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Daughter of the Mountains
Episode 1 of 3
Documentary tracing the source of the Ganges, providing a glimpse into the natural and spiritual worlds that swirl around India's most sacred river.
Documentary which journeys deep into the Himalayas to the source of the Ganges, providing a glimpse into the natural and spiritual worlds that swirl around India's most sacred river. Tracing the river through diverse landscapes uncovers some spectacular wildlife, including snow leopards, black bears, man-eating cats and rare elephants. Every summer, thousands of Hindu pilgrims make the arduous journey high into the mountains to worship at the river's source and honour the river goddess.
Last on
Wed 28 Jul 201023:30
BBC HD
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Dry season in the Ganges Delta
Duration: 03:36
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Source of the River Ganges
Duration: 02:40
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sudha Bhuchar |
| Producer | Ian Gray |
Broadcasts
- Fri 3 Aug 200721:00BBC Two England, Wales (Analogue) & Scotland only
- Fri 3 Aug 200721:35BBC Two Wales
- Fri 3 Aug 200723:35BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue) & Northern Ireland only
- Sun 5 Aug 200718:10BBC Two except East, Northern Ireland & Yorkshire
- Thu 16 Aug 200701:50
Wed 22 Jul 200920:25BBC HD- Fri 4 Sep 200919:10BBC Two England & Northern Ireland only
Sat 12 Jun 201010:30BBC HD
Wed 28 Jul 201023:30BBC HD

