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Ganges - Daughter of the Mountains

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Documentary which journeys deep into the Himalayas to the source of the Ganges, providing a glimpse into the natural and spiritual worlds that swirl around India's most sacred river. Tracing the river through diverse landscapes uncovers some spectacular wildlife including snow leopards, black bears, man-eating cats and rare elephants. Every summer thousands of Hindu pilgrims make the arduous journey high into the mountains to worship at the river's source and honour the river goddess.