Nirvana - India & Nepal (Cinematic Travel Film)

In Search of Nirvana! A cinematic travel film created from a trip to India and Nepal a couple of months back.
This trip did a lot for me, not only was I able to experience India for a second time but I got to see two cultures who lived almost entirely at peace with each other's differences.
We spent 3 weeks traveling through the sub continent of India learning about it's history, meeting the amazing people and exploring the culture further. Then we crossed the border to the north leading to the magical lands of Nepal - a place i'll never forget. One thing that stood out was that these two cultures and their seperate religions had a similar goal; reach a state of Nirvana either in this life time or the next, I really wanted to portray this common theme in the story as well as the vibe I got from each place (India red flame, Nepal Blue flame)
This film was only possible thanks to G Adventures! Their tour took us off the beaten track, through local villages and allowed us to capture some of the most remote places.
Huge shout out to them! Highly recommended, this is the tour we used - www.gadventures.com/trips/del...
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Singapore Airlines for getting us from New Zealand to India seamlessly and for making our plane ride an experience! - bit.ly/2H5ZQnN
My Instagram - / benmikha
Shout out to Jenny for being a part of the adventure and helping with some of the shots! Follow her - / otherworld.ly
Thanks to Gavin from Jupiter Project for cleaning up the voice over! - / jupiterproject
The gear I use - kit.co/BenMikha
Where I get my music - share.mscbd.fm/benmikha
Edited in Premiere / After Effects and graded with my Cinematic Travel Film LUT pack.
Thanks for stopping by!

[@BenMikha]

Wow! Thanks everyone for the love, it's been unreal. Really appreciate the time and effort you take to leave a message and just for watching the video. This film will be one of many this year, thanks always for the support! If there's anything you want to see next comment below, always looking at expanding in new ways. Also just dropped my own LUT Pack, link is in the description. Thanks for stopping by!

[@costamarfil]

We should be thanking you, for this great video! I can see the hard work!!

[@Leprutz]

I have a few thing i have to get off my chest: first i loved your video. Reasons: you kept it simple and that is the most important not too many drone shots, not too many gimbal and if believe you didn,t use one. And obove all the esitinf works well, ecen thoufh a bit too much cut on the rhythm of the music. I would sufgest that you try out some montages with the ibternal rhythm of the footage and editing it to the music instead of cuttin at ecer beat. It kinda feels off adter time, looses it,s naturality. Aaaaaaaand i love that you are very seldomly using any effect for some transitions or eveb masks to create seemless trainsitions, they,re so overused and you used ir only twice or three times in the whole movie i believe. Yeah well amd storytelling there isn,t really much alonsode you saying how you feel about it. But it,s ok it,s a freaking tracel film. Not everything needs to have a stoey in a traditional sense. So you working for the high class of filmmakers or something? Great job man.

[@saadmuhdibrahim]

I also love India

[@vineethk4819]

♥️ from India

[@salasm.v8399]

Ben Mikha i want to know about the track details

[@PrateekkaGyan]

3:36 ganesha's moving eyes , incredible.

[@reejonshah5332]

How it edit plz tell me

[@shimmerycorners9357]

Ooo ho jodhpuri

[@maarjungurung5955]

that's boudha eye bro

[@DivertLiving]

You killed this edit man great great work and story

[@travelduniya622]

Hii

[@vipinthakur_20]

Also watch the work of benn Tk

[@anahitahashemzadeh258]

brooo i got goosebumos when i saw thi sfor the first time. this edit is sooo great omgggg!!!! loveedddd ittt , cant explain

[@ayushraj2377]

Being an Indian 🇮🇳 I am proud of seeing this video ....🌝 Love from BIHAR (Neighbour State Of VARANASI, INDIA) 💛 ☺

[@YoussefHallouly]

I'd live to visit India one day! ❤

[@MusicLyrics-by2pt]

4:42 Swyambhu's blinking eyes, WONDROUS ❤️

[@xxangxr]

Oh dear. I've just faced the masterpiece of a true travel film

[@BenMikha]

SSANGSOUR쌍수르 haha! Glad you liked it!

[@DireWolvesTravelVlog]

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[@jezz9338]

Couldn't agree more! Just booked tickets!

[@AerialPixels2020]

i am new in editing videos.... but still i tried to make some videos of our trip to Spain.. here is the latest video of Barcelona... please do let me what you think? your critics will help me to develop... kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHysnXuXZayEndE

[@YoussefHallouly]

It's really a beautiful video indeed!

[@freddykhawlhring6764]

Now you can come to northeast India .... It's like another dimension of India the people and land are totally different

[@nafisa1014]

Isn't it amazing that every part of idia is so diverse and different??😍😍😊

[@jeanettebay5782]

True

[@twobrosoriginals6081]

That's true. Had many friends from North East during college years. Amazing people

[@kautilyabhanwarayat7420]

There is a reason why India is called a subcontinent. You will find everything here, desert, snow, beaches etc. Thanks. ❤️❤️

[@tiaussardar8192]

@divyanshu pandey racist

[@sansardhungana8386]

Heaven is myth But Nepal is real❤️🇳🇵 love you from nepal

[@rhodephorus7733]

Yeah, Love from Kathmandu bro

[@satyamsoni1004]

Love from India bro ❤️

[@jidrit999]

yes heaven is state of mind or being

[@aldeen1982]

Its better than any hollywood movie! Breathtaking insight, views, emotions, music, editing... this video is a gem! Everbody who disliked this masterpiece should be ashamed!

[@christiantessari]

India is such a wonderful and amazing land !!!! I visited it last year and....WOW ! I loved the art, i loved the food, i loved the amazing temples so much and i loved the wonderful people that lives there ! 🙏 India is really an incredible place with wonderful people 🇮🇳 Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@kirtigupta9753]

Namaste ! U r welcome again to Incredible India !

[@harrykiran7367]

Thankyou so much, and I wish to visit lavish Switzerland.. Tons of love..🙏

[@ARKARIDER]

Incredible INDIA

[@technicaljohar4044]

Hi.im pintu from India Ltd. Please come again my. Country...I will show you all famous place.like historical, himalaya,, north india..My watsapp number 919122918088

[@premmaya7708]

Visit Nepal too

[@andredyntar]

I have to say something: This is probably one of the best videos I have seen so far in terms of storytelling, sound design, color grade and I could continue endless with this list! Hands down, this video needs to be shared. Ben, You created something amazing. so much detail and love, it was 5:44 pure pleasure. Especially the sound design was off the charts! Thank you very much and keep creating :-)

[@BenMikha]

André Dyntar wow thanks so much man! Appreciate the well thought out feedback, will definitely be doing more in future. Hopefully it gets shared around!

[@mahmut2888]

Nepali brother 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXOwZmauo7uoZtU

[@SakshiPathaniavlogs]

I was just lost in this video, Enjoyed each and every part of it, I really appreciate the time and effort you put to create such an amazing piece, Love from Himachal.

[@alrightymedia]

I am an Indian, and I could say no foreigner has ever created the vlog so authentic, have been staying away from India for a while now, thanks for making me feel home again ☺️

[@MicBergsma]

Awesome thanks for sharing !

[@BenMikha]

Thanks for stopping by bro! Hope to bump in to you again soon

[@MicBergsma]

Ben Mikha yeah man! It’s awesome to see where you are going! Reminds me that I need to edit my NYC video where we bumped into each other...

[@terrencegunther]

If you aren't making feature films or even thinking about it, I need you to dude. THIS WAS A MASTERPIECE. Not cliche or stereotypical with colour grade and music, but natural and harmonious with the location you were in. And the narration wasn't about where you went and what you liked, but it was documenting the thoughts you had along the way. My favourite quote of this was, "These people weren't very fortunate, bu they had million dollar smiles and stories to tell". God fucking damn dude. Thank you for you hustle and long hours of times spent to this, and hope you enjoyed blessing these people with this amazing video. Thank-you again. Thank you.

[@pankajshukla2366]

this video has blown my mind. Amazing !!! it baffles me sometimes to see how some creators are not getting the deserved recognition, this video deserve millions of views

[@salmankhubaib2043]

I am Indian but born and bought up In KSA!!!! After 3 to 4 year I visit India i have never experienced this. !!! I never understood the beauty of India !!! I don’t have words to describe how beautiful your video is !!!! Best video ever so far!!!!!

[@YoussefHallouly]

really nice comment ! :)

[@AndreaAmedeo]

From the cut to the colour to the final montage...it's a real masterpiece. Chapeau 🎩

[@ansoThemaster]

hey this is such an amazing video! I love each single shot! The transitions are dope and every effect! You nailed it! Amazing work!!!

[@kashmirakaya6557]

This is so beautiful and deep. As an Indian woman who grew up in the west, you brought me home. Thank you 💛🔥🎼🇮🇳🕉️

[@TorrellTafa]

To talented for this world bro! Best work yet hands down. Felt like I was there! 🤯

[@BenMikha]

Thanks bro! Thanks for always supporting from the get go

[@CADCAMTutorials]

Wow!!!

[@Malay435]

Along with Visuals, Sound designing is on point.. ! Cheers man !! Love it.

[@ashishshrestha2803]

Man that editing was so good and that little animations you put, damn totally unreal. Hands off

[@mbahjuan]

I love every single scene...Amazing!! 🙏💕

[@pastmedicalhistory2523]

a masterpeice,, no wasted shot, the minute details in sound, it was mesmerizing to watch your work! keep it up brother

[@maxnomistakes7885]

the 20 best editor in one team, one goal, one movie, one result. this style is modern...

[@jadaunshubham91]

We are very grateful to you for showing our motherland in a good light.

[@GauravAyer]

This is beautiful ❤️ lots of love from Nepal 🇳🇵❤️

[@flmeboi]

The harmony of the music and cinematography is just amazing! And even has a deep message 👏👏 great work for this masterpiece

[@jaspreetsidhu5708]

I found your video by chance, and have watched them over and over again. This is the kind of content people need to see in their lifetime. Amazing camera work, inspiring shots, and an amazing story.

[@tothemooncollective]

i dont have the skill to even describe the perfection of this video. ben, you have a gift. i hope you find means to keep travelling and sharing this with all of us!

[@hakeem-ji]

Beautifully filmed, processed and presented mate. Best wishes!

[@dineshkoirala9807]

visit nepal 2020 for your life time experience

[@tanujbhatt2455]

Sahi kuro boro

[@madlad5122]

Nepal is nowhere as good as India tho

[@maanyashukla326]

@@madlad5122 that's not true. Both are one of many beautiful children of Mother Asia

[@dineshkoirala9807]

Its artificial intelligence and structure may be poor but it is reach in natural habitants and cultures.which is much proudful for us.

[@apekshyadhakal3067]

@@madlad5122 yes we know India is beautiful but your comparison is affecting the way the others see India.

[@whitehorseproductions575]

I think this is one of the best travel films I've seen! There are others that are equally beautiful, but the natural sound design and your story made it more immersive and meaningful

[@user-cu6en5ij3l]

Фантастика, спасибо за то, что вы делаете!

[@anant2000]

Literally saying "I'm mesmerized" ❣️

[@modernentertainment9468]

Last year i visited nepal and i used to know that nepal is really underrated .. the mountain..the culture ..just love it

[@mayuridangle1272]

this is the best travel video i have seen so far. I am an Indian and it gave me goosebumps watching my own country.

[@sonamc5124]

The best video I have ever seen about India.This is really awesome.

[@GroverPavlova]

This is superior to anything I've seen Kold do. I'll keep an eye on this channel for sure. It's so refreshing to see real substance in content over self-indulgent narcissism that is ever present in the work of so many young filmmakers these days.

[@BenMikha]

FILM 13 thanks man! Really appreciate that. Sam is amazing in his own right, with my films I try to make more about the culture/people and the emotions I felt throughout the journey. Appreciate your message!

[@VaishnavVharkat]

This is so perfect! Loved the direction, the shots, color grading, and sound design! Amazing! Visit the Southern part of India too! It's a totally different experience!

[@parthpathak4490]

This is one of the most beautiful pieces of art I've ever seen.

[@gowthambobby2820]

Man, this is one of the best cinematographies I have seen

[@nabarunsaha2000]

This is an incredibly beautiful video both aesthetically and technically. Hats off Sir 🙏🏼

[@shriharsingh3097]

what a piece of art,, incredible !!!! everything is just amazing ,,, its a masterpiece

[@annakaster7272]

You are a very talented film maker , to capture the vastness of the Indian culture in 5 minutes is truly a masterpiece.

[@dashimansu]

Thank you for making this and appreciating the real india and its amazing vibe🙏

[@infinityvision435]

When you just edit something I think that you are getting better..... Some video like this tells you. . . . . . . Kid there is soo much to learn... Incredible video man 💯🔥 Love from India 💜

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Wowww. Ben, glad I found your channel. This is ridiculously good! It's not often I'm blown away by travel videos anymore because of how saturated KZbin is with them but mate...blown away is what I am haha. Got yourself a new sub and looking forward to seeing more!

[@ThePatels]

The details in this video is just mind-blowing. The flow of music and visuals, the effect where you have eyes moving in Lord Ganesh's wall art, the Sadhu's makeup effect. just out of this world. You can see how much planning and thought process been put in to produce this video. Just crazy good man.

[@JinnyAnn]

This was amazing, the definition of a true travel film MASTERPIECE

[@anasmahfoud7881]

This is DOPE men, such a creative work men , i feeld like i wasdreaming really in india 👌🔥🎶❤

[@saugattandukar2855]

Awesome man! Love from Nepal 😊

[@nitinbathija]

Ben, this video is just true inspiration for me. This have actually triggered some kind of vibe in me to travel and look out for the real emotions, understand the diversed culture, and film them in a way that people who watch it should get to feel the true sense of that place. Every small detail, every small clip is just masterpiece. I'll feel complete if I could achieve half of it through my work.

[@YouShreyans]

Woah! What I just watched! A true masterpiece. A tribute to India & Nepal cannot be more skillful. This is just an extravagant video portrait! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ashugonda]

Holy mother of editing bro srsly, editing and capture are blessed all i can say.... Goosebumps 🙏

[@calamir7680]

Really great job on editing on this video brah!

[@saurabhsingh9272]

This world is a colourful place, it's on you to bring the lights to see it... Love from India.

[@sarajitsil]

Ben & Jenny, this film is awesome! India is a land of culture, life, festival, colours and what not and your keen eyes behind the camera has revealed those so beautifully! Kudos!!👍🙏

[@Alwaystrue98765]

I love how this was edited

[@MrJayantverma]

loved the way you captured small tiny details of each activities going around which most of us totally ignore

[@BenMikha]

Jayant Verma thanks man! Stoked you noticed that, I found their lifestyles super intriguing, even the smallest things

[@yessthisismynameanduwasted7259]

@@BenMikha ecxuse me can u tell me the background song name u used

[@emilyint-veen6119]

Randomly came across your videos, man they're amazing! The shots, the transitions, music and pictures... Everything works together so well! You put a lot of effort into your videos, keep it up!

[@thisismedarsh6970]

I can’t stop watching this video - 1. It’s just perfect... gotta strive to create as well as this 2. So simple and engaging ... I feel like there’s always something I’m seeing that’s new to light

[@VolosVibes]

Finally I'm glad KZbin recommended a video to me. So many great shots and a LOT of editing. Those little touches of animating paintwork and make up, in combination with some amazing transitions (like that sun exploding!). The story started off amazing, would have loved to hear some more about Nirvana. However the images said enough, I wouldn't have mind more voiceover.

[@VolosVibes]

These kind of videos would take me months to make, but how long did it take you? This 5 minute video?

[@ascentiononemichael9194]

Fantastic Film - I loved it - Beautiful - great editing great images nice voice good music - best I have seen.

[@mohamednaflan4361]

Sound track and it's synchronisation is the best

[@VipulTibrewal]

It is so easy to watch this film and mesmerize in India's and Nepal's beauty and thrill, but so hard to even begin to grasp the hard work and dedication that went into making such an astounding piece of art. You have the gift of sight and the will of humanity. Keep inspiring...

[@lostpropheticsoul]

This is amazing!

[@mahipal16]

Man....Love ..Love..Love..At 2:34 ..Goose bumps....!!! Sound mixing is another level.... I suggest you visit southern india during pooram festival in kerala and tanjavor temple in tamil nadu ..You can make another best video ...

[@ljupkacubranic8742]

OMG!! My deep bow down! this is INCREDIBLE. The best video I ve ever seen. In those 5 minutes I again passed the journey through this magical lands. I miss them every day. Through your video I am there. Thank you!

[@saumyajitbhaduri1083]

I don't have any words! Splendid? Fabulous? I am out words to describe this film. Thank you Ben and your friend for portraying India in the way you felt. Wish you keep coming back for further more experiences in my home that I call India . With love ❤️❤️❤️

[@jasjotsingh5461]

Being honest here brother, I am falling short of words to appreciate this great piece of art that you have created. I hope one day I will create something like this ...

[@jidrit999]

yes pls do. spread indic civilization, it is under threat

[@tenzingh50]

Well, my own conclusion, okay? Editing is damn on next level and yup, the shots, my Goodness!! I know how hard it is to get all those angles but you did any way, great job!! I'd too taken a journey of this videography world and had been taking classes for it for the last couple of weeks and I'm really not sure yet whether I could get the magic touch or not but rest assured, I got a lots of idea in my brain brewing...... Dream, man, dream.... Everyone gotta dream.... Much love and respect from Ktm, Nepal.

[@neelfilm5396]

Honestly ...I have no words..how simply done with the real time sounds and will love to learn how you did the Blinking transition on Nepal clip ...I appreciate.thanks

[@rarindam]

What can I say......your cinematography is like a mystical journey, poetic, colourful, poignant and ephemeral... And yet you have touched only the a very small but important part of India.... Wish you all the very best in your future journeys...

[@TyeMorrisVlog]

This is fantastic! I've been living in India since January 2019, and I love it here. Thank you for the amazing depiction of my adopted home!

[@sanishmusyaju2506]

Man Your VISION is Next Level☇ And the music is also DOPE💣 Keep Making New Videos Will be waiting for new videos with NEXT LEVEL MADNESS!!!

[@harshranjan9344]

I don't know why but, while watching and listening things about My country India made me feel proud and emotional. Great job Ben

[@cambiatumusic1334]

This is breathtaking, well done Ben you're truly and artist and thank you for sharing your experiences!

[@photographerseye486]

Best i have seen yet loved it man keep up the good work I think u should visit Odisha too must see jagganath temple in puri and a few more amazing places around and others

[@neerajkumarsingh4267]

We may be not civilised as others country have but we have our culture , wisdom, values, belief 🙏Namaste 🙏

[@surya3587]

No words. You hit it out of the park.

[@MateenManek]

This is incredible! You’ve really captured the spirit so well. Man I want to visit all of these places so much.

[@NangooSari]

Wow, what an editing!!! Perfectly match with the music

[@basjallow7044]

It's a "Fulani" song, one of the local languages in Western Africa!!!

[@HamroTalkingTom]

😍😍😍 watching from 🇳🇵

[@devsubedi]

top notch cinematography bro, some of the shots are just freakin awesome man. you dont belong here in youtube making content for free. damn you just made my day. thank you and love from nepal

[@priyankdhargave3525]

I got this at early morning,... What a piece of master...

[@HarshDoes]

Stabbed that like button, just when I saw those Jaipur Drone shots ♥

[@mulkitpareek3253]

I myself living in Jaipur had no idea that it could be that beautiful.

[@saurabhmakhija555]

5:35 - Nirvana ❤️

[@DonFather]

Most beautiful video I've seen of these regions. Instant sub.

[@vxjat]

awesome man!! thanks for showing inia soo beautifully ...in love with this film

[@RatishTuladhar]

4:42 awesome eye blink

[@Basillios]

Ever been to South India its different

[@sumit_6502_]

i am north indian and i love my south part of india greenery forest culture imean all

[@bipinkhatiwada4265]

really I am amazed this video is showing a lot of dirty part of India a lot of places of india are very beautiful and worth visiting

[@ashishshrestha2803]

Wack

[@nrg8763]

Every region of India is different, the video only shows a little portion of North India.... So what's your point ?

[@jojiljose]

@Basil Popz kothamangalam kaaranano..??

[@hannleighcreative]

Your short travel films are incredibly inspiring and breathtaking. I love making films and am still learning a lot, but I look towards your work for inspiration. You capture the humanity, culture, and nature of the world in a very chilling and beautiful way. Keep creating. Thank you.

[@TravelAlways316]

Stunning!!! I just came back from India and yet I’m so inspired. I love the film. The details are great and really do help to get the emotion and culture connect. Great job

[@lordzereflz9037]

Damm this edits r on 🔥

[@DhirajBorse]

These video deserve a million views I'm gone share these awsome content bro hats off

[@BenMikha]

Engineers Vlog thank you bro! Appreciate you sharing

[@DhirajBorse]

@@BenMikha thnx a lot for your reply please make titorial how you did that?

[@anir4418]

This is amazing! You killed it in cinematic, totally loved it.

[@josiahtorculas]

WOW! great job with the cinematic video Ben, The music made this so emotional, and I really felt the culture of India and the cities you went to. This captures their way of life, which is extremely different from U.S.