A professor, seasoned adventurer, author and historian sets out on a journey to explore a curated selection of India's treasures; she meets with local experts and academics.
EPISODE 1
The North
Bettany Hughes journeys throughout India, starting with Varanasi, one of the country's holiest cities. Then, she explores Fatehpur Sikri, the Imperial capital of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
EPISODE 2
The South
Bettany visits Thanjavur and enjoys a splendid ride through the hills of Tamil Nadu aboard the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. She then meets the Toda people, who still revere the advent of the train.
Bettany Hughes
