Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 or a Frozen River to GET OUT of Zanskar Valley? 🇮🇳

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  • čas přidán 24. 10. 2023
  • In this episode, I ride further into Zanskar valley. The road I'm following at first, is relatively new and only exists for a few years. Before that, people from villages like Lingshed, where I spend the night at a homestay, had to walk for days. In winter, the only way out of the snowed in valley was walking over the frozen Zanskar river, also for days on end... It's a magical place!
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Komentáře • 2,5K

  • @Iam-Ajmal
    @Iam-Ajmal Před 6 měsíci +956

    "Don't be Gama in the Land of Lama" serves as a vital reminder on roadways. It's inspired by a story of Gama, an overconfident mountain dweller who ignored safety and damaged trails, leading to his own injury. This tale underscores the importance of humility and respect for nature in the mountains.

    • @mattqueen8748
      @mattqueen8748 Před 6 měsíci +57

      In Yellowstone we are telling people to not be Tourons (moronic tourist)

    • @JungleJoeVN
      @JungleJoeVN Před 6 měsíci +107

      "Lama" refers to the Buddhist monks who live in Ladakh, and "Gama" is a Ladakhi word that means "ignorant" or "uncivilized"

    • @dougowt
      @dougowt Před 6 měsíci +28

      A great lesson for us, wherever we find ourselves 💚humility and respect for nature

    • @stevenmeyer9674
      @stevenmeyer9674 Před 6 měsíci +28

      This philosophy is alien to most Americans.

    • @RP-ks6ly
      @RP-ks6ly Před 6 měsíci +38

      Modern humans (at least the city dwellers) fail to understand that if you don't humble yourself while you are in nature, nature will take care of that for you. Great content as always.

  • @allancoghill8610
    @allancoghill8610 Před 6 měsíci +409

    Wow, what an incredible route! Isn't it remarkable that in a country with a population of 1.4 billion, Noraly still has "got the place to myself!" What an impressive, diverse and beautiful country!

    • @theaceofknaves3285
      @theaceofknaves3285 Před 6 měsíci +13

      You would't write it like this if you knew something about population density.

    • @L0gical-warri0rs007
      @L0gical-warri0rs007 Před 6 měsíci +58

      India is vast.. it's a world in itself..
      From Icey mountains to sea shores, from deep jungles to dry deserts... India has it all...

    • @bretspangler8717
      @bretspangler8717 Před 6 měsíci +16

      I had a similar thought, with a population of billions she has strayed to a far corner and found herself alone. The inverse of population density is human scarcity.

    • @rahulj.005
      @rahulj.005 Před 6 měsíci +32

      India is a big country. It's the 7th largest country in land area. India is around half of Europe in size. Most of population lives in clusters of cities and villages. More than half of India is empty having jungles, mountains and barren lands. Only the cities are densely populated.

    • @santhoshv3028
      @santhoshv3028 Před 6 měsíci +9

      Most population is clustered in plains like ganga. All other places have less populated.

  • @nagu4830
    @nagu4830 Před 6 měsíci +377

    BRO has some of the funniest road safety signs . My favourite are “love your children at home , belt them in the car” & “ don’t hug the curves , just feel them “ 😂

    • @gkukreti
      @gkukreti Před 6 měsíci +70

      A few more “BRO can construct road anywhere, except in the sky” & “Darling I like you, but not so fast”, and my fav “Life without vision, courage, and depth is simply a blind experience”

    • @laveshpandit8360
      @laveshpandit8360 Před 6 měsíci +37

      Another from BRO- " Are u going to party, then why driving so dirty", " Better be late, than Mr Late"

    • @MrMishrakartik
      @MrMishrakartik Před 5 měsíci +17

      the best I read was "Don't be gama, in the land of lama"

    • @irfanshalistani
      @irfanshalistani Před 3 měsíci +3

      Love from Ladakh vlogs ❤

  • @marciocoelho2481
    @marciocoelho2481 Před 6 měsíci +220

    Man, just the fact that they actually build roads on such inhospitable places is mind boggling.

    • @alokm1233318
      @alokm1233318 Před 6 měsíci +9

      army

    • @thedoctor649
      @thedoctor649 Před 6 měsíci +34

      @@alokm1233318 Army didn't build any roads. It's not their work.
      BRO(Border Roads Organization) builds roads and they are paramilitary not Military.

    • @sonic.garden
      @sonic.garden Před 6 měsíci +22

      ​@@thedoctor649para millitary is also millitary if it isn't obvious enough

    • @oksowhat
      @oksowhat Před 5 měsíci

      they are part of the army only

    • @ChandranPrema123
      @ChandranPrema123 Před 5 měsíci +5

      @@thedoctor649 they are not part of army but they are an another organisation under Army

  • @richardmourdock2719
    @richardmourdock2719 Před 6 měsíci +1508

    Unless you ride a motorcycle, you cannot appreciate how physically tough and challenging the non-paved roads are. Someday if Royal Enfield makes an incredibly durable, tough, motorcycle, they must call that model the Noraly. Adventure riders worldwide will show up to buy one and of course, they'll call their ride "Itchy".

    • @leoncaracas4496
      @leoncaracas4496 Před 6 měsíci +30

      Not really

    • @L0gical-warri0rs007
      @L0gical-warri0rs007 Před 6 měsíci +49

      RE might name a bike after Her..
      It would be an honour..

    • @abeyroy007
      @abeyroy007 Před 6 měsíci +64

      They're stepping up their game with this Himalayan 452...

    • @upendradubey4224
      @upendradubey4224 Před 6 měsíci +22

      ​@L0gical-warri0rs007 bro, this was a honour, No one in India get a drive this New Himalayan, RE give a chance to drive this Unreleased bike.

    • @48jerrybiker
      @48jerrybiker Před 6 měsíci +34

      I’m surprised Honda didn’t jump on the bandwagon and name a bike after Norlay. Especially the 300 model she has ridden all over parts of our planet. What better way to get your product advertised all over the world. If a bike manufacturer ever does name a bike after her, I will be first one to purchase it. They definitely need to be paying her royalties.

  • @jezza1421
    @jezza1421 Před 6 měsíci +369

    Letting Noraly loose on the new Himalayan in the Himalayas is a masterstroke by Royal Enfield, and shows the high esteem to which Noraly is held. What an adventure!

    • @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr
      @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr Před 6 měsíci +11

      Yes! You are correct! An epic adventure and a great way for RE to get the news of the updated Himalayan out there.

    • @nutmagnet22
      @nutmagnet22 Před 6 měsíci +6

      While she struggled to get the smallest parts from Honda. Big Red has really missed the boat on supporting her in her African travels.

    • @AshleyPomeroy
      @AshleyPomeroy Před 6 měsíci +6

      @@nutmagnet22 I suppose from Honda's point of view she's just one youtube person among many, but by now she's the first thing I think of when I think of Royal Enfield.

    • @oklahomahank2378
      @oklahomahank2378 Před 5 měsíci +2

      I suspect she is responsible for the sale of many Royal Enfields.

    • @oklahomahank2378
      @oklahomahank2378 Před 5 měsíci +2

      ⁠@@AshleyPomeroy. I think Honda’s problem is the divisions, Honda Asia v. Honda USA, etc. Probably no division wants to take the lead. Plus they are selling every 300 they can make.

  • @tanmaytarun1148
    @tanmaytarun1148 Před 6 měsíci +253

    Riding alone, new bike, empty roads filming it all herself, being polite to everyone.. capturing almost every good bit that comes in the way. You are a true creator and an inspiration for sure

  • @philclose7063
    @philclose7063 Před 6 měsíci +160

    "best day ever".....I'd have to agree. I rode through the Zanskar Valley (with my wife as pillion) a few weeks ago & absolutely loved it! Awesome riding & scenery! 🇦🇺

    • @Shady689
      @Shady689 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Which bike did you use?

    • @papawuzz5896
      @papawuzz5896 Před 5 měsíci +3

      In einer tollen Landschaft eine tolle Frau reiten, das hat was. Du bist ein Glueckspilz. 👍🤣

    • @MS-wk6et
      @MS-wk6et Před 5 měsíci +1

      ​@@papawuzz5896😂😂

    • @user-sd4sj6mj7z
      @user-sd4sj6mj7z Před 2 měsíci

      Give the maoris their land back

    • @thak594
      @thak594 Před 2 měsíci

      Which bike did you use

  • @Minina-Nena-Celina
    @Minina-Nena-Celina Před 6 měsíci +223

    We know now, why Noraly loves India. It's beautiful ❤️

    • @journeytounknown24
      @journeytounknown24 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Passion can take you anywhere 💗

    • @Minina-Nena-Celina
      @Minina-Nena-Celina Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@journeytounknown24 You're absolutely right 👍

    • @suzannechance5876
      @suzannechance5876 Před 6 měsíci +13

      Gosh, YES! Who knew? Leave it to Itchy Boots, she's showing me a world I would never know otherwise! Grateful for every adventure!

    • @Minina-Nena-Celina
      @Minina-Nena-Celina Před 6 měsíci +5

      @@suzannechance5876 Well said.👏👏👏

    • @philtucker1224
      @philtucker1224 Před 6 měsíci +6

      Places become beautiful when the people are so kind ❤️

  • @jesusisking3974
    @jesusisking3974 Před 6 měsíci +59

    Hello Indian citizens from a Scotland UK citizen. 🤝
    Hello Noraly....great narration and views as always ..thank you ! 🙏

  • @_Ulisses_
    @_Ulisses_ Před 6 měsíci +123

    Interesting how a country with nearly 20% of all Earth's population can have at the same time so many landscapes devoid of any human soul for kilometers and kilometers, again and again. This is truly amazing. The power of the nature.
    Lovely video, as always.
    Be safe. Good winds, little lioness.

    • @ROHIT690THAKUR
      @ROHIT690THAKUR Před 6 měsíci +12

      The lanscape is is so far up the Himalayan mountains and almost unhabitable. It's extremely harsh and unforgiving. A small mistake in day to day life can easily mean death.

    • @MelonEsuk
      @MelonEsuk Před 6 měsíci

      It's the border literally no one loves there except Army and Some government officials

    • @Akelehimarenge
      @Akelehimarenge Před 6 měsíci +6

      India is almost the same population of Europe and almost as big if you don’t add the Russian part that lies in Europe

    • @GuzzarAwan
      @GuzzarAwan Před 5 měsíci +6

      Humans tend to live stuck up in cities. But masisve density of Indian population live in Indus-Ganga-brahmaputra formed Fertile Plains . Once before formation of himalayas these rivers were one single river.

    • @bardo0007
      @bardo0007 Před 3 měsíci

      Just like on Mars, no humans in sight

  • @ianmatlock1
    @ianmatlock1 Před 6 měsíci +88

    What a stunningly beautiful part of the world. Amazing video.Having seen travellers like Normally go through isolated regions of South America and Africa, I'm so impressed by the quality of road they managed to build and maintain in such isolated areas.

    • @VARMOT123
      @VARMOT123 Před 6 měsíci +6

      This is more isolated than any part of the world . Very difficult to build roads at that height

  • @walkietalkie1973
    @walkietalkie1973 Před 6 měsíci +1066

    She rides up top
    She rides down low
    Wherever Noraly rides
    She finds a trail to go
    From the frozen tundras
    To the scorching dunes
    Noraly keeps her viewers
    Well in tune
    From the bikes she rides
    To the boats she floats
    Noraly always has our thumbs up votes 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @jeffrhorer1811
    @jeffrhorer1811 Před 6 měsíci +264

    Itchy Boots is rocking India.

    • @varunsoni7873
      @varunsoni7873 Před 6 měsíci +8

      She already rocked years ago

    • @terryheatwole6153
      @terryheatwole6153 Před 6 měsíci +8

      @@varunsoni7873don’t you think India is so grand, she could “rock” it many many times? 🫶

    • @naughtydust
      @naughtydust Před 6 měsíci +7

      tell again in India, I started following her on her first ride in Inia on Basanti

    • @Like-23
      @Like-23 Před 6 měsíci

      Now you saying those Asian look like in india is india 😂

    • @arjunraj823
      @arjunraj823 Před 6 měsíci +1

      ​@@Like-23yes they are Indians. This is nothing. On the east there are seven states called seven sisters and all look like Asians but they are Indians.

  • @SkiesOnHigh
    @SkiesOnHigh Před 6 měsíci +99

    How beautiful India is! Thank you for all your talent to show us so many beautiful wonderful places in the world! 🧡

  • @jammyone100
    @jammyone100 Před 6 měsíci +92

    Stunning scenery. Goes to show you don't need a heavy GS or AT, this new RE Himalayan is a perfect capable machine.

    • @MrAlan7269
      @MrAlan7269 Před 6 měsíci +1

      It's true you don't need a big GS but I have no problem picking mine up. But at 6'3" and 18 stone it's also the smallest bike I own. 🤣

    • @jammyone100
      @jammyone100 Před 6 měsíci

      well done.@@MrAlan7269

  • @neilurquhart8622
    @neilurquhart8622 Před 6 měsíci +85

    Stunning episode…..almost speechless! Wonder where the 1.4 BILLION people are….certainly not in Zanskar region.
    Take care Noraly, ride safe. From Cambridge UK🇬🇧

    • @santhoshv3028
      @santhoshv3028 Před 6 měsíci +27

      Only cities and villages are densely populated and do you know India is 7 th largest nation in the world? We have nearly 40% land area is empty occupied by mountain, desert, forest etc..

    • @DR_JSINGH
      @DR_JSINGH Před 6 měsíci +3

      1.5 billion people are busy in there daily grind

    • @abinashpanigrahi5478
      @abinashpanigrahi5478 Před 6 měsíci +8

      And 1/5th of those 1.45 billion people live in couple of states only. 😂

    • @vish9272
      @vish9272 Před 6 měsíci

      India itself is mini world 🌎

    • @myselfyuvi
      @myselfyuvi Před 6 měsíci +9

      About 2 million of those are in UK only... Just look around and you'll find plenty of them already! 😂

  • @danomies
    @danomies Před 6 měsíci +157

    My family and I have just been in awe of this India series. It’s quickly becoming one of our favorites 🇮🇳❤️ Thank you, Noraly

    • @SatishKushwaha-tc2ji
      @SatishKushwaha-tc2ji Před 6 měsíci +3

      Visit India. Come to rishikesh for spiritual tour and visit Himalayas

  • @alftjin8477
    @alftjin8477 Před 6 měsíci +74

    As a father it gives me the creeps seeing you riding across those mountain roads.
    As a fan I consider you the Jacque Cousteau of the land. As you show us the wonders of nature along your way, it's also beautiful to see how the people always find their way to fit in that nature even at places one wouldn't expect them. Thank you for all this. Een echte Nederlandse globetrotter!👍

  • @gaminiediri
    @gaminiediri Před 6 měsíci +50

    No one takes these challenges of adventure motorcycle riding like Noraly and present them to us vividly like this.

  • @jaynetabb208
    @jaynetabb208 Před 6 měsíci +149

    I found this info regarding the sign. Great vid. Stay safe. Thanks for taking us along, Noraly. The meaning of Lama is associated with Buddhism. In Buddhism Lama Is Guru or Highest Teacher. So in Buddhist culture lama is weather and mountains which are associated with true learning about survival. The mountains are land of Lama. This saying is based on an old Pahadi story. A boy named Gama was very naughty. He used to live in the mountains and trekking was very easy for him, by the time he grew he got overconfident about his skills and started avoiding people teachings about safety. He started avoiding fixed trails and also started damaging trails by sliding big rocks in them. This manner also disturbed other people too. One day he went out of the town and went on the some mountain but somehow when he was climbing the mountain slipped and fall on the rocks which were previously moved by him to disfigure the trail. His leg and hand was brutally broken. But somehow people searched him alive. He became totally disabled by his own overconfident. Hence the saying became popular, “Don’t be Gama in the Land of Lama.”

    • @drdr73
      @drdr73 Před 6 měsíci +2

      Another take on this is " dont try to be the legendary wrestler named Gama in the land of lamas( buddhist monks)....ie dont try your might against nature!...

    • @TheDog_Chef
      @TheDog_Chef Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you for reaching that story!

    • @shebabwari782
      @shebabwari782 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you for elaborating it to us

  • @bikerrecumbent1064
    @bikerrecumbent1064 Před 6 měsíci +108

    Was hiking in Zanskar like 25+ years ago. It was still a very, very remote part of the world then. There was no road between Darcha and Padum yet, only a footpath suitable for hikers and horses. It was a tough hike but the scenery is simply amazing and people in Zanskar are wonderfull.

    • @geoffdean3532
      @geoffdean3532 Před 6 měsíci +10

      We too in 1985 and such a privelege. Ten days walking from Lamayuru monastery to Padum with a wonderful pony man to carry our luggage on his animals and who directed us and was waiting with tea and tsampa at the end of each day. Four very high passes, camping only option and near zero population and we were seven kilos lighter when we reached Padum. Over a lifetime of epic journeys in 89 countries this trip was equal among the three best.

    • @catalystgeoscience
      @catalystgeoscience Před 6 měsíci +2

      I did the same in 1991. Out of interest, what are the other two out of your best three?

    • @Aesthetic_landscape
      @Aesthetic_landscape Před 6 měsíci +1

      Glad to hear, so many people seems to ladakh my hometown 😊

  • @alexzahnd2642
    @alexzahnd2642 Před 6 měsíci +35

    Great video, beautiful shoots and great filming I cycled from Leh to Srinagar in spring 1984 (actually I cycled from Calcutta to Nepal and then to Leh via Himachal Pradesh etc. over 1 year), when there was no road to Manali or to Zankar yet, and NO black top road from Leh to Srinagar and NO traffic, except a few army trucks once a day. It was the most beautiful, peaceful cycle ride one can imagine. Watching your video, times have changed for sure!

  • @deepak-dhankhar
    @deepak-dhankhar Před 6 měsíci +100

    Kudos to Indian authorities for maintaining connectivity to such remote areas! Vibrant cultures of India! 🇮🇳❤

  • @colinwood2687
    @colinwood2687 Před 6 měsíci +130

    I sit in Scotlands magnificent scenery and think how wild it can be. But watching your videos for so many years these glorious places you visit I can’t help thinking what a wonderful world you transport us to. Keep them coming Noraly you make a 79 year old proud to be a small part of you journeys

    • @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr
      @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr Před 6 měsíci +2

      You are absolutely correct! It is amazing the beautiful places that Noraly takes us to in each and every episode

    • @shuvamadhikary
      @shuvamadhikary Před 6 měsíci +1

      Scottish highlands are absolutely breathtakingly beautiful and I was lucky enough to live there for 3 years.

    • @takshoji5735
      @takshoji5735 Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr Agree with you!

    • @oreilly1237878
      @oreilly1237878 Před 6 měsíci +2

      The Highlands also seem to have a strongly Spiritual aspect as well as the incredible scenary.Mount Kailash is another very Spiritual place I'd love to visit.

    • @18Ram
      @18Ram Před 5 měsíci

      do you sell deep fried mars bars?

  • @lonniet.2816
    @lonniet.2816 Před 6 měsíci +107

    India has a special beauty all its own! Thanks for taking us along!

  • @Bree0505
    @Bree0505 Před 6 měsíci +62

    It's easy to see why Zanskar is one of your favorite places. I smiled throughout this video, and once again was mesmerized by the fantastical, otherworldly beauty of the mountains, the gorge and valley. Your drone footage as always, was stunning! I can hardly wait to see Kashmir. Safe travels!

  • @wernerbrodbeck6111
    @wernerbrodbeck6111 Před 6 měsíci +25

    WHAT A RIDE!!!!! Incredible scenery.

  • @gopuprakash160
    @gopuprakash160 Před 6 měsíci +177

    I'd never thought that my country has places like this. The landscape of Zanskar is so alien to me. Extremely ruggedly beautiful. Your videos need to be made into a documentary, especially for Indians to see our land like never before. What a terrific video this is! Thanks so much Noraly for showing us these places. And the Himalayan seems to be living up to its name very well

    • @JinSakai_Kuroudo
      @JinSakai_Kuroudo Před 6 měsíci +9

      lol, you need to grow up soon and travel. They're even more amazing places that this in India

    • @quintenmking
      @quintenmking Před 6 měsíci +11

      Its absolutely amazing! You have the most beautiful country! I hope I can ride these roads someday before I die!

    • @malcolmeunson5543
      @malcolmeunson5543 Před 6 měsíci +4

      Let yr friends know, share it around…. 😉

    • @gopuprakash160
      @gopuprakash160 Před 6 měsíci +3

      @@quintenmking same here. Would love to drive on these roads

    • @ranjanapavamani5158
      @ranjanapavamani5158 Před 6 měsíci

      Its sad that one day China will walk in and take over India.
      She is an excellent driver. One wrong turn and its scary . I appreciate this you tube view My grand uncle used to walk from Kerala to Tibet and watching this I think alot about him. One trip he went and never returned.
      All these road discoveries by the phirangs is the one belt one road endeavor.
      I want to hold onto India and say dont let the phirangs take you

  • @Thomas-eu6fj
    @Thomas-eu6fj Před 6 měsíci +74

    Thank you Noraly for showing how beautiful India is 🇮🇳

  • @endurorider9071
    @endurorider9071 Před 6 měsíci +38

    My goodness the visual scenery of this episode are absolutely stunning! I’d love to see all of footage from this ride in a super long episode. This video should be submitted for a award! Just mind blowing visuals

  • @tracythorleifson4108
    @tracythorleifson4108 Před 6 měsíci +35

    We live on a really cool planet. Thank you for showing it to us in all its glory, Noraly! 😃

  • @emmaherrick8472
    @emmaherrick8472 Před 6 měsíci +94

    Thank you for riding this part of India. I never imagined India was so beautiful,diverse scenery!!! Just breathtaking❤

    • @ANABOLIC_1105
      @ANABOLIC_1105 Před 6 měsíci +21

      India is not like shown in West Media or Hollywood With Orange tint

    • @zarb88
      @zarb88 Před 6 měsíci

      brown must be your favorite color

    • @barhat961
      @barhat961 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@alicedejanze4027 where are you from?

    • @ANABOLIC_1105
      @ANABOLIC_1105 Před 6 měsíci +4

      @@alicedejanze4027 yes... its so Crown Jewel for the Brits When they left We are broken both geographically & Economically
      🙏

    • @SanjKing
      @SanjKing Před 6 měsíci +2

      ​@@ANABOLIC_1105😂❤

  • @jasonzerbini2375
    @jasonzerbini2375 Před 6 měsíci +108

    "Oh this is the best day ever"! Love Love to hear Noraly so happy. I can't help but try to put myself in place of Noraly's parents watching these videos. I'm sure they have come to expect anything but they have to be pinching themselves saying look that's our daughter, a legend in her own time, bringing so much joy to the world. The video was another masterpiece throughout. The drone zoom out in the canyon was absolutely phenomenal. Thank you Noraly. Peace! ❤❤❤ PS I love it when you talk to the animals. I do the same thing.

    • @seayak
      @seayak Před 6 měsíci +11

      Oddly enought I was thinking of Noraly's parents too while watching this video. They must be so proud of what their now-famous daughter has accomplished. And oh, the anxiety they must have shared with all of us when she gets into sticky situations in the jungles and deserts in the remote corners of our planet.

  • @bibiontheroad6947
    @bibiontheroad6947 Před 6 měsíci +21

    Gama is the name of a guy, who was climbing in the mountains and Lama stands for the gods of the mountains. So, it means, don't underestimate the mountains like this guy! Have good journey! You're the best!🙋🏻‍♀

  • @eduardocruzalfaro2455
    @eduardocruzalfaro2455 Před 6 měsíci +45

    Impresionante India, y en moto mucho más, felicitaciones Noraly

  • @Whatreally123
    @Whatreally123 Před 6 měsíci +59

    Anyone reading this, if you visit india or are an indian i highly recommend doing the Kishtwar-Killar route part of which is known as the Cliffhanger section, probably the worlds most fangerous route. Go from Srinagar to Kishtwar via Sinthan Top (beautiful route) and then from Kishtwar to Killar and from Killar to Dalhousie via the Sach pass. Incredible views, very tough and extremely satisfying for a biker.

  • @johnstride9642
    @johnstride9642 Před 6 měsíci +51

    Those drone shots are really quite something! What a fantastic road and what a difference to your Africa trip. My heart’s in India!

  • @stepho50
    @stepho50 Před 6 měsíci +31

    Another excellent travel video. I'm so jealous. India looks amazing. Thank you for taking us along.

  • @lornawatkins8495
    @lornawatkins8495 Před 6 měsíci +16

    Dear Itchy Boots, you make riding those terrible steep, narrow and slippery, roads, look so easy. Stay safe. Thanks for opening up these amazing places to us who will never visit them.

    • @sonic.garden
      @sonic.garden Před 6 měsíci

      It looks way more dangerous and steep through a camera less bcs of the angle. Although not that simple, But it's relatively easier in reality!!

    • @1110karin
      @1110karin Před 6 měsíci

      @@sonic.garden I've been very high in the Swiss Alps and taken phots and they don't seem nearly as high or scary as they actually are.

  • @bsmukler
    @bsmukler Před 6 měsíci +87

    It’s so cool to see you back on a Himalayan IN the Himalayas. The breakfast with the home stay family, the long climb and descent through the arid mountains, and your commentary meld together and provide a wonderful escape from the onslaught of news of a world on-edge. Itchy Boots as emotional support services 😊

    • @joeblow1934
      @joeblow1934 Před 6 měsíci

      Not to mention that the tank graphic is the Himalaya Mountains.

  • @jepoyonbikes9830
    @jepoyonbikes9830 Před 6 měsíci +66

    As a dude stuck on riding around the terrible concrete jungle called metro manila, I love watching your adventures. The scenery there is just spectacular, something that every city dweller would surely love to experience, I know I would. ❤ Thanks for taking us on your trips😊

    • @ANABOLIC_1105
      @ANABOLIC_1105 Před 6 měsíci +3

      You have to Take Altitude sickness meds & Precaution from side effect of breathing less Oxygen in this Area

  • @DavidDennis68
    @DavidDennis68 Před 6 měsíci +45

    These landscapes and locations are extraordinary! And I am quite amazed at your courage to go to these places alone on a bike. Really amazing stuff and truly inspiring.

  • @chrisknight5263
    @chrisknight5263 Před 6 měsíci +15

    Good Lord! Every now and then, Noraly puts up video like this one that stands miles above any other motorcycle adventure videos I’ve ever seen. It’s amazing just to know she out there doing this! Thank you!

  • @ron7447
    @ron7447 Před 6 měsíci +70

    All the years of watching your journeys, and I'm always amazed at your ability to eat the local cuisine. From camel meat to yak butter. You have a fearless palette. Best wishes Noraly 😊

    • @ksnjagi
      @ksnjagi Před 6 měsíci +3

      And also insects

  • @ericdonnart752
    @ericdonnart752 Před 6 měsíci +29

    I rode in this area a few years ago on a bullet 500cc. I agree, it is biker’s paradise. Thank you Noraly.

  • @nivamotero
    @nivamotero Před 6 měsíci +62

    Fantástica essa estrada, a Índia é um país maravilhoso, suas crenças e culturas. Lindo. Gratidão por suas imagens e vídeo. Abraços Itchy boots.

  • @o.6775
    @o.6775 Před 6 měsíci +29

    What a truly amazing place here on earth ~ the gorge was spectacular and the glacier just added an unforgettable touch to it! Thank you, thank you Itchy Boots for sharing this exceptional footage with us. ❤

  • @recumbentrocks2929
    @recumbentrocks2929 Před 6 měsíci +32

    What a stunning route! I can see why you wanted to come back. Another part of the world that most of us will never see in person. Thank you for sharing this with us.

  • @ragweed3524
    @ragweed3524 Před 6 měsíci +59

    The 2018 version of fearless Noraly vs Noraly 2.0 of 2023, riding this region is just amazing, experience wise. You may have taken 3.5 hrs back in the beginning but not todays Noraly. Fantastic ride! It is so obvious why you wanted to revisit this awesome region! Loved it! Mega thumbs up!

  • @MN-zl1qg
    @MN-zl1qg Před 6 měsíci +9

    As an indian from the Valley, I would ask more and more travellers like Noraly to visit the heaven on Earth.
    INDIAN authorities and Government have helped Ladakh and Kashmir valley by removing the temporary status and making my land as Intergral part of Indian territory and since then development of road and infrastructure is on the rise.
    This increases our chances at survival and tevival of our lost culture and the cultures of tibet after chinese occupation.
    I would like to ask world travellers to come and see the beauty of Ladakh , Zanskar, Darsik , Nubra, Leh and many other places.
    I hope our land gets properity!
    Love your videos! ❤

  • @1andtheOnly
    @1andtheOnly Před 5 měsíci +14

    If riding it looks scary and tough...imagine the men who built these roads on those heights, harsh weather, thin air, inhospitable terrains and with tools and machinery which are difficult to operate at that height. SALUTE to them!

  • @billwebb8561
    @billwebb8561 Před 6 měsíci +119

    Those roads are an engineering marvel that we take for granted. For example besides all the blasting that must have been done to cut that road through the mountains, where did they get all that asphalt for those beautiful stretches of road? Thank you once again Noraly, for taking us along on such a spectacular beautiful ride. P.S. Your drone footage is amazing!

    • @jeyalakshmisivaramapillai1869
      @jeyalakshmisivaramapillai1869 Před 6 měsíci +31

      Bill These asphalted roads are newly done due to the PLA incursion into India by Indian Army's border roads organization. Its among the highest battlefields on earth and they have army folks stationed through out the year and even when the temps go negative 30 or 40 C.

    • @billwebb8561
      @billwebb8561 Před 6 měsíci +12

      @@jeyalakshmisivaramapillai1869 I suspected there was a military need and backing behind it. There is another mountain road in Romania like that built for defense, the Transfagarasan mountain road built in the 1970s by Ceausescu to try to repel a possible Soviet invasion.

    • @MelonEsuk
      @MelonEsuk Před 6 měsíci

      ​​@@billwebb8561It's for military mostly
      india needs to watch it's back, Chinese government is great at land grabbing.
      Also Some roads are capable of landing small fighter jets for obvious reasons, If any provocation from Chinese side happens.

    • @nnlniclb
      @nnlniclb Před 6 měsíci +6

      @@billwebb8561 BRO develops and maintains road networks in India's border areas and friendly neighboring countries. Most of the roads in the sparsely populated himalayan regions are maintained by BRO(plowing the snow etc) But not all of them are built by BRO. Many are National and State highways built by the central and state governments like how other normal roads are made in India.

    • @flixer4K
      @flixer4K Před 6 měsíci

      This is Zanskar there are no battlefields here, Kargil is in a different direction@@jeyalakshmisivaramapillai1869

  • @TerrillWelch
    @TerrillWelch Před 6 měsíci +42

    I agree Noraly, a person should always have enough flexibility in their travel schedule and life to say “yes”… just in case you are invited to a wedding. 😉 The morning light in the river canons was so stunning even in video cameras. It must have been so amazing in person. A truly incredible place.

  • @Marcelmopartruckguy
    @Marcelmopartruckguy Před 6 měsíci +13

    Wow!!! I normally need greenery where i travel but that ride through the pass and canyon/river is absolutely breathtaking!!!
    Thanks as always for bringing us along for the ride!!

    • @0arjun077
      @0arjun077 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Once she reaches Kashmir you will be treated with greener side of Himalayas.

  • @neilmeiskey5482
    @neilmeiskey5482 Před 6 měsíci +14

    I have no adjectives to describe the scenery! Another phenomenal ride with the Queen of the trails and roads:).

    • @18Ram
      @18Ram Před 5 měsíci

      phenomenal ?

  • @hirabaremdormassar5184
    @hirabaremdormassar5184 Před 6 měsíci +27

    Basanti, dhanno, ronin, savannah, alaska these are some of the best adventures Noraly took us with throught her lens.

  • @girlygirl2969
    @girlygirl2969 Před 6 měsíci +26

    Thank you, Ms. Boots, for showing us who can't travel all the wonderful places in the world!

  • @ukogorter7529
    @ukogorter7529 Před 6 měsíci +16

    Astonishing imagery from the roof of the world. Thank you for taking us along. Voorspoedige reis!

  • @Thinkbeyondlimits
    @Thinkbeyondlimits Před 6 měsíci +12

    Zanskar village roads in Ladakh offer a breathtaking blend of adventure and serenity as they wind along majestic rivers. Thank you noraly for taking us with u.

  • @daverow49
    @daverow49 Před 6 měsíci +66

    Such rugged terrain. I understand your passion for geological features. There is so much to see along the valley. The motorcycle is certainly up to the task. Thank you for taking us on this incredible journey.

  • @StrangerIm
    @StrangerIm Před 6 měsíci +50

    We Indians feeling so proud to have all this spectacular and wonderful places, just like heaven on the earth exist in India. We also appreciate to you for representing this to the world.. Be safety and more explore in India..

    • @greenworld5587
      @greenworld5587 Před 6 měsíci +6

      Proud proud likh ke thakte ni ho kya tum log ...? Ek limit hoti h

    • @listofbucketliststraveland9281
      @listofbucketliststraveland9281 Před 6 měsíci +5

      ​@@greenworld5587😂😅 proud hu isliye gutka thukta hu raste pr..😆🤣

    • @medicostaymotive7168
      @medicostaymotive7168 Před 6 měsíci

      ​​@@listofbucketliststraveland9281Abe jisne thuka hai Tere muhn pe isko bol ...thukne wala ko bolne ki aukat Nehi ,aur bada aya online mein comment karne ..comment vir😂.lappu

  • @maina100
    @maina100 Před 6 měsíci +11

    Toughest journeys are conquered by will minded people, and Noraly is super one kind of an individual who is determined. Kudos Noraly.

  • @szymonz3557
    @szymonz3557 Před 6 měsíci +8

    Incredible. Views, people, routes. Thanks to your videos, Noraly, my plan for the motorcycle trip of a lifetime has changed. I hope that one day I will be able to implement this plan. Best regards from Poland.

  • @AidanPed
    @AidanPed Před 6 měsíci +15

    I did this route 6 weeks ago, one of the greatest rides I’ve ever done.

  • @extremelydave
    @extremelydave Před 6 měsíci +15

    Noraly sure knows how to pick some spectacular roads to ride on!!!! I am just amazed not only at how good most of the roads are, but the effort needed to make and maintain them!!!!

    • @tanisas7099
      @tanisas7099 Před 6 měsíci +5

      these roads r made and maintained by B.R.O ( border road org.) who made a world record by building "UMLINGLA PASS" the highest motorable road in the world at 19300 ft. above sea level .

  • @jeffford181
    @jeffford181 Před 6 měsíci +14

    Absolutely awesome Noraly. The vision of the Himalia's is absolutely fantastic. Such a remarkable scenery and wild mountain formations is incredible. I love the way you mix motorbike riding with geology. Many thanks.

  • @jayski9410
    @jayski9410 Před 6 měsíci +20

    The scenery is so spectacular it's a wonder that Noraly can remember to stop and fly the drone for those impressive aerial shots. I'm also impressed that the locals bother to pave portions of those mountain roads with so little vehicular traffic. And you have to wonder how they get those excavators up there to maintain the dirt portions. Most of those crawler rigs only have a top speed of 4 miles per hour.

    • @roverrinks
      @roverrinks Před 6 měsíci +2

      They carry the crawler on trucks.

    • @nitinmehra20
      @nitinmehra20 Před 2 měsíci

      This is a key road that connects Kargil which houses a strategic army garrison.
      Without this road, during the winters, kargil can be cut off and overrun by the Chinese or the Pakistanis.

  • @bhoogewerf2823
    @bhoogewerf2823 Před 6 měsíci +37

    Noraly, you are a legend.
    Not many men, let alone a woman would adventure out alone on the high mountain passes of Ladakh and Zanzkar. Thanks for taking on your journey, sharing the stunning landscapes and interaction with the people of the region.
    I can't wait for your review on the all new Himalayan.
    Ride safe.

    • @alani3992
      @alani3992 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Recall that Frenchy & his girlfriend rode this area, & she took a shortcut & got stuck on a steep road.

    • @bhoogewerf2823
      @bhoogewerf2823 Před 6 měsíci +4

      @@alani3992 I saw that episode.
      Having been there myself I know the challenges of these mountain roads and trails which can throw a few surprises.
      Most if us do these adventure trips as part of a small group. Not so with Noraly! She does it solo. Often, I pray for her safety and well being, like she is a close friend or family member...that is the kind of effect she has has on many of us who have faithfully followed her travels over the years.

    • @garyholt8315
      @garyholt8315 Před 6 měsíci +1

      she handled the switchbacks like a pro !

    • @grahamturnbull3815
      @grahamturnbull3815 Před 6 měsíci

      I whole heartedly agree, so well put, I sometimes refer to Norally as my un-official step daughter, and yes, I too pray for her safety@@bhoogewerf2823

  • @gopalaraghavan1305
    @gopalaraghavan1305 Před 6 měsíci +10

    It was nice for you to ask the yak, 'lost? You are all here by yourself?'
    The yak must have been thinking the very same thing!!😂

  • @Aldemar-sn2cm
    @Aldemar-sn2cm Před 6 měsíci +18

    Extraordinario recorrido causa mucha impresión ese descenso tan pronunciado y prolongado y con muchas curvas. Único ese recorrido bajo la roca y paralelo al hermoso rio !!!!Que recorrido¡¡¡¡¡ . Gracias por mostrárnoslo.❤❤❤❤

  • @DonPedro6901
    @DonPedro6901 Před 6 měsíci +4

    I found this channel almost 5 yrs ago and since then I am so lucky to may watch such an extraordinary biker-girl in the world! Very often my jaws fall down by surprise. Oscar deserved!

  • @insanity4232
    @insanity4232 Před 6 měsíci +57

    Amazing roads 🛣️ Thanks to Border road organisation for the splendid roads ❤🇮🇳

  • @henrytowne7463
    @henrytowne7463 Před 6 měsíci +26

    It was a wise choice to take on this last 50 when you're fresh. The rockslides can be debilitating and the random takes on drainage problems on the roadways can lead to crashes. Gotta protect those mirrors... Your drone shots show just how small and insignificant we are in this world we live on... keep on keeping on!

  • @VinciGlassArt
    @VinciGlassArt Před 6 měsíci +7

    You are beyond brave. WAY beyond brave. Coming down that rutted, rocky set of switchbacks! Tough stuff,

  • @harveyshaw6786
    @harveyshaw6786 Před 6 měsíci +8

    Absolutely awesome scenery. I cannot get over the passes and roads you are travelling through .I am in awe of what people can achieve. All those passes would have been cut by hand originally.. Just amazing ..More please 🙏. Keep xafe

  • @lucindavillarreal2676
    @lucindavillarreal2676 Před 6 měsíci +22

    WOW ITCHY BOOTS! What stunning views!! Just gasping around each bend of the road!! Everything you do is so impressive!! Your camera skills and riding skills are out of this world!! You make it look so easy!! Really love this India series..it just gets better and better. I could already see some fall colors in the few trees in the village! It is all so beautiful!! Thanks for sharing your awesome adventures!! So happy to share your joy!! Cheers from Texas USA❤❤

  • @bagheeeraa
    @bagheeeraa Před 6 měsíci +45

    You are literally living the dream of every Indian to ride through the whole of Ladakh.
    More power to you💪🏻❤.
    Hope next time when you come, they will build the road to all those places.

    • @juicetin942
      @juicetin942 Před 6 měsíci

      Tujhe kisne bola it is a dream of every Indian?

  • @keithcraigie8821
    @keithcraigie8821 Před 6 měsíci +7

    Absolutely loving this series. The scenery is out of this world, and Noraly's commentary really conveys her love for the mountains and people of this part of our planet. Her riding abilities are fantastic, I'd like to see some GS guys trying to ride down some of those roads with such confidence. Just proves that you don't need a big bike to enjoy yourself.

  • @Gyodofer
    @Gyodofer Před 5 měsíci +5

    Absolutely incredible, those places, those roads, those people, I find myself waving at those you meet..... you really are like a heroine, it's incredible, but above all, happy that you are safe and sound in your hostel. Good routes and please take care of yourself!!!!

  • @geofiggy
    @geofiggy Před 6 měsíci +16

    Good afternoon N 🇨🇦
    That was an amazing Drone sequence following the river for distance.
    Appreciate the history on the palace and surrounding area.
    Thanks for your time and resources.
    Take care and ride safe. 🤟🏼🖖🏼

  • @milanbarman774
    @milanbarman774 Před 6 měsíci +24

    Remember, Last time in India when you were riding from Coochbehar to Tura, Meghalaya. You took the wrong road and end up at Brahmaputra River near Dhubri. Actually Im from Siliguri which is pretty close to Coochbehar and My girlfriend is from Tura. So last year in October for the first time I was traveling to Tura on a bike & That video helped me a lot or else i would've followed the Google map and most probably end up at the Brahmaputra River just like you 😄

  • @iadubber
    @iadubber Před 5 měsíci +8

    That blue water is incredible!

  • @ceriedwards3
    @ceriedwards3 Před 6 měsíci +6

    Oh my! I love being carried along with you on your journeys, often feeling like my shyness would stop me coping with all the necessary interactions. This trip, more than any other has had me clenching nervously as you cut along those steep sided hills and valleys. I admire you, I am scared watching! ❤😂

  • @billcotton1551
    @billcotton1551 Před 6 měsíci +24

    Not a bad marketing idea to have Noraly ride the Himi 452. Really loved the scenery in Zanskar Valley!

  • @randomgoodvideos1569
    @randomgoodvideos1569 Před 6 měsíci +14

    Hi Noraly,
    "Gama" refers to the bodybuilder and wrestler "Gama Pehelwan".
    So what they meant is dont try to become hero or arrogant in the land of Lama.
    BTW really Love your Videos and i eagerly wait for your videos to come on YT.
    Thanks for sharing the journey with us.

  • @LWilliamsYoutube
    @LWilliamsYoutube Před 6 měsíci +4

    Amazing environment. So dry and not friendly to plant life, almost no green anywhere, yet people live there and seem to survive. Such a different civilization from what I'm used to in the U.S. and Canada.

  • @kevindelaney1951
    @kevindelaney1951 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Spectacular topography. Incredible landscape. Aired high altitude environment. Glacier river gorge / canyon. The single track path a challenging ride. Switchbacks… descending & climbing. I loved the huge copper pots on the walls of the place you had your breakfast. Great ride. Thanks for sharing.

  • @EdwardZabinski
    @EdwardZabinski Před 6 měsíci +16

    This little adventure in India is really some of your best work! I am loving it.

  • @Outlanderpradeep
    @Outlanderpradeep Před 6 měsíci +12

    India, land of colours. The more you ride the more you discover! Very beautiful videos, all the best.

  • @gdonson4440
    @gdonson4440 Před 6 měsíci +4

    This lady is fearless, those rocky trails next to precipice is like running with blades. Safe travels love your channel

  • @prabhjitsingh5536
    @prabhjitsingh5536 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Absolutely amazing landscape along the Zanskar river !! And the drone shots with background score to match the magnificence of the place made it look stunning. That's Itchy-Boots Halmark for you. Beautiful !! What's exciting is the fact that it's going to be Kashmir in Noraly 's cameras for next vlogs. That's going to be equally stunning. Can't wait to watch the Noraly show begin at the so-called paradise on Earth. Thank you Noraly , it's been hugely entertaining to watch you

  • @Kalki0025
    @Kalki0025 Před 6 měsíci +27

    You should go on a bike trip to these fantastic places in India, like from Gangtok to Nathu La, Coorg to Munnar, Bhalukpong to Tawang, the Rann of Kutch, or from Valparai to Vazhachal Forest. Especially, you should ride through the Western Ghats in South India and the Eastern Himalayas in Northeast India. These are some of the most amazing places in India.

  • @DianeGleason-tc9zd
    @DianeGleason-tc9zd Před 6 měsíci +15

    Yes, the landscapes are gorgeous, the riding is excellent and exciting, but what the world could really use is more of your openness and Joy to live!!!

  • @martincallahan3901
    @martincallahan3901 Před 6 měsíci +13

    I love your adventure spirit.
    You’re unstoppable xx
    Fellow motorcyclist 😊

  • @JanisTilyard
    @JanisTilyard Před 6 měsíci +4

    Thank you Noralee for taking me to Zanskar. I love stunning barren arid desert places. It was stunning 😍.

  • @GaryL3803
    @GaryL3803 Před 6 měsíci +23

    When you can see that it is very steep on the video you know that it is actually 2x steeper than it looks. Impressive riding skills, especially on extremely steep downhills with rough terrain.

  • @mrbrown5269
    @mrbrown5269 Před 6 měsíci +27

    Another magnificent route chosen by Noraly. Love these episodes in India.
    Magnificent and Majestic landscapes.
    Many thanks Noraly. Keep riding, keep sharing!
    Happy trails! 🏍🏍🏍🛵🛵🛵

  • @gregbrown5473
    @gregbrown5473 Před 6 měsíci +8

    Thanks Noraly bringing back so many memories of the Himalayas are they are my favorite adventure bike tour with the awesome local ABoriginal Indian motor bike tours on of course Royal Enfield , I missed out on getting a Himalayan 411 but had so much fun on the 500 classic 🙂🤙

  • @andrewlong5444
    @andrewlong5444 Před 6 měsíci +6

    What a Herculean task building these mountain roads and for some parts to be sealed amazing, well ridden Noraly 🙂 NZ