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Bhutan to the Bay of Bengal (6/6)

This is also part of this series: Himalaya with Michael Palin (6)

Subjects: Anthropology, Asian Studies, Geography, Global Issues, History, India, World Religions

Grade Level: JrH-Adult
Producer: BBC
Closed Captioned: No

Running Time: 55 mins
Country of Origin: Great Britain
Study Guide: No

Copyright Date: 2004
Available in French: No

In the remote Kingdom of Bhutan, Michael Palin finds himself back in the land of yaks for a last look at the high Himalaya. Passing Tiger's Nest Monastery, Michael treks towards the Base Camp of Chomolhari where he meets Dorji, a nomad with a penchant for yak songs. Heading down to Paro in time to enjoy the great Buddhist festival, or Tsechu, he witnesses the sacred Black Hat Dances in the fortress-like Dzong; archery contests in town; and the unfolding of the giant scroll, or thankha, during the night of the full moon. In a bar in the capital, Thimphu, Michael discusses reincarnation and the pursuit of happiness with Dasho Benji and Ashi Khendum, the King's cousins, and en route to Bangladesh is taken by Benji to Popshika valley to see the extremely rare black neck cranes.

Links: http://http://www.palinstravels.co.uk/static-187

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