Himalayas - Peaks, Gods, Moments of Happiness

Snow-covered passes and remote villages nestled among the highest peaks on Earth – this is the Himalayas! Travel journalist Pascal Violo spares no effort to capture the beauty and soul of the mountainous landscape, as well as the people of this unique region, in touching images. In his new live report, he shares the most exciting stories from eight adventurous journeys through Nepal, Bhutan, Ladakh, and Tibet. After seeking happiness in the last Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan and circling the sacred Mount Kailash in Tibet, he experiences a moving encounter with the Dalai Lama in Ladakh and finally reaches the roof of the world at the base camp of Mount Everest in Nepal at an altitude of 5,328 meters. During his hikes over high mountains and through lonely valleys, he repeatedly encounters the special mystique that can be found in the Himalayan mountain regions.