Himalayas (2023)
Overview
Simon Richardson and James Lowsley-Williams head to the Himalayas on a quest to discover Nepal’s mysterious ‘Forbidden Kingdom’, the remote mountaintop city of Lo Manthang. Breath-taking views, lung-busting climbs, and incredible encounters with locals; Si and James are in for an unmissable gravel bike adventure! Their once-in-a-lifetime expedition begins in the chaotic streets of Kathmandu before embarking on a gruelling five-day ride up the ancient trade route that forges a path between Nepal and Tibet. Their epic ride sees them dicing with kamikaze trucks, enduring freezing rainstorms, taking a 228m bungee jump, and even a heroic attempt to beat a Himalayan KOM.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.114 |
Directed By
Tom Grundy
Hugh Farrow
Crew
Tom Grundy
Mike Rees
Hugh Farrow
Emma Rimmer
David Warby
Claire Jackson
Sid Albanis
Mia Walter
TOP CAST
Simon Richardson
Self
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