Thanks so much for taking the time to watch guys 😁 Kathmandu was a crazy, crazy place! If you enjoyed this one, please consider leaving a like and sharing with someone else who may enjoy - it'll help me out a lot 🙏
I have seen many travel vlogs and documentaries about Nepal, but this is by far the best. Good narration and storytelling style. I enjoyed it and am waiting for the next one. 🎉
I spent 10 months in Nepal in 2011. One of the best experiences of my life. I especially loved hearing the Buddha bells early in the morning from various areas of Kathmandu.
Oh wow that must've been amazing! I'm finding real value in staying longer in places on my travels...the longer you can stick around, the more you get from the experience. In a country like Nepal, new layers keep revealing themselves. You're spot on about the bells - it was the sounds of the temples and worship and that really caught my attention in Kathmandu. Loved it!
Thanks so much, Wendy 🙏🏼 I'm humbled that my work moved you in that way. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and so glad it's given you some insight into this part of the world
Josh, you are made for this. Please keep creating. Your cinematography is fabulous and your voice and commentary is bang on. You provide a perfect amount on detail that makes the story interesting but not so much that it becomes too long and drawn out. I love it.
Hey Connie 🙏 thank you so much, that means a lot :) I poured so much time and effort into this, trying to make it the best it can be...definitely the work I'm most proud of thus far! So I'm really happy to hear that you loved it too 😁
Absolutely...it's funny you say this, because we talk about this concept a lot in part two when we begin the trek! It was very freeing and refreshing :)
Amazing cinematography, top notch editing and back ground narration. Liked the idea of old school way of writing down the notes instead of using a laptop. I have been to Nepal for 5-6 time I can't even remember now. But I am beginning to reveal Nepal in a new way thru your camera eyes. And I immediately became a subscriber. Can't wait for the "next time" episode! Much love from Bangladesh.
Bangladesh! Awesome! I hope to visit there sometime :) thanks so much for the kind words and taking the time to watch, I really appreciate it. You're right - I wanted the film to feel a bit nostalgic, old school and analog. If I was writing the notes down on a laptop it would seem a bit strange I think 😂 I'll share the next episode later today!
Dude, at first I thought this episode was a blast from the past 'cause they mentioned 2022 right at the beginning. Then I saw your trailer for the whole series and realized this was the epic finale after 2 years of grinding! Seriously, man, I'm floored. The dedication you poured into this whole series is unreal. I'm hyped to-watch the entire thing as soon as it becomes available from now on. Sending nothing but good vibes your way!
Haha thank you broo, much appreciated 🙏 yeah we first visited in 2022 and then I've been back to film some more in 2023 and taken me a while to edit 😂 lots of work and effort put in to this project, but I think it's worth it. Glad that you enjoyed this ep! I'll share part two later on today
Amazing videography , this is a masterpiece. As a Nepalese person I want to thank you for being so respectful of our culture. Hoped you like the stay here!
Thank you so much for the kind words. It means a lot to hear this from the people of Nepal 🙏 we really loved visiting - it is one of my favourite places in the world. We'll be back for sure! Thanks for taking the time to watch
Mesmerizing Kathmandu with tapestry of diverse culture, delectable cuisine, amicable people, myriads of temples, enchanting mountains, and a vibrant city.
This series is adorable, emotional and truly a dream to watch.. you guys did an incredible job capturing Nepal & all its beauty. Deepak was perfect too. Thank you Hari Om. 🙏🏽
Ah thank you so much mate 😁🙏 I really appreciate that! This took a lot of time to film and edit but I really enjoyed it. Kathmandu is such a fascinating city
Thanks for making this video. As someone who lived in the Kathmandu valley and specifically at Kopan monastery, which I see you did not visit, it's distressing to see how huge this city has become. When I was there in the mid/late 1970's it looked NOTHING like this. There were no paved streets. There were cows walking everywhere. There were only a few Toyota taxies. There were no tall-ish buildings. There were almost no westerners. Swayambhu, where the very large stupa is...the one with the eyes painted on it, was a separate village is now enveloped by Kathmandu. I lived in a small structure there, surrounded by rice paddies just a short walk down the hill from Kopan. I haven't seen subsequent videos, but if you haven't already done so, I encourage you to visit Kopan monastery. This is were I spent the majority of my time studying and practicing Mahayana Buddhism and where I was initiated into that philosophical THOUGHT system. I emphasize thought because Buddhism is not a religion. As far as the subject of death goes, which was brought home to you by the cremations you saw, it is a fact that we will leave this meat suit and reincarnate. We will continue to do this over and over until we finally get it right so to speak. This and so much more, is now finally being recognized by Quantum Physics. When I returned to the U.S. I couldn't even begin to communicate what I had learned and experienced at that time.
Wow, thanks so much for this thoughtful comment full of insight 🙏🏼 that sounds like like a special experience that you had. I've made a note of the monastery and will try to visit there next time (there will be many return trips to Nepal, I can't get enough of it) Your reflections on Kathmandu really resonate with me. I was in a bookshop near Thamel one morning flicking through an old photobook with photos from the 70s and I was so shocked...the city used to look so different. There was a lot more greenery and everything you talk about is true. I wish I could've seen it back then!
Thanks for taking the time to read my comment. It was and apparently, judging by the tangle of electrical wires, still is very third world or as they say these days, developing nation (ish). They have a new Abbot now. I don't know who that is, I'm fairly sure they still offer meditation retreats. You may want to check that out. @@JoshEdwardsFilms
Josh, I have watched three parts so far. They are wonderful videos. I have always been interested in Nepal. Thank you for filming these. You have done a beautiful job of presenting them.
Hey! Thank you very much for the compliments - I really appreciate that 🙏 Nepal is endlessly fascinating...wanted to try and share a little slice of that through this series. Glad you're enjoying it :)
From dozens of videos of India, especially the mega cities . Kathmandu, Nepal seems a lot less chaotic, dirty & crowded. I'm from the U.S. & I want to retire in the outskirts of Kathmandu.
Yeah I've heard India is on another level haha. I hope to go and see it some day. But nice idea! The outskirts of Kathmandu seem very peaceful and serene
Many travel vlogs from Nepal, but this one is the top notch in term of narration, research and cinematography. I look forward seeing second part of your visit.
Thanks man! I really appreciate the kind words 🙏 haha I guess this is a documentary style, but there are also elements of a 'vlog' in the film, where I'm talking to camera etc. It's like a mix of the two 😂 thanks for taking the time to watch - I will share part two later today
Cheers James! Appreciate that 🙏 the VO idea has always been there in my work but I tried to take it up a level with this one and really drive the story with it
Great video. You have explored Ktm better than most of the vloggers. We consider dying a big part of our life because this visible life is negligible than invisible life after death in terms of duration we spend wandering the samsara.
Thank you for those kind words 🙏 I wanted to try create something a bit unique and different to a typical travel vlog, so I'm glad that stood out for you 😁 and thank you for the insight - I think the approach to death in this part of the world is really beautiful and considered.
I remember all the places you visited. Especially the Monkey Temple and cremation area. This was back in 1987. I was a teenager and was walking towards a temple where the cremations took place. I remember walking on the bridge and I could smell something was being BBQed. I thought hmm I think steak was going to be on the menu tonight. I carried on walking on the bridge and looked down they were cremations happening on the pyres. I was in shock and couldn't think of steaks for months!
Haha yes I certainly won't forget the smell. At first, it can be a shock especially if you're a westerner experiencing it for the first time! It's really fascinating to experience and learn new aspects of a culture totally different to your own. Thank you for taking the time to watch 🙏
Thank you sir! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and glad to hear you enjoyed this one 🙏 I think that's the best way to travel - be humble and approach things like an open book...be willing to learn and embrace whatever it is that comes your way
Thank you so much for the kind words 🙏 haha my background and training as a filmmaker definitely comes in useful when it comes to making these documentaries! I'm learning and trying to improve each day :)
Amazing place and awesome filming as usual . I remember years ago doing a “ foothills of the Himalayas” trip through Tashkent, Dushanbe, Samarkand etc and the scenery and buildings were epic . Look forward to the rest of the series . Take care . Cheers 😊
Thank you very much mate, always appreciate you taking the time to watch 🙏 it's just an incredible place isn't it...really got under my skin! Glad you enjoyed this one. I'll share part two later on today
@@wendyindra220 cheers broo! Appreciate it 🙏🏼 I think you would really like Kathmandu - and Nepal too. There's lots of great mountain bike trails to try
Thanks for this very well documented video and what amazing photographs…some of the best I have seen on such videos...It would help to see the varied faces of Nepal even in terms of people rather than just one being concentrated on just a few here which presents a different perspective of Kathmandu.. .. I get it, it’s all in the presentation and projections… what your intention of narrative is…. The sounds particularly stands out for me for it’s the sound of Kathmandu in quite a few places…. But silence of some pockets within the city play its own role in its description. Those who accosted you are known as magantey by locals… most have come from Bihar, rajasthan, uttarpradesh… who are escaping poverty and unemployment in Indiia and looking for a lucrative begging business that offers them good fortune in Kathmandu. Everything aside, for me the best country in the world!
Ah thank you very much for the kind words, I appreciate you taking the time to watch 🙏 really glad you liked the video. And thanks for the extra insight on the people who come up to us and try to get us to buy something haha - it is part of the experience of Kathmandu. At the end of the day, they are just trying to make a living and support their families, so we don't hold anything against them
it's a good yet inspiring one...hopefully there are more places to go and to see for us, places with authenticities....^^ if you consider an input, Indonesia, Lembata could be one
And thank you for watching! I appreciate the kind words 🙏 Nepal is such a special place, I'm happy to share it through my films and hope I can give people an idea of how beautiful and interesting it is :)
Namaste Josh! It was such a wonderful experience to watch this video. It's a masterpiece, one among very few from travellers making videos of Kathmandu, that depicted what Kathmandu truly feels like and sense like. I cannot imagine the hard task and immense labour that went to sum up this 32:45 video- the intro, voice over, editing and background score all seamlessly moved forward from the start until the end. Thank you very much for gifting us such marvellous memory of how things in Kathmandu actually is- without having to fabricate clickbait boring story or contents. It was amazing how this video stood out itself silently yet excellently in a pool of videos from random vloggers' edition to their first experience from Kathmandu/Nepal- in fact glad to have found this to my youtube algorithm. INDEED WORTH A WATCH AND WAY TO GO GUYS (Y) !!!
Ahh thank you so much - these words mean a lot to me! I worked really, really hard on this episode and it took a long time to edit 😂 I'm glad to hear that hard work has paid off and you enjoyed it! I agree - I don't really like the clickbait, fabricated stories that are uploaded to CZcams as a way to gain more views...I wanted to try create something that's real and authentic. Thanks for the support :)
@@JoshEdwardsFilms Sincerity and authenticity- these two words can be felt through the video. (Believe me, as being born and raised here in KTM- there are many vlogs popping up in youtube algorithm, each day. And it really feels great and refreshing to see such authentic perspective which would even entice general locals to be engaged upon.) Your work is really great Josh! We need someone who has got such genuine perspective to things to present in such crafted manner- that viewers time is blessed with sense of engagement and gratitude. May universe bless you always with all energies you require to come up with such offerings to the world time and again. Regards!
@@sameermaharjan3 thank you so much 🙏 I really appreciate the kindness and blessings :) I think if I always aim to make my films with a sense of sincerity and authenticity, then I'll be on the right path!
Great video, beautifully shot. Newari culture in the Kathmandu Valley, is not exclusively Nepali culture, it’s so more varied there are Budhists, Hindus and animists. There are different Jats (tribes) who speak there own languages, lots of them. There are Sherpa’s, Tibetans and so much more. The prayer wheels your friend turned he did anti-clockwise, the wrong way. I took my mother in law out Pashipatinath and she said to a woman who worked there that since the death of her husband, what was the point of living. The Nepalese woman, who was also a widow was fantastic She said you must enjoy life and enjoy every minute.
Thank you so much :) that's what really fascinated me about Kathmandu and Nepal in general - the variation of the different cultures and beliefs, and how they all come together and also respect eachother. I could visit again and again and each time I'd learn more. Thanks for sharing such great insight! The approach to death and the way it's handled was particularly interesting
Thank you! Appreciate you taking the time to watch these. I'll share part two later today 😁 and good question. It's a mix of larger file sizes, export and upload times, me being lazy, one of the cameras I used only shooting in 1080p...I think going forward I'll aim to have future projects all in 4K
Yes good point - we did visit actually...but the way I was editing the story, it didn't quite fit in the end. When I return to Kathmandu, I hope to add something about it :) it's a really special place and every tourist should visit.
Thank you! I went there but unfortunately couldn't fit it into this edit. Next time I make a video in Kathmandu, I'll feature it for sure. Very special place :)
On Pashupatinath. What is the difference between burning the body so the matter returns to nature quickly. AND Burying it in the ground to rot slowly? Dust to Dust. Ashes to Ashes.
Yep, it's a good point :) where I'm from in the UK, we still cremate if the person wishes it. But this cremation would not be held publicly - I think that's the key difference. Where I live in Indonesia, the Balinese Hindu population are cremating regularly, of course
@@JoshEdwardsFilms Be Aware of the flood and landslide brother. Now is not a good time to travel on road in Nepal. Hope you are updated with the recent news, stay safe! Thanks for loving Nepal!!
@@kushalniraula6406 thank you bro. Right now I am already home - no need to worry. I heard the floods and rain can be really bad this time of year! Hope everyone is safe there. Take care
Not only old people goes to temple to workship,we young people also go daily in temple but not city people but village people. So if you really wants to experience nepal go to village not cities. Welcome to Nepal🇳🇵
Yes I was fascinated by the difference between the big city and the smaller villages :) thanks for sharing your insight! I will post part two later where we begin trekking around the Annapurna Circuit and you can see how different it is to Kathmandu. I really loved exploring all the little villages, it was very special
Yes brother, i would love to see second part. Hope you will experience the real authentic culture and people of nepal. Namaste🙏 Be safe in Nepal because it's monsoon season.
Guess what...when I went back to film some more in 2023, I did! It was a lot of fun haha. Maybe I will share that on my CZcams or Instagram some time 😁
@@bibash5409 it was a mix of other projects, life getting in the way and also wanting to do a 2nd trip to Nepal for more footage and interviews. That's why it took so long 😂 I've been working on this series for over two years haha
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch guys 😁 Kathmandu was a crazy, crazy place! If you enjoyed this one, please consider leaving a like and sharing with someone else who may enjoy - it'll help me out a lot 🙏
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@@northernbloke thank you mate, much appreciated!
Enjoy your time in nepal 🇳🇵 and share your experience as well😊😊
@purnachhetri251 thank you! I love Nepal so much 😁
I have seen many travel vlogs and documentaries about Nepal, but this is by far the best. Good narration and storytelling style. I enjoyed it and am waiting for the next one. 🎉
I spent 10 months in Nepal in 2011. One of the best experiences of my life. I especially loved hearing the Buddha bells early in the morning from various areas of Kathmandu.
Oh wow that must've been amazing! I'm finding real value in staying longer in places on my travels...the longer you can stick around, the more you get from the experience. In a country like Nepal, new layers keep revealing themselves. You're spot on about the bells - it was the sounds of the temples and worship and that really caught my attention in Kathmandu. Loved it!
@@JoshEdwardsFilms Keep up the great work documenting and videoing your travels Josh.
I was literally weeping at the end. I’m 59 and I will never be able to do this, so I’m thankful to you for sharing your beautiful journey
Thanks so much, Wendy 🙏🏼 I'm humbled that my work moved you in that way. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and so glad it's given you some insight into this part of the world
Josh, you are made for this. Please keep creating. Your cinematography is fabulous and your voice and commentary is bang on. You provide a perfect amount on detail that makes the story interesting but not so much that it becomes too long and drawn out. I love it.
Hey Connie 🙏 thank you so much, that means a lot :) I poured so much time and effort into this, trying to make it the best it can be...definitely the work I'm most proud of thus far! So I'm really happy to hear that you loved it too 😁
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The feeling of : "Mukti" perhaps.
i.e. getting free from the shackles of the circle of life.
Absolutely...it's funny you say this, because we talk about this concept a lot in part two when we begin the trek! It was very freeing and refreshing :)
Amazing cinematography, top notch editing and back ground narration. Liked the idea of old school way of writing down the notes instead of using a laptop.
I have been to Nepal for 5-6 time I can't even remember now. But I am beginning to reveal Nepal in a new way thru your camera eyes. And I immediately became a subscriber.
Can't wait for the "next time" episode! Much love from Bangladesh.
Bangladesh! Awesome! I hope to visit there sometime :) thanks so much for the kind words and taking the time to watch, I really appreciate it. You're right - I wanted the film to feel a bit nostalgic, old school and analog. If I was writing the notes down on a laptop it would seem a bit strange I think 😂 I'll share the next episode later today!
Dude, at first I thought this episode was a blast from the past 'cause they mentioned 2022 right at the beginning. Then I saw your trailer for the whole series and realized this was the epic finale after 2 years of grinding! Seriously, man, I'm floored. The dedication you poured into this whole series is unreal. I'm hyped to-watch the entire thing as soon as it becomes available from now on. Sending nothing but good vibes your way!
Haha thank you broo, much appreciated 🙏 yeah we first visited in 2022 and then I've been back to film some more in 2023 and taken me a while to edit 😂 lots of work and effort put in to this project, but I think it's worth it. Glad that you enjoyed this ep! I'll share part two later on today
I love Nepal, I left crying and just about boarding the rain started pouring. For ever Nepal.🙏
Hope you can return someday soon - travel safe 🙏
Amazing videography , this is a masterpiece. As a Nepalese person I want to thank you for being so respectful of our culture. Hoped you like the stay here!
Thank you so much for the kind words. It means a lot to hear this from the people of Nepal 🙏 we really loved visiting - it is one of my favourite places in the world. We'll be back for sure! Thanks for taking the time to watch
Mesmerizing Kathmandu with tapestry of diverse culture, delectable cuisine, amicable people, myriads of temples, enchanting mountains, and a vibrant city.
Couldn't have put it better myself :) a really special city. I hope to be back some day soon...thanks for watching!
Thank you for visiting Nepal. I hope you have a safe and pleasant journey throughout your stay.
@@ItzCreepRbx thank you for the kind words 🙏🏼 I will be back again for sure. It is an incredible country
This series is adorable, emotional and truly a dream to watch.. you guys did an incredible job capturing Nepal & all its beauty.
Deepak was perfect too.
Thank you
Hari Om. 🙏🏽
Thank you so much for the kind words 🙏 I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and so glad you enjoyed it :)
Great video Josh, as always beautiful story telling and cinematics. Keep up the good work and looking forward to the rest of the series
@@Emmygeddon cheers Emmy! Stoked to hear you liked it 😁 I'll share the second part tomorrow where we start getting stuck into the trek itself
Great film. Love every bit of it. Thank you for visiting
@@Places_Nepal thank you so much :) glad to hear you enjoyed it 🙏🏼 your country is amazing and I will come back soon
Best video I have ever watched. Mate you have nailed it. Expecting many more from different parts of Nepal.
Ah thank you so much mate 😁🙏 I really appreciate that! This took a lot of time to film and edit but I really enjoyed it. Kathmandu is such a fascinating city
This is great! Really enjoyed watching this. Thank you for this beautiful video of my home 🙏
Yo Gesman - it's cool to see you here watching the video bro, thank you very much 🙏 glad you enjoyed it! Next time I'm in Kathmandu, let's catch up 🤙
Thanks for making this video. As someone who lived in the Kathmandu valley and specifically at Kopan monastery, which I see you did not visit, it's distressing to see how huge this city has become. When I was there in the mid/late 1970's it looked NOTHING like this. There were no paved streets. There were cows walking everywhere. There were only a few Toyota taxies. There were no tall-ish buildings. There were almost no westerners.
Swayambhu, where the very large stupa is...the one with the eyes painted on it, was a separate village is now enveloped by Kathmandu. I lived in a small structure there, surrounded by rice paddies just a short walk down the hill from Kopan.
I haven't seen subsequent videos, but if you haven't already done so, I encourage you to visit Kopan monastery. This is were I spent the majority of my time studying and practicing Mahayana Buddhism and where I was initiated into that philosophical THOUGHT system. I emphasize thought because Buddhism is not a religion.
As far as the subject of death goes, which was brought home to you by the cremations you saw, it is a fact that we will leave this meat suit and reincarnate. We will continue to do this over and over until we finally get it right so to speak. This and so much more, is now finally being recognized by Quantum Physics. When I returned to the U.S. I couldn't even begin to communicate what I had learned and experienced at that time.
Wow, thanks so much for this thoughtful comment full of insight 🙏🏼 that sounds like like a special experience that you had. I've made a note of the monastery and will try to visit there next time (there will be many return trips to Nepal, I can't get enough of it)
Your reflections on Kathmandu really resonate with me. I was in a bookshop near Thamel one morning flicking through an old photobook with photos from the 70s and I was so shocked...the city used to look so different. There was a lot more greenery and everything you talk about is true. I wish I could've seen it back then!
Thanks for taking the time to read my comment. It was and apparently, judging by the tangle of electrical wires, still is very third world or as they say these days, developing nation (ish). They have a new Abbot now. I don't know who that is, I'm fairly sure they still offer meditation retreats. You may want to check that out. @@JoshEdwardsFilms
@@JoshEdwardsFilms Thanks for your kind words Josh!
Josh, I have watched three parts so far. They are wonderful videos. I have always been interested in Nepal. Thank you for filming these. You have done a beautiful job of presenting them.
Hey! Thank you very much for the compliments - I really appreciate that 🙏 Nepal is endlessly fascinating...wanted to try and share a little slice of that through this series. Glad you're enjoying it :)
Nice storytelling.....the transition are good ( new subs here ❤) very nice love it! Good job 👏
@@yourmelaichoice_ibaCATalaga thank you very much 😁🙏🏼 appreciate it!
Wonderful shots and narration. Stay safe and all the bests. From KTM 👍
Thank you very much for the support and kind words :) appreciate you taking the time to watch!
A wonderful and timely representation of Kathmandu, as I prepare to visit there myself in just a few days. Can't wait! 😊
Cheers Andy! Much appreciated 🙏🏼 enjoy your trip...it's an incredible place. I'd go back in a heartbeat
From dozens of videos of India, especially the mega cities . Kathmandu, Nepal seems a lot less chaotic, dirty & crowded. I'm from the U.S. & I want to retire in the outskirts of Kathmandu.
Yeah I've heard India is on another level haha. I hope to go and see it some day. But nice idea! The outskirts of Kathmandu seem very peaceful and serene
Many travel vlogs from Nepal, but this one is the top notch in term of narration, research and cinematography. I look forward seeing second part of your visit.
Sorry, should have read more about you. Yes, this is a good documentary. I will not want to attach term 'vlog' to your upload.
Thanks man! I really appreciate the kind words 🙏 haha I guess this is a documentary style, but there are also elements of a 'vlog' in the film, where I'm talking to camera etc. It's like a mix of the two 😂 thanks for taking the time to watch - I will share part two later today
Really enjoyed this, Josh. You’ve done an amazing job of capturing the feeling of being there. Love the VO too. Can’t wait to watch the rest!
Cheers James! Appreciate that 🙏 the VO idea has always been there in my work but I tried to take it up a level with this one and really drive the story with it
Cool and clam video even in caotic crowded kathamandu it's capture and showcase the real kathamandu.
Thank you 🙏🏼 ain't no place like Kathmandu! I loved it. Hope to be back sometime soon
Great video
Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch
Beautiful vlog ! I love your way of storytelling
Thank you 😁🙏 appreciate it!
Amazing project ❤❤❤
Thanks so much 🙏🙏🙏
I am Nepali but currently in France but I always wanted to explore Nepal . Watching ur video made me more excited.
Awesome, I'm glad to hear that 😁 thanks for taking the time to watch. Hope you have the chance to explore Nepal soon! It's an amazing place
Great video! I can’t be there and am glad you got to go. Thank you for the video!
Thank you very much 😁🙏 hope this video gives you a little idea of what it's like!
Really enjoyed seeing your documentary
Thank you for watching!
Beautiful, thank you Josh.
Thanks for watching Matthew 🙏🏼 appreciate it mate
Great video. You have explored Ktm better than most of the vloggers. We consider dying a big part of our life because this visible life is negligible than invisible life after death in terms of duration we spend wandering the samsara.
Thank you for those kind words 🙏 I wanted to try create something a bit unique and different to a typical travel vlog, so I'm glad that stood out for you 😁 and thank you for the insight - I think the approach to death in this part of the world is really beautiful and considered.
Beautiful city, I had a great time there in the 90s
It really is. And nice! I would've loved to see the differences between now and back then in the 90s
The way you narrate this story is really good 👌🏻
Thank you very much 🙏😁 I worked hard on the narration to try make it as good as possible
Well does guys, glad you had such a profound experience!
Thank you! I loved it. Would go back in a heartbeat
I remember all the places you visited. Especially the Monkey Temple and cremation area. This was back in 1987. I was a teenager and was walking towards a temple where the cremations took place. I remember walking on the bridge and I could smell something was being BBQed. I thought hmm I think steak was going to be on the menu tonight. I carried on walking on the bridge and looked down they were cremations happening on the pyres. I was in shock and couldn't think of steaks for months!
Haha yes I certainly won't forget the smell. At first, it can be a shock especially if you're a westerner experiencing it for the first time! It's really fascinating to experience and learn new aspects of a culture totally different to your own. Thank you for taking the time to watch 🙏
Enjoyed every part of this documentary. Story telling was amazing.
Thank you mate, I really appreciate that 🙏 glad you enjoyed it
excellent...you are a great story teller..........
Cheers mate 🙏 doing my best to get better and better each time I shoot and edit something. I appreciate you taking the time to watch these vids 😁
...beautiful, Josh and Ben - your intentions feel so sincere and humble... love that. Looking forward to your Annapurna circuit adventure... 💖
Thank you sir! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and glad to hear you enjoyed this one 🙏 I think that's the best way to travel - be humble and approach things like an open book...be willing to learn and embrace whatever it is that comes your way
Simply Amazing! .. excelent cinematography & narration! Totally not suprised that you used to work w/ cameras!!
Thank you so much for the kind words 🙏 haha my background and training as a filmmaker definitely comes in useful when it comes to making these documentaries! I'm learning and trying to improve each day :)
Hope u had a great time here ❤ lots of love 🇳🇵
@@punamtmglo6190 we did - it was an amazing trip and I really love Nepal. I will be back for sure! Thanks for taking the time to watch 🙏🏼
Amazing place and awesome filming as usual . I remember years ago doing a “ foothills of the Himalayas” trip through Tashkent, Dushanbe, Samarkand etc and the scenery and buildings were epic . Look forward to the rest of the series . Take care . Cheers 😊
Thank you very much mate, always appreciate you taking the time to watch 🙏 it's just an incredible place isn't it...really got under my skin! Glad you enjoyed this one. I'll share part two later on today
i like the way you bring the stories of kathmandu.....i hope someday i can visit this lovely city. Kudos Josh
@@wendyindra220 cheers broo! Appreciate it 🙏🏼 I think you would really like Kathmandu - and Nepal too. There's lots of great mountain bike trails to try
Thanks for this very well documented video and what amazing photographs…some of the best I have seen on such videos...It would help to see the varied faces of Nepal even in terms of people rather than just one being concentrated on just a few here which presents a different perspective of Kathmandu.. .. I get it, it’s all in the presentation and projections… what your intention of narrative is…. The sounds particularly stands out for me for it’s the sound of Kathmandu in quite a few places…. But silence of some pockets within the city play its own role in its description. Those who accosted you are known as magantey by locals… most have come from Bihar, rajasthan, uttarpradesh… who are escaping poverty and unemployment in Indiia and looking for a lucrative begging business that offers them good fortune in Kathmandu. Everything aside, for me the best country in the world!
Ah thank you very much for the kind words, I appreciate you taking the time to watch 🙏 really glad you liked the video. And thanks for the extra insight on the people who come up to us and try to get us to buy something haha - it is part of the experience of Kathmandu. At the end of the day, they are just trying to make a living and support their families, so we don't hold anything against them
Brilliant work gents.
I found myself remaining connected to your adventure.
Thank you! That's what I was hoping for - I wanted to bring people along for the adventure as they watch. Appreciate it 🙏😁
Wow that was really awesome ❤❤lots of love from nepal to both of you❤❤❤😊mate
Thanks so much mate! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch :) we both loved Nepal - hope to be returning soon
Welcome mate@@JoshEdwardsFilms
Well come to beautiful country ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊
Thank you 😁🙏 it was an honour to visit and explore Nepal. It's an amazing place!
Amazing brilliant heritage ❤
It really is 👌 very cool place
Love it!! Thank you Josh for this film and visiting Nepal!!
And thank you for watching 😁🙏 I appreciate it! I love Nepal so much - will definitely be returning again soon
it's a good yet inspiring one...hopefully there are more places to go and to see for us, places with authenticities....^^ if you consider an input, Indonesia, Lembata could be one
Thanks for taking the time to watch! I live in Indonesia, so this could definitely be an interesting one :) I'll do some research haha
Thank you so much for this great,warm movies. It really Touch hearts❤❤❤❤
And thank you for taking the time to watch 🙏 really glad to hear you enjoyed it :)
Welcome to Nepal 🇳🇵 🙏❤️☺️
@@Jiweerai thanks 😁🙏🏼 I really, really love Nepal. Such an incredible country
Great videography dude .
Thank you man, I appreciate it! I wanted to try make it as beautiful as possible 🙏
Great job again Josh! What a chaos but exciting city
Thank you man, really appreciate you taking the time to watch 😁🙏 it was a crazy, crazy place haha. I loved it
Great video ! Loved it ♥
@@sushantaphuyal12 thank you so much, I really appreciate it 😁🙏🏼
thanks for capturing the essence of Kathmandu so beautifully , by far one of the best vlogs...
Thanks so much for the kind words 🙏 there's a lot of great vlogs about Kathmandu on CZcams already, so that means a lot :)
@@JoshEdwardsFilms looking forward to from you!!!
Fantastic Vid there Josh. Outstanding!!!
Thank you mate, really appreciate that 🙏 glad you enjoyed it!
sophisticated story telling. great job!
Thank you very much, appreciate you taking the time to watch 😁🙏
Thank you josh for visiting nepal and capturing nepal so beautifully 🙏❤
And thank you for watching! I appreciate the kind words 🙏 Nepal is such a special place, I'm happy to share it through my films and hope I can give people an idea of how beautiful and interesting it is :)
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😁🙏 thanks for watching!
Wow. Subscribed.👍
Thanks! Appreciate the support 😁
Outstanding story and videos..Well documented
Thank you very much for the kind words :) appreciate you taking the time to watch mate!
Is this old video or you come back to nepal?
@@GREENDAY66 I visited Nepal in 2022 - this video tells the story of that trip :) I hope to come back again some time!
@@JoshEdwardsFilms oh okay i hope you'll come back soon again🤗
@@GREENDAY66 I will :) in 2025
Hats of to you .great presentation ,unique top notch reality and unconquered destination.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thanks so much 😁🙏 really appreciate the kind words and glad to hear you enjoyed it
This video captivated me till to the end and I can say in one ☝️ word just beautiful ❤
Thanks so much, I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed it and watched the full thing 😁 I will share part two later today
Wow ! ! You are really good with your camera and story telling ❤wish you best for future
Haha thank you very much, that's really kind 🙏 I'm working hard trying to improve every day, so I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Namaste Josh! It was such a wonderful experience to watch this video. It's a masterpiece, one among very few from travellers making videos of Kathmandu, that depicted what Kathmandu truly feels like and sense like. I cannot imagine the hard task and immense labour that went to sum up this 32:45 video- the intro, voice over, editing and background score all seamlessly moved forward from the start until the end. Thank you very much for gifting us such marvellous memory of how things in Kathmandu actually is- without having to fabricate clickbait boring story or contents. It was amazing how this video stood out itself silently yet excellently in a pool of videos from random vloggers' edition to their first experience from Kathmandu/Nepal- in fact glad to have found this to my youtube algorithm. INDEED WORTH A WATCH AND WAY TO GO GUYS (Y) !!!
Ahh thank you so much - these words mean a lot to me! I worked really, really hard on this episode and it took a long time to edit 😂 I'm glad to hear that hard work has paid off and you enjoyed it! I agree - I don't really like the clickbait, fabricated stories that are uploaded to CZcams as a way to gain more views...I wanted to try create something that's real and authentic. Thanks for the support :)
@@JoshEdwardsFilms Sincerity and authenticity- these two words can be felt through the video. (Believe me, as being born and raised here in KTM- there are many vlogs popping up in youtube algorithm, each day. And it really feels great and refreshing to see such authentic perspective which would even entice general locals to be engaged upon.) Your work is really great Josh! We need someone who has got such genuine perspective to things to present in such crafted manner- that viewers time is blessed with sense of engagement and gratitude. May universe bless you always with all energies you require to come up with such offerings to the world time and again. Regards!
@@sameermaharjan3 thank you so much 🙏 I really appreciate the kindness and blessings :) I think if I always aim to make my films with a sense of sincerity and authenticity, then I'll be on the right path!
@@JoshEdwardsFilms Thanks to you too Josh! For keeping it real with your passion. Regards!
Great video, beautifully shot. Newari culture in the Kathmandu Valley, is not exclusively Nepali culture, it’s so more varied there are Budhists, Hindus and animists. There are different Jats (tribes) who speak there own languages, lots of them. There are Sherpa’s, Tibetans and so much more. The prayer wheels your friend turned he did anti-clockwise, the wrong way. I took my mother in law out Pashipatinath and she said to a woman who worked there that since the death of her husband, what was the point of living. The Nepalese woman, who was also a widow was fantastic She said you must enjoy life and enjoy every minute.
Thank you so much :) that's what really fascinated me about Kathmandu and Nepal in general - the variation of the different cultures and beliefs, and how they all come together and also respect eachother. I could visit again and again and each time I'd learn more. Thanks for sharing such great insight! The approach to death and the way it's handled was particularly interesting
@@JoshEdwardsFilms If you want t learn more Dr Simon Strickland and his cousin Gez Strickland couldn’t be better sources
loved this video 🙌 keep up the great work josh!
Thank you very much, I appreciate that 🙏 I'll share part two later today 😁
Second part will be like a movie 🎥🤗wow❤
Thank you for watching 😁🙏 the second part you can watch here: czcams.com/video/iSh-cvQ70Jg/video.html
18:44 your friend Ben didn't look very amused 😂😂 but that's a meme worthy shot right there lol
@@moditb3247 yeah he was thinking "ah boy...it's happened again" and then had to listen for ten minutes or more 😂
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Excellent bro👍👍👍
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 😁
Can't wait for the next one Josh!
Why aren't you posting in 4k?
Thank you! Appreciate you taking the time to watch these. I'll share part two later today 😁 and good question. It's a mix of larger file sizes, export and upload times, me being lazy, one of the cameras I used only shooting in 1080p...I think going forward I'll aim to have future projects all in 4K
It was so top notch video and I love it . But I am sad u didn’t visit boudhanath which is just 15 min away from pashupati temple .
Yes good point - we did visit actually...but the way I was editing the story, it didn't quite fit in the end. When I return to Kathmandu, I hope to add something about it :) it's a really special place and every tourist should visit.
Loved the vid!❤😊
Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch :)
Lots of love from nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵nice video
Thank you!! I love your country - it's incredible 👌 thanks for watching
beautifully documented
Thank you very much 🙏 I put a lot of work into this - glad it's paid off!
Welcome explore Boudha stupa.
Thank you! I went there but unfortunately couldn't fit it into this edit. Next time I make a video in Kathmandu, I'll feature it for sure. Very special place :)
On Pashupatinath.
What is the difference between burning the body so the matter returns to nature quickly.
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Burying it in the ground to rot slowly?
Dust to Dust. Ashes to Ashes.
Yep, it's a good point :) where I'm from in the UK, we still cremate if the person wishes it. But this cremation would not be held publicly - I think that's the key difference. Where I live in Indonesia, the Balinese Hindu population are cremating regularly, of course
wow i love your documentry
Thank you for the kind words :) glad to hear it! I appreciate you taking the time to watch
Greeting from nepal...have a great time❤❤
Thank you! I love your country so much...hope to be back again soon :)
Please post second part also .eagerly waiting🙆🙆..and i just subscribed
Haha thank you 🙏 part two will be posting later today!
This VDO will reach million views in future sure@@JoshEdwardsFilms
WOW WOW WOW no words Brother.
Thank you bro, really appreciate it 🙏
@@JoshEdwardsFilms take care and enjoy your trip
Which year was it ?❤❤
You guys perfectly described kathmandu .
When me and Ben visited, it was March 2022 :)
you deserve more views.
Thank you! That's very kind. To be honest I am already surprised by how many people are watching this. It's nice to see :)
Please provide the names of the people who sharing their knowledge in your videos about Nepal. so people also know them.
Already Rishi :) when the people first appear on camera, check the bottom-left corner for their names and profession 🙏
great video!!
Thanks man! I appreciate you taking the time to watch :)
@@JoshEdwardsFilms Be Aware of the flood and landslide brother. Now is not a good time to travel on road in Nepal. Hope you are updated with the recent news, stay safe! Thanks for loving Nepal!!
@@kushalniraula6406 thank you bro. Right now I am already home - no need to worry. I heard the floods and rain can be really bad this time of year! Hope everyone is safe there. Take care
well come to Nepal bro
Thank you! I love Nepal so much. Thanks for taking the time to watch 🙏
amazing guys
Thank you very much 🙏
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For the record we are not god fearing people we are GoD Loving people❤❤
Nice :) I was really amazed by the people's dedication to their religions and the diversity there. It's something that will stay with me forever
Love from Nepal 🇳🇵 and your new 🆕 subscriber❤️🩹🇳🇵🙏
Thank you for the support 🙏 I really appreciate it :) love Nepal so much!
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🇳🇵....my Love❤ visit our monastery in swayambunath. Benchen opposite Chauni hospital.
Walk around swayambunath huge deity statues 🙏🌙🌞🌈🐢🪷⛲️🇳🇵 ❤
Next time I will have a look at the monastery :) so many special places in Kathmandu!
Not only old people goes to temple to workship,we young people also go daily in temple but not city people but village people. So if you really wants to experience nepal go to village not cities. Welcome to Nepal🇳🇵
Yes I was fascinated by the difference between the big city and the smaller villages :) thanks for sharing your insight!
I will post part two later where we begin trekking around the Annapurna Circuit and you can see how different it is to Kathmandu. I really loved exploring all the little villages, it was very special
Yes brother, i would love to see second part. Hope you will experience the real authentic culture and people of nepal. Namaste🙏
Be safe in Nepal because it's monsoon season.
You should visit kathmandu in Holi Festival once in a lifetime
Guess what...when I went back to film some more in 2023, I did! It was a lot of fun haha. Maybe I will share that on my CZcams or Instagram some time 😁
Lets fucking goooo
@@jakebutcher34 myers hello bröther
What makes you so late to upload these videos?
@@bibash5409 it was a mix of other projects, life getting in the way and also wanting to do a 2nd trip to Nepal for more footage and interviews. That's why it took so long 😂 I've been working on this series for over two years haha