I CAN'T BELIEVE RISHIKESH IS LIKE THIS! 🇮🇳 INDIA VLOG

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  • I finally made it to Rishikesh, I did not expect to find a place like this! I was just planning to stay 1 day or 2... but I end up staying 5 days and I could easily stay longer.
    Rishikesh is a very special place... and I really enjoyed it.
    But the next adventure in the Himalayas is going to be even more beautiful, so stay tuned for that.
    Have you been to Rishikesh? let me know down below.
    Thank you for watching,
    Gabi
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  • @ridewithgabi
    @ridewithgabi  ปีที่แล้ว +78

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    • @Afgha531
      @Afgha531 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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    • @OfficialGOD
      @OfficialGOD ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nice clothes you got there!

    • @shraddhar9510
      @shraddhar9510 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do attend Ganga Aarti next time in Haridwar. The place is not so far from Hrishikesh.

    • @ayushjain4535
      @ayushjain4535 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Give a try to nanital almora kausani

    • @surbhii.k
      @surbhii.k ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe I'm late but if you're still in Uttarakhand I'll like you to try authentic Uttarakhand dishes. Go to pure pahadi restaurants you'll get to connect more with the culture, food and people of the state.

  • @Kevinville44
    @Kevinville44 ปีที่แล้ว +798

    India is, without any exaggeration or being biased one of the most diverse and culturally rich country. It's like a big festival always going on in the streets everywhere...I think even the whole life would not be enough to enjoy this amazing place...

    • @KapilSharma-gb2oc
      @KapilSharma-gb2oc ปีที่แล้ว +3

      wow, ty pal

    • @blueskythinking8312
      @blueskythinking8312 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KapilSharma-gb2oc Canmore is Indian. Lol 🤣

    • @gargiupadh9876
      @gargiupadh9876 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Absolutely true

    • @priortokaraew7569
      @priortokaraew7569 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@blueskythinking8312 only a pakistani goes sniffing to make statements like that because of their pathetic situation overall.

    • @vyagrahpada8031
      @vyagrahpada8031 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bobby 🙏🏽

  • @nitishgupta7426
    @nitishgupta7426 ปีที่แล้ว +1431

    actually poverty there is not extreme.. Many beggars from different places come to religious places for begging... and found around the ares of temples bcoz there will be more tourists present in such places...

    • @VK-nv5gs
      @VK-nv5gs ปีที่แล้ว +137

      Absolutely true, I have also seen such situations in Haridwar.

    • @BE74297
      @BE74297 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Yes I see it that way too

    • @abhishekrana1529
      @abhishekrana1529 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      There are no beggers from local but from up Bihar states they come here

    • @DM-zb8hw
      @DM-zb8hw ปีที่แล้ว +181

      There was a gang of some 15 Bangladeshis we caught, they were disguised as sadhus. 😂
      We need CAA NRC asap to get rid of near railway slums. 😓

    • @zaxcollix123
      @zaxcollix123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True. It is HORRIBLE. All of these professional beggars are either from Bangladesh or they are Rohingya muslim refugees. They are destroying India as we know it and there is nothing govt. is doing about this.
      All of them come into Hindu religious places and ruin it.
      We are too soft and too nice for our own good. When will the Hindus grow a spine.

  • @chansuable
    @chansuable 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    India is not just a country, its a whole spectrum of spirituality and emotions. India is not a poor country, its just a country whoch believes in keeping things simple.

    • @bgi384
      @bgi384 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very rightly said

  • @recoverywithme
    @recoverywithme 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +165

    I came to this special place in 1997, when i was only 7 years old with my mother. She sold the few things we had and left Sweden to go on a soul searching journey to India. Quite a special start in life for me - as wild and daring as it was. Always holds a very special place in my heart... so many emotions! Thank you for sharing 🧡

    • @laksh4real
      @laksh4real 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      🙏

    • @mikaubhi6635
      @mikaubhi6635 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Risikesh is very beautiful place

    • @SB-iz8sz
      @SB-iz8sz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      When I was first blessed to visit India back in 1999 I met many travellers with interesting stories of always wanting to go to India. Your mother sounds like an awesome lady. Namaste❤❤

    • @deepeshsao1008
      @deepeshsao1008 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Namaste to you and your Amba (mother in pure hindusim) 🙏. Mother Ganga called your mother and am sure she shall call you sooner to you as well. You're most welcome again to this spiritual land of mystic, Bharat. 😊🙌

  • @swanneeji
    @swanneeji ปีที่แล้ว +617

    Really enjoyed your Video Gabi. I’m an Australian who has spent most of the last 22 years in Rishikesh and it was so nice to see my home through fresh eyes.

    • @pradipamahadeva8051
      @pradipamahadeva8051 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Wow, must be your past life karma. Lucky you.!

    • @spasarma
      @spasarma ปีที่แล้ว +3

      22 yrs man so cool??

    • @ShivamsinghRajpoot-jc5pd
      @ShivamsinghRajpoot-jc5pd ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nyc bro 👍😊

    • @santoshpathak7303
      @santoshpathak7303 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Are you truely an Aussie. I do not think so. You did not have to tell that you are an Austrailian. Why did you tell that? We need an answer. I think you are of Indian origin trying to connect to india. Tell me if I am incorrect.

    • @Youdontknowmesorry-10
      @Youdontknowmesorry-10 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@santoshpathak7303it's not that deep bro

  • @prashantsrivastav8649
    @prashantsrivastav8649 ปีที่แล้ว +324

    If India is body then Varanasi is soul and Rishikesh is peace of mind ♥️♥️ ( Must visit Haridwar )

    • @gnxtpankaj
      @gnxtpankaj ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope

    • @paolapizzicori5263
      @paolapizzicori5263 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Haridwar....I was supposed to spend only 3 days there, I stayed for 8 days. I was spellbound. A beautiful and fullfilling place.

    • @MainChoon
      @MainChoon 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Varanasi /Kashi/Moksh Dayani/ Banaras

  • @warrencleversy2773
    @warrencleversy2773 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    Look s like you have shown the World the real India.

    • @mohitpunjabi6261
      @mohitpunjabi6261 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      If you don't goo citys india has heavenly Nature

    • @DM-zb8hw
      @DM-zb8hw ปีที่แล้ว +19

      This city is some 4000 years old. We haven't done much research, it might be older than that.

  • @annkk5037
    @annkk5037 ปีที่แล้ว +759

    Amazing India, went just to Delhi and Bangalore last September, but I hope I can visit other great places such as Rishikesh. Love from Bulgaria:)

    • @rohanpawar619
      @rohanpawar619 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes there is alot of places in India to visit

    • @umeshdaksh9047
      @umeshdaksh9047 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Welcome to India 💐

    • @dhirajsingh2715
      @dhirajsingh2715 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You are always welcome
      If you get a chance to visit india.
      So do not forget to visit the Uttarakhand ( land of God). Rishikesh is one of the place of Uttarakhand.
      Actually each and every state of india has their own identity and you will find diversity among them. But the ethics, moral and culture values are one of them which binds us and thus makes India( bharat).

    • @ym11296
      @ym11296 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      1. Meghalaya
      2. Kasol
      3. Rishikesh
      4. Jim Corbett National park, Uttarakhand
      5. Western Ghats
      6. Kumbhe Waterfall
      7. Lakshadweep
      8. Hampi
      9. South Indian temples ( Meenakshi temple, Brihadeeswara temple, Padmaswammy temple etc)

    • @blossomsz
      @blossomsz ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏Your most welcome here in India.

  • @TravelingEddie
    @TravelingEddie ปีที่แล้ว +328

    Sab log kaise hai? Gabi 🙏🏻 hermanito 😎 I was in Rishikesh back in March 2019 originally for 4 days but as you said you felt the strong 💪🏻 Shanti and Shakti so did I. I decided to extend my stay by 6 more days. I'm going back again in 2023 or 2024 for a month. Next time you're back in Rishikesh, you should go to Shambala Cafe. It's an electric ⚡ atmosphere with live music at 6pm. I also got two awesome ayurvedic therapy sessions at Braham Yoga just north of the Ram Jhula Bridge in front of Ganga beach.
    Jai Ma Ganga 🙏🏻🥰!
    Jai Hind 🇮🇳🙏🏻🥰💪🏻😎👍🏻!

    • @DM-zb8hw
      @DM-zb8hw ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Jai Ma Ganga. I love your videos ❤️

    • @user-kv4om4bz5k
      @user-kv4om4bz5k ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Ham sab acche hai. ❤️ jai maa gangaa 🙏🏻

    • @dineshtyagi5145
      @dineshtyagi5145 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Don't forget to visit vasishth gufa(cave) ,whenever you will come India ,you feel very strong positive energy.👍

    • @TravelingEddie
      @TravelingEddie ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@dineshtyagi5145 Kaise ho Dinesh? I will definitely look for this Vashisht cave as it is named after Vashisht Muni and other similar spiritual places for meditation. I'm moving to India 🇮🇳 next year. That means I'm going to live in India. I'm working hard to save the money 💰 quickly to buy my flight 🛫 ticket to Delhi or Mumbai.

    • @mayankkapri7305
      @mayankkapri7305 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      On next trip explore some other places of Uttrakhand also, you'll find tons of places better than rishikesh, rishikesh is like big city for us (local), so it's alot crowded there, if you go more east or more North, it's get less crowded and gets more beautiful. Madhyamaheshwar, panchachuli, etc.
      Valley of Uttrakhand are quite beautiful, search em up also

  • @EsoteriaHealing
    @EsoteriaHealing ปีที่แล้ว +87

    My spiritual journey began at Rishikesh by learning Reiki healing from Shanti Ma. Those were the best days I spent in Rishikesh. So peaceful and full of spiritual energy.

    • @johnd7435
      @johnd7435 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That woman is a crazy old bat...

  • @gardeniasgardenias2491
    @gardeniasgardenias2491 ปีที่แล้ว +408

    My dream someday to go visit India💜
    Just stay safe Gabi

    • @manojrathod8707
      @manojrathod8707 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Don't worry we take care of him 😂

    • @rituparnaghosh6698
      @rituparnaghosh6698 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Most welcome.

    • @jungleadventure6971
      @jungleadventure6971 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You will be welcome to come to India, you will love in India and Rishikesh is one of the most beautiful places in India I'm from Rishikesh

    • @pppsingh9280
      @pppsingh9280 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      welcome dear

    • @induchopra3014
      @induchopra3014 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      He is safe. And so are all people here

  • @rafalkotowski3621
    @rafalkotowski3621 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    Namaste Gabi! Awesome vid on Rishikesh! I'm totally in love with this town. I don't think there is another place on this planet like... Rishikesh. Another level, peacefulness and tranquility . One Love. Looking forward to another Himalayan vid. Stay safe bro. Om shaanti

  • @anik1612
    @anik1612 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    We love Rishikesh 🚩🔱🙏.
    Love from Bangladesh

  • @DeepakRao.01
    @DeepakRao.01 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    These beggars are originally not from that place, they come from other place and remain their due to availability of free stuffs to them. Around 60-70 million+ people have visited haridwar during july and august, so if daily 100 people gives them something they make very much. PS- Don’t give any money to young or like beggars of your age, will not stop you to give to old people.

    • @atheist_ghost
      @atheist_ghost ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ye badi achi baat kahi aapne

    • @priyak7384
      @priyak7384 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes let them stay poor and starve.

  • @henrythoreau645
    @henrythoreau645 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    About your reflections in Haridwar: I was walking in Dhaka and entered into a meditative state. There were people and noise all around me. Cars, rickshaws, shops, the very poor, beggars, the middle class, people buying and selling, working and not doing anything, and I started to think of Shiva very deeply, dancing creation and destruction, birth and death, joy and suffering, life and death. Somehow it was all in the hands of God. It was a powerful feeling. I'm not a Hindu, nor do I know much about the Hindu religion and its spirituality. This feeling arose spontaneously.

  • @kochunni69
    @kochunni69 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    Your respect for India is commendable and greatly appreciated

    • @marysamuel9004
      @marysamuel9004 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We live in diversity. That's our beauty❤ l love my INDIA🇮🇳..
      We feel so proud of your comments on our LNDIA.

    • @-rate6326
      @-rate6326 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@marysamuel9004 India*

  • @sares7565
    @sares7565 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    7:21 shiva or adiyogi is the one who created spirituality, yoga, tantra, meditation- quite different to what West perceive them. no one knew his actual name. he was given 108 names each depicting his various aspects. the name Shiva means that which is not. adiyogi means the first Yogi as he was the the one who introduced yoga to the world. the most important person in Indian history.

    • @driveloco3005
      @driveloco3005 ปีที่แล้ว

      shut up about this fake idols you twots are worshipping .

    • @ridewithgabi
      @ridewithgabi  ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Wonderful, thanks for sharing this

    • @shreyashukla9833
      @shreyashukla9833 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      not a *person i must say ...........

    • @aniruddha3431
      @aniruddha3431 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is sagun and nirgun both- the adiyogi💝

    • @pahadkivadiyose6978
      @pahadkivadiyose6978 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shiva is eternal GOD

  • @kalpeshmanna7233
    @kalpeshmanna7233 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This is the duality of India.

  • @ga1actic.mu5ic
    @ga1actic.mu5ic ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Yes I've been to Rishikesh. One of my favourite places in India. The air, the people, the lifestyle, the yoga, the Himalayas. Can't be beat. I rented a motorcycle and traveled in and out through the mountains, took cold plunges in the holy Ganga. A beautiful way to live.
    Thank you for the memories my friend. I need to go back soon. 🙏

  • @sonalkaurtaneja19
    @sonalkaurtaneja19 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Just came back from rishikesh yesterday and feeling rejuvenated and much connected to my own self har har mahadev 🙏🏻🕉🙏🏻

  • @michaelahanti9189
    @michaelahanti9189 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    My favourite place in India. Spent many happy months here. You capture it well. Namaste👃 (I first went in 1988, then visited 10 more times over the years)

    • @esparian4775
      @esparian4775 ปีที่แล้ว

      When was the last time you visited Rishikesh brother?

    • @michaelahanti9189
      @michaelahanti9189 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@esparian4775 4years ago. Not the same Rishikesh I visited in 1988.;

    • @esparian4775
      @esparian4775 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelahanti9189 yeahh

  • @michellestrybis8841
    @michellestrybis8841 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Loved your India road trip Gabi! I have 10 India trips under my belt and I’m totally in love with this crazy country. The Rishikesh and Himalayan episodes really took me there. My favourite area in India.

  • @melissaporri1158
    @melissaporri1158 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I was in Rishikesh in 2019 for yoga teaching certification. The people are so friendly and the vibe is very peaceful. Agree that the spiritual energy is so strong and beautiful.

  • @mehul7183
    @mehul7183 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Hi Gabi, its such a pleasant video. I am from Delhi and Rishikesh is like our soul. The calmness and purity you feel in here is simply amazing.

  • @NicolasGarcia-uj6ss
    @NicolasGarcia-uj6ss ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Imaginé rishikesh quand je l'ai découvert ce merveilleux lieux dans les années 1972 !a cette période très peu de touristes ! j'étais avec un pote dans la montagne au dessus avec un guru wala baba !et un bateau traversé le Gange 🙏🪔beaux souvenirs !!!reste comme ça Inde 'pays des dieux 'ou tout est possible 🙏

  • @kimmienation8789
    @kimmienation8789 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I am still in india .rishikesh was my place of peace .I studied auyvedic course for a month ...love this place ❣️

  • @pragatitripathi2038
    @pragatitripathi2038 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Thank you for letting the world know how beautiful our India is🙂Many foreigners who travels to India portrays the filthy image of our country. Thanks for showing the whole new world. Also, explore the beautiful North Eastern states of India. Stay safe and blessed!

    • @nsingh323
      @nsingh323 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Well, it is filthy. We must clean our beautiful country. It’s dirty sometimes you can even breath because of the smell coming from nala.

    • @rakhimukerji7937
      @rakhimukerji7937 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      RECENTLY i watched some blogs made by Israeli tourists These young tourists did not appreciate thr freedom and friendship of local people.Thry are busy taking pictures of urinals and dirty streets

    • @pragatitripathi2038
      @pragatitripathi2038 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rakhimukerji7937 This is so disheartening😔

    • @3226bigdaddy
      @3226bigdaddy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@nsingh323nala 💀💀💀

  • @fabiorincon3314
    @fabiorincon3314 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    India is my true Mother, I have been many times and be close to my Spiritual Master who had transformed my life in so many ways bringing peace and meaning to my life.
    In Gratitude and Love.
    Namaste

  • @sitagarg4238
    @sitagarg4238 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    For me too Rishikesh is relaxation from Delhi , the beautiful nature, the good food, the quiet places

  • @joebidden4815
    @joebidden4815 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I love you Vlogs man , because of only 1 reason that is 'Honesty' ! Some foreigners show only positive side some negative but you show The Real India !

  • @brentbaumgartner1198
    @brentbaumgartner1198 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    Really beautiful scenery and you present it so well. Wish I was there! I've not been to Rishikesh but have been to Darjeeling and Sikim, two very beautiful spots in India. They're well worth a look, if you want to travel the 1700 km to get there. Best of luck and thanks for stirring my India wanderlust again. Take care.

    • @ridewithgabi
      @ridewithgabi  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thank you 😊 I will definitely come back to explore that area

    • @shayanraj7840
      @shayanraj7840 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      There's something wrong in Darjeeling main city area that is crowded and not very clean. I don't know where you visited but off beat places of darjeeling or Sandakphu is one of best trek in India in darjeeling. Sandakphu trek is my recommendation. And in Sikkim , North Sikkim is best.

  • @diegoji7759
    @diegoji7759 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    First trip to India. November 1986. After landing in Delhi, my first destination was Hardwar and shortly after, Rishikesh. That initial experience struck me so deeply (and sweetly) that since then I have returned to India around 40 times. I will be there again in January.

    • @Joyjoylove
      @Joyjoylove 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are you going to Rishikesh?

  • @BodyAndSol96
    @BodyAndSol96 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The guy at the 15 minute mark was lovely. Bless him 🧡

  • @striker44
    @striker44 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    The poverty you saw in Haridwar that shook your inner core, is also showing one facet of human life. It shouldn't have to be this way but it is what it is. After this experience, one would look back and let go of of one's entitled life and makes us appreciate everything that life offers to us. Great vlog. 👍

    • @mahendrajumnoodoo891
      @mahendrajumnoodoo891 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      BUT MAN SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE BY THE GOVERNMEMT AND THE HINDUS COMMUNITY TO GET RID OF POVERTY AND THE BEGGARS. AT LEAST AROUND ALL RELIGIOUS PLACES IN INDIA.

    • @avs6362
      @avs6362 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@mahendrajumnoodoo891 agree, but many beggers are Bangladeshi also.
      Millions of them.
      Then Rohingyas...

    • @sanatani2725
      @sanatani2725 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@avs6362 so true , i don't know what government is doing deport them as soon as possible

    • @kashmiripundit5455
      @kashmiripundit5455 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      poverty is important rather mandatory for god realization , being helpless actually , in simple words 🙂

    • @Honestly_Speaking_
      @Honestly_Speaking_ 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They all are outsiders they are not from hills they all are from plains like up Bihar for sure

  • @ajay262134
    @ajay262134 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    A fact: Ganga originates from Himalayas and by the time it reaches on the plains, the water is mixed with all kind of herbs and natural himalayan ingredients.
    Gangajal (Ganga water) remains drinkable, unlike normal river sweet water, which stales when kept in bottles or containers for long periods. This is one of the reason Ganga is revered and respected like a goddess which clean one's sins.
    British officers when in India, used to carry Ganga water with them for extended travel 🙏🇮🇳

  • @clausmeinertz3594
    @clausmeinertz3594 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Went there early 80 eges. No cappuccino or fancy pastries then.Very basic food unless u were a lakhpathi in your own Ambassador or Padmini with a skinny driver. Guesthouse was maybe 1 $ with an oilsoaked pillow for company. Rishikesh was one of the few places i felt i been in former life. Met up with with unforgetterble folks down by the river. 100% India at it best. Totally oppersite say Varanasi.

    • @ridewithgabi
      @ridewithgabi  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Incredible. I wasn’t even born. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻🇮🇳

  • @normhanson981
    @normhanson981 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    What a journey , you have really opened my eyes to this region . Beautifully shot , the cows are the highlight .

  • @user-cr3ev7vq7i
    @user-cr3ev7vq7i ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Bro now if you are in uttrakhand don't forget to visit nainital, it's a really serene place❤

  • @elizabeths1537
    @elizabeths1537 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I really love your videos ❤️. Though I had been to Rishikesh many many times. I would still love to visit there.

  • @_auraboy_
    @_auraboy_ ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Masala Dosa is my favorite Indian dish! So nice to see you in one of my favorite cities in India!

  • @sudarshanchaudhary5204
    @sudarshanchaudhary5204 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Anywhere in the world no matter, how much frustrated you are... Rishikesh is place of god's own will give you inner peace ✌️🕊️ and satisfaction.

  • @dhanraj7523
    @dhanraj7523 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Public comment. Rishikesh is beautiful and amazing place. I really love Rishikesh. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful place. I really love India 🇮🇳. I was in rishikesh on Oct 2016 .

  • @theekshanaliyanage1014
    @theekshanaliyanage1014 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Totally agree with the comentory on Rishikesh. I recently visited, still I cannot express that feeling and whenever I explain it to someone, I get a teary eye. Remarkably spiritual.....Har Har Gange........

  • @alokaggarwal130
    @alokaggarwal130 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    What a great guy Gabi is. So honest, so friendly, so open. I loved his emotional side riding to Gangotri. God bless him!! To many more journeys in his life!

  • @jessieraboroko4573
    @jessieraboroko4573 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    May Shiva's soul rest in peace. I wanna come to Rishikesh for yoga teacher training 💗 India is so beautiful and the culture too

    • @3226bigdaddy
      @3226bigdaddy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Siva is not dead :/. Also hindus dont say rip when someone dies , we say om santi .

    • @jessieraboroko4573
      @jessieraboroko4573 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We live to learn. Thank you

    • @Changinglives2000
      @Changinglives2000 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      he is the peace brother

  • @Sanjeevkumar59057
    @Sanjeevkumar59057 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Begging in such holy cities is a business

  • @amit46gupta
    @amit46gupta ปีที่แล้ว +3

    7:23 "Now I'm a proper Indian tourist" perfect 😁

  • @NostalgiaforInfinity
    @NostalgiaforInfinity ปีที่แล้ว +33

    12:42 The Himalayas are pretty sandy, probably because they used to be the bottom of the ocean millions of years ago. So even the regular soil there has a lot of white sand in it. It was pretty surreal seeing that when I visited Rishikesh. Next you should visit Gangotri - the point of origin of the Ganga river. It's further north from Rishikesh and even better when it comes to the scenery, fresh air and calmness. The Gangotri town is pretty comfy as well. Although, I wouldn't recommend riding there on a bike. It's too deep into the mountains and the roads are pretty narrow in many places. Also, visit it during the summer, since it will be closed during winter due to snowfall, since it's near a mountain peak.

  • @dilsedxbparkour6607
    @dilsedxbparkour6607 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Har har mahadev 🚩🚩🇮🇳🇮🇳

  • @ghumakkadpratap
    @ghumakkadpratap ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hi Gabi , in Indian there is very less extreme poverty bcz govt provide free grains and these beggar just doing business bcz haridwar have alot of Hindu pilgrims

  • @velociraptor1596
    @velociraptor1596 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Foreigners get a very wrong perception of India from outside through the media and it is fuelled because they have not learned about Indian History during their childhood. If you understand what India once was and it's history it will change your whole perspective and the way you see India. I would request that you also learn some Indian History like I did and research the Mauryan Empire, Gupta Empire, Chola Empire etc. And also their relations with Greece and Rome which I believe you are from.

    • @thethreespikes9737
      @thethreespikes9737 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      If you visit India, come not as tourist. Come as a pilgrim. It will change your life.

    • @aaryameena
      @aaryameena ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But there are many poors in India
      Accept this .
      And what life they are living you will not understand this coz may be you are not a poor of such a level
      It is easy to comment while sitting in a big and rich house

    • @shivam_nagar69
      @shivam_nagar69 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@aaryameena who talked about poverty? did he denied it?

  • @rakeegreenlifestyle
    @rakeegreenlifestyle ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Hi it s good you ve been to those religious places .
    Being an hindu from abroad I ve never been to those places !
    Hats off to you !

  • @harnaamkaur3020
    @harnaamkaur3020 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Such a beautiful video, loved the drone footage and the music composition. Ill be in Rishikesh in July for a Yoga retreat. In 2014 I was in Haridwar as well waiting on a train to Delhi. I didnt know anything about the place but it too also shook me. I witnessed some things that even today is clear in my minds eye....it changes you. India. Looking forward to the roadtrip ahead! Stay blessed Gabi x

    • @ridewithgabi
      @ridewithgabi  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you 🙏🏻 wish you a great trip and retreat in July

  • @erhubbell
    @erhubbell ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'll be visiting Rishikesh this year. Cannot wait! Thanks for this introduction.

    • @ashish8504
      @ashish8504 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aapka intezaar rahega 🙏

  • @antonietta333
    @antonietta333 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was in Rishikesh many times for months on end...23 years ago...The best years of my life were travelling in India..Forever in my heart..and I hope to be back one day..

  • @johnrigby9594
    @johnrigby9594 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks Gabi , new subscriber , really enjoying your Indian diaries ! .... Karma is important , what goes round , comes round .

  • @mohitmishra3091
    @mohitmishra3091 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Being Indian i got to know somethng new like Arti is derived from Aratrika which means removing darkness..wow..india is such vast and deep entire world can take somethng out of it..!!! Kudos to u brother !!

    • @awhig2474
      @awhig2474 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here
      Thanks

  • @lionizedlamb5178
    @lionizedlamb5178 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I hope Bharath reclaims it's spiritual glory. Thx for your travel insights Gabi, love and light ☸️🔱🌙

  • @thankyounindia18
    @thankyounindia18 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Our India is a house of god's.
    God bless our beautiful India .
    Thankyou all visitors for visit these beauty.
    Hare rama hare krishna
    Om namah shivaya.

  • @rok_koritnik
    @rok_koritnik ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've been to Rishikesh 3 times in 3 different seasons. For me it's the best place on Earth, because it combines everything: nature, mountains, mountain river, spirituality, tradition.

  • @dpk86
    @dpk86 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Tour the North East part of India to enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of nature/hill stations and of course the hospitality of the ever kind people.....not forgetting the diverse foods, festivals and culture/traditions.
    It won't disappoint you and your budget bucket 🪣🌍😘😀

    • @ridewithgabi
      @ridewithgabi  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I will definitely come back to explore the north more :)

    • @brajajamatia6744
      @brajajamatia6744 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@ridewithgabi no, not the north. The northeast is a completely different region comprising of 8 states. The culture is so different you'll feel like you're in another country altogether. You shouldn't miss Sikkim and meghalaya at least . Absolutely beautiful places.

    • @anito7178
      @anito7178 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@brajajamatia6744 and Arunachal too it's too beautiful ... There is place Tawang and Mechuka which is breathtaking.

  • @sbnerji12555
    @sbnerji12555 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Finally someone showed the real India... foreigners come and only criticize our country... There are poor people but we're working on it...I hope everything will be fine oneday

  • @kashyap3120
    @kashyap3120 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    There can't be two opinions if I say in Gods creation whole world is beautiful. Its only that we should be open to enjoy the beauty. Having said this it makes us proud when a person from a different country appreciates our land. God bless Gabi. Love from India

  • @stephenknapp108
    @stephenknapp108 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Loved your video, and I love Rishikesh. The first time I was there was back in 1987, and then several times after that. But I have to admit, that the number of tourists and people visiting is making Rishikesh and Haridwar lots more crowded than it used to be. More beggars and roaming sadhus asking for money than ever before. And Parmath Niketan is especially crowded during the evening aratis. You can always go out far enough where it gets nice and quiet, and I will always go back to visit, but I have to admit, I liked it better as it used to be years ago.

  • @amoghavarshanrupatunga1914
    @amoghavarshanrupatunga1914 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Such an amazing video brother
    Lots of love
    -From Karnataka, South India 🇮🇳

    • @diveshtomar9044
      @diveshtomar9044 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's not south india it's southern part of India

  • @bhavnasharma3137
    @bhavnasharma3137 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It's always been wonderful in Rishikesh....I am proud be an INDIAN.....🙏🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

  • @dedede9664
    @dedede9664 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    gabi i think this is one of your best ever videos

  • @harivishvibes
    @harivishvibes ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Wow gabi, Im from Southern part of India and never been to Rishikesh but after watching Rishikesh now I will definitely visit it soon....I can sense the calmness and peace of Rishikesh just by watching your video and I want to experience it in real...thankyou❤️

    • @ridewithgabi
      @ridewithgabi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice, I hope you can visit one day 😉

    • @harivishvibes
      @harivishvibes ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ridewithgabi sure🙂

  • @navbadal5354
    @navbadal5354 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love when you say sit back , relax and enjoy awesome to watch your all blogs thanks

  • @rajputrajput2344
    @rajputrajput2344 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rishikesh is in Uttarakhand. I love this place very much it is also my birthplace really amazing.

  • @ashutoshmamgain8674
    @ashutoshmamgain8674 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am very fortunate that Rishikesh is my birthplace ♥️♥️

  • @jtee57
    @jtee57 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Yes, Gabi your videos are always wonderful. A wonderful person making wonderful videos for so many to enjoy. Gabi, I feel that you have a perfect Karma and build it stronger every day. God bless you and stay strong, safe,happy and healthy. You are my favorite blogger on TH-cam and I wish you the best always.

  • @arindamdutta9999
    @arindamdutta9999 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Haridwar is a place for spiritual people... people who left their materialistic society...they were begging here just to stay relatable in this world,not for any other purposes.. they left money and other staff... but food is important to stay active in this world... that's why they're begging for food not for the money ...and they knows people are kind here to support them in daily life... 🧬

  • @Jenvlogs404
    @Jenvlogs404 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thank you for awakening me, never heard of it but it sounds so iconic and mystical.

  • @young_turk
    @young_turk 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I did my MBA from Dehradun and we'd always escape to Rishikesh on the weekends amidst the hustle and bustle of college life in a B School. There's a strangely positive energy around Rishikesh, I've never quite understood it but the place certainly heals you. Great visuals !

    • @sbnerji12555
      @sbnerji12555 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      From which college? I am planning to go there, I'm a solo female traveller,is it safe and monsoon time is good?

  • @skindia7171
    @skindia7171 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice video sir. Lots of love from India 😘😘😘

  • @umeshdaksh9047
    @umeshdaksh9047 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Rishikesh is so beautiful and peaceful place. Mostly tourist visit to Rishikesh. Welcome to India 💐
    Happy Journey

  • @GoodLifeInSpain
    @GoodLifeInSpain 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have been to India three times. I cannot wait to go back. I feel compelled to return again.

  • @JediBunny
    @JediBunny ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That was an excellent video. I’ve been to India only once to visit one of my best friends who’s from Calcutta. We saw Delhi, Agra, Calcutta, and Mumbai. I would love to see other areas like this next time.

  • @abhinavsingh-py2tx
    @abhinavsingh-py2tx ปีที่แล้ว +6

    1.4 billion pepulation in india so poverty is a major problem
    love you bro a big shout out to you

    • @NamanGrover99
      @NamanGrover99 ปีที่แล้ว

      No poor india are mostly middle class

  • @Anee988
    @Anee988 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Gab... You missed the Beatles Ashram in Rishikesh! No one told you? Some of their greatest hits were written there

    • @ridewithgabi
      @ridewithgabi  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I went outside, they want 600 rupees for foreigners to visit. And one friend told me is not really worth it.
      So I decide to leave. But I know that is one of the most popular attractions here in Rishikesh.
      I just didn’t feel like going inside. Maybe next time 😉

    • @Anee988
      @Anee988 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ridewithgabi it's the worth the $8 .. run down but adds to the charm

  • @danielawillbold880
    @danielawillbold880 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Don't get sad with people begging for food. Pilgrims only have half of a jackfruit as a bowl for getting food in it and a cane, walking up to the Himalayas and it's normal that they beg for food. As a pilgrim, you have to have full trust that the universe is nourishing you and gives you food if you need: whole world is an ashram, everything provided, one swami told me once. If you go to the Himalayas, don't miss Gangotri🙏🙏🙏. Very nice vid about Rishikesh. Enjoy India. Don't think with your brain. Just fully enjoy with all your senses🙏♥️♥️♥️⭐⭐⭐

  • @AjayYadav-tf4lu
    @AjayYadav-tf4lu ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks buddy promoting our indian culture 🙏🙏🙏

  • @narasimha7187
    @narasimha7187 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It used to be so much more beautiful two decades ago, you can't believe how much it changed. It makes me sad. God bless your journeys and try riding along the Narmada river to its source. Orchha is lovely and green too.

    • @ridewithgabi
      @ridewithgabi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I heard that before was so different and more authentic. But I still had a wonderful time

  • @genshiikun7680
    @genshiikun7680 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    New subscriber here... thru this vlog I can explore India . Thank you for sharing,. India Is amazing with culture and the foods 😊

  • @mjoshi45
    @mjoshi45 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is my favorite place on Earth - Rishikesh!!! Ancient, immensely spiritual and historical, the Ganges and Ashrams, the peace and openness, the spectacular nature, the sacred Ganga once again - it’s all DIVINE!!!

  • @adarshgupta5131
    @adarshgupta5131 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's my birthplace.
    Happy to see people having peace there.

  • @jomontanee
    @jomontanee ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Rough. Raw. Real. Respect. All is in your India series, Gabi.

  • @rohitgusain8810
    @rohitgusain8810 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    HIMALAYA REGION IS THE TOTALLY HEAVEN PLACE ON THE EARTH NO ONE CAN BEAT THE BEAUTY OF THAT PLACE. FINALLY, I LOVE MY UTTARAKHAND ❤️❤️

  • @GOP0000
    @GOP0000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't feel sad... You have helped them ... That was your part and you have done it..... That is good Karma...

  • @BE74297
    @BE74297 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I watched many of your India videos. It's really good to see how different parts of India look these days

  • @ram.ram.saryane8121
    @ram.ram.saryane8121 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    visit sikkim, spitti valley, ladakh, tawang, kedarnath
    hidden places of india

  • @Indiaisrising
    @Indiaisrising ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Brother, say anything watching your video gives a feeling of joy, which is a very good thing, in today's time. thanks a lot..🙏

  • @monutiwari1167
    @monutiwari1167 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OM Namah Shivay
    This is Sudeep from rishikesh
    Nice to hear you
    So much love an blessings
    Keep it up

  • @RBharadia
    @RBharadia ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love you Gabi! Just the way you are... so accommodating, funny too! Your sweetest feature is your nose! Thanks for the lovely videos... I really enjoy them! Hugs from Toronto, Canada!

  • @user-fr6bq2pn7z
    @user-fr6bq2pn7z ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Your videos are my favorite. Thank you and bless you🙏🦋

  • @l.d.agarwal3893
    @l.d.agarwal3893 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am from Kolkata ! Rishikesh, my favourite destination ! When in Rishikesh, don’t like to miss the Ganga Aarti !

  • @avoicetocount
    @avoicetocount ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I haven't had the chance to visit India so far. If I ever get to go, I will certainly visit Rishikesh and other places in Uttarakhand. Whenever I see videos like yours, I feel that this region must have been home for me in another lifetime. Thank you for sharing your time in Rishikesh with us!

  • @Bongadut
    @Bongadut ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing ! Very happy to know such a spiritual place. I enjoyed it.India is incredible ! Thank you for making such a blog,