Punakha's Green Arrival

Karma Wangchuk drives from Thimphu over Dochu La into monsoon-green Punakha, settles into a guesthouse, crosses the suspension bridge, and walks the rice terraces to Chimi Lhakhang. He reflects on the valley's history, the fertility temple, and the cost of a simple lunch. ☕ 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 22 of Bhutan Travel Podcast with Karma Wangchuk. Karma Wangchuk is in Punakha, Bhutan. Places in this episode: Dochula Pass, Punakha Dzong, Punakha Suspension Bridge, Khuruthang, Lobesa, Chimi Lhakhang, Vintage Cafe, Pemako Punakha. Covered: Punakha arrival and road journey, Punakha Dzong and local history, Chimi Lhakhang and fertility traditions, Rice terraces and monsoon farming, Cost of living and travel expenses in Punakha. Chapters:00:00 Car ride01:32 Punakha Dzong03:20 Punakha Suspension Bridge04:49 Chimi Lhakhang08:52 Khuruthang A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Punakha #BhutanTravel #ChimiLhakhang #PunakhaDzong #BhutanRoadTrip #MonsoonBhutan #RiceTerraces #BhutanHiking #SustainableDevelopmentFee #TravelBhutan #BhutanGuide #Khuruthang #PunakhaBridge #DrukpaKunley #BhutanHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bhutan/