Himalaya with Michael Palin - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
North by Northwest
Michael Palin sets off on an epic journey through the rugged terrain of the Himalayas. First, he follows the Khyber Pass up to the mighty K2 mountain.
A Passage to India
Michael Palin continues his Himalayan trek by going from K2 in Pakistan to Ladakh in India - a short distance as the crow flies, but a huge loop on the ground due to politics.
Annapurna to Everest
Michael Palin continues his trek. On his way to Everest base camp, he meets the King of Nepal, visits Annapurna Sanctuary, climbs a glacier and follows a Gurkha recruitment drive.
The Roof of the World
Michael Palin continues his Himalayan Trek, leaving Everest base camp on the high road to Lhasa as he takes a look at how China has changed Tibet.
Leaping Tigers, Naked Nagas
Michael Palin continues his Himalayan trek. Palin reaches the easternmost end of the Himalayas, exploring medieval Lijiang.
Bhutan to the Bay of Bengal
Michael Palin concludes his Himalayan trek by travelling from Bhutan through Bangladesh before finishing on a fishing boat in the Bay of Bengal.
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