Crazy Winter Road Trip in the Himalayas of Sikkim, India

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An intense day of traveling across Sikkim in the Himalaya mountains of northeast India.
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"Derail" by Yellowbase
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"City of Shiva" by Banaras Baba & Kolkata Kid
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@GabrielTravelerVideos Год назад

I forgot to label one of the albums I was listening to. It was Peter Gabriel, "Passion", which is the soundtrack to the movie "The Last Temptation of Christ". Amazing album if you like middle eastern music. Surprising that it's by Peter Gabriel since it's so completely different from his pop songs. And for anyone wondering why I didn't go to Changu Lake, considering the weather I decided it wasn't worth spending a day driving there and back just to see a fogged in lake. I was also looking into heading to north Sikkim, but it's complicated. You need a special permit, you can't go alone and it's higher elevation so riskier traveling in the middle of winter. Unfortunately the weather didn't turn sunny today, but it's supposed to be clear on Monday. Hoping that turns out to be the case. I've been in the Himalayas for nine days now without seeing the mountains. I'm going to hang in there for another couple days and hope that the skies clear up. Either way I'll plan to get out of the mountains soon and head somewhere warmer. It's about time for a beer on the beach.

@TransparentMediaTruth Год назад

PG has new stuff that's out. ..1st new stuff in 20 yrs I think

@engr100viki5 Год назад

my best bro looking handsome thank you for your huge respect against cpec friendship countries lot of love from your best bro viki 💙

@SuiGenerisAbbie Год назад

The architecture is awesome as is Mr. Brahman Bull all done up at 00:05.

@Shalamarshalamar Год назад

Back to Maldives !!!

@abhishekaditya6291 Год назад

Visit chaar dhaams in odisha Gujarat uttrakhand Tamil Nadu ...... in odisha nd Gujarat you will find beaches

@bobbyeapen6049 Год назад

So much mystery, such intricate architecture, never knew of such places existed. Utterly impressive.

@nicholasbartonlaw341 Год назад

I love a sunny day, but the misty overcast day works for me. Viewing these mystical temples and sacred effigies shrouded in mist and fog is a great way to see them for the first time.

@SBmasta441 Год назад

As someone who is more a fan of mountains than beaches, this Sikkim series is AMAZING. You always find a way to balance things out and scratch the itch for all kinds of climates and cultures. Thank you!

@sandvenexplorer Год назад

I wonder how many people out there decided to quit their boring jobs and go OUT THERE and travel because of all of Gabriels videos and adventures. I bet many!

@Gemelli2906 Год назад

If I knew how to do it $$$ I would!!!

@5thdimension625 Год назад

@@PJL7095 it’s a great idea, instead of “Where’s Waldo, we’d have “Where’s Gabriel”. Lol

@5thdimension625 Год назад

@@PJL7095 maybe you can be the first. 🤷‍♀️

@5thdimension625 Год назад

@@PJL7095 🤣🤣🤣 he likes beer. Maybe you can still pull it off. I watch too from the couch, but I’m a teetotaler

@robcanad Год назад

I feel sorry for all you folks with boring jobs

@ArcAudios77 Год назад

Gabriel, Am really impressed by the Temple Complex. It was a significant feat to even get the construction materials there. Beautifully designed & realised. Did familiarise myself with Uttarakhand, you were correct - those Temples are near 600Miles away from quick inspection. Stay safe with best wishes & thanks for your work behind the Camera.

@papaflickr Год назад

Awesome place! What an adventure! Nothing like discovering something that you didn't expect! Happy for you and thank you for sharing 😉

@dhavalrajyaguru9854 Год назад

The Char Dhams and other temples in that complex were made to detail. Very minute things like the designs inside and outside the temples were matching to the original one. Definately worth a visit. I didn't know such place existed. Adding this to my bucket list during my Sikkim trip (whenever it happens)

@bobbyeapen6049 Год назад

Your facination and the quest for adventure is seeping through these videos.

@nixonraj Год назад

Nailed this one Gabriel ! Gr8 content ! To me, the sight of the huge Shiva statue hiding behind the fog, barely visible was like a dream sequence. Loved it.

@rajmudumbai7434 Год назад

Namaskar Gabriel. I have really enjoyed many of your videos. You bring out the essence of the places you visit with your exploration of every nook and cranny. These videos from Darjeeling and Sikkim are no exception. Your research and the background knowledge on religions and cultures make the details you provide spot on. You certainly bring a sense of excitement and adventure in travel. Thank you Gabe ! 🙏

@anupamdas1811 Год назад

Although fog was a major hindrance in your Sikkim series, the sights of the temples and bridges were truly magnificent.

@pleasantjourneys Год назад

Glad you got a roadtrip in - clean country with recycling too!

@galawyer Год назад

You’re handling this crappy weather situation really well. The stuff on the ground is interesting too. Keep the faith.

@bluewatersailor8282 Год назад

Beyond my imagining! Love it! Thanks for the daily transport to a fond time and place in ,my heart.

@huacamaya119 Год назад

The Himalayas is a mysterious area indeed. The contrast of the beautiful adorned temples and shrines, and then the very humble towns. But they adore their imagery.

@rahulgogoi8494 5 часов назад

Very nice state.I visited Namchi few month ago .👍 keep it up bro

@effie-montreal Год назад

I never knew anything about Sikkim therefore Thank you Gabe for all the videos

@kathleenchambers2544 Год назад

I think you are in your happy place in the Himalayas ~ even in the fog.

@stevenponte6655 Год назад

Pelling is beautiful, we got some breathtaking views there but we went in Oct. Hopefully you have some luck tomorrow!

@luminous3357 Год назад

➡️ I love the fog! It's very spooky and atmospheric ❤️

@Tom_Roberts Год назад

Fabulous. No other word for it. A truly wonderful part of the world.

@pamelamann9293 Год назад

Amazing temple complex - almost worth all that dang fog! Thanks Gabe.

@viscouscoffee3449 Год назад

“While my sitar gently weeps”, something special about specially the fusion of western chords

@ocs748 Год назад

The char dham temples visited are replicas of the original temples in different places in Indian

@GabrielTravelerVideos Год назад

Yes, I eventually figured that out, pretty cool.

@ocs748 Год назад

@@GabrielTravelerVideos The other like the Sirdi Sai temple, Balaji temple of Tirupati, The Somnath temple of Somnath and all the rest are also of the same ilk.

@susanparker5765 Год назад

Truly Epic Gabe, Thank You! Loved it!

@suddole Год назад

This Chardham looks like the religious Las Vegas (with the replicas) of Sikkim🤩🤣

@dee74raz Год назад

I did a road trip in India from Jammu to Srinagar. Never again 😧 It was horrendous in terms of the driver looking as if he wanted to kill all of us because of driving fast and overtaking on blind corners on steep mountain roads. Every mile of that route reminded you of relics of destroyed vehicles down the steep roads and photographs and names of those who died on the route. I was forced to be awake and looking at the driver rather than the scenery. On the way back I took a plane ✈️ from Srinagar to Delhi. Unfortunately that journey was quite bad because there was a big turbulence on the plane and my wife was grabbing my hands as if this would be our last journey in life.

@GabrielTravelerVideos Год назад

I saw two accidents on the road to Srinigar. I guess there's a train now, which sounds a lot better. Here's my video of that trip: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ktzrPaFrq84.html

@dee74raz Год назад

@@GabrielTravelerVideos At present there is no direct train from Jammu to Srinagar, From Jammu you have to go to Banihal by bus and then you will get a direct train from Banihal to Srinagar.

@jagadeshbyran5701 Год назад

We face this on a day to day basis that is how India and most countries in the east are life moves on

@GabrielTravelerVideos Год назад

@@dee74raz I see.

@minnie6468 Год назад

travelling in Himalayas is not for everyone

@mritunjaykumar374 Год назад

Pelling is a remote village. Close to Yuksom from where trek to Kanchanjunga starts(Goechela trek). One can see left peaks of Kanchanjunga(Mount Pandim) and parts of main Kanchanjunga from Pelling. A silent remote place where there is no medical shops and only one ATM(when I was there..).

@HiKasandra Год назад

M.g. Marc you showed previously and the entire Himalayas region just seem amazing. ~

@stankormy5717 Год назад

Sikkim is spiritual!

@bsr6823 Год назад

Nice! Videos have been epic, looking forward to this one.

@grahamtaylor1874 Год назад

loving your adventures in Sikkim and todays temple visits were amazing and interesting! the scenery is superb and the car journey looked dangerous in places. Looking forward to seeing more. travel safe Gabe.

@marklucas8795 Год назад

Gabriel and India, a magical combination.

@rickroberts1344 Год назад

A fascinating story of your continuing journey. Great images despite the mist. Good music too. Very interesting.

@vjmusica Год назад

Thank you Gabriel ! I never knew anything about Sikkim. Just that it exists and that one needs a special permit . I really enjoy your videos about this part of India.

@harnaamkaur3020 Год назад

This was an amazing day! This is up there with all your videos! Enjoy the moments of Sikkim!

@ronbiemans5901 Год назад

What a beautiful place! Gabe! 🙏 I like to go back to India

@rexx9496 Год назад

Seems like such a relaxing place to be. I'm liking this India series.

@pureshkk Год назад

Lovely! The Dham looked magnificent with all that fog around....

@bobbyeapen6049 Год назад

Its like you have been teleported onto another planet.

@thebudgetbackpackers Год назад

Great video! Good job on getting out and seeing the local sights despite the unagreeable weather. Thanks for taking us along!

@coleenoliva291 Год назад

Hi Gabriel. Just want to say my favorite part of your videos are the "driving" scenes (by car, bus, rickshaw, jeep etc) backed by some cool ethnic music. REALLY takes me there and SO SO much to see. LOVE it. Thank you again for posting so much! Fog or no fog, your vids are spectacular. stay safe.

@herewegowithtim1984 Год назад

Awesome video as per usual. I appreciate your kindness to the locals. You are always very respectful.

@theresadodd4208 Год назад

Thank you for sharing, your travels. Very inspired to travel to India.

@microsatellites Год назад

Beautiful! Thanks Gabriel.

@AmericanEnglishBrent Год назад

I just finished the video you made in the rain. Drank a glass of wine at the Taste of India. I loved the vibe of that one. Walking in the rain can be fun. The musician on the street was awesome. Keep up the great work, Gabe.

@AmericanEnglishBrent Год назад

Maybe not in sandals, though. 😀

@georgethecatcabrera7505 Год назад

Hi Gabriel, your videos are fascinating. We watched all of them. I would like to know if you plan to back to the beginning now that you have better equipment. I am referring to countries like Guatemala and Belize. I remember you mentioning in one of your previous videos that those videos have a special place because they set the way to where you are now.

@GabrielTravelerVideos Год назад

Yes, I'd love to return to a lot of places and make better videos. Thanks for watching, glad you're enjoying the vids.

@makeamericagreenagain8511 Год назад

That ManU headliner really tops it all @27:00 I'd really like one of those now too. I'm so glad to see all the official Organic local markets, even though the hours might not be around the clock 247. Thanks for getting there and taking the punishments of rides and weather. Happy trails! 🌲😎🌲

@edwardcastillo459 Год назад

I truly enjoy your videos Gabriel... great stuff!

@HuckleberryDread Год назад

Killer content as always. Beats the Mall video hands down

@comfortroosterrecords Год назад

so cool to be there almost alone.

@somejohndoe3004 Год назад

Thank you, that was highly enjoyable. 🙏

@mcmagdayoga Год назад

Great road trip, rain and wet socks and all🤣I heard some Indian monks say- when in the USA they build amusement parks in the middle of nowhere in India we build temples, that was amazing to see that char Dham complex, especially the money that went into it considering modest living conditions of locals Puri being one of original 4 Dham, I too second the motion of another commentator to visit that superb little sea town, ( it’s said that it’s outlines resemble the conch shel, I spent several months there way back in the late 90’s early 2000, in a small hotel right on the ocean, it was an authentic heaven for foreigners ( unlike Kovalam or Goa) on the Chakra Thirta rd, on my last visit in 2016 it has changed and foreigners were nowhere to be seen replaced by Indian tourist that used to stay further up the coast closer to the temple, one of the most gorgeous structures in India by the way,

@ChrisJohnsonChannel Год назад

Don’t know if you addressed this but the bells 🔔 are to awaken or get the attention of the deities beforeyou prey??

@rafetzecovic Год назад

Go to south Coimbatore and attend the biggest ceremony in India called Mahashivaratri in Isha Yoga Centre.

@pankajmaliknewdelhi Год назад

Usually there is no tickets for visiting a temple including Golden Temple, Meenakshi temple (Madurai) etc. Since this is a replica of different temples st one place that's why ₹50 ticket I think.

@jtkachlmeier Год назад

Dude, I don't care that it's foggy all the time and can't see the mountains. You make great content no matter what. I always watch every from start to full finish. I like all your videos as well. I love helping you out all I can. Much love. Have fun! The skies will clear soon! 🤙

@GabrielTravelerVideos Год назад

Cool man, glad to hear it. ✌

@One_punchman Год назад

Shiva through fog...well that was amazing

@saratemp790 Год назад

Nice cloudy weather. It's relaxing.

@magnus3202 Год назад

As always top of the like when you look at Gabes epis trips…. RU-vidr #1 for sure🙏👌💥

@mampisarkar7404 Год назад

this is the main 4 dham , one in dwarka (Gujrat) , Puri ( Odisha), Rameshwaram ( Tamil Nadu ) & Badrinath ( Uttarakhand) all put together in this majestic place in Namachi as replicas though the Pujas here takes place as it happens in the original temples. Also in Namchi u have the 12 Jyotirlingas , 12 main shiva pligrimage sites , thats why this place among the mountains is a must visit .

@GabrielTravelerVideos Год назад

Thanks for the info.

@tintinlol7881 Год назад

Another great content. Tha ks for sharing

@rumik-stahnke6512 Год назад

Good job 👏😁Thanks for sharing and take care 😁✌

@bobbyeapen6049 Год назад

Mus admit, thats a pretty freaking amazing place you found.

@spiritart Год назад

Just amazing, thank you for sharing with us your beautiful spiritual journey. Namaste

@geography1951 Год назад

Thanks!

@GabrielTravelerVideos Год назад

Thanks a lot man!

@bobmarley6161 Год назад

The legend... Fantastic journey

@NathanColquhoun69 Год назад

great job keep it up!

@foodietravellerraj Год назад

Epic traveling, I went to Namchi last Aug and that temple is truly majestic. I am not sure,but if u get permit for North Sikkim and Natula(Indo-China border) /Tsomgo lake u must visit that.

@DMUSA536 Год назад

As always great video.

@youtooaromatherapyyoga2991 Год назад

Stunning!

@joeybenra Год назад

Da Man Wid A Plan 👏🏽👍

@Sahajayana-Nirvanasara Год назад

Good News to hear that realistic price on your room in Pelling. IF you ever find an expertly made and classically designed umbrella (it is a good addition to travel)

@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564 16 дней назад

That was beautiful and peaceful.

@crombelsla9800 Год назад

Nice One. captured the atmosphere entirely plus the drab weather.

@Tonyshandle Год назад

Real bummer that it's raining all this time, hope things clear up soon. ✌️

@apostolia2124 Год назад

Stunning sights!!! and they keep them so neat!! amazing Gabe...✨✌

@mr.sts.p Год назад

I love your Himalaya videos! Gabriel Great work! 😀 👍🤝 🇸🇪

@jamesmcgrath4998 Год назад

Gabriel I would love to see you go further east instead of west. I’ve always been curious about the extreme north east of India,it’s called the Scotland of India.love your channel safe travels.

@pankajmaliknewdelhi Год назад

We have the same heater, it has 2 levels for heating.

@imtiazkaziDr Год назад

All ( old and new) installations are religion based. Expected modern tourist based development. The new nation-state stuck into age old tradition. Natural beauty unquestionably splendid. Thanks for your effort to have in-depth information on different temples. Shiva in the foggy background gave a mysterious atmosphere.

@parulsinha3092 Год назад

No one wants to see the same modern installations wherever they go. A place of natural beauty should remain as such. There's Mumbai and Delhi for modern things to see.

@imtiazkaziDr Год назад

@@parulsinha3092 Missed the point.

@GrillinandChillinwithMojo Год назад

Great video

@lesernsdoerfer7524 Год назад

Wow the scenery is beautiful even in the fog the roads look rough though

@JustGraphic87 Год назад

sikkim is really beautiful, thanks for showing the place, will make a plan soon, the fog is making the place look more beautiful

@mawonvu Год назад

Exceptional and very informative video. It disabuses my impression of India as being terribly chaotic and disorganized. Nothing could be further from the truth. This is a very beautiful place, one which I would love to visit one day and trace your footsteps.

@0arjun077 Год назад

Well there are places like you said and there are places like these too.

@minnie6468 Год назад

India is the most diverse country in the world in terms of literally everything

@alokm1233318 Год назад

Please avoid the northern cities and hit either the southern Indian coastal areas if you love the sea or either Himachal Pradesh or Uttarakhand if you love the mountains. All the chaos in the world is in the high populated and unorganised north indian cities.

@parulsinha3092 Год назад

@@alokm1233318 Come on, cities of the north have their own charm. Places like Kaashi and Prayagraj have very deep spiritual vibes. Madhya Pradesh has awesome sites, natural as well as historical. Punjab Haryana too have hidden gems and so much to offer in terms of food and culture.

@alokm1233318 Год назад

@@parulsinha3092 it works for indians who can navigate these cities. For foreigners these places are full of scammers, unsafe for single women travellers and unscrupulous pushy touts at every corner near tourist places. Just avoid - this is my advice for first time tourists. Anyways indian govt scams foreign tourists by charging 10x prices without any commensurate facilities at famous buildings etc

@wilfredotorres6628 Год назад

Hi Gabriel, that was quite a surprise even you were surprised by what you saw these temples had a nature retreat feel to it. They must offer that to visitors looking for an alternative to traveling in the conventional sense. A meditative retreat for people looking for something different for those seeking spiritual guidance. I don't see why not.

@dreamthedream8929 Год назад

Hi Wilfredo, have you been to such a place in india or elsewhere?

@pavelavietor1 Год назад

Tremendous video thanks saludos

@dianejaegge6347 Год назад

What an amazing place.

@AnkleSnapper72 Год назад

Ooh new Gabriel.

@Canada426 Год назад

From NYC, TIMES SQUARE, SALUTE to you Gabe , watching these amazing videos captured in this kind of weather. just Brilliant Gabe. Where are you heading for warm weather?

@Bitte66 Год назад

Very interesting videos, stay safe

@antiowarr9467 Год назад

Love the vids and I must say you have the SANE taste n music as I do. lol lol Cheers

@TheCoolman1977 Год назад

If the weather is favorable on Monday, you'll have the view of a lifetime from Pelling. Try to view it from the terrace of your hotel or the helipad, you'll be awestruck by the sight of the golden peaks during sunrise, it feels like you are standing right in front of the world's 3rd highest mountain, it is really difficult to explain in words unless you've witnessed it. Unfortunately, this is not the ideal time to see the Eastern Himalayas due to snowfall in high mountains and rain. Late October to early January would be the best time, with November being the perfect month. So, wishing you all the luck.

@TheCoolman1977 Год назад

@@KLI22 Yup, it is supposed to be clear from tomorrow.