Punakha's Green Terrace and the Slow River

Karma settles into Punakha's monsoon rhythm, walking the rice terraces, crossing the suspension bridge, and soaking in the valley's quiet green. He reflects on the cost of living, the white-bellied heron, and the road ahead. ☕ 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 23 of Bhutan Travel Podcast with Karma Wangchuk. Karma Wangchuk is in Punakha, Bhutan. Places in this episode: Khuruthang, Punakha Suspension Bridge, Shengana, Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, Garuda Cafe, Punakha Dzong, Mo Chhu and Pho Chhu confluence, Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery. Covered: Punakha valley life and monsoon, Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten hike, Punakha Dzong and history, Local food and costs, White-bellied heron and wildlife, Sustainable Development Fee and travel costs. Chapters:00:00 Khuruthang01:41 Shengana03:17 Punakha Dzong05:37 Garuda Cafe07:39 Merengma Bistro08:59 Street at night after rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Punakha #BhutanTravel #MonsoonBhutan #KhamsumYulleyNamgyal #PunakhaDzong #RiceTerraces #WhiteBelledHeron #SustainableDevelopmentFee #GrossNationalHappiness #Khuruthang #LateralRoad #BhutanVillages #EmaDatshi #GarudaCafe #MerengmaBistro #TigerNest #BhutanHiking https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bhutan/