The Two Punjabs • 2022 • episode "S1E3" • Expedition Borderlands

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Lev and Ash travel to the Golden temple in Amritsar, eat a hearty breakfast, try mud wrestling and Sikh martial arts. In Lahore, they meet author Salman Rashid, indulge in a Sufi Qawwali delicacy before heading off on Pakistan's oldest passenger train.

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Expedition Borderlands • 2022 • 4 episodes •

The Land of High Passes

The Land of High Passes

Levison and Ash explore life alongside the volatile border of India & Pakistan.

2022 • Travel

Into the Valley

Into the Valley

Lev and Ash travel to Teetwall, a village on the northwest frontier in Kashmir. While there, they meet the new face of Kashmir as they enjoy a game of cricket and an iftar meal with locals. Later, they discover the Dard Shins culture in Gurez Valley.

2022 • Travel

The Two Punjabs

The Two Punjabs

Lev and Ash travel to the Golden temple in Amritsar, eat a hearty breakfast, try mud wrestling and Sikh martial arts. In Lahore, they meet author Salman Rashid, indulge in a Sufi Qawwali delicacy before heading off on Pakistan's oldest passenger train.

2022 • Travel

Across the Line

Across the Line

Lev and Ash travel to Peshwar for their final destination. They explore the city's Bollywood connection and experience off-roading. Later, they scout Taxila and Skardu and camp in the highest, coldest deserts on the planet.

2022 • Travel

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