Land of the Tiger

Episode 01

The Tiger's Domain

Nov 17, 1997 · 50 min

In this first programme Valmik Thapar surveys the land of Kanha, where the tiger still rules the jungle.

Episode 02

Sacred Waters

Nov 24, 1997 · 50 min

Valmik Thapar travels along the great river basins of India, following the scared Ganges on its 1,000-mile path to the sea. Along the way he tries to avoid the famous man-eating tigers in the Sunderbans, the swamp that contains over 500 of them.

Episode 03

Unknown Seas

Dec 1, 1997 · 50 min

As Valmik Thapar cruises around the Indian Ocean, he encounters a member of the planet's largest fish species, manta rays, and elephants taking a refreshing dip after a hard day hauling timber on the islands.

Episode 04

Desert Kingdom

Dec 8, 1997 · 50 min

Sweeping across north-west India, the Indian, or Thar, desert is teeming with life. Valmik Thapar learns how creatures such as birds, gazelle and antelope are revered by the desert dwellers.

Episode 05

Mountains of the Gods

Dec 15, 1997 · 50 min

Writer Valmik Thapar encounters a rich variety of wildlife when he travels through the world's highest mountain range - the Himalayas. He begins his journey in Ladakh, an ancient Buddhist kingdom on India's northern borders where faith plays a vital part in people's lives

Episode 06

Monsoon Forests

Dec 26, 1997 · 50 min

On the final stage of his epic journey, Valmik Thapar travels to the rain forests of Assam, southern India's Western Ghats, and across the seas to Sri Lanka.