The Varanasi Experience: $600 USD Hotel Mistake 🇮🇳
■ INDIA, VARANASI: When I think of India I think of Varanasi. My expectations were thus high for my first ever visit. I knew I had to swim in the river or my visit would simply not be complete.
But other than a holy river Ganges swim my plans were open ended. A historic hotel would be the icing on the cake I thought so I opted for renting the most expensive hotel room I've ever seen in India.
After checking in I went exploring the mean streets of Varanasi to see if this ancient Indian city lived up to expectations....
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This video is an absolute masterpiece, the content in this channel just keeps getting better and better. It's almost midnight here in Miami and I watched the whole video all at once because I was so captivated, Varanasi is an exhilarating place. Keep up the great work Heraldo!
@Grunt802VT
Жыл бұрын
Very well said.. I agree
@tbray25
Жыл бұрын
Agree 🤘⚡️
@naynaysmama7605
Жыл бұрын
Pure awesomeness! I would ❤ to travel like this! Till then... (if ever in my life) I'll live vicariously thru you Harold! 😊 thank you for the deep dives into different countries and their cultures, all your videos are just... one of a kind masterpieces. 🎉 stay safe and travel onward. ✌🏽❤😊
@BigBellyEd
Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied
Жыл бұрын
@@naynaysmama7605you can, even without money, it’s amazing what you can do, if you believe you can. The answers come, if you have faith and take the chance, of course it’s scary, but you don’t focus on that part, just focus on the possibilities. They come, when you live right by others, and yourself.
Why am I watching a foreigner vlog on Varanasi, I am Indian, just because I love the way this man present my India in simplest form❤ Harpal approves 😅
@AidenYuso
Жыл бұрын
I'm Moroccan and watching this video made me rather interested and much more inclined to visit India in the future. it seems like a country that's rich in its culture essence which is not comparable with any other country.💯💯
@Idgaf69xoxo
Жыл бұрын
you're not indian brother. You are Khalistani. Be proud of your heritage, of your nation!!
@harpalsingh6411
Жыл бұрын
@@leonardhpls6I have not left, I came here for job, my parents, my whole family is in India, don’t worry about me so much😅
@harpalsingh6411
Жыл бұрын
@@Idgaf69xoxopls mention where is Khalistan?? Can you send location and visa details😅
@theosnask
Жыл бұрын
what was the lady at 17:20 saying?
I visited Varanasi in 2015 because of this quote from Mark Twain. I believe he nailed it. “Benares is older than history, older then tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all them put together”
@durgeshsingh5220
9 ай бұрын
Absolutely
@sridharreddy8011
5 ай бұрын
Did u love it
@nipurnbandi9114
5 ай бұрын
And poverty is at its peak there. People are doing anything in name of religion. Dhongi Babas are scamming people. My brother got roped by such baba.
@JS-ti8ny
4 ай бұрын
Excellente A personal favourite quote of Mark Twains: “You can wake a man who is sleeping… But you cannot wake a man Who is pretending to be asleep.”
@plantationsecurity
4 ай бұрын
India is the land of 💩
Being german myself it's always fun for me watching him say he is from Germany if people don't know about Norway 😅
@semondemon3787
4 ай бұрын
Hi
@Seashed
4 ай бұрын
He is Mormon 😂
@Zsolt1889
2 ай бұрын
It's the most fun for me too
That interaction with the monkey and crow was absolutely incredible to watch. Great content Harald, as usual!
@Dutas0
Жыл бұрын
should not tease monkey/apes they remember the face and attacks you later
@ataricatplays
Жыл бұрын
@@Dutas0 evidently :o
@ScrewedUp254
Жыл бұрын
The crow was a hotel security guard for sure.
@ataricatplays
Жыл бұрын
Haha you're right. That crow may very well have saved our Haraldos life :D
@celestetaylor1751
Жыл бұрын
The crow may have been protecting her nest
the place is like on another dimension; the culture, food, people and its architecture is so different, its a mixture of classical and modern india.. its a very intimidating place, and every corner is a culture shock.. visiting this place is not for the faint hearted ... a fan from the Philippines 😊
@kundanthakur-ie9uw
Жыл бұрын
No its not intimidating.This place seems intimidating to you may be because u r from different culture and u have fear of unknown. Varanasi(kashi -another name) is the oldest city on this planet.Its a very ancient spiritual place.
@aryanhassan4659
Жыл бұрын
@@kundanthakur-ie9uwthe oldest continuously inhabited city in the world is Damascus.....ye kaashi wali news WhatsApp se padhi hai kya?
@jumdas1049
Жыл бұрын
@@aryanhassan4659. Funny that how brainwashed people have become nowadays. Is taj mahal now being hyped as tejo maalaya. Shocking
@sr16gotheextramile51
Жыл бұрын
Same here from Philippines. Watching harald for a long time now, its good he is uploading more videos now unlike the past months.
@jumdas1049
Жыл бұрын
@@guruprabhu_39915 . Good. You represented your fathers home teachings very clearly by directly attacking my name.
Ain’t no way bro swam in that 😂
@assssss3661
5 ай бұрын
mhm tasty
@godinezfer1906
5 ай бұрын
Nasty x2 @@assssss3661
@mahinegi3064
4 ай бұрын
its not that dirty but muddy river.
@childfreesingleandatheist8899
4 ай бұрын
@@mahinegi3064 People dump partly cremated bodies, whole bodies, sewer and industrial waste in the Ganges River.
@THIRTEENTH13TH
4 ай бұрын
its full of parasites that crawl up your pee pipe into your bladder@@mahinegi3064
Bro, I will get a lot of hate but I have to say it. The dirtiness of this country is unbelievable. I think it's the worst case scenario for overpopulation. I would love to travel and see the amazing people and culture but the lack of sanitation and the pollution everywhere seems a little bit too much.
@andreas319
9 ай бұрын
Just stay at home
@SONALSANSKRIT
9 ай бұрын
U can't see the great culture n history,only u can see dirt,check your eyes
@a.kriang712
9 ай бұрын
Bro, We know, and we try to eradicate the dirtiness ourselves but places such as this are where you truely witness the massive overpopulation and pollution. And to be honest overpopulation might be one of the main factors europeans and americans find out india fascinating to be honest.😂 But we so hope indian truely becomes a clean pollution free country in the near future.
@AK-xi1ng
9 ай бұрын
As an Indian I always feel we should promote more cleanliness, that’s what our current prime minister also requested in his first address to the nation after taking office. We are spending huge money as a country on cleanliness at village, city level nowadays. Hopefully this situation gets better in future. But remember for 1.4 billion population you need huge money, infrastructure for sanitation, daily garbage collection which will take long time given that we are still developing nation and have other bigger aspirations. :) ❤
@absyahwa7698
8 ай бұрын
@@AK-xi1ngoverproud indians😂
Harald your videos have been different recently, like they’ve gone up a level. You seem more connected to people and in turn the interactions are becoming even more genuine than before. I can really feel it in this video and the previous
@bubblesxo
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been loving the vlogs lately. It’s refreshing and nice seeing him interact with fascinating people
@onesky4343
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if you are following him for long or just watched videos on India only but he has been the same since start. His main content has always been having a conversation with people and mostly with proper local people who can barely speak English. The misinterpretation and miscommunication always turns out to be funny and that is what people love about him
@ourhudlathome8885
Жыл бұрын
Agree although his Rio and Himalayan adventures had wonderful interactions with local people too.
@onesky4343
Жыл бұрын
@@ptuparttimeutuber2236 that's definitely an add on but main thing is he has always been such an amazing person. If not how can we explain him searching for a man who is a labourer in Srilanka whom he met years back or having such deep friendship with Kumar from Nepal. These are just some popular examples but he has made countless funny conversations or meaningful relationships. Anyway if you see some improvement then that's how it is. Probably from the last time he visited India long back there are some changes for sure.😊
Absolutely splendid! Harald caught the real essences of Varanasi! -the narrow lanes, Ganga Arati, the ghats, the cremation, paan, peagions, monkeys, tika, copper pots, wrestler and so on.....Hats off to u
@blyyyy89
Жыл бұрын
u mean the digustingness
The Man, who is feeding the pigeons, is the best!! I love those kind of people! 🧡
Damn- as a Indian myself 😂I watched the whole video at one go. Very entertaining. 👏🏻 Keep it up
I can’t get enough of these videos on India and Nepal. What a diverse place to be and so many interesting things are happening literally everywhere. You’re energy is immaculate and I think it’s awesome that you can fit right no matter where you are. Your courage is amazing.
I love the big heart of the bird feeder. To spend his extra money on the wild birds is so sweet. ❤ We all have a part in this world.
@ian7033-qj9wg
11 ай бұрын
If only they would feed their own people.
@vintagevanity452
11 ай бұрын
I loved him to. He is aware of taking care of and loving everything in this universe. I also liked when he took Harald to the banks of the Ganga where the families were cremating there loved ones and sending them off into the spirit world. He was very respectful and put his hands together in prayer position. If I were ever to visit India I would love to meet him and have him show me around.
@JulienLippert
11 ай бұрын
his little own bird show, maybe his own entertainment session to relax?
@TheUnchartedMystic
7 ай бұрын
@@ian7033-qj9wg nobody died of starvation in India for the last decade, I cant say that for your country
@ian7033-qj9wg
6 ай бұрын
@@TheUnchartedMystic Lol, and they all ride flying unicorns.
i love how indian people love animals tells much about them i am sure there is great future ahead for india
@LiveYourLifeWithJoy
3 ай бұрын
I have seen one spiritual seeker throwing a stick on a cow tho 😆🤪🤪🤪
@jubernardi23
2 ай бұрын
India is one of the oldest civilizations they should be much better if this were the case
@nospaceo
24 күн бұрын
@@jubernardi23 not India Indus valley civilization now it's comes under pakistan.
I lived in Varanasi for 5 years. My missionary friend, an American Engineer, tested the water at Dasaswamedh Ghat (where you were swimming). By U.S. standards the water there is pure sewage.
@alileevil
7 ай бұрын
Its sewage by any standards lol.
@cyberspice4401
7 ай бұрын
Infections are comon
@sridharreddy8011
5 ай бұрын
You came here to convert people to Christianity?
@ajas7851
5 ай бұрын
It surprising that no mass epidemic has occurred till now among people who bathe there..
@TAMATAR_OG
3 ай бұрын
@DonnellOkafor-pd7yn100% right I am from there
Just felt like i was watching a Netflix documentary. Thank you so much Harald for showing our religion and culture to the whole world 👍
Your documentary skills are getting even better with each video, Harald. Awesome video!!! Thank you for sharing such a holy city with us all. Your videos are so good 1+ hours feels like 5 minutes, and I can't get enough. Please keep putting out more of these long format docu series. Love them!!!
This exactly how Varanasi should be documented! Incredible work
To realize that this is a Nuclear armed, space flight capable country makes the sheer filth everywhere even more depressing.
Hey Heraldo! I think this one is going to top them all; from the Ganges, the tea hut, the monkey vs crow fight, to the everyday festival. Great respect
Harald. WTF. This is brilliant. Your production values are shooting through the roof. I'm sharing this video everywhere. You should be really, really proud of your work. Thank you so much.
@HaraldBaldr
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻
@babunmadhab
Жыл бұрын
@@HaraldBaldr Come to Kolkata India and make vlog
@saeawn
4 ай бұрын
32:18 those guys at the shop were great helping for nothing and having authentic conversation in a language not of their own. Gotta respect it and the hustle
@lilianagialiv9937
3 ай бұрын
Why is such brownish water?
@lilianagialiv9937
3 ай бұрын
Monkeys take revenge when one is wild to them
Just came across this video cause I was researching about India. After watching this dude swimming in the Ganges I had to go to his channel and see if he was still alive. 😄 Thought he died of typhoid fever or cholera. I have traveled all around the world and love to experience different things, but this will never happen to me. 😂 I'll experience the river from a distance. Lol.
@sumitsinghrajput9096
3 ай бұрын
Swimming in ganga won't kill but drinking coffee which came out from butt of an animal will surely kill.
@jubernardi23
2 ай бұрын
@@sumitsinghrajput9096🙄
@kuku0113
2 ай бұрын
Lol swimming in ganga won't kill you dawg but the drugs u on may definitely do the job 😂
@patriciayoung8956
2 ай бұрын
@@kuku0113 Yeah DAWG, You’re the one on strong drugs if you think that the MOST POLLUTED RIVER IN THE WORLD won’t kill people. Even Indians are getting extremely sick and dying with their country’s pollution. People that lives around the river and use the water are dying. Educate yourself before saying idiotic things.
@dnnznx
6 күн бұрын
@@sumitsinghrajput9096 do you guys drink coffee coming from aninal ass? Interesting 🤔😇
Being an Indian, I must say you are showing the real culture of Banaras. Enjoy your time in India. Cheers mate. 🍻
@_JC_21
Жыл бұрын
Legend
@MadAngleAryan
Жыл бұрын
Not only Banaras whole india
@luigihatesyou4217
Жыл бұрын
Sir please do not litter keep your surroundings clean
@babunmadhab
Жыл бұрын
Herald baldr come to Kolkata and make vlog
@albertogangstein2848
Жыл бұрын
Indian viewers can confirm the man at 1:05:15 is Aghori ?
Like your other follower, I am also in Miami and I visited Varanasi last year, it is my favorite city in India. For a photographer is such a unique city. Every step you take there is an insane picture waiting to be taken. Friendly people and incredible history everywhere.
Haraldo..this video has been so informative and SO interesting...India isn't for the faint hearted..i love watching your videos but i get no work done...❤
It is one of the two cremation Ghats. Hindus from different places bring the dead bodies of their relatives to the Harishchandra Ghat for cremation. In Hindu mythology it is believed that if a person is cremated at the Harishchandra Ghat, that person gets salvation or moksha. Ganga Aarti is perhaps the most important event related to the holy river. It involves the chanting of hymns, fire, flower, and more. The idea is to show gratitude and respect to the river, and ask for its blessings.
@Hara-lamb
Жыл бұрын
Gratitude and respect by poluting it, by making it one of the filthiest rivers on the planet? Where is the respect in that?
@mariah6608
Жыл бұрын
@@Hara-lambthey believe in weird things
@Henrik.O
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information!
@shivankursharma7999
Жыл бұрын
@@mariah6608 religion is frm very past time... Were dam were there...?? Were river was not flowing continuously...?? Was industrial area were there...?? Nooo... Soo it's this generation we who have polluted ganga river otherwise u will find that it's water if u take that frm upper part like rishikesh that water never become bad like no bad bacteria will grow u can keep that in ur house for years we have that in our house and that we took with us in 2013 now u wanna say anything...??
@bksundar
Жыл бұрын
@@mariah6608lol Christianity
Harald, been watching you for a couple years now. You have really evolved as a travel KZreadr. Your interest in local culture has really deepened. You're ability to swing from serious to comedic has become finely tuned. Really enjoying this stage in your KZread career.
@sunlit777
Жыл бұрын
yeah, he's really deep into culture. Can't tell Shiva from Nandi though... ;-)
@shankarmaharjan4867
Жыл бұрын
Never give chills to no one's in their hands
@sunlit777
Жыл бұрын
@@shankarmaharjan4867 give chills?
@user-dm9ih3xj8k
Жыл бұрын
exactly his sarcasm and soft comedy skillss going next leval
This dudes confidence is outta this world
i really want to visit india at some point soon. thanks for your beautiful vlog
One of the finest video ever made by foreginer on Varanasi...❤❤Really loved it🎉Thank you so much
@HaraldBaldr
Жыл бұрын
🙏
Fascinating. I would give you an award for this India series. I am loving it. ❤
You have done such an incredible job. And I absolutely love how free you are with such open mindedness. Stay blessed always
This was honestly the best Harald video I've watched to this day! The different realities and experiences he was able to capture were amazing to see, truly! Keep up the great work!!
The man feeding the pigeons warmed my heart. I feed birds, and squirrels, daily at my house. Some out of my hand. Year round. No matter the weather. I'm not made of money, but i make sure the animals in, and out, of my house have food. I feel better knowing God's creatures are taken care of.
@zip8z
Жыл бұрын
It’s nature, they take care of themselves. They in no way need you to feed them they’re wild animals
@bunjijumper5345
Жыл бұрын
@@zip8z Get a life Zip, seriously. This man is doing a wonderful thing by being kind to animals, and you have to try to ruin things.
@zip8z
Жыл бұрын
@@bunjijumper5345 just saying it for what it truly is. Be real for once
@samarthsrivastava7782
11 ай бұрын
@@zip8zyou would have been right if we wouldn't have made houses everywhere where it was supposed to be their houses , if it was untouched sure I agree with you they can tend for themselves but us humans have clearly fucked it up so I think we should prolly help.
@Muddy.Teabagger
11 ай бұрын
feeding flying rats is nice as long as you only feed them as the people round near me that say they are feeding the pigeons by leaving food out for them when all there doing its feeding the real rats and its not good for people, all so pigeons poo can mess up your roof and damage it bad.
I must say, the way you cover places and people with your very own way is so genuine and truly inspirational..From start to end, you keep viewers so glued with ur content... I never get bored even for a single second and also time flies so fast while seeing your videos...we want many videos from you covering all corners of india ..India which is land of diversity needs to be explored by you , you are the man who covers the real india...time passes so fast watching ur vlogs.. nothing can beat the way you have covered holiest Varanasi..Hope you wil cover many more in and around Varanasi
i like how respectful you are with people , also its my way to travel just walking around the streets!
Been there 20 years ago, seems nothing changed, special place, will never forget it!
I love how Harald is drenched in sweat, yet is able to go for a hot tea in a confined space. Also, those translations are absolutely hilarious. Never stop vlogging. 👊
@123bwlch
Жыл бұрын
Hot tea can cool you down.
I fucking lost it when the dude was swinging that weight and Harld is like “that’s the thing about India, it’s just so wild” 🤣
11:16 "what the hells going on in there" made me laugh so fucking hard
Harald, your capture of the Ganga Arti is unique; I haven't seen anyone else do it before. Your depiction of the daily events at Binaries Ganga Ghat is commendable. Once again, you deserve a perfect 10 for presenting facts rather than fluff, which some others tend to do. Great job!
Man how i have missed you, no other travel vlogger makes videos like you, your personality, engagement, presentation and theme of the videos is unique.
the "Pan" that Harold ate is actually a flavored-up version of Betel nut in a Betel leaf and its chewed like tobacco. Not really considered as "food". More like a drug. It will give you a nicotine-like buzz, but can also make you feel sick if you aren't used to it.
Just stumbled upon this video and I can’t believe I watched it entirely, really captivating vlog man, good job and thanks for sharing with the world
Harald. I lived in Peru for 2 years and got nose parasites. Be careful in that poop water mate. Make sure you take parasite medicine.
It’s 10.30 in night here in Calgary Canada and I am glued to this video like I have not seen India before, pls note I am an Indian and lived in India for 39 years of my life before moving to Canada, this is just pure content❤
@HaraldBaldr
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it 🫡 How is the Indian food in Canada btw?
@harpalsingh6411
Жыл бұрын
@@HaraldBaldrhey Herald, we have lots of Indian food restaurants here in Calgary, I am still in process of exploring as I moved in March this year, glad you replied to me, hope to meet you someday, I have been watching your vlogs from 2019 or 20 I think and it’s just pure bliss to watch you cover Asia’s culture. Just wanted to convey to you that I like your way of vlogging and over all content a lot, pls ping me whenever you come to Calgary, you have a home here in Calgary and is always welcome. Take care and have a great day ahead man. Respect
@kbee1735
Жыл бұрын
Me too in BC!!
@dharmeshnatanta4616
Жыл бұрын
Pra ji...best wishes for your good and prosperous future... Hope you would be true ambassador of India
@harpalsingh6411
Жыл бұрын
@@dharmeshnatanta4616yes absolutely. Thanks
This is the best Varanasi video ever made and, as usual, you show exactly how to have fun and make the most of a stay in exotic places. You are an inspiration!
You just know it smells crazy
@mahinegi3064
4 ай бұрын
it doesnt smell
@TheHollowFace
4 ай бұрын
@@mahinegi3064ya because you are used to that stinky smell that radiates of you stinky mfs, shut it
@angled-4391
2 ай бұрын
@@mahinegi3064 cope and seethe pajeet
Truly brilliant vlog. You deserve every single subscriber and more. Been hooked on your India videos specifically - such a fantastic place filled with people I would love to visit someday.
Watching your new India videos, I feel a bit nostalgic, to be honest. Back in 2020-2021 during the lockdown, I watched all your India videos and it was such a great escape from all the Covid madness. Looking forward for new content! Greetings from Bulgaria
There goes Heraldo Iron Stomach, the most notorious member of the Norse East India Company. We have thrown everything we have at him: street food in the summer heat, bathing in the Ganga, desi daru. And yet his stomach remains unfazed. Not a single sign of Delhi belly. Perhaps it is time we lay down our weapons at his feet and recognize our new king. All hail Heraldo Iron Stomach!
@HaraldBaldr
Жыл бұрын
🤣⚔️🍺
@Jimwaugh8
Жыл бұрын
@@HaraldBaldrjokes aside, this is a fantastic video. This vlogging style really manages to portray the chaotic, exciting yet profound atmosphere of Varanasi. And of India as a whole. You seem to be in your element the last videos. Keep it up!
@sangfroid7
2 ай бұрын
'Bandariya' means female monkey. Bet that monkey came to check you out. The woman at the ghat did warn you about her... 😂😂😂😉
@sangfroid7
2 ай бұрын
It would take immense courage to swim in the river. Kashi is the bridge between life and death. But it is wild, where you will see fake spiritualists asking for alms... where as city ppl might have to drop their ego... dissapointing and eye opening... at the same time. Like every stark contrast of India
I just love the pigeon man. Such a chill character. Love the angles Harald was getting on the pigeon man feeding them. I wish the best for him.
@ultrasonic953
Жыл бұрын
I think Mike Tyson will love to share some time with that guy ...
25:02 Varanasi / Benares is a place Millions came or will come to DIE ... this is definity not a tourist town, rather the opposite: the city of death
Great view and clean hotel ! You make good videos and as an Indian, appreciate you not being judgemental and open .
I went to India in 1997 and was amazing. Really loved the Indian ringneck birds 🐦 flying, the diversity, the food, the temples, and the fact that you could wear only a shirt in heavy rain, coconut palms 🌴 , and the street vendors are stil the way i remember them to be. Watching these videos is like a travel journey back to India. There's something about India, which is magical and different, and I will certainly visit India again. 🇮🇳 ❤🇮🇳 ❤🇮🇳
@ninadsbhatt100
Жыл бұрын
You definitely went to Goa😂.
@shyams2000
11 ай бұрын
Welcomed..)
This is one of my all-time favourite videos from any travel vlogger, ever. It REALLY makes me want to experience Varanasi for myself!! Kudos good sir!
Kashi is not perfect materially but it has something that just fills my soul everytime i visit there. Ganga ghat is my favourite place in all of India.
This one was THE best India vlog, Harold. You managed to find some genuinely interesting people among the chaos. Great work as usual bro
Very few channels I follow get a immediate thumbs up as soon as I click to watch because I know it's always gonna be good. This is one of those channels without a doubt.
When I was a teenager I remember to watch some documentaries about India, but no doubt Herald gives a way more authentic and realistic vision about the country. I like to travel as well, and these videos pass the same vibe when I am visiting another countries
@jagnikghosh
Жыл бұрын
Invite you to India ❤
Yeah man Krishna is bit of a player 😂😂 29:42
@HaraldBaldr
11 ай бұрын
Praise Krishna 🍺🫡🔥
@MDeepthi-yc5br
8 ай бұрын
@@HaraldBaldr not the alcohol bro not the alcohol 💀💀
@toxic8637
8 ай бұрын
@@HaraldBaldr 💀
@Shishtiii
7 ай бұрын
Not a player read the scriptures first. He saved the lives of those 11000 and married just to save their reputation. Radha was his love. But he got seperated and married rukmani
@MDeepthi-yc5br
7 ай бұрын
@@Shishtiii bro they are foreigners most of the time they don't know this scripture he was just being playing full he doesn't want disrespectful or something he is just joking around and just because he called Krishna playboy doesn't mean we don't know the truth or Krishnas value will go down he just came there enjoy the vibe that all yes there people who want disrespect Krishna by saying he is a playboy but this situation is different they are against this guy who was just told about Krishna having 1608 wives so he was just giving an opinion on it that all it not he heard a full story and still called Krishna playboy this guy was at least open-minded about Hinduism and respected it
Paan is basically a mouth freshener / palette cleanser after a meal - it's basically the Indian after dinner mint LOL. It has coconut, sweet rose, betel nuts, fennel seeds, and other spices typically in it - the betel nuts will give that minty taste. It's an acquired taste like beer, and if you had it as a kid, you crave it when you come across it freshly made. As for the lady outside the hotel speaking to you, I couldn't make out exactly what she said, but I think she was telling you to keep your camera with you, and not let anyone try to take anything from you - I think she was just trying to give you safety advice in general given some of the con artists / touts in the area.
@megalith7796
Жыл бұрын
The lady outside the hotel was just saying "non-sense", i mean, she spoke normal hindi/bhojpuri and I could understand it, but the things she was saying made no sense in that context. It felt a lot like she had some kind of problems and was just ranting about it? She was telling about something that her in-laws had, her dad had, but never told what they had lmao, and she was telling Harald to shut his camera, and stop doing the things he was doing and that he should mind his own business and that she didn't understand anything he was doing. I know, very confusing.
@charliep9066
Жыл бұрын
@@megalith7796 Lol, okay I only know Hindi so you probably picked up a lot more with the other language. Thanks for the clarification!
@knightatdawndonbynight8432
Жыл бұрын
@@megalith7796 Dude that woman was definitely mentally ill and must have been brought to that city and abandoned by her family out of either compulsion of financial restraint (so she could live on charity of pilgrims) or out of lack of empathy for her mental health or else she must have lost her way to home. It would be better to empathise than to guess if she made any sense with her words. Anybody who knows the language she spoke would know that her words were competely incoherent.
@knightatdawndonbynight8432
Жыл бұрын
@@charliep9066 betel nut/areca nut is as much responsible for cancer as orally consumed tobacco (called Zarda or Gutkha). Betel leaf is safe though.
@chrisenos
Жыл бұрын
Thank you both for helping us to understand. I was really curious about both the woman and the treat he tried. I'd venture to guess I'd meet someone just like her if walked around my own city for two hours with a camera.
Kashi, Benares, Varanasi is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities. I was told while visiting in '75 that it was the confluence of two surface rivers, an underground river and the Milky Way. I believe it, it's a special place.
@RobRocks01
20 күн бұрын
It IS the oldest inhibited city.
We love you Harold Just wanted to say you inspired my wife and I to start a KZread channel with our travel videos!! Thanks so much for all the great videos and inspiration ❤
Great! YOU are in India🥰 Have a great time and wish YOU have Bestest of the Best time here! 😍
I've been watching Harald's videos for years and they always make me feel like I've been to these places personally. I don't have to pay flight tickets or anything to go there when I can watch these videos for free.
@dearlightbeings
Жыл бұрын
Me tooooo 😍😍😍
Greatest vlog of all time! Thanks Harold!
I lived on Pandey Ghat… I recognize all these places and alleys. This Norwegian is a “good tourist”… he engages with the locals, is open and friendly, gives sales to needy vendors.
I will never have the opportunity to go to the cool places you’ve been but the filming expertise and the personality you place in all your videos makes me feel like I’ve been thru all these adventures with ya. Another cool place
These random dudes asked me if I wanted a boat tour at night, so of course I said yes! Hahahahaha, Harold is so awesome.
@HaraldBaldr
Жыл бұрын
... and it was one of the coolest things I experienced that day 🔥
Gracias que maravilloso trabajo el que haces me encanto el video Eres una magnifica persona
'Activate Gabriel high roller traveller mode' 🤣🤣gets me every time. I wonder how many people know what you're on about... 2 of my absolute favourite KZreadrs!!!
@daud1543
11 ай бұрын
I’ve been watching for sometime but I still can’t figure the meaning behind it😂😂
Love your style Harald, binge watching your many videos, but have really loved the India vids the most....being a polytheist, love how there's still a part of the world where it is displayed so proudly. Thank you for sharing 🙏
Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited city on the planet offcourse it's not fancy or something like many other Indian cities but it has a separate space in Hindu beliefs and the energy of manikarnika ghat and Varanasi in general is immaculate u can feel that only when u visit this amazing City... A different world altogether... As usual loved your content 🙏🏼🚩 as they say in Varanasi Har Har Mahadev 🕉️🙏🏼😍 (Hail lord Shiva) Cuz it's city of lord Shiva the god of destroyer...
@LoyalNepali
Жыл бұрын
Lord Shiva lives in Himalayas of Nepal ❤ Har Har Mahadev
@pradeepsinghdhami4813
Жыл бұрын
@@LoyalNepalihis abode is in Kailash Hills 🙏🏼 Har Har Mahadev 🙏🏼
@LoyalNepali
Жыл бұрын
@@pradeepsinghdhami4813 do you know about Shivachuli Shankar Himal?
@bridoboy143
Жыл бұрын
Now that's a room with a view I was so worried when you went for a swim, Harold. I love your videos. You are a very adventurous man. Be careful around them monkeys they look crazy Loce from Scotland
@fa7842
Жыл бұрын
I see Shiva made a really good job
Beautiful Video.Thank you
That man doesn't have knowledge about Sri Krishna he didn't had 10,000 girlfriends instead he saved 16,000 girls who were captured in prison by one king.
Best content available. True legend, cheers from RI, USA
The only travel vlogger I can watch and rewatch his videos without getting bored sometimes it baffles me this guy has put a spell on us 🤷🏻♂️😂😂
@gbenay
Жыл бұрын
He has some voodoo powers😏
@Charlie1776_
Жыл бұрын
Harald is very rewatchable part of his magic.
Man je suis allée deux fois à Varanasi et j'y retourne en février de nouveau...et de toute les vidéos que j'ai vu sur le sujet, t'es de loin se lui qui a le mieux montré comment est Varanasi...👏👏👏...salutations depuis Belgrade 🇷🇸...🙋♂️
@kryz6711
7 ай бұрын
Me too, twice, and I love it! 🇨🇭👋🏻
@gogi1388
7 ай бұрын
@@kryz6711 je suis né en Suisse...Lausanne 😁 🇷🇸❤️🇨🇭
Greetings from Egypt to you and the people of India ❤ nice documentary
The editing and cuts are top notch. Feels like watching a documentary, well done Harald!
@usersest505
Жыл бұрын
what editing lol. All he do is cut videos in few places abd that's it. I hope you dont live from editing
That man who said India no fake, Pakistan fake destroyed Pakistan in one sec 😂😂
I am so enjoying this! As a Spiritual person this is so informative. The Holy water was fascinating and amazing. Talking a meeting local people with no pressure to sell you something! Thank you. 💜🙏
Thanks Harald, as always. We need India to unite with their good nature to counter the crazed Communist Chinese.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 01:02 🌊 Harold visits Varanasi, India's holiest city, and explores the Ganges River. 04:29 🌌 Varanasi's holiness is associated with a legend where Shiva beheaded another god, Brahma, and dropped his head here, making the city sacred. 07:26 🚶 Varanasi's streets are bustling with activity and unique encounters with locals, monkeys, and vendors. 14:42 🏨 Harold stays at the luxurious Royal Hotel, providing a stunning view of the Ganges, but he considers it overpriced. 19:11 🐒 A curious monkey visits Harold on his balcony, providing some unexpected entertainment. 22:59 🤝 Harold interacts with friendly locals and experiences the charm and chaos of Varanasi's streets. 29:37 🌸 Harold learns about Hindu deities like Krishna and Durga and even contemplates trying local alcohol (Daru). 31:42 🍻 Harold engages in friendly banter about beer brands, with locals having mixed opinions on Kingfisher and foreign brands like Carlsberg. 32:39 💀 Harold buys a skull pendant from a street vendor, engaging in cultural discussions about its significance and beliefs. 34:10 🍵 The narrator tries some local tea at a tea shop and converses with the shop owner. 35:27 🎨 A local artist talks about his business of taking photos of people and painting them, selling the artwork for a living. 37:19 🥃 The narrator learns about Varanasi's local liquor, Daru, which is said to be stronger than the one in Ahmedabad. 38:05 🍃 The narrator tries a unique homemade concoction of flavoured tobacco leaves and fruits, prepared by a street vendor. 43:40 🎇 The narrator buys a sticker featuring a strong and masculine depiction of Shiva, a Hindu deity. 47:05 🔥 The narrator explores the burning ghats of Varanasi, where cremations take place, and discusses the rituals with a local guide. 48:02 💧 The narrator buys holy water, collected from the Ganges River, to send to South India as a sacred item. 53:47 🕯️ The narrator attends the Ganga Aarti ceremony, a daily evening ritual performed by priests along the Ganges River. 57:04 🚤 The narrator takes a boat tour along the Ganges River, enjoying the scenic views and the lights of Varanasi at night.
@joakimberg7897
11 ай бұрын
Thanks
@therash09
8 ай бұрын
Bhaai tere paas bahut faaltu samay hai.
@apiitg
8 ай бұрын
Harald should hire you.
@Hurairahgiri
8 ай бұрын
Probably done by some AI tool
@avishjha4030
6 ай бұрын
AI use kiya @@therash09
we must protect this man at all costs
Hi Harald, as an Indian, I think I owe you an explanation of the experience you had with the "Aghori" baba. The Aghori community is a very special small sect of Hinduism. Their philosophy is that nothing in this world is good or bad, or, dirty or clean. Everything in your life is just an illusion. So your home, your money, your career, your loved ones, even your feelings are all just illusions. So they experience life in its raw form, where we are nothing but stardust. Their quote is "Bhasma Hi Satya Hein", which means the only truth in this world is the ash that remains after the body is burnt, everything else is just "Maya" or illusion. That's why they will not have a normal chit-chat with you. There is no meaning in it for them. What consider rude is just a normal communicatiob for them because being nice is just an illusion for them. In the end, we don't know what we are doing what we do, and why we are doing what we do. They might however let your experiene their way of doing prayer and all. But be careful because, afterall they are also human beings, who perhaps have psychological issues or have developed such conditions. So it may be also be risky. Aghoris are just there. They dont attack anyone, they dont steal anything, they dont do any harm. But they also dont like to be bothered by anyone.
@82566
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the information very interesting 😊
One of your best videos. Your absolute willingness and zero social anxiety makes for such a great viewing experience. Literally almost got attacked by a random monkey and swam in some of the filthiest water in the world zero fucks given
No better way to deal with the Sunday anxiety of the coming work week by relaxing and watching Heraldo
Harald, I have been loving the India videos. Very interesting!
Actually it's not a tourist place.. It's a spiritual place. There is a spiritual power if one is lucky to feel it
@hidden_truth_margeleT
Ай бұрын
🙏🏻
harald still going strong with the vlogs. it's been a few years and youre still killing it.. kudos
@HaraldBaldr
Жыл бұрын
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The crow fighting the monkey was kinda epic. N the dude using his own money to feed the pigeons, what a legend. Varanasi seems like quite a magical place
I enjoy these videos. I love learning about India and especially, Varanasi. You made me feel like I was there, myself. Great video journalism.
Great video Harald! You always have quality adventures to share with us!
videos like this enable all off us to experience culture which is very cool
One of your best, Harald. Thank you. It ended much too soon. Varanasi is an amazing place.
@HaraldBaldr
Жыл бұрын
Next one is market hunt of the year
@Rob88
Жыл бұрын
@HaraldBaldr wonderful!!! I'm a sucker for a market hunt, as you know.
Thanks Harald for showing us how versatile India is. This vlog is very entertaining. Greeting from UK !!
@JesusChrist-Gives-Eternal-Life
Жыл бұрын
When Harald is in India, it's Hadald.
The culture is amazing though thank you for sharing ❤ Tennessee USA 🦋💜