Sikkim is one of the northeast Indian state that i want to visit someday. Very interesting and educational video. Thanks Gabriel for bringing Sikkim to the Philippines. Love from the Philippines
@@猫猫ピルゲームチャンネル xinjiang belongs to turkey , tibet is an independent country , aksai chin belongs to india even whole china belongs to mongolia s hit chinese
this is north east india south india is similar north india has some poor states which are not upto the mark like uttar pradesh bihar and rajasthan .though himanchal pradesh ladakh uttrakhand gujarat are awesome
That violin like instrument from 4:00 forwards has a very similar sound to the Norwegian Harding fiddle (" Hardingfele"). In the first 20 seconds before starting singing I could have sweared it was a Hardingfele I was hearing, using his fingers on the strings. The local Hardingfele from the fjords and mountains of west southern Norway has a double set of strings compared to a standard violin, and is richly decorated. A particular gymnastic kind of dance is associated with it - "springar".
@@ho-leesheet5923 it is not "Nepali" only, per se...the instrument 'Sarangi' has a long history in South Asia, particularly associated with folk culture and music! en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarangi
@AstroGeo - Very interesting indeed!! Norway ( North Europe) has ancient connection with India/ South Asia...I am sure sm cultural/ human migration connect can be traced through this!
Stop drinking cheap liquor and study primary level geography books. Regions sharing Border obviously share culture. South Tibetans are comprised of Monpas, are sikkimese Monpa? As far as I know Sikkim is populated by 3 ethnicities i.e. Lepchas, Nepalese and Bhutias. It shares culture of both Nepal and Bhutan.
Sikkim has had a rich history in itself, With its rich and different culture, it has a life in itself. Unfortunately, this is not the best time to visit the Himalayan state of India as the monsoon season makes it difficult for tourists to visit any place which offers the best sights to the eyes, a glimpse of heaven indeed. April to may or maybe October to November is the best time to visit if you want to enjoy sikkim. But sikkim is beautiful in every season whether it's the foggy monsoon or the cold winters. May the mighty Kanchenjunga bless you and the viewers.
We have been in Gangtok for three years while serving in Border Roads Project Headquarters , Viz, SWASTIK. Gangtok is a beautiful city of northeastern India with beautiful gardens. From Gangtok, we can see the beautiful view of Kanchanjunga, the third highest mountain peak in the world.
Hey Garbriel! I've never been a patreon supporter for anyone, but when I saw you give generously to that street performer I was immediately motivated to support you, so you it seems you cracked the code. Well done!
Great that u spotted the 'Gaine" ( wandering minstrel) in that spot, Gabriel! These singers are an ethnic group that are found in the Himalayas, fr Northern India, Nepal and till the Eastern Himalayas in Darj, Kpg and Sikkim. They have a fascinating history...related to their forefathers having travelled fr India to the hills/mountains with the warrior clans...cheers!
@@Nostalgia_Addict I haven’t tho, but I watched a lot of Indian vlog from foreigner perspective. Thats why I use “seems” because I only can determined it from the video I watched. From this vid alone the vibes are already different than most of South Asian vlog I’ve ever seen. I know there some cities like Mumbai, etc that have alot of skyscrapers but the streets and the environment are still feels like India in general with a lot of noise, smog, etc. While this city it feels more calm, clean, and developed in whole aspect.
14:31 I guess that is mo:mo soup. They offer momo with soup mostly in winter If momo is non-veg, then the soup is served with bones along skimpy meat.. And if mo:mo is veg, then simply soup mixed with chutney and some coriander stems, onions & other veggies.
No crazy honking, no littering, no fraud, no harassment. Chefs preparing meals without bare hands touching. This is the first time I’ve seen Indian street food this hygienic. India can learn a thing or two from them
@@arjunraj823 kerala is no where near the standard of sikkim nor in cleanliness nor in discipline nor in littering nor in traffic order.Sikkim almost looks like a province of china instead of india
My favourite video of this series..love the local markets and the ambiance of the Taste of Tibet restaurant..the rainy and cold weather brings back winter chill memories even though I now live in Thailand. Thanks for a glimpse of an India I didn't know existed.
You’ve outdone yourself with this video Gabriel. This place is so beautiful and unusual - India but with cold and rain. I barely knew it existed but now I want to go. Thank you!
The image u've of India is mostly a western stereotype based on hot, dry & barren North/West India which's just a small part of India. When u move out of that region, u get a true sense of how beautiful & diverse India truly is in every aspect, especially wrt languages, ethnicities, cultures, cuisines, attires etc. Speaking of geography/weather, d whole Himalayan region of India is extremely cold/snowy...the isolated North-East & South-West Western Ghat regions r lush green tropics with some of d wettest places on earth (google Cherrapunji/Mawsynram). The naturally stunning NE India (Sikkim is one out of 8 states) is also an unexplored cultural paradise, one of the most ethnically/racially/linguistically diverse regions in d world, home 2 hundreds of unique indigenous/tribal communities who're very different from d stereotypical image of India/Indians!
That place is nice and refreshing and I like the young man's music I love Tibetan Buddhism and have Refuge Vows and Boddhisattva Vows from the very famous Tenga Rinpoche a long time ago and passed who has already incarnated as a young man. Thank you for the video!!!
ever notice no matter how disorganized, dirty, or chaotic a country is the produce at the market is still looks perfect and is painstakingly pristinely arranged
This is exactly how I travel lol. First some rome random wondering, interaction with people here and there, a beer or something a local place, maybe another one in the room while planning the next place to go. Just generally laid back chill travelling!
I've never seen that many vegetables before. I love them. The street musician's music was nice. The place seems unreal. I am glad, I get to see these countries. Thank you for the upload!
Heres a brief on history of Silkim: Sikkim's history includes the following events: Indigenous inhabitants The Lepchas were the first people to inhabit Sikkim, and ruled the land until 1641. Buddhist kingdom In 1642, three great lamas established a Buddhist kingdom under the Chogyal of the Namgyal dynasty. British rule In the late 19th century, Sikkim became a British protectorate after signing a convention with China. The British planted tea gardens in Darjeeling, which had previously belonged to Sikkim. Independence Sikkim regained independence in 1918. Indian independence In 1947, India took over Sikkim's protectorate and gained responsibility for its foreign policy and national army. Political movement The Sikkim State Congress (SSC) was formed, and a civil disobedience movement was launched to demand responsible government. Annexation In 1975, India overthrew the 12th Chogyal and annexed Sikkim, making it India's 22nd state.
Lovely...my mouth still waters as I go backwards in time; I had enjoyed a lifetime of curries and a tapestry of flavors which I believed was my limit, only to have the cravings return once arriving in London a short time after departing nearly a years vagabond throught India. BeWellBeSafe Namsté my friend
This city is amazing and I can't believe it is India coz most of the videos I have watched about India are so chaotic but this one is so organized that even the public market seems to be peaceful and no hassle and bustles...this is definitely the other side of India that is worth visiting
It was very kind and generous of you to give the man who played the musical instrument Rs.500 and like you said it would have definitely made his day! I follow another youtuber who is currently in an European country and in his latest video he and his friend took a boat ride across a river for just 2 Euros after the boat owner waited for more passengers for almost 30 minutes. At the end of the ride, the youtuber paid only 2 Euros for the ride and my wife immediately said, "if it was gabriel I am sure he would paid 5 or 10 euros" :)
The cold weather is wonderful, Look at the difference between for instance Mumbai and Gangtok. It's the same country, same people but because Gangtok is colder, immediatly the city is better! No more chaos.
Himalayas, western Ghats and Eastern Ghats areas of India are beautiful. Mumbai, Delhi etc have unplanned development and people from every part of the country are there.
@@Libo218 sorry but we easily identify north east in south india I have some friends too and also these north people call us Africans 😂 and north east as Chinese it's very ridiculous
Hi Gabriel, there is space of course for your normal or sport shoes for weather like that. The best space for it is on your feet, please wear it. In your bags you can always tie them to outside hatches, like hikers or skiers do.
Tongbaa is fermented millet with side hot water which is drink by alluminium small pipe(straw)...specially famous in some tribes of Nepal such as Sherpa,Rai,Limbu....
Thanks Gabriel for visiting India. I would suggest you to visit Manali,Shimla, Gulmarg, leh, Puri, North Eastern state of Meghalaya, whole Rajasthan, Rann of Kucch...etc
Am loving this place ! Always loved Tibetan food and there seem to be some many eateries here. The cheese curry sounds horrible till you realise it is paneer curry, the paneer being a local cottage cheese popular in the north India. Bon appetit.
If you're going to Tsomgo lake (or Changu lake as it's popularly known), you might need warmer clothes. We saw a lot of snow when we visited during the spring season. It's at an elevation of around 3800 metres, so you might also experience altitude sickness. There are snow boots available near the lake for rent. We were constantly breathless when we were there because the air there was so thin, so it'll be interesting to see how you'll film a video there. Good luck with the weather and have a safe trip.
Altitude sickness can strike even the most seasoned mountaineers anytime. That's just how it works, so it's always good to plan ahead. In all his Sikkim videos including this one, he has been wearing sandals with socks, so I wanted to warn him about the weather conditions at the lake. Did you even watch the video?
My plans changed because of the weather, I skipped it because there didn't seem to be much point in spending a day on those rough roads to see a fogged in lake.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos That's probably for the best. The weather changed pretty dramatically on the day we visited. We reached on a sunny morning, but by afternoon, a thick fog suddenly enveloped the area, which made it difficult to even find the car we went there in. The descend back to Gangtok in all that fog takes the prize for scariest ride I've ever experienced. If it's foggy to begin with, there isn't much hope for you to see anything worthwhile.
@@art_nouvelle No need to get upset. I merely explained that he has extensive trekking experience in Nepal so it's safe to say he's no strangers to the effects of high altitude and cold weather.
@@prashantpakhrin5372 Thank you! Can you tell me what kind/genre of music this is? Because if you seach Sarangi music, a lot of arabic (i guess) music comes up, which sounds completely different. Not upbeat & happy, like the music in this video.
@@FiresideCollective The song is called ‘Rinke Bung Ko Rago Lai’ You can check the old version here th-cam.com/video/tG9esdoJaQ8/w-d-xo.html & the new version here - th-cam.com/video/1tGwpQflegA/w-d-xo.html Enjoy😊
Yes and all organic too as the entire state only grows organic produce. Pesticides etc are prohibited. I think that's why Gabriel enjoys the Thukpa soup so much because everything in it is fresh and pesticide free :)
Lachung is 2700m higher in elevation more than darjeeling. If you are planning to extend your visit in sikkim den u should visit this place. you can extend your visit in gangtok.
Wow, what a beautiful and clean city. I also saw Gandhi's photo there. Gandhi🙏🙏🤲 is a man of peace and a patriot in the world of humanity. If you remember, Gandhi defeated the Americans without a wound. Who was that child singing on the road, what a sad and heartbreaking song👏
I wonder if these street musicians with a unique sound can put their music on stock sites and make some money. That guy was quite skilled I think he stared off by playing Sajdaa from "My Name Is Khan"
Hello! I am a bIg fan of your vlog and for a long time I have been following you.Thank you for every vlogs which is now becoming a daily habit. Another thing is do not mis crossing the border into eastern nepal.There are many places to visit like a 1) Kanyam ( This place is famous for oldest tea garden in himalaya Nepal. Glass walk bridge) 2) Shree Antu ( This place is famous for. where you can see a clear sunrise view. ) 3) Pathivara Goddess oldest Temple is located in high Hill range) and there in the same location newly started cycle ride route too.) 4) Ramite stone garden has been opened and near from Pathivara temple to go down 1 Km by road.) and many others places.(New vision on going in this place to build more activities).That always to be our pleasure to be served our hospitality to guests. warm well come back again in Nepal.
I really enjoyed the street musician. I'm glad you tipped him. Did you feel any effects from being at a higher altitude? I think I would like Sikkim. So much cleaner than Delhi or Agra.i might get to go there, next year. Any tips you have would be appreciated.
Yes some Indian states like Delhi ,uttar pradesh,some parts of Mumbai are not good plus looks shit ,u should try Arunachal Pradesh, kerala, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, meghalaya,we even have 2 island of ours lakshdweep (with blue water) and Andaman and Nicobar, and many more states
I will keep suggesting you to visit my fav Kinnaur valley and see Kinnaur Kailash mountain range from Kalpa.. in Kinnaur / Chitkul valleys you won't get rains / fog except for one or two months of Monsoon (July August)
It's super high on my list to visit that part of India. Problem is I'm always here in winter and the passes over there are usually blocked, not a good time to travel. I need to come back in summer.
Hi Gabriel, the weather has been unforgiving. I guess it's better than a foot of snow and wind. Adversity is a part of traveling as you well know I'm sure at this point you're plotting your next location, the hot soup you have been eating is also comforting just trying to make the best out of a bit frustrating situation. There must be some neighboring towns you can visit to get another perspective. You always surprise us with something, not on the radar.
Hi Wilfredo, there you are! Which is your favorite part of india that you have visited? Speaking of deep snow some people like it, like Jonna Jinton, she has very nice videos of her life in northern sweden. She doesnt leave there summer or winter and its gets windy with deep snow
I was great memories staying there for 1 years , when i went there one thing i noticed i.e , people are more conservative. Like you cannot poke your nose on someone work, mg marg is clean and developed than rest of the part of the gangtok, i saw both good and bad place not that bad , i would think why all these part of the place of gangtok don't look like mg mark, we often used to go mg mark except those confusing pollution place, i think one thing we learned that , in mg marg you cannot throw plastic or trash on the street,
This might seem a trivial question but... A couple times in India you have eaten dinner in your room. Was this "room service" from the hotel restaurant or a take away order?
I have interacted with many people of north east india and have many friends there..I have found them to be far more disciplined, polite, decent and having much much more civic sense and etiquette compared to mainland India (in mizoram there is no honking)..Definitely mainland India (and especially North India) has a lot to learn from the North East instead of trying to play big brother..The people of North East are excellent as human beings and the culture and vibes is more similar to south east asia.. Ps: Dont mean to offend any community or be racist/prejudice in anyway, its just what i observed...
so nostalgic. Having to see you on the roads I once travelled, it is so captivating. Thank you. FYI taste of tibet was really nice. Had the local beer and the local delicacies. They were very tasty.
Hi Gabriel just wondering can you by meds like diazepam n so on over the counter in chemists there with out scripts? its just wat i was told about India like no need to seen a doc for medications like that? .
Every travel video must have the details of below to make the video more interesting. 1. How easy to get the visa. 2. How much cost of a visa 3. Time to get. 4. Dangerous place or not. 5. Cost of living. 6. Things to be careful. 7. Currency Exchange rate. 8. Interested places to see and how to reach there 9. anything important ones
Sikkim is the gateway to Northeast India where the population is mostly Nepalese. To get the TRUE taste of Northeast India one must visit the likes of Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. Even other states are unique in their own way but is not so developed for Tourism. People from the North-eastern region have a culture similar to South East Asian countries. The main difference between the mainland is that we are much cleaner and civilised in general. The women are respected unlike the mainland.
@@dreamthedream8929 some people like to “have a number” because they can tell others “Oh? You’ve been to 27 countries? That’s cute.” Gabriel is not like that, but some people are. They think it makes them “better” in some way.
@@martinc.720 gabriel counts his countries, i think just for fun. I dont count mine, i cannot tell you right away to how many ive been, its not important and not something to focus on. What matters is how you feel wherever you are and if you are inspired by your experiences there. It can be in the same one country or various. Its not about the countries and the number but how you are doing there and whats happening with you. People like jonna jinton and others like it seem to find some nice experiences where they live and perhaps if they would travel like gabriel then they would miss some important things in their life
Sikkim is one of the northeast Indian state that i want to visit someday. Very interesting and educational video. Thanks Gabriel for bringing Sikkim to the Philippines. Love from the Philippines
Love from Sikkim.
@@猫猫ピルゲームチャンネル
Nope it's in India
@@猫猫ピルゲームチャンネルPakistani hai kya?
@@猫猫ピルゲームチャンネル Noice J0ke
@@猫猫ピルゲームチャンネル xinjiang belongs to turkey , tibet is an independent country , aksai chin belongs to india even whole china belongs to mongolia
s hit chinese
Sikkim is the only state in India that has 100% organic agriculture and produce....very unique...it's been recognized across the world...
Not just in India but one of a kind in entire world.
Lol! No
free sikkim !
@@MrBlurpBlurp-hg3dj from what
@@MrBlurpBlurp-hg3dj
If you want, I can free your soul from your body. are you ready?
Every Indian state should learn from Sikkim. Look how clean & perfect it looks.
It's not the cleanest. There are many cleaner places in India
Lol@@Parth-gx1nw
@@Parth-gx1nwin some places in Sikkim u can't even spit or there will be a fine of some thousand rupees
@@conqueror009 im in Sikkim rn lol its not.
@@Parth-gx1nw gangtok ma fine pardaina?Kun jaga ko xau bro
Very nice of you to tip the musician very generously! Well done! Cheers from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦
That’s India?! Wow! I’ll need to visit northern India.
Definitely. There's crazy amounts of stuff to see.
This is North east India. Different from North Indian plains
this is north east india south india is similar north india has some poor states which are not upto the mark like uttar pradesh bihar and rajasthan .though himanchal pradesh ladakh uttrakhand gujarat are awesome
@@jaiku99 India is not just limited to north. You forget about us east indians as well.
North india ka sabse rich state haryana hai or india ka 3rd richest state b haryana h 1st Goa then Sikkim and 3rd haryana @@archanasingh3806
That violin like instrument from 4:00 forwards has a very similar sound to the Norwegian Harding fiddle (" Hardingfele"). In the first 20 seconds before starting singing I could have sweared it was a Hardingfele I was hearing, using his fingers on the strings. The local Hardingfele from the fjords and mountains of west southern Norway has a double set of strings compared to a standard violin, and is richly decorated. A particular gymnastic kind of dance is associated with it - "springar".
We called it sarangi it's a Nepalese origin instrument.
That tune was a hindi song "teri kali akhiyon se jind meri laage" . You can search this song on TH-cam.
@@smulestar stop the cap it sounds nothing like that
@@ho-leesheet5923 it is not "Nepali" only, per se...the instrument 'Sarangi' has a long history in South Asia, particularly associated with folk culture and music! en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarangi
@AstroGeo - Very interesting indeed!! Norway ( North Europe) has ancient connection with India/ South Asia...I am sure sm cultural/ human migration connect can be traced through this!
Wow!! I am surprised its India, NO garbage on the streets. Keep it up Gangtok
Bhiar ya up se ho
Because this is not India. This is Sikkim. People are more closer to Tibetan culture.
Stop drinking cheap liquor and study primary level geography books. Regions sharing Border obviously share culture. South Tibetans are comprised of Monpas, are sikkimese Monpa? As far as I know Sikkim is populated by 3 ethnicities i.e. Lepchas, Nepalese and Bhutias. It shares culture of both Nepal and Bhutan.
@@zhz8240But Sikkim is a state of India
@@sohelahmed6776 Sikkim WAS NOT a state of India. Sikkim was a independent country before 1976.
You're on top of the upload, Gabriel! Happy seeing new stuff all the time and such an epic adventure!
Sikkim has had a rich history in itself,
With its rich and different culture, it has a life in itself.
Unfortunately, this is not the best time to visit the Himalayan state of India as the monsoon season makes it difficult for tourists to visit any place which offers the best sights to the eyes, a glimpse of heaven indeed.
April to may or maybe October to November is the best time to visit if you want to enjoy sikkim. But sikkim is beautiful in every season whether it's the foggy monsoon or the cold winters. May the mighty Kanchenjunga bless you and the viewers.
We have been in Gangtok for three years while serving in Border Roads Project Headquarters , Viz, SWASTIK. Gangtok is a beautiful city of northeastern India with beautiful gardens. From Gangtok, we can see the beautiful view of Kanchanjunga, the third highest mountain peak in the world.
That city has quite nice structures. I think in future we will plan more how the city looks like instead of just architecture for single buildings.
Hey Garbriel! I've never been a patreon supporter for anyone, but when I saw you give generously to that street performer I was immediately motivated to support you, so you it seems you cracked the code. Well done!
Awesome, thanks a lot. I'll send you the ebooks.
I'm from India Happy to see you In India ❤ Sikkim is our Heart ❤
Bro tell your state name 😂
One of most beautiful state in india
Love from Gujarat
Clean state
FASCIST AND COMMUNAL GUJJUS NOT WELCOME IN SIKKIM.
Great that u spotted the 'Gaine" ( wandering minstrel) in that spot, Gabriel! These singers are an ethnic group that are found in the Himalayas, fr Northern India, Nepal and till the Eastern Himalayas in Darj, Kpg and Sikkim. They have a fascinating history...related to their forefathers having travelled fr India to the hills/mountains with the warrior clans...cheers!
Would you be able to know what instrument that was? Very rare indeed.
@@god5535 '' Sarangi'
You took a lot of content time off the minstrell but what did he get?😢😢
This area seems more clean and developed than most of India or South Asia
You've travelled South Asia? Which countries did you visit?
@@Nostalgia_Addict I haven’t tho, but I watched a lot of Indian vlog from foreigner perspective. Thats why I use “seems” because I only can determined it from the video I watched. From this vid alone the vibes are already different than most of South Asian vlog I’ve ever seen. I know there some cities like Mumbai, etc that have alot of skyscrapers but the streets and the environment are still feels like India in general with a lot of noise, smog, etc. While this city it feels more calm, clean, and developed in whole aspect.
@GO BLOOD Guess I’m gonna check those cities right now. Thanks for the recommendation
@@rizkifauzi7048 Ohh okay. Yeah this city certainly looks clean & much calmer.
Most towns in mountain areas and hill stations in india looks very clean and pleasent like munnar, ooty, kodaikanal, ect. I wonder why.
14:31 I guess that is mo:mo soup. They offer momo with soup mostly in winter
If momo is non-veg, then the soup is served with bones along skimpy meat.. And if mo:mo is veg, then simply soup mixed with chutney and some coriander stems, onions & other veggies.
No crazy honking, no littering, no fraud, no harassment. Chefs preparing meals without bare hands touching. This is the first time I’ve seen Indian street food this hygienic. India can learn a thing or two from them
Yeah because their culture is closer to Tibet and Nepal then rest of india
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@@muslimcel4581But another Indian state called Kerala beats Sikkim in literacy, health care, multidimensional poverty index etc. Why is it bro?
@@arjunraj823 kerala is no where near the standard of sikkim nor in cleanliness nor in discipline nor in littering nor in traffic order.Sikkim almost looks like a province of china instead of india
@@muslimcel4581 Then the province of China should have beaten Kerala in terms of literacy, HDI, multidimensional poverty index, women empowerment etc.
My favourite video of this series..love the local markets and the ambiance of the Taste of Tibet restaurant..the rainy and cold weather brings back winter chill memories even though I now live in Thailand. Thanks for a glimpse of an India I didn't know existed.
You’ve outdone yourself with this video Gabriel. This place is so beautiful and unusual - India but with cold and rain. I barely knew it existed but now I want to go. Thank you!
The image u've of India is mostly a western stereotype based on hot, dry & barren North/West India which's just a small part of India. When u move out of that region, u get a true sense of how beautiful & diverse India truly is in every aspect, especially wrt languages, ethnicities, cultures, cuisines, attires etc. Speaking of geography/weather, d whole Himalayan region of India is extremely cold/snowy...the isolated North-East & South-West Western Ghat regions r lush green tropics with some of d wettest places on earth (google Cherrapunji/Mawsynram). The naturally stunning NE India (Sikkim is one out of 8 states) is also an unexplored cultural paradise, one of the most ethnically/racially/linguistically diverse regions in d world, home 2 hundreds of unique indigenous/tribal communities who're very different from d stereotypical image of India/Indians!
@@NayanJBthat stereotype is true for the most of India.
@@Maratha382 not at all
That place is nice and refreshing and I like the young man's music I love Tibetan Buddhism and have Refuge Vows and Boddhisattva Vows from the very famous Tenga Rinpoche a long time ago and passed who has already incarnated as a young man. Thank you for the video!!!
ever notice no matter how disorganized, dirty, or chaotic a country is the produce at the market is still looks perfect and is painstakingly pristinely arranged
In Sikkim, its all organic man, infact whole North east produce is like organic at least like 50% and this part is much cleaner
@@dhruvilkumpavat6037 you’re pretending that I’ve never been there
@@darylfortney8081 yes you have never been there
@@ashwinrai1616 you’re wrong
@@darylfortney8081 Im not
This is exactly how I travel lol. First some rome random wondering, interaction with people here and there, a beer or something a local place, maybe another one in the room while planning the next place to go. Just generally laid back chill travelling!
I've never seen that many vegetables before. I love them. The street musician's music was nice. The place seems unreal. I am glad, I get to see these countries. Thank you for the upload!
And all are produced totally by organic farming. No chemical used.
Heres a brief on history of Silkim:
Sikkim's history includes the following events:
Indigenous inhabitants
The Lepchas were the first people to inhabit Sikkim, and ruled the land until 1641.
Buddhist kingdom
In 1642, three great lamas established a Buddhist kingdom under the Chogyal of the Namgyal dynasty.
British rule
In the late 19th century, Sikkim became a British protectorate after signing a convention with China. The British planted tea gardens in Darjeeling, which had previously belonged to Sikkim.
Independence
Sikkim regained independence in 1918.
Indian independence
In 1947, India took over Sikkim's protectorate and gained responsibility for its foreign policy and national army.
Political movement
The Sikkim State Congress (SSC) was formed, and a civil disobedience movement was launched to demand responsible government.
Annexation
In 1975, India overthrew the 12th Chogyal and annexed Sikkim, making it India's 22nd state.
Lovely...my mouth still waters as I go backwards in time; I had enjoyed a lifetime of curries and a tapestry of flavors which I believed was my limit, only to have the cravings return once arriving in London a short time after departing nearly a years vagabond throught India.
BeWellBeSafe
Namsté my friend
This city is amazing and I can't believe it is India coz most of the videos I have watched about India are so chaotic but this one is so organized that even the public market seems to be peaceful and no hassle and bustles...this is definitely the other side of India that is worth visiting
India is vast. Every state looks totally different from each other. Foreigners only visit certain area and say india is crowded and dirty.
5:12 amazing voice ❤.
It was very kind and generous of you to give the man who played the musical instrument Rs.500 and like you said it would have definitely made his day!
I follow another youtuber who is currently in an European country and in his latest video he and his friend took a boat ride across a river for just 2 Euros after the boat owner waited for more passengers for almost 30 minutes. At the end of the ride, the youtuber paid only 2 Euros for the ride and my wife immediately said, "if it was gabriel I am sure he would paid 5 or 10 euros" :)
Gabriel - the fiddler from the Tibian "Blue Grass" region was actually pretty good - worthy of the big tip!
Cheers Daniel
The cold weather is wonderful,
Look at the difference between for instance Mumbai and Gangtok. It's the same country, same people but because Gangtok is colder, immediatly the city is better! No more chaos.
Himalayas, western Ghats and Eastern Ghats areas of India are beautiful. Mumbai, Delhi etc have unplanned development and people from every part of the country are there.
Why the chaos there
Gangtok is more cleaner than Mumbai
Same country, yes..but same people? Not at all. Sikkimese Or any other people from the North East are ethnically very different from Maharashtrians.
@@yangerjamir0906 well even in other parts of the India are ethnically different. Like North South east west etc
Wow! It is tottaly different from the whole India! Organized, clean, clothes are more Western.
@@Libo218 sorry but we easily identify north east in south india I have some friends too and also these north people call us Africans 😂 and north east as Chinese it's very ridiculous
@@Libo218Come to America we will treat u like a princess
@@Kevin-ht1stdon't want to be a victim of Mass shootings..
Sorry 😅
Didn't know clothes being western was a necessity.
Gangtok is on my list now!!!
Hi Gabriel, there is space of course for your normal or sport shoes for weather like that. The best space for it is on your feet, please wear it. In your bags you can always tie them to outside hatches, like hikers or skiers do.
Sikkim can perfectly define what "Nature " Means.
As a sikkimese girl, with much enthusiasm I would prefer our guests to know more about sikkim😊🙏
As someone who loves nature, your descriptions of sikkim makes me want to visit it.
The music setting and the Video is Perfect @ 14:51
Looks very different from other states of India 👌
Would love to visit someday
Because it is actually nepal
Even ma singing Nepalese song these bloody so called indians took our land ...80%locals speak nepali
Tongbaa is fermented millet with side hot water which is drink by alluminium small pipe(straw)...specially famous in some tribes of Nepal such as Sherpa,Rai,Limbu....
Lined with bins for both trash and recycling, too!
Really proud of my country to have such diversity n north East state people are so beautiful n disciplined
The rain Gods have blessed you :) loved the local scene. I bet they have great wool socks there! Enjoy the moments.
Thanks Gabriel for visiting India. I would suggest you to visit Manali,Shimla, Gulmarg, leh, Puri, North Eastern state of Meghalaya, whole Rajasthan, Rann of Kucch...etc
Gabriel is an old India explorer...he's travelled to many parts of the Northern Indian Himalayas up till Kashmir...if I remember correct...
I love the way you interact with people wherever you go... it is essential and appreciated by us ,your viewers.☺✌✨
Hey!! A Sikkim citizens here! Tho I haven't been home for a year it's nice to see more people coming to visit :D
The street musician was great. Thank you for the video, enjoyed it a lot. 🙏
Am loving this place ! Always loved Tibetan food and there seem to be some many eateries here. The cheese curry sounds horrible till you realise it is paneer curry, the paneer being a local cottage cheese popular in the north India. Bon appetit.
Lovely ladies showing their food, their smiles were warmer than that warm beer you were seeking.
Thank you Gabriel for teaching me Geography, History & Human kind!
Really nice village Thank you Gabe for showing us
Village? 🤣
Village of 100000.This is big village even with indian standard 🤣🤣
If you're going to Tsomgo lake (or Changu lake as it's popularly known), you might need warmer clothes. We saw a lot of snow when we visited during the spring season. It's at an elevation of around 3800 metres, so you might also experience altitude sickness. There are snow boots available near the lake for rent. We were constantly breathless when we were there because the air there was so thin, so it'll be interesting to see how you'll film a video there. Good luck with the weather and have a safe trip.
he's already been at 5,416 m during the Annapurna circuit trek so I'm sure he'll manage lol
Altitude sickness can strike even the most seasoned mountaineers anytime. That's just how it works, so it's always good to plan ahead. In all his Sikkim videos including this one, he has been wearing sandals with socks, so I wanted to warn him about the weather conditions at the lake. Did you even watch the video?
My plans changed because of the weather, I skipped it because there didn't seem to be much point in spending a day on those rough roads to see a fogged in lake.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos That's probably for the best. The weather changed pretty dramatically on the day we visited. We reached on a sunny morning, but by afternoon, a thick fog suddenly enveloped the area, which made it difficult to even find the car we went there in. The descend back to Gangtok in all that fog takes the prize for scariest ride I've ever experienced. If it's foggy to begin with, there isn't much hope for you to see anything worthwhile.
@@art_nouvelle No need to get upset. I merely explained that he has extensive trekking experience in Nepal so it's safe to say he's no strangers to the effects of high altitude and cold weather.
Thanks for the musician and your generosity ! Give and take !!!
I want to visit this place so much very relaxing natural city ❤
" Boom BOOM Boom : What a Great Street Musician, Bless Him !
4:10 such a fascinating, lovely instrument. What is it called?
Edit: The singer/musician is talented as well.
The instrument is called a Sarangi
@@prashantpakhrin5372 Thank you! Can you tell me what kind/genre of music this is? Because if you seach Sarangi music, a lot of arabic (i guess) music comes up, which sounds completely different. Not upbeat & happy, like the music in this video.
@@Nostalgia_Addict He is singing a Nepali Folk song. One who plays and sings along with this instrument is called a Gainey!
@@prashantpakhrin5372 do you know the name of the song?
@@FiresideCollective The song is called ‘Rinke Bung Ko Rago Lai’
You can check the old version here
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& the new version here -
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Enjoy😊
Is it weird that as I am sweltering in the 35 plus degrees heat here in in Australia, and the cold and mountain air looks really appealing!! ha ha
Very unlike the usual Indian towns. Very nice.
Glad you're showing this...I can cross it off my list of places to visit..!
I can see they love their vegetables there. Nutritious. I bet they grow well in that climate.
Yes and all organic too as the entire state only grows organic produce. Pesticides etc are prohibited. I think that's why Gabriel enjoys the Thukpa soup so much because everything in it is fresh and pesticide free :)
@@TheHairvids I bet they don't even need pesticides there, because the climate is so good for growing. Must be tasty.
@@saratemp790 all arab countries depend on vegetables from India...
First!! hello from Monaco
Third. Howdy from Sikkim. Do you live in Monaco or traveling there?
the person playing that instrument played so beautifully
It’s all good in Gangtok!
Finally a vlog on Gangtok! My favorite mountain city close to my home in Kolkata. Sikkim is ❤
That man playing beautiful music and vocal @4:00
Lachung is 2700m higher in elevation more than darjeeling. If you are planning to extend your visit in sikkim den u should visit this place. you can extend your visit in gangtok.
What's the name of the music that starts from at 10:07?
Hi, all the music is listed in the description.
That street music sounds like Southern US music.
Wow, what a beautiful and clean city. I also saw Gandhi's photo there. Gandhi🙏🙏🤲 is a man of peace and a patriot in the world of humanity. If you remember, Gandhi defeated the Americans without a wound. Who was that child singing on the road, what a sad and heartbreaking song👏
Love those street entertainers, can't beat some good world music....That was nice and generous of you with that tip, must of made his day
I wonder if these street musicians with a unique sound can put their music on stock sites and make some money. That guy was quite skilled I think he stared off by playing Sajdaa from "My Name Is Khan"
Cleaner than other indian cities. Good job!
Cleaner than Kerala in south?
Cleaner than indore?
Gotta like how you call bazaar as bizarre, sometimes the line is so blurred between them anyway.
Pure royal vibes ❤❤
Hello! I am a bIg fan of your vlog and for a long time I have been following you.Thank you for every vlogs which is now becoming a daily habit. Another thing is do not mis crossing the border into eastern nepal.There are many places to visit like a 1) Kanyam ( This place is famous for oldest tea garden in himalaya Nepal. Glass walk bridge) 2) Shree Antu ( This place is famous for. where you can see a clear sunrise view. ) 3) Pathivara Goddess oldest Temple is located in high Hill range) and there in the same location newly started cycle ride route too.) 4) Ramite stone garden has been opened and near from Pathivara temple to go down 1 Km by road.) and many others places.(New vision on going in this place to build more activities).That always to be our pleasure to be served our hospitality to guests. warm well come back again in Nepal.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful video with us
I really enjoyed the street musician. I'm glad you tipped him. Did you feel any effects from being at a higher altitude? I think I would like Sikkim. So much cleaner than Delhi or Agra.i might get to go there, next year. Any tips you have would be appreciated.
Yes some Indian states like Delhi ,uttar pradesh,some parts of Mumbai are not good plus looks shit ,u should try Arunachal Pradesh, kerala, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, meghalaya,we even have 2 island of ours lakshdweep (with blue water) and Andaman and Nicobar, and many more states
Ncr region gaye ho kabhi@@rushinsane3946
Kuch v mat bola Karo bhagwan ne muh diya hai toh
Thank you for sharing this video footage!!
Kingdom Of Sikkim!!....What a beautiful place Guys,Big Hug from me.
Atte Fabrizzio
Hello Sir , Again Welcome 2 INDIA . You are #truetravler
Thanks. ✌
I will keep suggesting you to visit my fav Kinnaur valley and see Kinnaur Kailash mountain range from Kalpa.. in Kinnaur / Chitkul valleys you won't get rains / fog except for one or two months of Monsoon (July August)
It's super high on my list to visit that part of India. Problem is I'm always here in winter and the passes over there are usually blocked, not a good time to travel. I need to come back in summer.
wow that interaction with the street performer had me smiling, that was beautiful
I think it rains anytime in Gangtok. It is raining even now & even in your video. Really beautiful place it is…
Hi Gabriel, the weather has been unforgiving. I guess it's better than a foot of snow and wind. Adversity is a part of traveling as you well know I'm sure at this point you're plotting your next location, the hot soup you have been eating is also comforting just trying to make the best out of a bit frustrating situation. There must be some neighboring towns you can visit to get another perspective. You always surprise us with something, not on the radar.
Hi Wilfredo, there you are! Which is your favorite part of india that you have visited? Speaking of deep snow some people like it, like Jonna Jinton, she has very nice videos of her life in northern sweden. She doesnt leave there summer or winter and its gets windy with deep snow
lovely video and super closing tune!
Glad that you made it to Taste of Tibet. Love their thukpa, momos and shyabaley.
I was great memories staying there for 1 years , when i went there one thing i noticed i.e , people are more conservative. Like you cannot poke your nose on someone work, mg marg is clean and developed than rest of the part of the gangtok, i saw both good and bad place not that bad , i would think why all these part of the place of gangtok don't look like mg mark, we often used to go mg mark except those confusing pollution place, i think one thing we learned that , in mg marg you cannot throw plastic or trash on the street,
This might seem a trivial question but... A couple times in India you have eaten dinner in your room. Was this "room service" from the hotel restaurant or a take away order?
Room service.
I have interacted with many people of north east india and have many friends there..I have found them to be far more disciplined, polite, decent and having much much more civic sense and etiquette compared to mainland India (in mizoram there is no honking)..Definitely mainland India (and especially North India) has a lot to learn from the North East instead of trying to play big brother..The people of North East are excellent as human beings and the culture and vibes is more similar to south east asia..
Ps: Dont mean to offend any community or be racist/prejudice in anyway, its just what i observed...
Same in Himachal Pradesh..UP,Bihar wale hi jyada gandgi krte hai
Hey 14 🤣🤣🥳🥳🥳 Great culture, love it there 👍👍 shame about the weather
so nostalgic. Having to see you on the roads I once travelled, it is so captivating. Thank you. FYI taste of tibet was really nice. Had the local beer and the local delicacies. They were very tasty.
great presentation thanks 🎉
Great music with views
Very tidy need and clean.
‘Pea & cheese curry’ .. Mattar Paneer🤤🤤🤤one of my favs, next to Shai Paneer🍛♥️
Those food are punjabi food , Sikkim food are like Chinese food such as dumplings, pork meat and other stuff.
@@overlordborn6131 that’s what he had at the end of the video😅✔️delicious 👏🏻
@@overlordborn6131 that's not chinese it's Nepali food. Momos are nepali
God bless, Gabriel. And thanks, as always, for the tour.
Hi Gabriel just wondering can you by meds like diazepam n so on over the counter in chemists there with out scripts? its just wat i was told about India like no need to seen a doc for medications like that? .
Well, easier to get prescription from a local doctor and then buying it.
India is a haven for offordable non prescription chemists though I don't recommend that.
Monsoon has its own feel whether its western ghats in the south or Himalayan ranges in the north and east
Every travel video must have the details of below to make the video more interesting.
1. How easy to get the visa.
2. How much cost of a visa
3. Time to get.
4. Dangerous place or not.
5. Cost of living.
6. Things to be careful.
7. Currency Exchange rate.
8. Interested places to see and how to reach there
9. anything important ones
Sikkim is the gateway to Northeast India where the population is mostly Nepalese. To get the TRUE taste of Northeast India one must visit the likes of Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. Even other states are unique in their own way but is not so developed for Tourism. People from the North-eastern region have a culture similar to South East Asian countries. The main difference between the mainland is that we are much cleaner and civilised in general. The women are respected unlike the mainland.
but sikim is tibeten culture, where are they now?
The classic blanket!
Are you gonna visit Kanchenjunga national park?
Do you ever wonder how many places you've visited? Or do you somehow have the number figured out?
Depends on definition of "place". Could be state, region, city, island...
Great question, no idea. I've been to 85 countries. Counting every city, town, etc. would take a while but that could be a fun project on a rainy day.
How does that even matter or is important?
@@dreamthedream8929 some people like to “have a number” because they can tell others “Oh? You’ve been to
27 countries? That’s cute.” Gabriel is not like that, but some people are. They think it makes them “better” in some way.
@@martinc.720 gabriel counts his countries, i think just for fun. I dont count mine, i cannot tell you right away to how many ive been, its not important and not something to focus on. What matters is how you feel wherever you are and if you are inspired by your experiences there. It can be in the same one country or various. Its not about the countries and the number but how you are doing there and whats happening with you. People like jonna jinton and others like it seem to find some nice experiences where they live and perhaps if they would travel like gabriel then they would miss some important things in their life