Himalaya with Michael Palin - Season 1 - Eps 5: Leaping Tigers, Naked Nagas
Michael travels down the Yangtze by boat through the famous Tiger Leaping gorge and arrives at the eastern-most point of his journey. He visits a local singing star, a doctor recommended by Terry Jones and attends a Chinese Classical Music concert. He travels through Yunnan province and then visits Nagaland which is on the border between India and Myanmah. This area is inhabited by ex-headhunters. Next, he crosses back into India and visits a coil mine and oil well. Heading deeper into Assam he visits tea gardens, working elephants and then heads down the Brahmaputra River stopping to visit a Hindu monastery of dancing monks. He also visits a national park to see the Rhinos.
About Himalaya with Michael Palin
Title: Himalaya with Michael Palin
First Air Date: 2004-10-03
Last Air Date: 2004-11-07
Status: Ended
Rating: 8.1/10 (from 14 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 2
Total Episodes: 6
Network: BBC One
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Prominent Television, BBC
Synopsis
Intrepid adventurer Michael Palin takes a journey through the Himalayas.
Cast
Michael Palin
Self - Presenter
