Episode 1
The Tiger's Domain
50m
In this first programme Valmik Thapar surveys the land of Kanha, where the tiger still rules the jungle.
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TV series
Land of the Tiger
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Wildlife expert Valmik Thapar journeys through the Indian subcontinent, showcasing its diverse landscapes and rich flora and fauna, from deserts to snowy peaks, mangroves to coral reefs.
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Land of the Tiger premiered November 17, 1997. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Wildlife expert Valmik Thapar journeys through the Indian subcontinent, showcasing its diverse landscapes and rich flora and fauna, from deserts to snowy peaks, mangroves to coral reefs.
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Episode 2
Sacred Waters
50m
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.
Where to watch Land of the TigerEpisode 3
Unknown Seas
50m
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.
Where to watch Land of the TigerEpisode 4
Desert Kingdom
50m
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.
Where to watch Land of the TigerEpisode 5
Mountains of the Gods
50m
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
Where to watch Land of the TigerEpisode 6
Monsoon Forests
50mfinale
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.
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More about Land of the Tiger
Cast
Valmik ThaparPresenter
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 6
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
Themes
animalsnaturewildlife