--- product_id: 47971812 title: "Michael Palin - Himalaya [DVD]" price: "£13.89" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/47971812-michael-palin-himalaya-dvd store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Michael Palin - Himalaya [DVD] **Price:** £13.89 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Michael Palin - Himalaya [DVD] - **How much does it cost?** £13.89 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/47971812-michael-palin-himalaya-dvd) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description Michael Palin undertakes his most challenging journey yet in this BBC travel series, across the Himalayas, the greatest mountain range on earth, made up of a virtually unbroken wall of rock stretching 1800 miles from the borders of Afghanistan to south-west China. Along his journey Michael Palin encounters extremes of wealth and poverty, altitude and freezing cold, and meets, amongst many others, the Dalai Lama, the Bhutanese Royal Family and the once-feared head hunting tribe of the Konyak. His travels take him through Afghanistan, across India to the feared 'Death Zone' near the base of Mount Everest, and then on to the Bhutanese capital before finally arriving in the Bay of Bengal. desertcart.co.uk Review You might think that Michael Palin has visited pretty much every nook and cranny of the globe by now, but not so: he's managed to find a few previously unexplored hectares in Himalaya, his latest jaunt for the BBC. Here the format, established originally in his Phileas Fogg-inspired Around the World in 80 Days, remains unchanged: always affable, seemingly unflappable, Palin journeys through the various countries along the world's greatest mountain range, getting friendly with everyone he meets and offering gently witty, gently affectionate observations on the customs and cultures he encounters. From the Khyber Pass through dangerous territory along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, via Nepal then up into Tibet to Everest and down into China, and finally to Bangladesh, Palin is, as ever, unfazed by whatever the world has to throw at him, be it chaotic bull-racing in Peshawar, the threat of kidnap by Maoist rebels in Nepal, Tibetan Yak herding, or rafting down the Yangtze. Even if both the once indefatigable traveller and the programme format itself seem a little tired at times (in Palin's case probably a side-effect of the high altitudes), the trek still provides manna from heaven for armchair travellers. On the DVD: There are two hour-long episodes on each disc, accompanied by a series of extended scenes which are accessed separately. Palin provides a brief introduction, filmed before he began his journey. --Mark Walker Review: Another GREAT Michael Palin DVD - Highly recommended. - Absolute fabulous DVD of Michael Palin in Himalaya. Very well presented & excellent photography. Bought for My husband - who is a Michael Palin fan - & who adores the Himalaya's. I have had a sneak preview of DVD & know he will be delighted to get this! Review: If a 60 year old man can trek the Himalaya, whats stopping you? - Michael Palin has always been a hero of mine who is totally responsible for lighting the spark that set off my love of travel. Sitting down to watch Full Circle with my grandfather as a kid is probably my first memory of him, and then getting hooked with his shows after that. Everyone talks about Around the World in 80 days as his greatest travel documentary, but in all honesty, Himalaya is probably his greatest achievement. Michael would have just turned 60 when this was filmed in 2004, and testimony to the man that he can go on such a extreme trek in Asia taking in the worlds highest mountain rage. This documentary takes place in the fall out of 9/11, so Michael does seem to tread carefully in places, but as always his attention for detail shines through and he gives a great account of his time in the Himalaya's. This is easily ranked 1 or 2 along with 80 days in his best series, and ahead of Pole to Pole and Full Circle. No mater how many times I have watched this over the years, I still find myself coming back to watch it again. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002XOZR4 | | Actors | Michael Palin | | Aspect Ratio | 16:9 - 1.78:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | 10,860 in DVD & Blu-ray ( See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray ) 329 in Documentary (DVD & Blu-ray) 1,828 in Box Sets (DVD & Blu-ray) 2,112 in Television (DVD & Blu-ray) | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (315) | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 5014503149529 | | Language | Unknown (Stereo) | | Media Format | PAL | | Number of discs | 3 | | Package Dimensions | 19.2 x 13.6 x 2.4 cm; 120 g | | Rated | Suitable for 12 years and over | | Release date | 22 Nov. 2004 | | Run time | 5 hours and 30 minutes | | Studio | 2 Entertain Video | | Subtitles: | English | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** Michael Palin - **Format:** PAL - **Language:** English - **Number of discs:** 3 - **Runtime:** 5 hours and 30 minutes ## Images ![Michael Palin - Himalaya [DVD] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Dr7iN3HsL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another GREAT Michael Palin DVD - Highly recommended. *by M***S on 19 December 2016* Absolute fabulous DVD of Michael Palin in Himalaya. Very well presented & excellent photography. Bought for My husband - who is a Michael Palin fan - & who adores the Himalaya's. I have had a sneak preview of DVD & know he will be delighted to get this! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If a 60 year old man can trek the Himalaya, whats stopping you? *by M***S on 29 September 2021* Michael Palin has always been a hero of mine who is totally responsible for lighting the spark that set off my love of travel. Sitting down to watch Full Circle with my grandfather as a kid is probably my first memory of him, and then getting hooked with his shows after that. Everyone talks about Around the World in 80 days as his greatest travel documentary, but in all honesty, Himalaya is probably his greatest achievement. Michael would have just turned 60 when this was filmed in 2004, and testimony to the man that he can go on such a extreme trek in Asia taking in the worlds highest mountain rage. This documentary takes place in the fall out of 9/11, so Michael does seem to tread carefully in places, but as always his attention for detail shines through and he gives a great account of his time in the Himalaya's. This is easily ranked 1 or 2 along with 80 days in his best series, and ahead of Pole to Pole and Full Circle. No mater how many times I have watched this over the years, I still find myself coming back to watch it again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful travel read *by J***L on 21 March 2023* I recall watching the tv series when it was first aired, but only by reading the book do you get the full experience. Michael is a wonderful raconteur, permitting the reader to almost enjoy the experience of being there with him. His dry wit and humorous delivery brings a frequent smile and you can hear his narration and delivery in your head as you devour the pages. A timeless book that is still immensely enjoyable to read two decades after it was written. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/47971812-michael-palin-himalaya-dvd](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/47971812-michael-palin-himalaya-dvd) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*