A Tour of Darjeeling in the Himalayas of India 

I forgot to show the price of the thukpa soup and masala dosa. It was 170 rupees total or $2 USD.

I, being born and brought up in Kolkata, never visited Darjeeling. Now, I'm at my 70 visiting Darjeeling with an American. Thanks Gabriel.

Dude you are the man. I just gotta let you know how much I appreciate you being by far the most dedicated content creator I follow. Other folks release a single video every few weeks and complain about how long it takes to edit and how they don’t have time and blah blah blah while you somehow backpack all over the globe and pump out almost a video per day while constantly on the move.

No one else on youtube is as consistent as Gabriel, nothing but quality videos everyday,.

Gabrielle , So proud to see you contributing to the street musicians ! You are the only You Tuber I watch , that I have seen , do that ! There are other things you do that make you special , as well . Thank you for your consistently quality videos !

Gabe I stop everything I am doing and watch your video................all your videos are fantastic

13:26 Saraswati is the deity of knowledge, music, art, speech, wisdom, and learning.

Gabriel’s authentic, slice of life, no influencer bullshit videos deserve 10x more views than they receive

Gabe you are knocking it out of the park with the Bangladesh/ India videos!!!!

Gabriel, I've never been so hooked on your videos and I've been watching you for 6 years. These last couple of months have been your best videos yet! You've got me excited about my next India trip! You're an inspiration Gabe. Greetings from England!

Gabriel rarely smiles but seeing wine he did 👍👍

I first discovered your channel in 2015 when I was researching an India trip. On that trip I unexpectedly ended up going to Darjeeling and Sikkim (Pelling, Gantok and Yuksom), and to this day it has been one of my favourite parts of India. I have been waiting for you to go there for years ha ha. Loved the video it brought back some wonderful memories.

love you bro … no one could have covered the crown 👑 of Bengal Darjeeling, the cool Gorkha lifestyle and the rhythm of the city better than you! every turn a new discovery, joy and peace dripping in every moment of your life … every moment you win, when strolling in Darjeeling 💟💐💟

I just want to tell you Gabe that these recent videos are just blowing my mind. You are THE BEST. I have tried watching other travelers on RU-vid. What makes yours so incredibly special and different than all the others is that you turn the camera OUTWARD. The other's I've seen always have the camera pointed at their face. HUGE difference. I want to see the world, which is why I follow you. And a huge thank you for posting so often. I am so grateful to you for all the work you do. Your Bangladesh and Kolkata vids have been stunning. I am so happy you are going to Bhutan. stay safe.

As a student in Mumbai,I read about Darjeeling.thank you for the tour of the area. I remember the day,Mount Everest was conquered in 1953. I saw tenzing Norgay in Mumbai a few years later.

Loved the street busker. Thanks for taking a minute to let us hear his beautiful music.

I loved watching this! I've never been to Asia, but it's kind of amazing how a lot of developing countries look so similar, at least in terms of the construction of buildings and business districts. It almost reminds me of Peru and Guatemala to a degree, the way that the construction looks.

Hi Gabriel. I've been following you since the beginning of the pandemic and have very much enjoyed your videos and style of travel. In March of 2007 I was in Darjeeling in the middle of an 18 month trip. What a great place and glad to see you like it too. I didn't get to Sikkim and look forward to that video. One of my favorite towns, after three months of touring India, was Kalimpong, which will be on your way to Sikkim. It's a little lower in elevation so warmer. There were a few things there that really made an impression. One was the Buddhist monastery on the top of the hill--past the golf course. Also there was a great little local market called the Hat market--the name of the local people. It may have been only one or two days a week and was like no other market I'd been to. Another fascinating place was a Cactus garden. I know it seems weird but Cacti were the passion of this man and he had a collection in 5 or 6 greenhouses-- like nothing I've ever seen. This is coming from someone who lived in Arizona for 40 years. I'm not sure if he's still alive but his family may have continued it. He had an unbelievable collection from places all over the world--So. America etc. I'm not sure if you're familiar with Nicolas & Helena Roerich. He was a great Russian artist the they lived in the Kulu Valley for many years. After her husband's death, she moved to Kalimpong and there is a little stupa over her ashes next to the monastery. There is also a residence which I believe can be visited. Although I was aware of the Roerichs before visiting, I did not know Helena had lived there until after I returned so never visited. It was very cold and foggy in Darjeeling so, unfortunately, views of Everest from Tiger Hill were not possible. There was a peek-a-boo look at Kanchenjunga on the ride to Kalimpong. In fact, this was the coldest place of all my travels and I needed to wear just about every item of clothing I carried. Keep up the good work. I really enjoy going along on your walks and it brings me to places I've always wanted to see. Thank you!

Madera means alchol in hindi and Nepali language. It's spelled as 'Madira' but they probably did on purpose to make consumers think its an imported wine from Spain.

You’ve been hitting it out of the park with the videos on this trip, traveling off the beaten path to fascinating places and making it seem kind of doable for people who aren’t as experienced as you. I know that between traveling, exploring, filming and editing you’re working really hard and I wanted to let you know that it’s appreciated.

Omg ❤ Darjeeling is love !!!!!!

I visited Darjeeling twice last year once in March then again in August. Good to c u went there, great place, it's a place of emotion for the ppl of South Bengal. No matter how many times a person from Kolkata goes there it's always so nostalgic. Watching this video makes me feel I am there & listening to Bengali in the background in your video. Must try the breakfast in Keventers, dinner in Glenarys & evening Tibetian dish in Kunga very famous among the Indian's visiting Darjeeling.

I've been ordering tea from one of the small local Darjeeling Tea businesses for a long time now. Getting to see the city of Darjeeling in your video is just wonderful. Thank you very much for your hard work!

Back in the old days, while working as a part time student, treated myself with a symbolic set of burgundy lingerie from a boutique called "Darjeeling". Had been to South Africa a couple of years prior & here I was, a couple of years later already dreaming of farther away, exotic places... India was, still is & will forever be my sweet spot. 🥰 Thank you for the wonderful series in India!

Thank you so much for pointing out the historic marker for Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hilleary. I have long been fascinated with explorers who venture to climb the world's tallest mountains. That was quite a treat for me. Really enjoying your tour through Darjeeling. Still watching this episode, not yet finished. Just paused video to say thank you for that.🙂

Yet a another magic locale. You are making good choices on this journey, Bangladesh included.

hello from Liverpool

Hey Gabriel ! So happy to see you explore different parts of India ! Always wanted you to see eastern side of it and now it's actually happening yeah! Darjeeling is awesome a little crowded but it's cool , I visited Darj in 2017 then on to Gangtok which is my favourite Chilly place its a little colder than Darj ofcourse but then again you have to experience it. Let's go! -Your friend from India!

I was finally able to catch up on with your south Asian videos. I went on a binge of them during the ice storm we had here in Texas this week. Enjoyed all of them, but I am really loving this trip to these Himalayan foothills towns. So much character and uniqueness. And the food looks really yummy.

Darjeeling is a hill-top town just like Shimla in North India. That's why the beauty of the place so exquisite. And the train is a toy-train, as it is called. A bit, well no, a lot crowded, though it's not been able to take away the beauty of the place. Wish you all happy moments spent in the hilly parts of our country. And thanks for upholding the mesmerizing hills of eastern parts of India. 👍👍👍💐💐💐

Wow what a view from your room. The song the busker was playing you hear everywhere in Nepal. Think it's called Resham Firiri.

Really cool place. I honestly don’t see a future where places like this won’t get more and more popular with tourists. This is why you travel.

Nothing beats waking up to another one of Gabriel's travel adventure!

Great video Gabe 👍👍. Thanks for getting these videos out to us so fast ✌️

Wow Gabriel, how beautiful in Darjeeling. And I have been following you for quite a while now. What a fun coincidence to discover you are in India while I am there too as I write, today February 4, in Rishikesh. Today I drive back to Delhi and then a 20 day tour thru Rajasthan. Sooo beautiful. I will follow you throughout my journey here. Have a good one again, love your movies. Hans from Holland

Brilliant vid Gabriel, Darjeeling looks ❤️ thank you for sharing all the way to 🇬🇧🙏👍

As you mentioned Ghum from where you walked up to the tiger hill, it has the highest railway station in India, at an altitude of 2,258 metres.

Gab, I am not sure whether you can see Mt. Everest from Darjeeling town unless you go to Sandakphu (Highest peak in West Bengal). However, in a clear day Darjeeling can offer you the best 180 degree view of Mt. Kanchanjangha which can be seen from any part of Darjeeling. You can also see the peak from Gangtok, Sikkim but the view is not as good as Darjeeling. I personally feel Kanchanjangha looks more beautiful than Everest.

Thank you for taking us on your journeys . I absolutely loved this video

Another Wonderful and fantastic clips from the amazing Gabe 😃✌️

@9:33 What a lovely sight. So real, vibrant and colorful. I hope Kolkata will not change, frozen in time, even when I will visit after many years the Calcutta I grew up with. Thank you Gabe

I pause whatever I am doing just to watch your next adventure on the edge of my chair. Keeping up with u is incredible! try to make your way to the golden temple this time around. it will do wonders for your followers even though you may not wanna go yourself.

Thanks, Gabe, Love this part of the world!

Looks so clean and bustling! And they're generous with the food portions! ~ Always a good sign ^^

I love this market.. still watching

Nice! You can take a look at the hilarious description of Darjeeling by Mark Twain when he visited it around year 1900. It can be found in his book "Following the equator". I can send you the relevant pages electronically if you care to read.

Gabe u seem as excited to eat there as u r at the many places u gave eaten in the past many years u have been vlogging. Your passion is still fresh

17:53 Nataraja ... Shiva in Dancing form ... Avalokitesvara is form of Bodhisatva (Buddhist)

I'm pumped for this one

Most likely. It is a temple and not a Buddhist pagoda. Temples in this region as well as in Nepal, have this style of gopuram ( the high structure above the sanctum Santorum).

This place is definitely on my travel list now. Looks awesome

Keep those videos coming Gabriel 😃😎☀️

This video has exceeded my expectations as usual. 👊

hi Gabriel, just discovered your channel and want to tell you that really like the style of your video - your camera is the the extension of my eyes, almost felt like being in the scene myself. A BIG 👍!

Oh my goodness, what an incredible place!!!😍 Thank you so much for sharing these amazing videos, it is so appreciated, especially during this dreary time of year in the suburbs of Maryland 👍🏻🥰🙏

Sweet, this is looking good! I’m up the road really-just arrived in Tosh, Parvati Valley yesterday from Delhi. It -8°c at night!

Looks like a wonderful place soo pretty 😍

This place is a serious rabbit hole.. keep crawling Gabe excellent work. Quench the curiosity! Good energy in Darjeeling!

I've been on the other side of the Himalayas, but this brings back memories. Similar environments. Such a nice part of the world. I think I could live there. The food is something that would have me there in a flash. So good.

Love watching you in INDIA DUDE!

Loving your vlog from Darjeeling, been there previous month. You are really a explorer. You are showing us places even we as usual tourist have never been too. Best wishes for you ❤️❤️

If you ask most people in the U.K. what is Darjeeling, most would think of tea 🫖

I’m seeing the world through your eyes! Thank you

Looks like a lot more tourists there. So interesting to see. Thanks

St. Paul's School, Darjeeling is also known as 'Eton of the West' because it follows the culture and tradition of Eton College, England. The music faculty of the school sens exams to be graded by Trinity College, London.

You missed so many things like Darjeeling toy train ride and Ropeway ride,also the Sightseeings of darjeeling like tiger hill ,batasia loop,ghum Monastery, japanese peace pagoda, tenjing rock, happy valley tea estate etc.

A blessed good day sir Gabe Wowwww 😍 do nice New travel Video adventure I'm Darjeeling, Himalayas, thank u so much for your wonderful walk around tour Godbless 😍 stay safe from your solid fan supporter from the Philippines 🇵🇭 sir Marvin 😍🙏🙂🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👍

Thank you so much for the wonderful impressions Sir.

Gabriel..love love love the Indian and Bangladesh vids..so vibrant..Darjeeling is quite special, i was there a few years ago and took the train to the Bastia Loop..you can walk there in a hour or so..

Madeira wine is usually a sweet wine from Madeira island in Portugal. Madeira is also the word « wood » in portuguese.

The song at the end was amazing!

Darjeeling is famous for its tea . Tea seeds brought from China were planted there and seeds from those tea bushes were brought to Sri Lanka.

I'd love to visit Darjeeling, seems so clean and quiet and such a beautiful location, on top of the world.

intresting mixture of people, the roads and buildings are very cool

These videos are incredible, such diverse people

Great Video. Cheers!

A real passionate traveler! 😃

My wife and I spent a month in Palampur last year. Stayed stoned on hashish every waking moment 😁 I highly recommend it.

What a life. Different location every day. How exciting 😊!

Welcome to queen of hill.. welcome to our place Darjeeling brother.good to see you gabe..

Thank you so much for your video travels, I have never traveled and this is such an enjoyable experience traveling along with you. I really like your laid back style !!! What camera equipment and video editing software do you use ?

Heaven on Earth❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you for showing us❤❤❤❤❤

Wow! That food looks good!enjoy👍

Woah 😳 That soup dish looks like the ultimate comfort food. Nice one ☝️

Back to my favorite country

Darjeeling is home to gurkhas. they are great warriors and do not have fear of death. even Pakistan has realised they cannot destroy India till there are gurkhas in the Indian Army.

Great! These streets just like in some streets in my country SABAH BORNEO....👍

Lots of things to keep your senses moving!

On a clear day it must be magnificent!!! I think a hillstaion town would be a good choice if living in India.

Darjeeling my dream place, Thank you Gaba, i am always waiting for your videos like morning newspapers. Thank you thank you 🙏🙏✌️💚

Masala Dosa in Darjeeling Tibetan Restaurant , now that's being Adventurous 🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘

As you are going to gangtok, try n visit gurudongmar lake in north sikkim. Thats heaven. But I don't know if the roads will b open in winter. I was born n brought up in siliguri. Spent first 18 years of my life there. So glad you are visiting my areas. Enjoy.

Love you Gabby... you are fantastic ... from your ardent fan

I am true fan of u Gabriel Love your videos

I hope the views clear up so you can enjoy the mountains!

The advertisement saying has Peaks Painted in Gold is really Awesome.

What a amazing city on The foot hills!

Nice, Darjeeling is the queen of hills !

Gabe, thx for the information. I am planning to visit this part of India next time I am in the country which I think will be this coming fall. So very timely, so thx

Good looking produce!! 🥬