New Delhi: He’s at the top of the political chain at the moment, but can Prime Minister Narendra Modi survive a day out in the wild? In a special episode of the show Man vs. Wild, outdoor survival expert Bear Grylls will take Modi through the Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve on a supposedly untamed adventure. Grylls teased a glimpse of what’s to come through this trailer.

In the trailer, one can see PM Modi and Grylls floating downriver on a makeshift raft, sniffing what looks like elephant dung, trawling through the forest, and hacking together what looks like a spear.

Grylls said that the global broadcast will see the “unknown side of PM Modi” as he ventures into Indian wilderness to create awareness about animal conservation. “People across 180 countries will get to see the unknown side of PM Narendra Modi as he ventures into Indian wilderness to create awareness about animal conservation & environmental change. Catch Man vs. Wild with PM Modi @DiscoveryIN on August.

In a press release by Discovery, PM Modi is quoted as saying that the show presents him the opportunity to showcase to the world India’s rich environmental heritage and stress on the importance of environment conservation. “For years, I have lived among nature, in the mountains and the forests. These years have a lasting impact on my life. So when I was asked about a special programme focussing on life beyond politics and that too in the midst of nature I was both intrigued and inclined to take part in it. For me, this show presents a great opportunity to showcase to the world India’s rich environmental heritage and stress on the importance of environment conservation and living in harmony with nature. It was a great experience spending time in the jungle once again, this time with Bear, who is blessed with indefatigable energy and quest to experience nature at its purest,” his statement read.

The program will be broadcast at 9 pm on August 12 on Discovery India.