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Himalaya with Michael Palin - Episode Guide

Season 1

North by Northwest

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Oct 3, 2004

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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

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Oct 10, 2004

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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

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2004

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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

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Oct 24, 2004

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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

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2004

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Michael Palin continues his Himalayan trek. Palin reaches the easternmost end of the Himalayas, exploring medieval Lijiang.

Bhutan to the Bay of Bengal

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2004

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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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