Adventure of a Lifetime | The Strange Land of Ladakh, India

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  • @michellesteinbeiss-bryan7366
    @michellesteinbeiss-bryan7366 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ve been following your channel since around 2017 and have watched hundreds and hundreds of your videos. That being said, I’ve never felt so “moved” by a travel video before. This is arguably the BEST video on this channel. I’ll be watching this one another 100 times at least.

  • @guruvittal
    @guruvittal ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Gabriel, as soon as you started running, you felt the effect of elevation. Take it easy, Anything and everything has to be done slowly at high elevations. Please carry one or two small oxygen cylinders available in Leh. They don't cost much, helps to feel better when you feel oxygen shortage

  • @parulsinha3092
    @parulsinha3092 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    One of your best vlogs.
    In an unforgiving landscape, the prayer flags bring warmth and everything-will-be-okay vibes.
    Monastery was mystical, surprising no one was around.
    Every time I watch a video about Ladakh, I wonder what it takes to live there year after year, in such silence and such harsh climate.
    The starkness of the area is stunning.
    And the quote.. your adventure is our daily routine... Respect for the residents of the area.

  • @archstanton9182
    @archstanton9182 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    It's amazing how friendly the dogs are. The humans must have treated them well.

    • @parulsinha3092
      @parulsinha3092 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wondering who feeds them 🤔

    • @terriealexander2344
      @terriealexander2344 ปีที่แล้ว

      most animals are gentle . unless in pain

    • @TRICK-OR-TREAT236
      @TRICK-OR-TREAT236 ปีที่แล้ว

      AND THE CATS TOO. 😂 🤣 😂

    • @OrrinLepp
      @OrrinLepp ปีที่แล้ว

      When I was in Peru locals told me the friendly dogs remain, lots of dogs around lots of mountain cities. Any hostile dogs are generaly delt with quick buy locals.

    • @nater9524
      @nater9524 ปีที่แล้ว

      The complete look of pure innocence and love in that little fellows face was so embracing. Love and Peace be with you Gabe and as well as that animals you come encounter with. 💙☮️

  • @ЛюбомирСтоянов-э9щ
    @ЛюбомирСтоянов-э9щ ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thank you for this adventure of a lifetime. It is incredible. I agree with you that the view is surrealistic! The silence around the monastery is surprising. You are a perfect traveller and you know how to take care, how to dress youself etcetera. I like the diversity of India.

  • @robbertclack6308
    @robbertclack6308 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    thank you for showing us this incredible part of India, such a beautiful land

  • @danlee3757
    @danlee3757 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Gabriel, I will repeat some of the comments below. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures, WOW. Your videos show how much you enjoy India and the surrounding areas. I look forward to your next video. Thanks

  • @genyou7453
    @genyou7453 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    India has got everything from Snow Capped Mountains Peaks and Hills, Glaciers, Cold Desert, Frozen Valleys, Frozen Waterfalls, Frozen Lakes, Frozen Rivers, River Islands, Coral Islands, White, Black, Clay Beaches, Caves (Historical Man Made and Stalactites, Stalagmites), Canyons, Hot Desert, Red Desert, Waterfalls, Table Mountains, Hillocks, Rocky Hills, Plateaus, Plains, Ravines Badlands, Waterfalls, Active Volcanic Peak, Mud Volcanoes, Forests-Alpine, Temperate, Sub Tropical, Evergreen, Rain, Mangrove, Lakes (Freshwater, Saltwater, Backwaters, Artificial Man Made), Cascades, Gorges, Estuaries, Lagoons, diverse species of flora and fauna, Prehistoric Sites, Meteorite Crater, Dinosaurs Fossil Sites, Botanical and Zoological Gardens. Mother nature poured all her wealth here.

    • @dee74raz
      @dee74raz ปีที่แล้ว

      The volcanic peak can only be visited by scientists

    • @truthteller2991
      @truthteller2991 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      California has also got varied climate[not that kind of wild life as India] but it is the people ,culture and history which makes it different and also affordability. India herself seems to be talking to you.

    • @motionislife4879
      @motionislife4879 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@truthteller2991 Mangrove forest? Rain forest? tropical islands in California? Jungles with tiger, elephants, desert with camels?

    • @Ojstra
      @Ojstra ปีที่แล้ว +3

      However, it doesn't have any Northern Lights ...

    • @keangwooichoo6138
      @keangwooichoo6138 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because like China, it is a big country mate

  • @frankspires598
    @frankspires598 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow…just breathtaking. You scare me sometimes walking on the edge of nowhere but always entertained. What an adventure!

  • @LoneTraveler-nc6rf
    @LoneTraveler-nc6rf ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Lifelong curiosity is an amazing gift. Bravo for holding on to the wonder!

  • @catherineloftus1376
    @catherineloftus1376 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Amazing filming Gabriel, looks like your on top of the world and viewers are with you. Cheers 🍻

  • @will_274
    @will_274 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am disabled from a work accident and can’t walk far. I find your videos fascinating. Wish I was able to experience this myself. I Enjoy the adventure through your videos.

  • @veerrajutv1642
    @veerrajutv1642 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    very good video, felt very happy after seeing the Valley and the Buddhist temples. especially the "The wheel of Life" painting. Thank you very much. Viraj, Andhra Pradesh

  • @TheNinjaMarmot
    @TheNinjaMarmot ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for taking us there. Very surreal and peaceful. I've had a stressful few months. This helped. Thanks again.

  • @lunchtime2960
    @lunchtime2960 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    One of your best videos bro, great music, good editing, beautiful sights and epic adventure.

  • @amypreem5225
    @amypreem5225 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ladakh, India landscape is one of the best on earth, but hardly the world knows this part of incredible India. Loved this vlog. It didn't feel 40 mins long at all.

  • @TheSubham8995
    @TheSubham8995 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Background music throughout the video was very well done!

    • @GabrielTravelerVideos
      @GabrielTravelerVideos  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Great, glad to hear it. Some of my favorite tunes, which I've used before but hopefully people aren't too tired of hearing them yet.

    • @TheSubham8995
      @TheSubham8995 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@GabrielTravelerVideos Not at all Gabe :D

  • @Observers00
    @Observers00 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Incredible Rusty, Rugged Himalayas! Amazing views all around. Kudos to you for showing Incredible India. For very long KhardungLa stays as the highest motorable point but I guess they built higher than that close by. Appreciating your Superb work & effort.
    Well done.

  • @azdbuk
    @azdbuk ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That walking around perched perimeters freaks me out.

  • @MrStu-yj2le
    @MrStu-yj2le ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve seen a lot of Gabe’s travel videos over the years. This one is a standout. What a different world out there.

  • @misternobody3543
    @misternobody3543 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Gabriel, I've been following your channel ( probably since when you first posted years ago ), but never posted any comments.
    Thank you for posting and your great effort sharing your beautiful videos with the world. I have been to most of these places in India, which you have visited.
    Thank you again Gabriel. Super interesting and informative videos. 🌈☮️🙏👍👍❤️

  • @jensv3362
    @jensv3362 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow Gabriel what a great place you visited

  • @NanaFadnavis-q7f
    @NanaFadnavis-q7f ปีที่แล้ว +5

    incredible India, indeed!😍

  • @Hari-vg3gy
    @Hari-vg3gy ปีที่แล้ว +7

    only you can do these kinda videos gab..thx alot.we really appreciate it..

  • @jennyoshea1958
    @jennyoshea1958 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful video, Gabriel. What magical memories you are making. Fortune favours the brave. Thanks for sharing your epic adventure and Santana at the end. Cool
    🎶✨🌟🪇🙂

  • @Keeping_it_reall
    @Keeping_it_reall ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With hardly any tourists at this time of the year the place feels surreal. The quiet and the peace of these stunning mountains is soulful.

  • @JohnnyCash-uw2dk
    @JohnnyCash-uw2dk ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Gabe, I’ve been watching your videos for a long time. You do a great job showing me some places that I really want to travel to and some places that I’ve figured out that I’m just way to old to even consider. Keep up the good work. Safe travels!

  • @wilfredotorres6628
    @wilfredotorres6628 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hi Gabriel, that was an incredible journey driving through the Himalayas. There isn't a great to see but the mountains are spectacular. Since you have been there, I have noticed no high winds which would make that trip exceedingly difficult but under these conditions, it makes things much easier to get around it's near zero temperatures you're stripping off layers of clothing strange conditions. Usually in higher elevations, wind becomes a problem for moving around you can run into blizzard-like conditions.

  • @TheSubham8995
    @TheSubham8995 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    8:26 I'm screaming through my screen to Gabe, DON'T RUN!! Its too high, take it slow there!!!! But what do u know, he kept running at Khardung La 🤣

  • @NorbuWangmo-h6z
    @NorbuWangmo-h6z ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the sounds and background music...very tasteful ❤❤❤

  • @ChrisJohnsonChannel
    @ChrisJohnsonChannel ปีที่แล้ว +6

    “Will we see anybody? There’s somebody..” 😁😁😁✌🏻

  • @metteskovshoved-nr3ti
    @metteskovshoved-nr3ti ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The extreme huge scale of the nubie valley and the 'no people in sight'.. reminds me of greenland.. without green..thanks gabriel..for another literally' a great' landscape experience that resonates deeply in my body ..
    And please take care..

  • @jdkez
    @jdkez ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gabriel I'm total sucker for the Himalayas and a long time traveler to this part of the world. You're really doing a great job. Thank you.

  • @TheEddieToro
    @TheEddieToro ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Gabe the landscape in the Nubra valley is surreal. The kind of landscape for a Star Wars Rebel Base or Imperial Base. Next time you're back up that way and feel the elevation hitting you, play the U2 song ''Elevation''. Very quiet town there where the Diskit Monastery is located. As you said probably due to the winter season setting in. You're a tough guy bearing that super cold weather because I sure as heck stay away from it. Spring like weather is what I'm down with. That was a cool doggy reception you got by 5 of 'em.

  • @danielawillbold880
    @danielawillbold880 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Holy moly, stunning😮😮😮! Thank you👏👏👏, take care❤️❤️❤️

  • @thekernall74
    @thekernall74 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been at 14000ft before and that altitude kick my a$$ i couldn't imagine being at 17000ft congrats my friend on your adventure

  • @world-spotting-RENE
    @world-spotting-RENE ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Close to K2 closer than Manali.I feel sorry for that german man i am german too and I went to KardungLa on Motobike and could hardly speak or walk around cuz no O2.was just mumbling. From there driving down to Kanyakumari and up again to West Bengal. Great times 2001 on Hero Honda CBZ

  • @raylunz7211
    @raylunz7211 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gabriel, you are really at the top of the world once again. It must be exhilarating and difficult at those elevations. Stay safe.

  • @NorbuWangmo-h6z
    @NorbuWangmo-h6z ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very well made video 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

  • @apip6387
    @apip6387 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At the last sign in blue at the bottom, it says, " Your adventure is our daily routine." It is difficult to understand what life is like there with few days, but it is beautiful.

  • @Ivyslife33
    @Ivyslife33 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing place 🙏 beautiful colorful buildings, that feeling of been on top of the world 😍 the highest elevation i have been was 11,114 feet 🚶‍♀️ Colorado, USA

  • @SwiftyTravels
    @SwiftyTravels ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This place is just magical! The temple at the end 😍 wow! Even more magical that you had the whole place to yourself!!

  • @matthewmorris7510
    @matthewmorris7510 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember that massive bhudha statue there. Pretty cool monestary.

  • @amitkriit
    @amitkriit ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Umling La is now the highest motorable pass, it has been opened for the foreigners now.

  • @nicolasrivero2539
    @nicolasrivero2539 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great video dude, was there last May for a week mainly same places... Mind blowing all together

  • @grizzlyfam7901
    @grizzlyfam7901 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You should go to changthang plateau, hanle observatory, umlingla , pangong tso, tso kar areas. At hanle observatory you can do star gazing and the night sky is out of this world

  • @nicklindsey3872
    @nicklindsey3872 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks like a peaceful place

  • @iammaxhammer
    @iammaxhammer ปีที่แล้ว +4

    *Keep 'em coming Gabe!*

  • @durwhat
    @durwhat ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Incredible. Thank you Gabriel.

  • @pauldaviesantiques1556
    @pauldaviesantiques1556 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stunning footage. Thanks, Gabe.

  • @truthteller2991
    @truthteller2991 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gabriel seems to be running on high altitude ..! That cliff was dangerous..should be careful.

  • @microsatellites
    @microsatellites ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for showing us places which most of us wont reach

  • @shadowkeeper0
    @shadowkeeper0 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautiful stark scenery! At that elevation you have around 50% of the available oxygen to breathe in, must be difficult alright.

  • @roberth7894
    @roberth7894 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great episode Gabe. Thx for braving the high elevations, it's far more than most could handle!

  • @Harps66
    @Harps66 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The road trips either by hired car or tour always deliver the best vlogs on this channel!

  • @blogmute.traveler
    @blogmute.traveler ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You inspired me to start my traveling journey. Thanks Gabriel for your off the beaten track travels. 🙂

  • @marnig9185
    @marnig9185 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Speechless❤

  • @rsinghofficial_
    @rsinghofficial_ ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You missed lot of beautiful places in ladakh, try riding bike and explore whole area. Visit pangong lake.

  • @churchofbrap876
    @churchofbrap876 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The enormity of that area is hard to comprehend. Miles and miles and miles of nothing but mountains, mostly untouched by humans. Almost like you're on the moon.

  • @crombelsla9800
    @crombelsla9800 ปีที่แล้ว

    You capture the stillness and serenity of the mountains, as well as the hustle and bustle of the everyday commerce life that goes on in the valleys and villages. As well as the breathtaking views that make this region so unique.

  • @benandhaley
    @benandhaley ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an amazing adventure! This is a great video!

  • @soulful189
    @soulful189 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome scenery

  • @davidgower2848
    @davidgower2848 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. Well done Gabriel. One of your best videos. What an amazing part of the world.

  • @justino611
    @justino611 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Caravanserai how fitting! My fav Santana record. Michael Shrieve lives here in Seattle great guy. Another one off that album I think of when I'm trekking in the mountains is Every Step of the Way. Great videos Gabriel Ladakh, Kashmir and Nepal are all on my radar here. Cheers!

  • @Seanney25582
    @Seanney25582 ปีที่แล้ว

    👏 👏 that scenery is like something from a movie,
    There very few people around in that part of India and those dogs were so friendly

  • @garymcniven4101
    @garymcniven4101 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just another amazing journey ❤

  • @lada_9960
    @lada_9960 ปีที่แล้ว

    A beautiful trip and amazing views! Thank you!

  • @NutriApp
    @NutriApp ปีที่แล้ว

    @22:14 The third language at the bottom is Kannada from the South Indian state of Karnataka. There is a huge buddhist settlement in the town of Bylakuppe in that state.

  • @starboy1887
    @starboy1887 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Gabriel, what an epic journey you took us on ! Wow ! I feel exhausted just watching you explore. Thanks for the experience , what an inspiring world we Live in , I hope that we. Take more care looking after it. 😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉

  • @somejohndoe3004
    @somejohndoe3004 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A few good spots with potential for a Krusty Burger restaurant around there. All jokes aside the video was highly enjoyable. Well done. 🙏

  • @gecelleasignado7149
    @gecelleasignado7149 ปีที่แล้ว

    very nice and amazing view so refreshing away from busy city...luv to be there for a while. Thanks Gab for showing this kind of place.

  • @maryz3417
    @maryz3417 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful

  • @ageoflove1980
    @ageoflove1980 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow some classics from the Gabriel Traveler soundtrack here. Sure hits that nostalgia!

  • @explorewithbaruah
    @explorewithbaruah ปีที่แล้ว

    So beautiful so cool so top
    Place so nice display

  • @Just_forfun9140
    @Just_forfun9140 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing, beautiful, able to see thru your eyes via camera footage you show, otherwise we would never know.

  • @RoseN-CJ
    @RoseN-CJ ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome clip, congrats!

  • @Rafa_Llamazares
    @Rafa_Llamazares ปีที่แล้ว

    Gabe that pass and the mountains are beyond belief

  • @Max-br6xg
    @Max-br6xg ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Gabe Amazing!

  • @mariadange06
    @mariadange06 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks l always wanted to go to Ladakh but never did, l did the Annapurna basecamp and this took me back to above the tree line majestic starkness.

  • @shenaghbroderick7019
    @shenaghbroderick7019 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb video.as people say felt like I was right back in Tibet.never been to Ladakh but it looks similar.adore the blue skies and ochre colored rocks.

  • @seanquigley8123
    @seanquigley8123 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Been following you for sometime Gabriel and was delighted you ran into Sean king ( vlogging a dead horse ) whats the chances anyway keep up the good work and thanks for all the hours of information and entertainment over the years . namaste

  • @CelticMickWalks
    @CelticMickWalks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🙌🙌🙌🙌 Another great vlog.

  • @effie-Toronto
    @effie-Toronto ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hope you feel better Gabe ......your voice is different ...........video and scenery are amazing

    • @GabrielTravelerVideos
      @GabrielTravelerVideos  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Better now that I'm in the desert. 😎

    • @GabrielTravelerVideos
      @GabrielTravelerVideos  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@israr144 Exactly. I'm in a warmer desert now, in Rajasthan.

    • @truthteller2991
      @truthteller2991 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GabrielTravelerVideos Well i doubt you can escape chilly nights. Rajasthani thali would be a great Mukbang for viewers[ dal, bati, churma, and gatte ki sabzi] They have unlimited thalis also with little price difference. I used to have regularly that when I was in Jaipur . There are many near Bus stand. But almost everywhere you will have Rajasthan thali. It is different from other places.
      PS: Konark Temple-> Andamans (I dont know if you plans for that )

  • @stankormy5717
    @stankormy5717 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing adventure!

  • @rajotavo
    @rajotavo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome filming, Gabriel! Man, u got a real way of showing our beautiful UT of Ladakh...many tourism authorities can't do that! Kudos...and with that handheld gopro!! What about getting a head camera? Would that be more convenient fr you? Watching fr Delhi...best ✌

  • @missmo3451
    @missmo3451 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like that the tours are free roam , you get to walk around unhindered. Was wondering why the homes have flat roofs, no pitch, with all the snow there.

  • @katleenmstut4622
    @katleenmstut4622 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow you sure get to some amazing places. We will have to call you Gabe, the mountain goat 😊

  • @Peggy-Kay
    @Peggy-Kay ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing day trip. The monastery was so mystical. And you were making me so nervous perched on the edges of cliffs!

  • @themissdior1235
    @themissdior1235 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Gabriel . It is a wonderful place . Just as good if not better than the last time you were there.

  • @kothapallykvprasad7381
    @kothapallykvprasad7381 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing trip Gabriel, i enjoyed the most this episode, the monastry was maginficient and mysterious, kerp going

  • @viaesta
    @viaesta ปีที่แล้ว

    Gabriel I think you’d like the topic of Dzogchen and the Rainbow Body. It’s a practice of Tibetan Buddhism where practitioners transform into light at the moment of death for accomplished practitioners. The sacred temples you visit are calling you.

  • @dwaynepabillar3943
    @dwaynepabillar3943 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great place! ❤ thanks for sharing

  • @thewillsfamilyaccount6486
    @thewillsfamilyaccount6486 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done!! Thank you..

  • @kroychoudhury
    @kroychoudhury ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Khardung la is not the highest motorable pass.
    That is Umling la 19300 ft , also in Ladakh.

  • @LAbee333
    @LAbee333 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Look forward to a fresh video every morning -you're one of my favorite TH-camrs ✅✔️☑️ yes when we went to Denver we went straight to our hotel and rested and then the next day we took a drive up the Rocky mountains and then on the third day we did the hike
    🥾🥾🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🏔️⛰️

  • @Rafa_Llamazares
    @Rafa_Llamazares ปีที่แล้ว

    Gabe, I love your Channel, it rockss!!!!

  • @P.B...
    @P.B... ปีที่แล้ว

    Hang Massive, the hang drum/hand pan duo made a music video (called secret kissing of the sun and moon) a while ago in some of the locations you show us in this video.

  • @glennplumlee9155
    @glennplumlee9155 ปีที่แล้ว

    such an epically great journey!!!

  • @Nature_with_Peter_Kane
    @Nature_with_Peter_Kane ปีที่แล้ว

    For a while there I thought you were about to pass out ...these high altitudes are not for the faint hearted....I think you are past due for some Greek island beaches and swims! Yia mas!!

  • @ashxsh
    @ashxsh ปีที่แล้ว

    Glorious Gabriel. I love this series on Ladakh with longer videos and newer music choices. The beginning was really intense with the music, giving it a movie-like feel. How long was the unedited video on this? 4 hours down to 45 mins? I am sure there's more that did not make the cut.

    • @GabrielTravelerVideos
      @GabrielTravelerVideos  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Excellent, glad to hear it. There wasn't a whole lot of extra footage actually, maybe another 5-10 minutes that I cut out.

    • @ashxsh
      @ashxsh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GabrielTravelerVideos Thanks for the reply Gabe. I would find it difficult to put down the camera, and then wonder what to include. I also liked the first scene which opens at prayer flags. Nice way to hook the audience. 👍