The Ganges With Sue Perkins
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Sue visits the beautiful mangroves of the Sundarbans, home of the Bengal tiger, and meets the villagers who live in fear of an attack. She discovers a world defined by water and the devastating impact of climate change.
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It’s here that ancient and modern collide - from the sacred city of Varanasi to Patna, a city fast becoming India’s Silicon Valley. It’s here also that the Ganges faces its greatest threats - from dams, pollution, industry and agriculture. 51:56 Expired
Sue travels from the sacred summit of Shivling, source of the Ganges and the centre of the Hindu universe, to the beautiful mountain town of Rishikesh. Along the way, she meets Hindu holy men known as sadhus, wealthy tycoons and local families to find out what the future holds for this great river.