Monsoon Markets and the Slow Climb

Karma spends a rainy day exploring Paro's Saturday market and the old town, eats ema datshi at a local eatery, and begins acclimatising for the Tiger's Nest hike. He talks about the cost of settling in, the upcoming food summit, and the rhythm of monsoon life. ☕ 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 2 of Bhutan Travel Podcast with Karma Wangchuk. Karma Wangchuk is in Paro, Bhutan. Places in this episode: Paro Saturday Market, The Loft, Rinpung Dzong, Ta Dzong, Brioche Cafe, Olive Kitchen and Bar. Covered: Paro Saturday market and food, Rinpung Dzong and Ta Dzong visit, Cost of living and monthly expenses in Paro, Monsoon weather and outdoor pacing, Upcoming food summit in Paro, Old town crafts and thangka painting. Chapters:00:00 Rain on tin roof01:29 The Loft03:40 Rinpung Dzong05:03 Brioche Cafe06:41 Olive Kitchen and Bar08:42 Rain on roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Paro #Bhutan #ParoBhutan #BhutanTravel #MonsoonInBhutan #EmaDatshi #SaturdayMarket #RinpungDzong #TaDzong #BhutanFood #ParoValley #GrossNationalHappiness #TigersNest #BhutanHiking #Kmert #SlowTravel #BhutanLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bhutan/