but now it s like divided in two. now the border itself has become a tourist attraction. that way is pakistan. that way is pakistan, about 70 kilometres up north. that s where the india pakistan border is. that lies in the middle of the area, which is of geographical value. at nearly 500 metres above sea level, the highest point allows us a dramatic view of this geological phenomenon, the desert, which continues into pakistan. i wanted to get up closer to this natural wonder. it s quite incredible, the sand. it s just cystals, hard cystals, white salt. probably taste it. really unusual to see
and now the border itself has become a tourist attraction. that way is pakistan? that way is pakistan, about 70 kilometres up north. that is where the india pakistan border is, which lies along the middle of kutch, which is a geographical valley. at nearly 500 metres above sea level, the highest point, kalo dungar hill, allows us a dramatic view of this geological phenomenon, the rann, or desert of kutch, which continues into pakistan. i wanted to get up closer to this natural wonder. it s quite incredible, the sand. i mean, it sjust hard crystals, white salt. you can probably taste it. really unusual to see something like this.
emerging global power. and 70 years after independence, india is still a diverse, ever evolving assortment of cultures, creeds, religions and languages. heading off the well worn tourist path, we re on a journey that spans this vast subcontinent from east to west, travelling from one of the driest places on earth. it s quite incredible, the sand. i mean, it sjust hard crystals, white salt. you can probably taste it. ..to one of the wettest. these are areas really for the adventurous traveller. this isn t india on tap. i m on a quest to find out how history, religion and politics have shaped india. and i also meet the people who call this intriguing and sometimes overwhelming country home.
70 years after independence, india is still a diverse, ever evolving assortment of cultures, creeds, religions and languages. heading off the well worn tourist path, we re on a journey which spans this vast subcontinent from east to west. travelling from one of the driest places on earth. it is quite incredible the sand. it s just crystal, hard cystals. white salt. you can probably taste it. to one of the wettest. these are areas really for the adventurous traveller. this isn t india on tap. i m on a quest to find out how history, religion and politics have shaped india. and also, meet the people who call this intriguing and sometimes overwhelming country, home. it s going to be an amazing journey.
now the border itself has become a tourist attraction. that way is pakistan. that way is pakistan, about 70 kilometres up north. that s where the border is. that lies in the middle of the area, which is of geographical value. at nearly 500 metres above sea level, the highest point allows us a dramatic view of this geological phenomenon, the desert, which continues into pakistan. i wanted to get up closer to this natural wonder. it s quite incredible, the sand. it s just cystals, hard cystals, white salt. probably taste it. really unusual to see something like this.