KASHMIR | My First Day in the Capital City of Srinagar
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- My first day of exploring Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir in the Himalayas of India.
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Thanks a lot for watching and safe journeys!
Why supposed crucifixion? It's a historical fact that Jesus Christ died on the cross.
I knew somebody would take issue with that, but there was no way to rectify it in the video in a way that would make sense. I wasn't doubting the crucifixion. I was saying "supposed crucifixion" (in quotes) because if the belief was true that Jesus died in Kashmir, then he couldn't have been crucified in Israel and then went to Kashmir, if he had died. So I was only stating that from the perspective of those who believe in the theory that Jesus died in India. It wouldn't have made sense if I said that Jesus came to India after the crucifixion, since he couldn't have gone somewhere else if he was dead. So it was a matter of a bit of a linguistic paradox to try and explain the beliefs of those who think he died in Kashmir. There is far more evidence that Jesus was crucified in Israel than the idea that he died in Kashmir.
It is not historical fact bruv. There is little to ne evidence that Your idea of Jesus was a real person.
@@lunchtime2960 Your jesus was a normal person who claimed himself as a son of god but in reality he wasn't. He was just fooling people. So, kindly stop following you fake god jesus!
@@lunchtime2960Educate yourself. Even secular historians agree a man named Jesus was crucified on the dates as prescribed by Christian theology.
It is a historical fact that jesus was put up on the cross, whether he died on the cross or not is something debatable
I bought a thin Kashmir blanket 25 years ago in the Himalayas, still use it and its extremely warm. Bless those Kashmir goats 🐐
Pashmina is the local word
@@vikasjogi6108 Pashmina is a type of cashmere, but there is a slight difference between the two. Cashmere refers to the soft wool that comes from Cashmere goats, whereas pashmina specifically refers to the finest and softest fibers sourced from the undercoat of Himalayan mountain goats.
There are no separate goats called cashmere goats as far as i know.
The goats were from Ladakh and Tibet.
Yes the quality varies and pashmina is the finest quality i agree
Are there cashmere goats in Denmark? 🤔
@@gerry9306 these goats found in high terrain mountains with very cold temperature i just have some information about these goats only
*Your first video about Kashmir originally brought me to your channel a decade ago. Which then led me to make my own videos. The world is more awesome because of you bro!*
I guess that might have been this one, back when I didn't edit much: ruclips.net/video/LYYiLLjGebg/видео.html
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Is it safe to travel to Kashmir, India is the title. Just watched it again 🙂
Gotcha. 👍👍
Welcome to Kashmir Gabriel ! A fellow Kashmiri here. Must recommend you to visit the Mughal gardens in the city. Although the best season to visit is in summer but the gardens look spectacular in this season also. Also do try Kashmiri pink salt tea called nun-chai and mutton Harisa and Wazwan. A few of the must to do's in Kashmir. Hope you have a great traveling experience in Kashmir 👍🏻
Thanks for the tips.
Yes please .. could you do a garden visit.. should be some of the finest gardens
I’ve tried noon-chai and it tasted very salty and I did not like it. Another popular Kashmiri tea is Kahwah or Mughal Chai, which is sweeter but tastes much better.
Went in Jan 2019 to Sikkim etc but also cloud everywhere did get a glimpse of mountains however. Saw a lot in small group which worked as usually travel slow... prefer to go it splo though at end of the day, althoigh often work out more expensive..
You’re amazing Gabriel, uploading your travel experiences so fast!! ⭐️ Feels like we’re travelling right alongside you. A BIG thank you for all your efforts, I really appreciate it 🙏🏾
Gabriel, I love your choice of music. It goes so well with the serene scenes on The lake.
Yes, this music was excellent. I'm glad that he's giving the singing cowboy a rest 👍
Gabriel , You told the boat driver that you didn’t want to go to markets . But they came to you ! Earrings for Gabriel ? Would be a great gift for your mother . We met your mother when you went back for a visit . You had said that she and a friend were going to travel somewhere . Did she have a good time , and is doing ok ? I remember you were driving an older large sedan , and then went on a hike and camping in CA . First time I heard you say “hey bear “. Been a long time since then , and interesting how you camp , with critters around !
Looking forward to continuing this journey in India !
Ive been watching you for years!!! I cant wait to visit India! You have been a HUGE inspiration.
kashmir aint india its an occupation
hahahhahaha@@Kashmirimuslimakhi
I saw those snow capped mountains in yesterday’s video. Back in the Himalayas!!!! YES!!! 🎉👍🏻 Very interesting region Kashmir. Love hearing your stories and seeing your interactions with the locals. Super stoked for your upcoming trip to Leh. This adventure just keeps gets better and better! ❤️
Can't wait to see Leh and Ladakh in November. Whenever I think of cold I remember traveling to Fairbanks, in your beloved Alaska, in March when the daily highs are 10-13 degrees F. Love these Himalayan areas
You probably did this last time, but the floating market in the morning is a really nice thing to see, the main mosque is also quite beautiful inside.
Also check out Lal Chowk and Jhelum riverfront during the night. Do tell us how does it compare with your last trip!
No he will not....Because American don't go to developed and nice places of India they loves India's dust, dirt and shits.
Shankarcharya Hill in Srinagar is a great place in Kashmir to view the whole of Srinagar. It has a Hindu temple 🛕 on top and is the oldest in the Kashmir Valley built before the religions of Islam and Christianity were founded.
Went there today, unfortunately no views due to the fog.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Yes it’s bad luck when there is fog 🌫 but otherwise on a clear day the views are nice
@@GabrielTravelerVideosin Delhi they call pollution, fog.
@@dee74razbut G has the whole world in his hands
It was built 1000 yrs ago while Islam and Christianity were founded 1400 and 2000 years ago respectively.
Gabriel is being extremely generous with tips wherever he goes.
Peacefull ride with necklaces to choose from 🙋♀️😁♥️
I remember the touts being next level persistant around that lake area when I was there several years ago (I think they had hit a pretty major tourism slump and were pretty desperate - although perhaps that's the norm). Nevertheless, I ended up having some pretty unforgetable experiences in Kashmir - mostly good ; )
Looking forward to Leh.
Same with me, it was about 6-8 years ago I guess, I think Kashmir had started opening up more at the time so there wasn't so much tourism. Walking along the main dal lake area was like running the gauntlet with relentless hassle. I still also enjoyed my time there, but ended up not being interested in talking to local people because 9 out of 10 times it would turn into some sort of hustle.
that sounds like roughly the same time period I was there actually. I kind of lucked out with the guesthouse I stayed at, as the owner was quite willing to show me around (him and his friends were quite the characters). I still occasionally keep in contact to this day. I had a couple of random people invite me to their homes, but I was worried it would lead to some kind of a plea for money or worse, so I decided to be cautious and decline. @@matthewmorris7510
Foreign tourists should not visit these places very unsafe.
@@4985muhammadaliyou are mad or kid? This year 180 millions tourist visited Kashmir 😂
@@matthewmorris7510 I want to visit Kashmir as a solo Mexican traveler. Always think about it. Scams, hassle and SAFETY. Difficult decision to make. Perhaps my guts, my traveling expertise. Culture. Makes me sad!
Magnificent, very well presented. Brought back lots of memories when I came to Kashmir in 1975 and stayed on a houseboat for a number of days. Subscribed.
Love to know how much saffron costs there as it is the most expensive spice in the world. Very good quality in Kashmir, apparently.
I grew up in Kashmir , its interesting to see you there. Left 30 years ago. Watching from Houston.
The boatman told the necklace seller to ‘let us go.’The other guy told him to shut up
Ha, funny. I was wondering what the relationship was, if the boatman was patient and understanding, but I guess not. The boatman was right, the sellers are pesky and overly aggressive. But the prices seemed quite reasonable.
Im sure you have your own agenda but if you have a chance , look up our ancient ruins in Martand and Avantipur . They’re en example of our ancient architecture (contemporary of Greco-Roman)
@@vikasjogi6108how rude!
@@junegemini7021 I don't trust what you're writing. It's only your very silly opinion.
Have been watching you since Ariel recommended you months ago -really enjoying all your videos everyday 👍🌍
As mentioned in the beginning, the history of Kashmir is extremely complex and sensitive. It is a legacy of colonialism which was based on dividing and ruling their dominions on the basis of religion and ethicity. We can only hope that this paradise regains peace in the coming years and everyone can experience this paradise in peace❤.❤
Everything is blamed on the colonialists. Be culpable for your own problems 🤔
@@DeputyDog-mh1yo Easy to say when you don't have those problems...
"s mentioned in the beginning, the history of Kashmir is extremely complex" - Yeah exactly, he said that already.
@@martinc.720 unfortunately it's impossible to crawl into a time machine
@@DeputyDog-mh1yo everyone knows that. That doesn't fix anything.
Interesting decor in your room - I’ve rarely seen so many different patterns and textures, the roof could be the floor! What an adventure you’re having 🇮🇳 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
watched your fisrt video of srinagr and this one now, that day today same lines used. glad you kept the reality alive. enjoy the time . and welcome
so great to see you in Srinigar my second trip to India landed in Leh from Delhi attended Kalachakra loved leh and Ladakh, read book Jesus lived in India, then followed stroy stayed at the monastery in ladakh mentioned and then went by jeep to srinigar so hectic but so memorable saw the tomb they say is Jesus in old srinigar and had a crazy guide called Gollum like a big child but got me there, great stories but the most hassled place i went so beautiful but great memories the hardest of sellers, but i get it. Then back to Leh by bus so happy to see the stupas after Kargil . great times lovin your himalayan tales more than ever Gab bless ya. Working hard at mo but the mountains will call me in a year or too. I went to tibet on my first trip , followed a dream to Kailash , due to landslides i was the only on on the trip 4 x 4 across tibet to kaialsh to do kora saw the mountain after a trippy night sleeping by lake mansarovar then altitude floored me. My first experience at that height , went back to nepal did annapurna bc , altitude great since then, came back in2015 to do everest base camp, leh, did great trk there. Will return to do kailash kora for my 55th birthday im ready now. Love ya man :)
Your photography on the boat ride deserves recognition....stunning and moody
Wow, and our hero is back yet again to amaze us.😊❤
I was in Srinigar last February. It seems as though the military presence has relaxed a little bit, as when I was there it was packed with fully armed soldiers, 4x4’s with machine guns on top and just about anything you can imagine from the movies… the locals were not happy about it back then, so it’s good to see it less tense. Mere mere Kashmira!
There are a lot of soldiers around, but I haven't been filming them so that I don't get questioned.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos They usually leave the tourists alone Gabe.
@@gogadev Good to know. Better safe than sorry, police in general usually don't like cameras pointed at them, even if it's justified.
There is no army there that is CRPF central reserved police force
Itchyboots had police escort...to a certain point.....
I love how you deal with the people and the circumstances Gabe
Just beautiful!! Wow!! Love it..
Another Awesome Adventure Gabriel🙂
I really enjoyed this tour in an area so vastly different- you handle the high pressure salesman well! 😂👍😀
Gabe please make sure to visit aru valley in pahalgam..It is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been to!
I was reading wikivoyages about Srinagar in the stay safe section they say you have to be careful, stay safe Gab
No u dont, kashmir is the safest place for foreigners to visit in india,u will never have creeps following u around and u will not be robbed anytime but people will stare at u cuz they dont see a lot of foreigners there . dont say anything controversial to any local and u are good to go. U can face some problems in the city but if u go to the countryside bro no one is touching u, they will welcome u with there hearts
these boat hustlers are amazing
The tomb of Jesus is an interesting place in Kashmir. Its a bit of controversy, but there were Buddhist monks at the time who also said that Jesus was in the region of Kashmir. I don't think the locals will allow anyone inside the tomb without serious credentials.
The Roza Bal shrine located in the Khanyar quarter of Srinagar.
No one believes Jesus was buried there except the Ahmadi sect of Muslims. Local Muslims believe a saint was buried there, not Jesus.
Beautiful ride along the river, and man that food in every video of yours look yummy!
It is actually a lake
Another awesome trip gabriel
Another fantastic video
He asked not to stop at markets, so they brought markets to him :)
😂😂
you are awesome Gabe ... please visit NE India and Tamil Nadu
The way from patnitop to sanasar and sanasar to mantalai is absolute paradise , those who know it are legends , those who don't will soon be. ✌️
good to see u r back in India
Wonder why these Shikaras and Houseboats on the Dal Lake, and auto rickshaws and taxis aren’t roped in by Uber or Lyft? It would make a lot of sense. It would make life easier for tourists, especially foreign one who are not used to the bargaining culture of Bharat.
God Bless You Gabriel! It is a big thing for them when you buy something or give them Extra!
Do visit the hari Singh Fort. Also do taste the Kashmiri food, one of the best cuisines you will ever come across.
I went there. I see more with this video. I never had a boat ride.
Hi Gabriel, loving the videos.
I know you have been asked before but can you please tell which camera you use? Thanks
Cool, glad to hear it. I film with a DJI Osmo, there's a link in the description.
I enjoyed thus journey, thx 4 sharing
😊Well worth Seeing Gabe😅
Touts are very aggressive. Big turn off.
😂😂😂
Great video. Thank you.
Gabriel.
Craig the had noticed something awesome about the flow state this part your in had to show. Boom there those banking flight paths over the mountains the way the snow stays on the shaded sides yeah I noticed that it appears that this entire Kashmir travel section is going perfectly. The room looks awesome too. Muslims you say. Nice standards swanky room:)
See you late from Craig. UK. Good health Gabriel!
in Jammu and Kashmir beef is allowed. you can even get your beef curry also. not only here but also in Kerala, West Bengal and all of the north east indian States eating cow meat is allowed. in Kerala beef is the main food.
Eat off the ground. Food which this rock provides us without killing innocent animals. Of course it is your choice. Eskimos cant avoid meet because they live in such temperature zones but rest of humanity has a choice
In Jammu you can’t eat beef, because it is a Hindu majority city.
In Goa, as well
@@dee74razyou can....
Jammu and Kashmir is not a disputed area it's india. India is not only a country created in 20th century it is one of the oldest civilization on earth and Kashmir was always part of it. before British left India they split India into pieces and created Pakistan. not happy satisfied with the areas they got Pakistan invaded Kashmir gilgit baltistan and illegally occupying them since. it is like a son separated from his father not satisfied with the land he got attacking his own father grabbing his land and calling it disputed.
The great "divide and rule" policy of the British raj is hurting us even till the present. Peace
You lie. It is Pakistan territory. Don't be foolish.
@@microsatelliteswhy did we let them divide us, our leader's were weak. Can't blame the Brits for everything
@@junegemini7021
Because Muhammad Ali Jinnah was insistent on the creation of Pakistan.
Kashmir was under afghanistan rule too. Kashmir was a country on its own which even had it's own flag which is used by pdp leaders of Kashmir till today. Later on Kashmir got invaded
😎🙏 Oh yeah I did see a documentary where they show the place there and it's like a shrine/temple I think. They even talk about the people having had tissue samples taken from them (for DNA testing) to show that they were that tribe that left Jerusalem before Christ's time and that's why he went there according to that documentary.
Some say Christ and others say Krishna
Kasmir is heaven of india. We must visit this place.
part of Kashmir illegally occupied by Pakistan- Azad Kashmir.
part of Ladakh illegally occupied by Pakistan- gilgit baltistan.
part of Ladakh illegally occupied by China- Aksai Chin.
You write silliness. Lies
Nothing illegal. Accept reality
@@ErvuJuklthat's the truth this regions belongs to J & K India
@@samip3124 c'mon Sami
Have you had too much daru? Are you in your senses?
Stay on an upscale houseboat on Dal Lake. The best ones are furnished from days of British Raj. You will not regret it!!
Thanks Sahib Peter
As far as we are concerned, there is no dispute...the entire area on both sides is part of our country! 🇮🇳
Ladakh is was and will be a part of Kashmir
Have you been to Sri Lanka...
Hi Gabe... I wish you could have a conversation with Yana Mir. She is a Kashmiri muslim peace activist and journalist. She's also a strong advocate for Indian Kashmir tourism. She might be interested in interviewing you.
Kashmir was an Independent country before the inception of Pakistan or India and China....
In October 1947
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Haven't seen prettier post office !! ✌✨
very skilled sales person on the boat
Of course. It's how he feeds his family
good real pictures..so its clear there is nothing to see there. people may get different impression with insta reels.
U showcased us Hinduism, Sikhism, now muslim majority area of india.. I want u to show the christians majority area of india.. go to north india..nagaland..
Good idea. 👍
Meghalaya@@GabrielTravelerVideos
Christians? Where!?
@@GabrielTravelerVideoscover the Hornbill festival in Nagaland, first week of Dec.
@@DeputyDog-mh1yo Nagaland is a Christian state in north India, 88% Christian!
What country are you going to next
No idea, no flight booked out of India yet.
Gabriel leaving shore 'no markets'
Boat men 'I have something, very good price'
Gabriel 'take my money'
😂
Jeez, this is like the ultimate tourist trap. You're literally a prisoner on that boat as every dude comes up to you and tries to sell you something. It really sucks when you feel like you have to buy something just to get the guy to go away!!
Hi Gabriel I been following your channel since long time. I remember your old travel to Srinagar many years back. As a resident of Kashmir can you please tell me what were the major changes you saw during this time while travelling to Kashmir.
You should not give the price as they said you can reduce if u believe
I think this boat ride and the Gondola ride in Venice, Italy are similar...?
Only if you want to compare Italy to India
@@DaltonMirklestein well there is this Italy India connection...first both countries name start with an "I" second there are a lot of Fiat cabs in India third one of the former Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi (who was assasinated by a South Indian Extremist member) was married to an Italian lady and finally Christopher Columbus (an Italian) was out to discover India
@@debabanerjee9131 😂
Gabriel's videos have that Wes Anderson vibe
Sweet. 👍
"You are very good man, and you like nature, i take you for good picture."
Good looking Curry near the close of Video, well done - good price for what was on the Table.
Regards & best wishes.
Hi Gabriel, the Muslins, and Israelis are some of the best business and trading people you will find anywhere around the world, with regards to knowledge of the quality of these products like jewelry and hand-woven materials manufacturing. That’s the thing about walking around these towns and villages, you get a real sense of what you may come across and often you're approached with a proposition or deal.
lol
Let me know when your back in California if your near Santa cruz😊 I want to go traveling too. Haha
Does anyone know if the haze/fog was caused by human-made air pollution or if it was a natural phenomenon caused by being in the mountains? Just curious. Another great video, Gabe!
natural currently as its november
It's a combination of fog and terribly polluted air.
Water has higher specific heat, it absorbs heat during the day and when the cold winter air traverses the surface at night, the result is mist.
@@microsatellitesno you're wrong. It's pollution mixed with fog
The haze is natural, it's very cold and mountain era that's why
I think if I ever make it to India I would want to leave very quickly because of the incessant honking. They literally honk for no good reason than to honk.. it would drive me crazy
Hide in your basement Christopher
I'm certain that most things drive you crazy.
They wanted to c if u r alive or a zombie. 😂
I have to agree, they regularly honk when there's absolutely no point to it. Either traffic is already moving or it's stopped and nothing can be done about it. As a result everyone has to tolerate constant noise.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos it's a cultural thing. India wouldn't be India without incessant honking 😊
Are you anywhere near to the Gulmarg Gondola at Gulmarg... I believe it's the 2nd highest in the world!
please visit Lal Chowk in Srinagar. it is like mini Europe.
What 😂
You have a real toilet in your room. 🌟
Is it customary to tip in these countries? If your omelette cost $0.72, do you tip $0.15?
You don't tip
It's not necessary for just an omelet or simple meal at a dhaba. But if I eat a full meal at a proper restaurant then I tip kind of randomly, maybe round up to the nearest 100 rupees. I've never figured out to what extent Indians actually tip.
You tip if you dine at a fine air conditioned restaurant. Not mandatory but people tend to do. And not very high tip.
@@arghyajadav3825 I don't feel comfortable when I do this. I am not a Sahib
Regards from Croatia bro!
Serbia above all others! 🇷🇸
I want to go to Belgrade. Hot women. Too many tourists in Dubrovnik.
Great and you are so close to Pakistan now, are you heading there soon 😁
I doubt he would go there because he would need a visa from the Pakistani consulate.
@@dee74raz too bad,I want to go there, on my list of places to go
Kashmir safer zone for foreigners 99%©®™✓
Once an independent country, have own army and flag even governance system....
But in October 1947...
welcome to Kashmir (INDIA) Enjoy and Relax 🙏🙏
A tourist from America is very disappointed to see Indian side Kashmir is too much peaceful now, no riots, no protest now...Shrinagar's Laal Chowk is an hotspot of Shrinagar but he had avoided to go there, Pahalgam which is more beautiful than Switzerland...Mughula Garden's flower lane is now Asia's biggest Tulip garden ...he skipped that place too....India is also running Train in Kashmir but western people's emotion will be hurt..hence he didn't went there..
Don't forget to buy Kashmir sweaters.
no dont support animal abusers
@@_Hewman_don't abuse plants....
Kashmir, the whole of it, has been integral part of India and this historical fact goes back to more than 5000 years. Ancient Hindu civilisation thrived here and Hindus' top rank saints like Shankaracharya, Panini and many others wrote all the holy books of Vedas here in Kashmir. Till 14th century this whole region from Ladakh to Jammu was all pure Hindu and Bauddh population. Islamic invaders attacked on India since 15th centure and our Kashmir bore their most brutal attacks. Their loot and atrocities resulted into conversion /surrender to Islam by poor tribal Kashmiris. Though rich Hindus traders, educationists kept living here under Rajput brave warrior kings. After partition of 1947 Pakistan cunningly attacked on this state when there was some gap of days before the Hindu Rajput king joined India. He joined India in November 1947 and Indian army fought war against Pakistan and pushed it away but suddenly UN ordered cease fire and a substantial part of Kashmir remained with Pakistan for which India is still fighting. We will take it back very soon now. Pakistan never had any basis, historical or else, to claim over this beautiful state of India and it will never get even a single inch of it..... Please, don't call our Kashmir a disputed territory here. Thanks.
Hard ass cope , there was no india before 1947 all of these regions were independent princely states and btw ur scriptures dont count as historical “facts”.
I live in jammu
Thanks for telling us that
Gabe, when will we see you enjoy some nice daru?
How long u been travelling for
For thirty-three years, since 1990.
'But I still haven't found what I'm looking for...'
😊😊😊❤🇧🇦🇧🇦🇧🇦
Way to go Gabriel
Is that pollution?
Nah fog
It's fog mixed with extremely foul air.
amazing vlog gabriel! do you ever get lonely on all your travels?
❤❤❤
Go stay on the reed boats in Kerala..