Land of the Tiger (1997)

'When I came here and saw the tigers for the first time, in this incredibly historic setting, it just mesmerized me and I suppose at some level, I fell in love,' said Valmik Thapar. The Indian subcontinent, encompassing Pakistan, Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, is home to a dazzling array of plants and animals. In this six-part series, wildlife expert Valmik Thapar shares his love and experiences of this rich and varied landscape. His journey takes us from the red deserts of Rajasthan to the snowy peaks of the Himalayas, through lush mangrove forests to the sparkling coral reef waters of India's west coast.