India

DVD. Passport to Adventure In this episode Julie ventures into one of the world's harshest environments to camp on the dunes and meet the tribal people that make the desert their home. From the golden city of Jaisalmer, camel caravans take modern day explorers for romantic excursions into the Thar Desert. Julie also rides through the dunes like the ancient Rajput warriors on Marwari horses...

VHS. PBS Home Video. Taking on India is like plunging into a cauldron of spirituality -- really good goop, but you could drown if you're not careful. Adventure Divas wades through the land of deities and meets some ladies who revel in their country's spiritual fabric and ethic of giving back. Filmmaker Ruchira Gupta, muckraker redefined, leads the crew through Mumbai's red light district and...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. The stately Amber Fort is a truly impressive sight and one of the most beautiful of its kind in India. The mighty fort rises up like a staircase upon a mountain side that is located between two ranges of the Aravalli Mountains. Typical of most palaces in Rajasthan, the fort's high and sturdy walls that are interspersed with bastions and...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Situated in India's federal state of Uttar Pradesh, and with a population of several million, the former `Banaras' is the most important of the seven holy cities of the Hindu faith. Ten kilometres northeast is the village of Sarnath which for Buddhists is as important as Banaras for the Hindus and is often referred to as the birthplace of Buddhism...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. The massive Chittaurgarh Fortress in the south of the Indian province of Rajasthan has for many centuries been the epitome of legendary Rajput heroism. However, the Chittaurgarh Fortress did not enter the history books because of its glorious victories but due to its catastrophic military defeats. It is believed that Alaud-Din Khalij, the Sultan of Delhi was, along with his...

DVD. On Tour. 26 Minutes. The finest way to travel from Siliguri to Darjeeling is by way of the Darjeeling Himalaya Toy Train. The surroundings of Siliguri are well worth a visit and just a few kilometres away is Kali Mandir, a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess, Kali and also Coronation Bridge an old but impressive structure that was designed and built by the...

DVD. Vista Point. 26 Minutes. Delhi is the political and administrative capital of India and the largest democracy in the world, a melting pot of both culture and religion plus a constantly expanding metropolis that has more than ten million inhabitants. Built on the site of twelve former cities it is the gateway to India and has been the country's centre of power for almost...

DVD. Bennett-Watt Productions. Featuring Jaipur 's Amber Fort & Jantar Mantar Observatory, Rajasthan Handicrafts, Udaipur's Jagdish Temple & Miniature Painting, Desert People and Manvar Tent Camp.

DVD. Bennett-Watt Productions. Featuring Ranakpur Hindu Jain Temple, Udaipur Kumbhalgarh Fort, Ghanerao Tribal Village, Narlai, Dhamli walking tour with royal family & Tigers other wildlife at Ranthambore National Park.

DVD. Bennett-Watt Productions. Featuring the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Mehrangarth Fort, Royal Crematorium, Clock Tower Bazaar, Indian Railways, Delhi, Varanasi & Sarnath.

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. From the Gateway Of India, the main landmark of India's metropolis of Mumbai, formerly Bombay, numerous ferry boats embark to Elephanta Island. The peaceful, mostly wooded island measures around five square kilometres and is a Unesco World Heritage Site. The exact origin of the cave temples of Elephanta Island is unknown but it is believed that the main cave dates...

VHS. Questar Video. Some of the most magnificent scenery on earth is featured in this travelogue, which takes the viewer to the northern Indian state of Kashmir as well as to the nation of Nepal. Nestled in the Himalayas, these once forbidden lands are now accessible to travelers, though this video notes they "can be seen as a tourist, but to experience them, one must...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. West of the city of Agra, in India, and surrounded by a ten kilometre long wall, is the fascinating ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri. It is believed that the founding of the town was closely associated with a prophecy made by a teacher of the religious Chishti Order who once lived there. The design of part of the Friday Mosque,...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Tall, proud and powerful, Fort Meherangarh is located on a hill a hundred and twenty metres above the Indian town of Jodhpur. The fort dates back to 1459 and Rao Jodha, the leader of the Rathor, one of the country's most influential aristocratic families. The rooms, halls and courtyards of the palace still exude the legendary atmosphere and magical power...

Blu-ray DVD. 2 Hours and 30 Minutes. Filmed in stunning high definition and coming to DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc, Ganges is a sumptuous series that tells the story of the most extraordinary river in the world. The Ganges runs through the heart of India. For millions of Hindus it is India's sacred river, but they share its banks and waters with a rich...

DVD. 2 Hours and 30 Minutes. Filmed in stunning high definition and coming to DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc, Ganges is a sumptuous series that tells the story of the most extraordinary river in the world. The Ganges runs through the heart of India. For millions of Hindus it is India's sacred river, but they share its banks and waters with a rich variety...

DVD. PBS Home Video. Where in the world have Hindus, Muslims, Christians and Jews lived together in harmony? In the small Indian state of Kerala, where trade and spices brought them together. This program takes viewers there, traveling through its varied regions, from tropical lowlands studded with coconut palms to the cool mountain ranges where tea, cardamom, pepper, ginger and rubber trees grow. Host Bruce...

VHS. PBS Home Video. Where in the world have Hindus, Muslims, Christians and Jews lived together in harmony? In the small Indian state of Kerala, where trade and spices brought them together. This program takes viewers there, traveling through its varied regions, from tropical lowlands studded with coconut palms to the cool mountain ranges where tea, cardamom, pepper, ginger and rubber trees grow. Host Bruce...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. On the south eastern periphery of today's metropolis of New Delhi is the large and magnificent tomb of the famous Indian emperor, Humayun. The mausoleum is regarded among art historians as being one of the finest examples of Indian architecture that dates back to the early moghuls of the 16th century. The centre of the tomb complex is surrounded by...

DVD. Cosmos Global Documentaries. 52 Minutes. Like an open gateway into a fascinating world the city of Jaipur leads into the historic and legendary `Land of the Maharajahs', Rajasthan. Although the city has a golden past it has adjusted well to contemporary times and has been spared the bloodshed and military struggles that have been encountered in most other cities in Rajasthan, thus the old...

DVD. Globe Trekker. 4-episode set on 2 discs. 4 Hours approximately. India lies at the heart of south central Asia. It has the second largest population in the world and over 700 languages and dialects. From the snow covered Himalayas in the north, to the idyllic beaches of the south, India is a land of unparalleled contrasts and constant adventure. Andrew Daddo visits northern India...

DVD. 7 Days. 52 Minutes. India is a subcontinent with a long history, a land of legend, fantasy and reality. A country that extends from the Himalayas in the north to the semi-desert terrain and tropics of the south.It is a place of incredible contrasts and fascinating splendor. Delhi is the political and administrative capital of India and a melting pot of both culture and...

DVD. Discover The World. 30 Minutes. This program looks at the people, history, culture and geography of: India.

DVD. Places We Go. 45 Minutes. We make our way through India’s north, this continent is famous for its icons, but it’s not just the places we go, it’s the people we meet that capture our heart. Journey with us to the mystical place… India.