Landing in Paro, the Monsoon Green

Karma Wangchuk arrives in Bhutan for a two-year stay, landing at the kingdom's only airport in Paro during the monsoon. He navigates visas, SIMs, banking and the practicalities of settling in, all while getting his first impressions of the valley's soundscape. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bhutan: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bhutan guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Bhutan Travel Podcast with Karma Wangchuk. Karma Wangchuk is in Paro, Bhutan. Places in this episode: Paro International Airport (PBH), Brioche Cafe, Treenz Lite Paro, Paro Chhu, Rinpung Dzong, Ta Dzong / National Museum, Himalayan Kitchen, Bhutan National Bank. Covered: Arrival and Visa, Monsoon Climate, Settling-in Logistics, Money and Costs, Paro Town and Valley. Chapters:00:00 Brioche Cafe02:59 Treenz Lite Paro04:28 Rinpung Dzong06:11 Himalayan Kitchen07:31 Bhutan National Bank09:01 Paro Chhu11:13 Soft rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bhutan #ParoBhutan #BhutanTravel #MonsoonBhutan #ParoAirport #Drukair #SustainableDevelopmentFee #ExpatsInBhutan #LifeInBhutan #BhutanVisa #ParoValley #TigerNest #EmaDatshi #BhutanFood #BhutanOnABudget #LongTermTravelBhutan #ParoMarket #BhutanCustoms https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bhutan/