THE REALITY OF TRAVELING IN THE HIMALAYAS

[@flywithflorin]

I've learned more about India watching your videos than I ever have in my college lectures. Enjoy the rest of your time.

[@MuDibakar]

Incredible❤

[@michaelahass2695]

Florin SO TRUE !

[@tigrotom7312]

True. His vids are not just interesting but educational as well.

[@flywithflorin]

@@tigrotom7312 Agreed. Most of these travel vloggers enjoy showing off their luxury Airbnb's and documenting the tourist traps. Gabriel is one of the rare few that enjoys the educational aspect of these new locations and wants to know the cultural history, etc.

[@tigrotom7312]

@@flywithflorin yup he goes off tourist paths and off roads. I find his vids amazing and fun to watch.

[@essee3984]

Just to want point out that everything is expensive in hills because of the logistical cost of bringing stuff at that height. So, you might be paying let's say 30Rs for noodles in Delhi but it will cost 60rs in the mountains.

[@rational0]

Things are changing fast these days, with many new roads and tunnels bridges ropeways and other solutions.

[@jordaneshwar5317]

@@rational0 Not in Uttarakhand. We still don't have electricity and proper roads up in the hills.

[@rational0]

@@jordaneshwar5317 Well earlier even low level roads were missing and broken. i have seen a lot of changes and new roads, tunnels and bridges coming up, will take some months to complete. But yes hills are difficult and in some places roads are not currently feasible (cost will be too high for sparsely populated areas. So other solutions are needed. Judging by current govt focus, i really hope you can see more changes soon.

[@junglie]

yes a lot has to be carried up on mules or someones back in the out of the wy places.

[@gardensofthegods]

@@rational0 I wonder if you're talking about the LAC ( line of actual control ) . So many people especially the Americans here don't know about what's going on up there with ch Ina . Scary stuff . I hope India will do really well for herself and be blessed

[@NomadShifu]

The Himalayas save our country from the cold and dry winds of Central Asia. They also prevent the monsoon winds of the Indian Ocean from crossing over to Northern countries and cause heavy rainfall in Northern India. Many rivers have their sources in the Himalayan ranges. The Himalayan slopes have dense forests.

[@amreshyadav2758]

really, lol

[@TusharSharma-gc4vs]

@@amreshyadav2758 what's lol in this? This is basic geography.

[@amreshyadav2758]

@@TusharSharma-gc4vs i never knew this basic geography.

[@TusharSharma-gc4vs]

@@amreshyadav2758 😑 you sarcastic son of ....😂

[@thewayiam30vamshi90]

@@amreshyadav2758 really, you don't know, LoL.

[@lunchtime2960]

Great travel tips as usual Gabe. Thanks bro. I'm leaving for India on the 16th for my first ever trip abroad.

[@Amacott99]

Enjoy every second! We’re an Australian family and have lived here for 7 years. It’s a truly incredible country to travel❤️

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Nice, have an amazing trip. Where in India are you planning on going?

[@kumar7359]

During the summer? Why do you want to get fried? Btw, I live in India.

[@Vijay.1234-h3j]

Visit to himachal pradesh ,in himachal you can go to dharamkot.

[@shailesh108]

Dont dare to come in the month of may june or even july. It is going 45℃ in northern plains of india Or if you are coming then make your trip to himachal pradeah or ladakh or kashmir.

[@Amacott99]

I’m so hearing you Gabriel. Living here as a foreigner can be difficult with scammers, we had it recently in Himachal where our driver wanted double the amount already quoted. It’s just something-like you said- you have to deal with. Uttarakhand is especially difficult to travel around but WOW it’s a magical state to be. The people, the views. Perfect!

[@akshitdadhwal]

Himachal Pradesh has very good public transport why didn't you go through buses taxis are expensive because of expensive diesel price in india which is more than 1.3 dollar a litre

[@myblueandme]

Not only foreigners we locals also suffer because of these scammers. The government is sleeping scammers are busy.

[@Amacott99]

@@akshitdadhwal I know- fuel prices are crazy atm. We’re in Kolkata. Next time we’ll definitely look at the bus.

[@Amacott99]

@@myblueandme that’s really amazing to hear. It’s not a nice feeling at all, but one I’ve just learnt to live with.

[@abhisheksharma8210]

Sorry to hear that ,being from उत्तराखंड I know they look for the tourists so they can charge them more than the locals ....If you are specifically talking about the Hilly areas so yes apart from usual scams , in the Shops around the area they do charge more as mainly tourists travel to the hilly areas in summers/during the YATRA . So they try to make most of it . Which is not a good thing tbh😶

[@P.B...]

You're in great shape! Oxygen levels at those altitudes (~3600 - 4000m) are about 60% of what you'd find at sea level.

[@joydeeproy1580]

Gopro is excellent in sunlight. Sorry about your unpleasant experience. I do hope GOI folks watch this video. Even Indian tourists inside India often encounter similar problems. I had a similar experience in London, forgot to negotiate before and then got ripped off by $30.

[@junglie]

fun fact london is the dirty money laundry of the world......

[@babayada2015]

Here is a travelling tip you might not know Gabriel: Never bargain down the price but always bargain up. *For example, don't bargain that "I will pay for only 500 and 1000 is too much" Instead you go like this; "Hey bro, I want to go to ......... And I will only pay 350. Will ya take me?"* 4/5 times it will fetch you higher margins than bargaining down and this shields you from these scams too

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Solid advice, but in this case it wasn't a matter of disliking the price at the beginning. It was a matter of once he let two other people in the car it was no longer a private taxi ride and the 1,000 seemed like a big ripoff.

[@jaguarunleashed4935]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos thats where u were lenient probably., u should have firmly told him no extra passengers. once u relented , he took advantage of your soft side leading to the fracas later on .

[@changumangu4660]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos I'm an Indian and this happened with me in Delhi. I booked a private auto but after 5 minutes he started picking other people.

[@MayankThakur216]

@@jaguarunleashed4935 Exactly. He just thought you allowed him to carry extra passengers lol. Otherwise 1000 rupees for a private taxi for that distance is fair in Himalayan region.

[@moulonz]

I love this guy. Honestly I’m just happy for you and I truly wish you safe and many more journeys.

[@newhorizon175]

Fuel prices in India are really high at the moment Gab, so 1000 is not a rip off but also not a fair price

[@mritunjayk1]

The best thing about this channel is that it depicts reality. Travelling here in India is tough many times. Best for coming times.

[@Swampzoid]

I'm glad the skies are clear now so you can share these spectacular views.

[@tigrotom7312]

Your videos from India are absolutely magnificent !

[@lencrites7044]

You’re an amazing vloger and I appreciate all that you go through in making them!

[@calebtravel5629]

I’ve learned more about the world from Gabriel and Drew Binsky than I have in all my years of school.

[@jv-ow5se]

It's not just foreigners Gabriel. I m from India (Gujarat) went to Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh before few months and got scammed by my cab driver for Rs 7000. I was in disbelief and realised there was nothing I could do. These kind of experiences leave bitter taste. I hope remaining days in India and all ur future travels leave u with nothing but amazing experiences. I too m travelling to Uttarakhand just in few days and ur vlog is very helpful. Thank u 😊

[@eruditevirtue3966]

Yes mate , as a thumb rule most drivers and guides, are scamsters, try to book the taxis from reputated vendors or hotels or travel sites like MMT,Ola/Uber only

[@evelinholmes6401]

Don’t come to the western world. Our house is 20 min. from an international Airport. It cost $ 80.00 cdn to go by taxi. Plus a tip.

[@ropersix]

Once in Kerala, two friends and I negotiated for a private car to take us into the hills the next day. We settled on a price, looked at the car, and met the actual driver. We wanted to avoid any kind of problems. We headed out the next day, which started to get a little hot. We asked to turn on the AC, and the driver says that's going to cost extra! It's always something, and to some extent, you just have to accept it's going to happen sometimes.

[@deveshdikshit90]

This scam is getting more and more prelavant in india now a days.

[@TammyTravelsTheWorld]

I rented a really nice Airbnb in Mexico, in Playa del Carmen. Got upstairs to my room and asked about the aircon - owner said "that'll be extra" and "I need a cash deposit". I gave her $40 US and ran that sucker as cold as it would go for the whole trip.

[@deepblue3682]

AC will cost more, as it will suck up fuel more(petrol/diesel ) esp when you are going up the hills, india being a fuel importing county cost of fossil fuel is always high

[@orangesaregood1428]

Its not nice feeling ripped off for sure... sometimes when we travel to poor countries we should accept little price 'hikes' every now & then.

[@stevierayripple]

@@orangesaregood1428 Yes, a "little" extra is OK, but when they try to gouge you, that's another matter !!!

[@petrabevaart2435]

After this trip in India you totally need to recover in Greece!😁 By the way your travels to India and Greece are my favorites! Greetings from the Netherlands , safe travels Gabriel.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I can't disagree with that. 😎 We'll see where I end up.

[@gardensofthegods]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Gabriel somebody said they hoped you would see their message for you to consider visiting Deoriatel which is a high altitude lake near Choptal ( Chopa ?) . They said you won't be disappointed by the views . It is the comment by Sumit Sharma . You might want to check it out

[@InterstateKyle]

What a great birthday treat Gabe. Thank you for the amazing content. What a beautiful view!

[@themissdior1235]

Of all the places i have watched you travel over the years this place is one of the best. The views are outstanding . I remember years ago it was a tough trek as it was in the winter . Thanks for sharing again :)

[@DocSingh]

Few things any foreigner should know when traveling to India: 1. Never trust a private cab driver or an autowallah (tuk tuk). They try to scam even us Indians all the time. Uber or ola is better most of the time. 2. Always ask locals for charges about street food or travel costs to avoid getting scammed. 3. Always book hotels online. Please read reviews before booking. 4. Avoid unhygienic street vendors. 5. Visit North eastern states and states like Uttarakhand. Down south, there are beautiful places like Coorg, Munnar, Kodaikanal.

[@MariNate1016]

Really cool video. Not a place that’s really on my radar but just shows how diverse the world is

[@lucasfreire8360]

You should visit southeast asia, it`s a wonderful place

[@jacksondrake-lost]

Love these huge stone paths and you got good views in this video for sure. Glad to hear they don't physically attack you when you stand up for yourself in these situations.

[@SK-xw4gu]

Physical altercation rarely happens in India. At the most, it will be shouting and cursing. If they see that you are determined and are not going to back down, they will back off.

[@jaguarunleashed4935]

no physical attacks, thats very rare. but yeah arguments with cab fares and all isnt uncommon.

[@jacksondrake-lost]

@@SK-xw4gu That's good to know I will definitely stick up for myself in these situations and don't want to have to fight. I plan on giving more money anyway but if they try and scam me then hell no. It's affordable so I am fine with helping them out if they really deserve it. I will look for the best folk in these situations... like taxi, bus etc...

[@SK-xw4gu]

@@jacksondrake-lost Good strategy!

[@ashishtiwari1912]

India is safe to travel unlike what your western media portrays. I have been travelling here for 30 years to different places and not a single incident where the person wanted to physically attack me. At best you can have a heated argument. But that is all about it.

[@jasnah9717]

Thank you, Gabriel. Lots of knowledge.

[@millerlite502]

Since your there you might as well hike up Mt.Everest 1 day climb.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Lol. 😛

[@millerlite502]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos In Sandals

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Excellent plan. I bet it would be a first.

[@MrMarktrumble]

I like the sound of the wind. Thank you.

[@Lady4452]

I watch his travels for a long time, the viewers and I learn so much and the cost of every thing it gives us an idea the cost of his travel also educating the viewers it’s beautiful

[@michaelahass2695]

Best greetings from Paris, Gabriel..you are so special, just like your vlogs.. Thank you for showing me the Himalayas in India..and this magic track..which I'll never see myself. Your passion and determination, this travel addiction, as you name it , your entire personality are awesome.. you definitely are very special .. I keep discovering so much of this world through your eyes and narrations..since I subscribed to your channel...Thank you All my admiration and best wishes on your journey. Always be healthy and happy . 🖐🙏🌏🇫🇷

[@dentopedia2875]

This temple is covered with Snow during winter season........

[@Auf_dem_Sonnendeck]

I've had a lot of bad experiences with taxi drivers on my travels. Unfortunately, it is particularly common in poor countries. Worst in Cuba, Myanmar, Laos and Thailand. I no longer trust any taxi driver.

[@eruditevirtue3966]

didn't wanted to generalize but majority taxi drivers are scamsters unfortunately

[@gardensofthegods]

There's a thread by a guy who used to be a Hindu Monk ... last name something like sokolowski .. I was just reading what he wrote he had 2 comments and in one he said he learned how to say in the foreign tongue when dealing with people who could rip him off for products or services , he would say "please speak the truth " .. he said it worked like a charm and helped prevent him from getting ripped off ... you never know it might help

[@mitsuracer87]

Las Vegas too

[@effie-Toronto]

We just returned from 5 weeks in Ireland because we watched your videos..........really enjoyed our trip Thanks Gabe

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Sweet. Ireland is amazing.

[@rafalkotowski3621]

My off day today....starting day with coffee and your amazing video Sir:). Awesome, thanks for sharing and enjoy these wonderful and truly majestic mountains. Personally it takes me back to 2020 when I've done Poon Hill

[@rafalkotowski3621]

Just a small note on scamming in India. Unfortunately it's a ongoing process all over the mighty Bharat. Between 1994-99 I was living as a Hindu monk in India. Shaved head , robes/dhoti, cadar everyday . Still locals were very hard to cheat etc. However I've learned to say a phrase to potential rogues..." Hamesha Sach bolo". " always speak the truth". Honestly it works wonders. Enjoy Rishikesh Gabriel, looking forward to next video. Stay safe and healthy. Om shaanti

[@gardensofthegods]

@@rafalkotowski3621 very interesting , that's really cool that you were a Hindu Monk . Not sure what you mean by locals were hard to cheat ... ?

[@rafalkotowski3621]

Sorry I've mistyped. I meant to write that locals were still trying hard to cheat me or fellow monks from Denmark or Croatia which were in same ashram . Hope it's clearer now. Om shaanti

[@rahulbisht4620]

You should first go to Rishikesh, stay there and then come to Kedarnath, it's an amazing place for tracking, 16 km.

[@abhik6170]

My favourite person on KZbin.... Gabriel

[@timallison8560]

livin the dream man.

[@avi2125]

Very rare to find the hint of disappointment and bitterness in Gabriel's narration...or the urge for generalizations - "Indians will... wherever..." Wishing him more pleasant experiences...

[@davelawson2564]

And he does that himself !😄😄😄😄

[@lorrainedavidson7229]

It is true , foreigners should not be charged more. India should have Clean toilets, and pavements. It Was like this disgusting when I Went in 1989. Dirty.

[@jimsbooksreadingandstuff]

Looks a fabulous place for trekking when the views are clear.

[@anandaragi4298]

Big fan from karnataka India

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks.

[@2thepoint.168]

I live in North India , Punjab. Very close to Himachal . We just have to travel vwry little to witness the Himalaya. I have been to Uttarakhand too. I visited the hemkund Shahib. It is a Sikh temple Situated at a height of over 15,000 feet above the sea level in the Himalayan ranges of district Chamoli. That trip has left the strongest impression on me.

[@AnkleSnapper72]

Wise words from the travel guru himself. I've learnt so much from Gabriel, walk on the wanderer.

[@amitmehta1641]

Bro plzz go kedarnath temple🙏🙏🙏

[@SantoshGairola]

The route you took to go to Joshimath is not common route, even for us locals. We arrange private taxi from origin itself, if we need to go that way.

[@warringtribes6689]

Why would you sit in a taxi without confirming the fare and then call it scam?? Even locals will not do that.

[@iammaxhammer]

As to why you should have the discussion before getting into a transport: If you don't agree with the price you can just politely say no, and not get in. You mentioned argument before vs after, it doesn't have to be an argument at all. They are free to charge what they want and it's your decision to accept or decline. Declining doesn't mean you are calling him out as a scammer in the least, it just means his service is beyond what you ae willing to pay.

[@LovingLightCreations]

Wow thank you for sharing I love it!!! Amazing 🤗❣️💙❣️

[@zippyzipster6863]

Sorry to hear about your bad experience with the rogue scam taxi driver.Scams happen to the best of us, especially tourists. Hope you never encounter something like that again.Have a good safe journey, stay healthy.Take care, thanks for another great video.👍🙏🏽

[@samewalt6486]

Somehow I missed this whole series from Varanasi to the mountains. This so far is my favorite part of India. Thank you! Oh, I see by my comment below that I watched this a year ago. I plain forgot. Looking forward to watching this again. I love Uttarakhand.

[@rumik-stahnke6512]

Amazing video 👍Thanks for sharing with us that beauty 🤗good job bro 👏😁

[@tanisas7099]

u can also visit kedarnath . a very famous temple of lord SHIVA surrounded by snow top mountains . an extremely beautiful place . its like heaven on earth 🙏

[@billmoeller8897]

Love your travel stories.

[@rerunplaya532]

Thanks for sharing your story ad the IMPORTANCE of taxi rides and not getting riped off. Only negotiate price in the end because if a conflict you gotta ride with them throught the conlflict. Lastly at the end of taxi ride if you feel they are trying to rip you off, you just say no and throw the money at them and leave! Great advise. Now that was some great views and need more historical stories about the past and that area. Thanks and keep up the great work. This is much better than watching "fake" television or cable.

[@mesid99]

been following you for many years and this is one of my favorites place to visit. I live in Dehradun if you want to stop by you are welcome.

[@TheSwede70]

Really nice subjects to listen to coupled with those views! I really recognize all those stories about negotiating the fare beforehand or not and everything around this. I think I could talk a whole day with you only around this subject. Sometimes I had the odd doubling on an agreed fare that was already a lot higher than it should be. Sometimes you have to stand your ground and sometimes it is not worth it. I have practised argumenting without shouting since my 20's. I am getting better and better at it the older I get. But it also depends a lot on how wiped out one is, the more the easier to flip out. 🙂

[@marthapineda5395]

Thanks for sharing this is great I wish I be there

[@artfx9]

Your videos are the best!

[@franciscosandiego3026]

Great video gabriel, from the imperial co California.

[@suddole]

Install any free GPS/altitude app in your phone for accurate altitudes. They don't need an internet connection. The GPS chip in your phone works everywhere.

[@donnaleecriss5023]

Gabe I appreciate your honesty and courage to deal with the taxi scammers. I experienced India/Nepal and unfortunately got scammed, but I chalk it up to travel experience and travel is not always glamorous all the time. Good to hear your experiences of true honest travel experiences. Once in awhile you need to hold up for a couple of days and really rest.

[@indeepcustom]

U have to show. That driver vehicle or his face ... I am also from uttarakhand. Some taxi driver do like this. Many time when they see people need bus. But no vehicle comes. There price raise up. Some time local also face same problem. But he know u are tourist. That why he got a opportunity

[@tatianaschoenfield9819]

Terrible dishonest culture to take advantage of people like this. Makes me not want to travel to India listening to this.

[@indeepcustom]

@@tatianaschoenfield9819 we also not request you to come but still coz u have some misunderstanding I tell u . read-think-write. What I say above. #Some_time. And some time when happen. When u travel in mountain or valleys of himalaya in evening time or after 3-4pm. people who live in mountain specially in which area he travel, pick buses in morning time.. so the mostly buses which Handel by government travels or Cross the station or market area in morning.. for mountain areas roadways ( buses manage by government ) not send any of bus in evening. Coz in evening rarely local passenger travel, and also because of safety from any accident and natural disasters, (coz in past if in mountain some vehicle fall in evening or night time from road. Than u get his info in next morning when some one saw it.) and if they go so travel by their own vehicle or by booking. And private bus come but if some time they not get passenger from main station so they not go to towards next station.. coz my village in the same direction in which area he not done any recording in evening. That's why I know. Some time local people comes in truck also... I am not supporting what that taxi driver done. That why I say u have to take a photo of vehicle of if possible than driver also, that's why I say it happens some time here many Russian girls also travel solo. So it's not happen everyday with everyone and everytime.. Tell me your country I will tell you how tourist also looted in your country..

[@swadhamishra2278]

Sorry Gabriel that you had to go through all that.... but thanks for being positive and enjoying the trip... you know that bad and good people are everywhere. So just enjoy your trip

[@Tara-Oziray]

Gabriel, I am a fan of your videos. But I have to disagree on your assumption that Rs. 500 has similar purchasing power that is equivalent to $50. I was born in India, actually in a small Himalayan village, and grew up there until my early 20s. I now been living in USA past 20 years. I often go back once or twice a year. I understand many foreigners being cautious of scam and rip off but that is definitely not a similar amount in purchasing power. But I hope your adventure continues with lots of great experiences.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

It will depend on what metric you use. The two hours bus ride from Prayagraj to Varanasi was $2. A two hour bus ride in the US would probably be $20 or more, so that's 10 x the price, in which case 500 rupees = $6.50 x 10 = $65. But comparing hotel rooms it would factor out to be a bit less. Point being, 500 rupees is a nice chunk of money to a taxi driver.

[@SK-xw4gu]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos If you use purchasing power parity, India will be cheaper on an average by about 4 times. So, roughly $25, not a small sum in India.

[@Tara-Oziray]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos I truly agree that it depends on what metric we use and also what part of India you are in. In Delhi and major tourist spots a cup of tea can easily cost over Rs. 20 and much higher in bit fancier tea shop. In comparison tea cup can cost you less than Rs.10 in many other parts of the country. I also don know how far you travelled. Like from Connaught Place to pahargang it takes less than 10 minutes (2.8 km approx) in taxi if we take into account the Delhi traffic and it cost about 50 to 60 rupees depending on time you travel. I agree some taxi drivers has tendency to do what that driver did to you, especially in major tourist spots, and it wasn’t fair to you. I hope your journey continues with many more positive experience.

[@sonyexperia5319]

Government buses are subsidized.

[@knightatdawndonbynight8432]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos There is something called "PPP Conversion Factor". Indian Rupee's PPPCF to USD is 22 (as of the year 2020 as per the world Bank data) which means that although you get around 75 Indian Rupees for 1 USD at exchange rate, the amount of 22 Indian Rupees buys you an assorted goods' and services' basket in India that would cost you 1 USD to buy in the USA. So you can do the arithmetic yourself as to what value the amount of 500 Indian Rupees stands for in terms of Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) : (500÷22)= ~23 USD. But it is for an assorted basket of goods of services. In the real world, some goods and services sold in India are not sold extensively in the US and vice versa and some goods cost similar or higher in India than in the US, (like topnotch electronics, IPhone etc, imported European luxury cars, imported alcohol, petrol and diesel etc). So the PPPCR which applies to the basket, does not necassarily apply to the individual goods and services strictly. Since cost of petrol and diesel in India and the US are similar/commensurable at the USD to Indian Rupee exchange rate, your vaguely guessed value of 50 USD to the amount of 500 Indian Rupees does not strictly apply for a hired private car ride.

[@gogadev]

Gabriel your voice is actually better in this video than yesterdays (minus the wind noise). Yesterdays video sounded like it didn't have the very minimum Bass in it.

[@AdityaSingh-sk7pr]

hi, try to trak " Satopanth SWARGAROHINI" glacier it's starts from Badrinath , one of few crowd less 3 day track. Google about it.

[@anaghism]

Dear in such situations I suggest you to take help of local police. They are very helpful to tourists specially foreigners. Apart from this if you want to enquire about any thing you can always walk to a decent shop and ask for help. They will give you authentic information happily. just avoid cheap shops. This is how I have got help many times when in strange places.

[@manmeetsarli]

Was wonderful meeting you at the altitude of 12000feet! Cheers mate✌️

[@manmeetsarli]

Don't know if u remember me though 😂😂😂✌️

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yeah I remember, safe travels. ✌😎

[@manmeetsarli]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos same to you mate. And keep making such awesome content🫂✌️

[@ayanchatterjee9314]

Very very beautiful video. The scenic beauty is awesome.

[@chococak9046]

I got ripped off BIG TIME by a cab driver in Budapest who had a VERY CROOKED meter. I WRONGLY thought a metered ride would be fairly charged. ALWAYS agree on a price before the ride. That cab driver made a month's pay off me.

[@51lkyw4y]

All these places(char Dham temples) will be connected through the railways in the next 6 to 7 years then it will become easier to travel in these remote areas.

[@xavier7888]

Any plans for himachal Pradesh gabe?

[@2ChukBuk]

Gabriel, have you experienced any altitude sickness or shortness of breath at that altitude?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Nope, no problems.

[@essee3984]

That happens in the region of Ladakh. Some tourist spots only allow a travel of few hours due low oxygen levels. On my visit, I saw many tourists collapsing due to low oxygen concentration but Indian Army is there to provide medical assistance. While visiting Ladakh, it is recommended that you spend a couple of days acclimatising in the lower level towns. Unfortunately many tourists land at the airport and head straight out. If you're traveling by road like Gabriel then your body will gradually acclimatize

[@MayankThakur216]

@@essee3984 It also happens in Gomukh Tapovan Trek in Uttarakhand. They conduct a fitness test and only then you are allowed to go. There are also small oxygen cylinders available to take with you, in case it's needed.

[@TheEddieToro]

GABE bro I'm going to write ✍️ these next lines in the Hindi I'm learning. Aap shaanadaar kaam kar rahe hain 😎👍🏻. Sthaaneey log bahut milansaar aur madadgaar hain lekin kuchh log beeemaan ho sakte hain. I'm looking forward to more of your India 🇮🇳 vlogs especially Tapovan, Rishikesh. I really hope you stay the full six months you are entitled to with the tourist visa you have. Your Bharatam videos will keep going till I can get back there but if you aren't, it's all good dude 😎👍🏻. Just keep doing you. Jai Bharatam!

[@SumitSharma-te7hj]

Gabriel, please go to Deoriatal which is very close to Chopta. You need to go to Sari village by road and then trek 3 kms to Deorital which is a high altitude lake. you will not be disappointed by the views there.

[@samewalt6486]

The taxi and jeep drivers in India frequently seek ways to boost their revenues, especially with Westerners. But if you agree to a price you need to stick to it--even if they pick up extra passengers. It's a hard life and the road from Bageshwar to Karnaprayag is very remote and often in really bad shape. Affordable hotels almost never have towels or soap. And toilets are often rudimentary and quite dirty. That said, the mountains in Uttarakhand are magical and the remote villages are wonderful. Love these videos. Can't wait to go back.

[@soumyabrataroy4274]

Sorry to hear you are going back without visiting kedarnath. I hoped you would be be vlogging about the temple opening ceremony there. You are there at the right time.

[@arjunpal0291]

Big fan of you

[@scenicvibes9153]

Must visit valley of flowers from joshimath . It's amazing ♥️

[@marafarnham595]

Beautiful Gabriel 😎☀️❤ thank you!

[@anandaragi4298]

Last time you have visited hampi are you willing to visit hampi again

[@b.m.48933]

Since you are in India, maybe you could check out the Tallest statue in the entire world called "statue of unity." It is close to 600 feet, basically as tall as a small mountain.

[@deveshparashar7083]

if someone not behaving good just call the police. dial 100

[@moa3810]

India is a challenge to travel through, not an easy cruise. You definitely experience nuisances. I did.

[@JesseStLouis]

I'm gonna need at least a few weeks of Rishikesh vids to make up for no more mountains 🤣🙌🤙

[@RamKumar-cl4ys]

Welcome back to India 🙏🎉

[@varunjha6004]

Traffic is super heavy in winters @tungnath

[@nihal874]

Is it safe to go to himalayas alone

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes, as long as you're comfortable in the mountains and pack the right things i.e. water, snacks, rain jacket and other appropriate clothing depending on the weather and possibility of storms.

[@mayankchaturvedi5670]

Char Dham yatra includes Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamnotri only.

[@sherryulaszonek550]

Hi Gabriel love your videos. Have you been to Random and Pandum? If not I highly recommend both places,, magical. also Leymaru, it looks like you are on another planet but it is truly amazing. You can stay for very little at the monastery.

[@srinedhrao9547]

Please do visit South India and North East India.

[@akshitdadhwal]

Why not you come to neighbouring Himalayan state of himachal pradesh where views are also similar to uttrakhand with better roads and better public transport

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Himachal is amazing, I've seen a lot of it: kzbin.infosearch?query=Himachal

[@nawangjorgyas]

I feel disappointed and sorry for your experience you faced to come here in Himalayas. Wish you have good travel ahead & best of luck. 😞

[@kunalpuri2208]

Hey Buddy, what gear do u carry. I mean rucksack shoes and sandals. What camera are u using for recording

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Camera is listed in the description. I'll try to make a gear video sometime soon.

[@girotrafamily9557]

Maybe you should get in touch with Ronnie and Barty. They live near Manali in Himachal Pradesh and are vlogger themselves. They do some really good Himalayan treks

[@joydeeproy1580]

Gabriel, I hope you will consider to visit Corbett National Park.

[@m.goodengumman3941]

Hi Gabriel try to visit the Heamkund shaib Sikh Gurdwara next to The Flower valley and BADRINATH temple, you will be blessed bro 🙏👍👳‍♂️🇬🇧

[@natewhite4667]

If you take the taxi argument, what if you had said no to him, "It is private taxi, not accepting more people, unless we reset the price". Would that work?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

He didn't speak any English, so that gets complicating to try to explain, especially on the spot. And then you're also in that situation of being stuck in a car with someone that you're having an argument with, an extremely awkward and difficult argument, with two other people in the car. Way better to just try and enjoy the ride and then hash it out at the end.

[@meghayadav820]

gabriel sir i hope you read my message ,i came accross ur vlog recently and i will say i am from delhi but i have never seen india this way ,to be honest this is the thing i crave for, the way you record moment its perfect ,there are alot vloger be it indian or foreigner who are just overreacting like "omg this is so good ,and cringe " .I can feel the calm in ur videos yet being surrounded by chaos even in varanasi , it was just calm yet its so crowded , i was also thinking of being a vloger and i wanted to do the same ,explore the hidden Real indian things which are there but ignored due to ofcourse leftist and islamist in our old gov ,Like what is india only taj mahal ,red fort ,humayun tomb all shitty mughal thing and beleive me its nothing there just plane boring ,like u explored the kilanjar fort or orcha no north indian atlest 85 dont even know such a beauty such architecture ,i hope u show the real india hiding under forest be it North east or south india or desert or coastal , i dont know u can travel to ajanta and ellora caves but i advise search more and find out hidden gems ,they are 100 of them hidden in forest ot small villages where no one goes as they are not shown simply to crush indian civilization as done by islamic by destroying temple and done by british to show that west clture is best and not yours, you can travel to some good indus valley sites in india maybe dholavira or lothal but kindly research as u might get dissapoint goinfg that much far ,south india has more gems as mughal or proper islam never reached there so most temples are safe not demolished ,i dont know north east hae some sadfety things but u can explore arunnachal pradesh.i also request u to if any of ur friedn come to india dont advise them taj mahal,red fort canaught place same boring thing and india tour over ,ask them for go to sanatan dharma places or indic forts they would love rather than seeing a tomb for his 17 wife who died while breeding like a pig and after that married again to some of his cousin that is not love its lust and who will forget about the smeeling yamuna behind it, i wish u safe journey india is a beautiful place but in hindus greed and in converted arab slaves their religious fanaticm which already partioned our country their quest to make all world islsmic then the doom day and plus the touch of leftist is making this country laggig behind but still its a beautiful place country side and outisde the cities where tribals or villages live are still the real india down to earth caring for all and the real vasudev kutumbakam " the world is my family" the sanskirt slok love you sir

[@truthteller2991]

Sorry what are you trying to say...

[@mr.sharma6504]

Cringe

[@babayada2015]

Classic elitist mindset Say some sensible thing and add your agenda in between to make it look legit

[@sup2523]

Who hurt you bro??

[@travelandtash]

You seem tired, and totally understandable with all of that Jeep haggling and journeying. I’ve been through a similar ordeal with a driver and it wasn’t fun. Maybe you need a rest… 🪷

[@Bas0000]

Any troubles with bedbugs on your journeys?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Nope, it's never happened in my travels.

[@maysmith7992]

Hi. I’ve never been to India, your videos are amazing, it looks gorgeous. I have a question, I’m not understanding how it’s okay to take a six hour car ride and only pay for around a half a gallon of gas. I’m not trying to be a smart ass, just genuinely curious how it works over there. Thanks.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Not really sure about the economics, I just try to pay whatever the local rate is, or perhaps a little more. It's always a balancing act trying to give them a fair deal while not letting them rip you off because you're a foreigner.

[@juliebroglin9738]

I already know you would rather not but, I recommend the luxury buses that travel long distances in India but they are fantastic and no where near first class rates even in India, comparing rail and air. There are assigned berths with curtains, private air conditioning, outlets, usually a hostess that gives water and travel bag with stuff, they announce stops for restrooms, dhaba or restaurants, walking paths and how long the stop will be. They are modern, clean…I have done overnight trips and I love this way to travel in India. After listening to your haggle strategies and your sadness I think you deserve to plan one of these…soon is time for luxury Gabe….hoping things get better soon, so you may be happy and enjoy 🙏🏽

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I'm totally fine with taking those buses, I've taken them lots of times in the past. In fact I would prefer them, I love the ones with the sleeping bunks. But they only go between major routes and have to be booked in advance.

[@juliebroglin9738]

Maybe you can plan on some portion of your journey towards the end and sometimes you can book day of and ask a travel office the names of the bus companies to see if you can book online, also train travel can be booked online also, I’ve mostly gone on ones with one level with single berth on one side of the aisle and double berth on the other side, linens and blankets…..hope you find a route to travel…enjoyed part one and two today of your nomad origins….some of us don’t know where the itch comes from…great you know you come from a long line of traveling folks 🇮🇳☮️🕉

[@XxDemB0nesxX]

LOL 🤭😁A couple of miserably mean local YOKLES @2:27 couldn't even reply a hi back to ya, Gabe.

[@SK-xw4gu]

Like everybody in the US or Europe is super friendly. They may not have even heard him with all that wind and noise.

[@XxDemB0nesxX]

@@SK-xw4gu maybe