The following Web sites will help augment the material in the text.
- Bhutan
Filmmaker Harry Marshall provides a personal account of the remarkable people he worked with and the trials they experienced while making “Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La” for PBS. Click on the Home button at the bottom of the narrative to link to several sites regarding the people, animals and natural resources of one of the world’s most distinctive countries.
- Bhutan Tourism Corporation Limited
This is a relatively small site, but it contains lots of good introductory information on Bhutan. What is interesting is that Bhutan has adopted a restricted tourism policy, yet this site gives information on how to visit this nation in the high Himalayas.
- Welcome to Nepal
Sponsored by the National Tourism Board, this site showcases Nepal as a great place to visit. It also contains links to the Sustainable Tourism Network and the Kingdom of Nepal, which is facing violent opposition from Maoist rebels. Most tourists focus on climbing Mount Everest and enjoying Nepal's other physical and cultural attributes.
- Lonely Planet: Bangladesh
"Lonely Planet" travels to Bangladesh. In addition to insights on culture and travel, this site contains practical information about the history of Bangladesh, current events, government points of contact, etc. It is a worthwhile first stop for anyone considering a visit to Bangladesh.
- Pak Watan
This is another good country overview site, this time on Pakistan. It covers topics from cricket to nuclear arms, as well as mountains and other terrain information, images, and links to a broad range of other sites about Pakistan, including government sites.
- Sri Lanka, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean
This is a good site covering the island of Sri Lanka. It contains good overview information of the country, as well as information on history, tourism, food, recipes, events, and more. This is another good starting point for someone interested in Sri Lanka.
- Welcome to the Maldives
A classic tourist destination, the Maldives has a unique history. It also faces a unique threat--sea level rise due to global warming. While they're still here, view the picturesque islands and link to the underwater riches nearby.
- Friends of the Ganges
The Ganges River is one of India's most holy rivers and also one of its most polluted. Water-borne diseases and waste threaten not only the waters but the people who rely on it. This site links to groups who are working to save it.
