to live without) and I could spend hours chilling by that river bed on the moon

[@Rebelass74]

With a nice spliff. I’m with you👍🏽

[@thekernall74]

It's awesome the amount of content your uploading. The journeys are even better

[@PICTUREPULSES]

Hey, gotta say I think this is one of your best vids with landscape and village you visited. I have watched all your vids and helped me get through bloody lockdown. I felt this was definitely one of the most remote places you had been to. Made me want to go to Nepal again.

[@thatonepersonoflove]

Simply AMAZING!! Thank you for taking us there Harald!! ✌🏻❤️

[@juno1471]

The great gongo drinker, mountain climber, savior of downhill doggo... And the greatest fan of Mrs Rati devi.... The great Heraldo🐐🐐🐐

[@HaraldBaldr]

🫡🍺⚔🏔

[@irfanhuskic9257]

Big hello from Australia Harald , hope you are doing well. Such amazing places out there in the world and it's always great to see you explore and experience the ruggedness and the beauty of them . Keep up the great work 👍👍👍👍🥃🥃🥃

[@sharonsecord5777]

I’m always amazed at how you can film and climb at the same time.

[@happyfacesmile]

Thanks for posting videos sooner than later we appreciate it we love your videos and humor we can't get enough of you dude thumbs 👍

[@bilalakhtar449]

Currrntly studying for my pharmacy exam but the Nepal series got me hooked, literally watch only your videos on my breaks. I know this is going to be a quality video, thank you Harold :)

[@HaraldBaldr]

Good luck on your exam 🙂

[@ronaldpinon3224]

All I can say is WOW! breathtaking view of Nepal. Thanks Heraldo for showing us the beauty of Nepal.

[@kallywerven3619]

Enjoy following you on your travels. Been watching for a few years and it is great that you dont swear--it is greatly appreciated. PLEASE continue to keep the profanity out of your videos for us old folks!! Thanks for sharing

[@CallMeDaddy777]

Absolutely stunning village. Really takes you back into time! Love the content ❤

[@chrisbrown8748]

I’m absolutely loving this series like I love everything Harold creates but I can’t lie I’m a bit concerned for the Northman’s life🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@altclut]

Breathtaking climb! Fascinating village! Superb video!

[@marcusbusby]

Thanks Harald for sharing your travels and for saying hello to so many people and talking with them. This ancient village is so beautiful, what incredible lives people live. Your videoas have really inspire me to return to Nepal, and to try som e Gongo"! thanks so much Namaste 🙏

[@EddieEggman]

What a truly beautiful place! Such a humble life those people lead, thank you for sharing 🙏

[@Gjon86]

"Am I filming?" Everytime you say it, I have to smile. Love it.

[@rasherstx]

What a fantastic place.great bit of filming there Harold.. I would imagine the winters must be very hard there..just normal people living normal lives...

[@user-iq5uq1ez9u]

Really love your videos. I’ve been watching for a very long time now.

[@ValentinaMitchell1]

32:24 the child’s reaction to Harald on the ladder step was priceless.

[@jacquelinewilliams6713]

My Viking 'Warrior', i look forward to each and every post. You are so informative. Love your courage and how you share your story to the world.😘

[@mukey]

The views in the last few videos are epic man. Great work. Marry Christmas and happy new year.

[@nap41hb67]

HARALDO,we all approve,another exceptional,amazing video,one of the very best series of Nepal,the landscape of this part of Nepal almost like from another planet,more,more ,more vids from Nepal,5 stars out of 5,Haraldo the best!!!!!!!

[@twinflowerfioretta]

Wow ! Epic adventure in this remote place, Haraldo you are a hero in trecking around and showing such splendid, marvellous landscape and a village with stunning houses and so friendly people ! I thank you so much, without your exploring i would never see such places in Nepal ! Namaste 🌸🙏

[@jerrywilliams3544]

Those caves you seen at 18:13 are famous and have these crazy white and red paintings in them and pottery. They all connect. So cool

[@t.c.4321]

Thanks Harold for making these wonderful videos to take our minds off the atrocities going on in the world today.

[@HS-cp9ud]

Hey Harald, Thanks for taking us on that epic trek! Although, you didn’t always warn us that you are activating the Gabriel high roller traveller mode you did capture some of the most phenomenal footage very well. Enjoying all your Nepal footage so far and can’t wait to see more. Safe travels Haraldo!❤

[@HaraldBaldr]

My bad 😂 Shall remember next time to warn before activating GHTM 🎥

[@SanjKing]

Make so many videos that your videos become a complete history book for the coming generations. You have helped many people in some way or the other. Never stop, you are amazing.

[@sisselhansen3915]

Thats so true, you are amazing, Heraldo. Handing a helping hand all around our planet..in the most hidden places. And you let the "coincidencias" guide you, I feel.. You let Nature guide you. That creates a deeper meaning in your meeting with the persons. I think this is an awesome way, to build Bridges,, to unifie us, all!!

[@DeprivedofZZZ]

Haroldo you’re literally the best video maker when it comes to entertainment and history, I’m always looking forward to your videos! Stay safe

[@DeprivedofZZZ]

Haraldo*

[@SivaFolsom]

Harald, watching you navigate gives me goosebumps! Way to go... Looking forward to your next episode!

[@kinblanking]

Fantastic, takes me back there. The wind in those valleys ........its relentless........luckily will be behind you at some point...gives u a real spring in your step.

[@ashokgiri2659]

You are number one, thank you for exploring Nepal.

[@OnBoard_PistoNs200]

Keep exploring and uploading Mr. Harald. I always eagerly keep waiting for your video everyday.❤️ May Parbati(RATI) Devi be with you across the journey. And hope one day, I will get a chance to go along on a trek with you🫶

[@KonradSchK]

no intro, no bs, just straight in to the matter! wonderfull

[@KonTikiBea]

Love your videos Harald.. Thank you for sharing with us all ~ :)

[@JustGraphic87]

Watching your Himalayan series is nothing less than watching documentary on Discovery. Even better as you are doing it solo without any cameraman carrying the camera. I am yet to visit Himalaya of Nepal side. Have visited Indian side as I am from India. Mountains are my fav places to visit. Will visit Nepal someday.

[@applefairy2154]

We love your work

[@kgSlee]

Dear Haraldo, your contents are exceptional even without these risks you take.. you can actually do without them or I fear we'll never get to watch your last vid.. God bless you my friend

[@EphemeralProductions]

Been lovin these!! ❤ thanks so much haraldo! :)

[@Zach-xr6wn]

The Favela was exquisite, everybody should appreciate this kind of architecture.

[@HaraldBaldr]

It was so awesome. Imagine when the river is at its peak it must be even greater

[@scotland_from_up_high7440]

Great video. Have you thiught abiut taking a small drone with you on potentially dangerous hikes? You could send the drone up to check terrain rathen than climbing a mountainside just find its a dead end

[@HaraldBaldr]

Yeah was thinking this is teh only way to conquer Mount Gongo next attempt as nobody has been on the top before

[@altenberg-greifenstein]

Amazing video! Love this place!

[@davebartosiak985]

Harald, I think you are turning into a mountain goat! Amazing how you find these places in remote areas along trails. Super cool stuff man. Thank you!

[@ruthlesstiger21x76]

Lets go Harald... the feeling of u uploading a fresh video is orgasmic. Never stop doing what u're doing.

[@KDKNP1935]

Watching on TV. Nearly finished. This is awesome 👏

[@20Redram00]

I do believe that this place and these people that live there are one of the most amazing things I have seen. Incredible job and thanks for taking me there.

[@Spoiled_horsegirl]

Thanks for the upload 💞💖

[@Torset1953]

Glimrende dokumentarer fra et fantastisk land🙏Namaste

[@KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer]

So excited to watch a new Harald video! The video start was indeed like being on a foreign planet. Oh no, never forget the water bottle. "I can probable do this" Many times one's Last Words! 🙂 "Ultra Hazardous" sounds a bit dangerous! I would have got my feet wet rather than scale a cliff wall. 🙂Sometimes I forget you do these incredible climbs with just one hand! Just amazing Harald! Just amazing! I loved the slo-mo footage near the top of the cliff. Thanks and praise to Odin for watching over you! Thanks for sharing the i-Phone footage of the caves! Cool ladder to the roof in the village. The village is everything one could have imagined in an isolated area. Harald! That going down the narrow wooden stairs from the building roof was an exciting moment since it seemed a challenge even for you. The entire video has just been amazing! "In case I fall, we'll have it on tape!" What a PRO!

[@krishnachauhan2043]

Damn your video in recent days are so cool and exciting to watching your last video of Cafe was exciting and this is even awesome, while watching your videos I feel that it never ends. Love you brother you and your videos are amazing ❤️❤️

[@Heyheena]

I was gasping every time you were going up that mountain. My heart sank 😭 Great video. Another masterpiece I must say. Thank you, thank you 🥰

[@yavor1]

Nice interaction with beautiful people of Nepal.The English is not important. it is the most important they are willing to show they way of living and they hospitality. Thank you for this video and people who participate in it.Best of luck to all of them.

[@dinamovci1256]

Certainly didn't expect to see such a beautiful town after seeing the initial wasteland that looked almost otherworldly! Also Mr. Ronaldo really channelled the entirety of his German heritage with those house invasions! Another banging vlog and awesome and friendly people! This man doesn't miss!

[@rupakpudasaini]

Your raw content is what makes your video even more fabulous….

[@miguelito29229]

Thank you so much for this amazing videos you bring to us just amazing 🤯

[@OnBoard_PistoNs200]

The way this Crazy NorthMen Mr. Harald tackles the adventurous route on an extreme level is, something out of the box, compared to how others do it. Harald really is of a different bloodline, like a viking💪

[@GTS5690]

Fascinating video once again, thanks for that and keep up the good work! One question: are the bushes that can be seen at about 12:30 and 45:20 with yellow/orange berries some kind of sea-buckthorn (tindved) or are they some completely different type of plant?

[@doctorajan]

This is as if I am in a fantasy wonderland, Harold.Thank you so much.Please continue the dreamland tour😊😊😊

[@brettatkinson4325]

I just love Harold & the way he connects to people,his Himalayas vlogs are the best❤ Namaste

[@wannetasingh6969]

Have a wonderful day HB It is so cool how many unique people you come across I cry soemtimes when you leave a family that you have interacted with and have spent time with 3x Happy Emoji face so thank you for introducing us to these beautiful people and place

[@DuffMcGruff101]

I travel the world with you Northman. Big respect from South Dakota USA

[@suprabuddh1]

Love your videos!!! Keep up the good work

[@Vegasrat]

Awesome hike Harald ...that region is amazing.

[@Cersilaria22]

I would honestly pay a million to spend a few days with Harald on one of his trips, and not in a weird way…..He just has an amazing aura about him and he bonds with people and understands people no matter what country he is in, the language barrier isn’t an issue because the heart ❤️ barrier is up ❤❤❤❤❤

[@digitalali6550]

once i used to watch bear grill..the trekcker..who eats anything but last 3/4 years am your big fan ..your truelly a brave hiker traveler... you travel allmost through any unforgiving trecks withotu any fear of wild animals reptiles...or ghosts.. and simon wilsons too..the monopoly guy.. and now am addicted to your chanel even my 19 year old son watches your chanel.. we pray to allmighty god for your safety in your every videos that you make......becuase of your videos my tea/coffee/drinks /food taste even better when i watch and eat drink same time front of my 17 inch laptop..

[@murphy6424]

I love these old homes , so unique. Thanks for taking us there.

[@ozzeelady6029]

Fabulous video. Love your work. Just amazing places we see through your lens. Very Precious. Thank you. So refreshing to watch Haraldo’s videos , he NEVER asks for Likes, Subscribes, or bell hitting. Very Professional videographer. ✅👍

[@HaraldBaldr]

🙏

[@DerHomes1989]

Your videos are on a whole different level Sir and I love every single one of them. Much love from germany

[@terryasselstine6879]

Harold, this is out of context but, your second language, which I presume is english, is far better than many that only speak english. Better in vocabulary, idioms and grammar with an optimistic flowing melodic Norwegian accent. Pleasure to listen to. Also, Nepal seems to bring out a genuine enthusiasm for this place.

[@mahendranarunasalam8888]

One of your best video Heraldo ... bravo to you

[@sonjabertels6830]

Can't wait for you're next programme. Honestly you are the best going to remote areas beautiful scenery you just make me nervous climbing please be careful ❤

[@Skipppp8705]

It’s amazing how Baldr lives vicariously through his content he gives us. 👏

[@harpalsingh6411]

Lots of villagers will never get to know that a Norwegian men has roamed there village street and shot stones and hens and now the video is watched by lakhs of people across the globe, this is the reason I appreciate this men’s videos, harpal approves from Calgary Canada ❤

[@ayadalzahron]

Thank you for another great explore Harald. Cheers.

[@ShyamSunder-iy2cf]

Your vlogin is awesome man...we are waiting on KZbin so igerly..what interesting place you you will show to us now... thanks for all new places for showing us❤

[@patrickhemken5722]

You took a journey without Gongo? I've never seen so many rocks in my life! People seem so friendly there. Enjoy your posts