Gurez: Nocturnes of Neelum | A7III 4k

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Published 2020-10-31

Earlier in October I took a 3 day trip to Gurez, yet again. Having been there in spring and summer, it was almost a dream for me to see it in Autumn.

Gurez consists of a number of villages and visiting all of them wouldn't have been possible, although I want to see every single one. This video shows our journey through two beautiful villages, Purana Tulail and Jurnial. The greatest jewel of Gurez is its people, what incredibly warm people. Everyone we met was nice and helpful throughout. I even managed to meet the 100-year-old man I had met back in 2016. He said I am 115 now haha. The valley looked majestic every time the sun shone on it. The sunlit trees with yellow and orange hues took my breath away every time. The blue hues of Neelum/Kishenganga river are mesmerizing as it cuts through the valley. Visiting Gurez has become kind of a therapy for me. Watching the Dard-Shina people live a simple life and in such harsh conditions in the lap of nature feels inspiring as well as humbling. The sad part though is this is a sensitive border area and there are checkposts etc everywhere. You have to share your identity and purpose of visit with the security personnel many times. And due to these reasons I've cut out showing that part of life here. Also we hired a Thar for the trip and it was worth every penny. ShoutOut to Escape The City for providing the car at the last moment. I urge you to visit Gurez whenever you can. The next dream for me is seeing Gurez in winter...a longshot because the roads are shut due to heavy snowfall for 6-7 months...we'll see.

This film was inspired by the recent hiking films made by Kraig Adams.

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00:00 Arriving In Dawar, Gurez
01:34 Exploring Dawar and nearby
06:45 Purana Tulail
10:53 Jurnial
12:23 Last Morning

All Comments (21)

@melilit 9 months ago

this is so soothing and peacefull! thank you for making this, the children are too cute!
@mohammedarish4131 3 years ago

"Ruman Hamadani" i seem to escape reality while watching your video. Immensely in love with you mesmerizing cinematography.♥️
@Tahiirsohil 1 year ago

This is soo soothing Ruman bhaiya ❤️❤️
@izhargurezi5424 3 years ago

Love from Gurez Neelum Valley
@seneenkhan4081 3 years ago

I m speechless... A film with no words but says million things!!
@zeeshanashiqkhan1157 3 years ago

Learnt alot from you 🤝 ,regretting that I found you today ,thankyou ❤️
@krishnaangirapro 3 years ago

This is incredible... no words needed
@KaleemMustafa 3 years ago

Wow damm🔥 It's really a Nice Film Mr Ruman, really loved it alot ❤️
@tawseef.amin_018 2 years ago

Ive watched this video several times on highest picture quality available. Story telling is totally amazing. ❤ for our master....
@kashurintellectual5623 3 years ago

every SINGLE shot seemed to take my breath away, and every moment drew me in
@TheXulkarnain 3 years ago

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL! You’re such a captivating story teller. Both in-person and through visuals. Amazing film, proud of you, DAMN you crushed this. Loved it loved it loved it loved it loved it!
@eshanwani 3 years ago

Gurez is probably the most beautiful place in Kashmir that i ve seen.
@khadijasyed757 3 years ago

When you belong to those mountains 👑thankyou for taking me back to my roots,
@useebhat7535 3 years ago

This place luks more beautiful in summer
@GetRicherStepbyStep 3 years ago

Really appreciate your vlogs, great work.. it is a window to see real kashmiris
@bigbanj2993 3 years ago

This is the bestest vlog i have ever seen in my life ... thanks for this 🙏❤
@user-zj5jy8cf3f 3 years ago

I fell in love, that lil girl holding her brother's arm ❤️ and the music in the bg ... At 7.17 min of the video
@imrandar1978 3 years ago

Awesome .... Lots of luv from Doda
@TheMatrrixx 2 years ago

Mr. Hamdani, you are "Merlin with a lens" ...quite simply outstanding shoot. Wow - the kind of stuff that dreams are made of. You are at a different level, man.
@bhatahsanbhat6858 3 years ago

Thanks brother you are excellent vlogger in Kashmir. I love this guraze valley as well as people.