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Around the Next Bend

Season 1
Paround The Next Bend Follows Two Young Adventurers As They Travel Halfway Around The World To Embark On A 2500 Km Rafting Expedition Down The Mystic Ganges River In India Far Away From The Comforts Of Western Civilization They Must Quickly Learn A New Set Of Survival Skills Not Only Will They Discover The Vast And Beautiful Country Of India Through Its Rich Culture And Heritage But They Will Also
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  1. S1 E1 - Delhi
    July 14, 2012
    24min
    7+
    The Ganges River Is Considered One Of The Holiest Rivers In The World At 2510 Km Long Draws From The Western Himalayas In Northern India Flowing Southeast To Bangladesh Where It Drains Into The Indian Ocean The River Is Home To Millions Of People Whose Religions Traditions And Ways Of Life Have Been Shaped By Centuries Of Living Along Its Banks
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  2. S1 E2 - Yamuna
    July 21, 2012
    24min
    7+
    The Yamuna is the largest tributary river of the Ganges in Northern India. Unfortunately the Yamuna is also one of the most polluted rivers in the world. Millions of people depend on the polluted Yamuna water.
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  3. S1 E3 - Agra
    July 28, 2012
    24min
    13+
    The Taj Mahal Lies On The Bank Of The Yamuna River In The City Of Agra While Agra Is Probably Best Known For The Taj And Other Historical Buildings From The Same Era It Is Also Renowned For Its Handy Crafts Marble And Stone Inlay Work And Its Sweets The Leather Industry Is Also Among The Most Traditional And Original Industries Of Agra
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  4. S1 E4 - Holi
    August 4, 2012
    24min
    7+
    The Taj Mahal lies on the bank of the Yamuna river in the city of Agra. While Agra is probably best known for the Taj and other historical buildings from the same era, it is also renown for its handy crafts, marble and stone inlay work and its sweets.
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  5. S1 E5 - Allahabad
    August 11, 2012
    24min
    7+
    Struggling Through Extreme Heat Exhaustion And A Robbery Dustin And Adrian Realize The Enormity Of The Task Ahead And Question Whether Or Not To Continue To Bangladesh
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  6. S1 E6 - Varanasi
    August 18, 2012
    24min
    7+
    For Hindus There Is No City Holier Than Varanasi Also Known As Benares Or Kashi It Is Located On The Banks Of The Ganges In The Northern State Of Uttar Pradesh Established Over 3000 Years Ago It Is One Of The Oldest Cities In India Hindus Believe That Dousing Oneself In The Holy Waters Of The Ganga Is The Only True Way To Cleanse The Soul Of Sin
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  7. S1 E7 - Nepal
    August 25, 2012
    24min
    7+
    For Hindus, there is no city holier than Varanasi, also known as Benares or Kashi, it is located on the banks of the Ganges in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Established over 3,000 years ago, it is one of the oldest cities in India. Hindus believe that dousing one's self in the holy waters of the Ganga is the only true way to cleanse the soul of sin.
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  8. S1 E8 - Monsoon
    September 1, 2012
    24min
    7+
    The Monsoon Season Typically Arrives In June And Lasts Until September The Season Is Marked By An Intense Initial Downpour That Lasts For Days Followed By A Pattern Of Heavy Rain For Several Hours Each Day Dustin And Adrian Prepare To Leave Varanasi For Bihar A Rumored Dangerous City With A Professional Guide To Escort Them
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  9. S1 E9 - Bihar
    September 8, 2012
    24min
    7+
    With A Population Of Over 100 Million Bihar Is Indias Third Most Populous State In Ancient Times The Area Was Considered The Countrys Center Of Power Learning And Culture Now Slow Economic Development Has Led It To Becoming Indias Poorest State Tensions Begin To Rise When Dustin And Adrian Hear Rumors That Armed Men Guard The Riverbank In Bihar
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  10. S1 E10 - Farakka Barrage
    September 15, 2012
    24min
    7+
    In traditional Indian culture, social status is defined by the caste system. It is a strict hierarchy that assigns social standing based on hereditary descendants. Under this system Indians are literally born into their social status. Modern India has done much to combat caste-based discrimination, but in rural areas it is still very much a visible part of life.
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  11. S1 E11 - Bangladesh
    September 22, 2012
    24min
    7+
    The Raging River Forces Dustin And Adrian To Put Their Trip On Hold And Shelter Up In The Village Of Raghunathpur Where They Are Welcomed With Open Arms By The Locals They Eventually Depart For Bangladesh But Are Quickly Sidelined Again Shortly After Arriving By An Incoming Cyclone
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  12. S1 E12 - Dhaka
    September 29, 2012
    24min
    7+
    Considered to be the most densely populated country in the world, Bangladesh is situated on large, low-lying river deltas, flowing from the Himalayas into the Bay of Bengal.
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Directors
Mark Montague
Producers
Mark Montague
Studio
Janson Media
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