Ben Fogle: New Lives In The Wild (2013)

Episode Overview

Title: Himalayan Foothills In this episode, Ben travels to the Indian Himalayas' foothills to spend time with 69-year-old Steve Lall, a former fighter pilot who has traded a life of luxury for the simplicity of farming in the mountains. Steve has dedicated his life to preserving his small private wilderness. Ben immerses himself in the challenges of their secluded lifestyle, which includes everything from plowing with buffalo and warding off monkeys and trespassers to participating in unusual activities like grave digging and naked meditation. Through these experiences, Ben learns that the difficulties of this remote existence contribute to its extraordinary beauty.