Pakistan

Acorn Media Publications. Mark Tully, the BBC correspondent, brings a lifetime of experience in India to this 1,050-mile journey on the spectacular rail network built by the British in the 1800's. Leaving Karachi on the mail train to Lahore, Mark makes a diversion north across the Sindh desert on a steam-hauled goods train, then through the magnificent Bolan Pass via 20 tunnels, each an incredible feat of engineering, and on to Quetta, which predates Greco-Roman civilization. Returning on the Khyber Mail, he continues to Rawalpindi, and then on to Peshawar, where the line through the Khyber Pass, closed since Russian occupation in 1982, is about to reopen. It's an exciting journey filled with exotic bazaars and good old-fashioned military pomp. 57 minutes. - Out of Print -

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 pakistan. 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 be an explorer." The route followed by travelers in this tape takes them from the elaborate houseboats of Kashmir's Dal Lake to the ruggedly forbidding terrain at the base of Mount Everest. Much of the itinerary, including grueling mountainous treks that can last for nine days, isn't for the faint of heart, not to mention those with an aversion to high altitudes. But the stunning sights of the towering Himalayas and the instant immersion into both Hindu and Buddhist cultures encountered on the way make for a trip like no other on earth. Highlights of this video include a visit to a monastery where the Tibetan culture flourishes inside pakistan, and the sights in and around the unique city of Katmandu, where painted eyes of the Buddha look out from the towers of stupas. This is an entertaining look at a remote part of the world as it opens its arms to Western tourists.--Robert J. McNamara. 60 minutes

Bhutan... Land of the Thunder Dragon brings to life a culture and country that has been virtually unknown to the rest of the world, and an understanding of a people determined to maintain their true identity. 60 minutes. c2002

Journey again across the globe to uncover the beauty, bounty and majesty of Earth's most sacred places. Spend an hour with the residents of the "top of the world." In Bhutan, the only surviving Buddhist Himalayan kingdom, you'll learn the secrets of living in harmony with nature. Simple subsistence farmers and pastoralists, the Bhutanese live in quiet concert with their colorful and exotic neighbors: the Red Panda, the Himalayan Black Bear and the Blue Sheep. 60 minutes

This fascinating series takes you to the great spiritual places of the world and reflects the lifestyle, landscape and people that surround the sites as well as contemporary spiritual practices within each place. Edward James Olmos narrates Mystic Lands, which also features the original music of internationally acclaimed recording artist Chris Spheeris. Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon - Explore the tiny Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan and centuries of legends that are part of the Bhutanese spiritual life. The teachings of Guru Rinpoche, the second incarnation of Lord Buddha, guide the people in their devotion. Elaborate festivals are held throughout the land honoring Guru Rinpoche. From fluttering prayer flags to the rhythmic spin of prayer wheels during meditation, worship to Lord Buddha permeates every aspect of life in Bhutan. With this tape you get more focus on the actual Bhutanese people. You see their faces, clothing, children, and get a good glimpse of their colorful festivals. Maya: Messages in Stone - Unearth the grand ruins and spiritual beliefs of the Maya in Central America. The practices that inspired these mystical temples can sill be felt through ancestors who today practice a blend of Christianity and ancient Mayan traditions. Explore the Mayan beliefs in human sacrifice, deities, and forces of nature. 60 minutes

DVD. Globe Trekker Video. Pakistan contains some of Asia's most dynamic landscapes. A kaleidoscope of cultures and ancient civilisations it was one of the earliest sites of human settlement. Traveller Neil Gibson begins his journey in the manic metropolis of Karachi where he gets outfitted in the local dress. By train he then travels north to the mystical Multan and onto Lahore. After visiting the legendary Khyber Pass he takes a flight North ending his trip trekking in the Hunza Valley. Along the way… Chill out with holy men at the Urs Festival in the Sufi city of Multan Visit Pakistan's cultural and artistic capital Lahore Witness the spectacular desert Derawar Fort Play polo in Chitral Trek into the Himalayas to Hunza and beyond

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