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EPISODE · Aug 30, 2026 · 11 MIN

Punakha's Last Day and the Green Road East

from Bhutan Travel Podcast with Karma Wangchuk · host Karma Wangchuk

Karma spends his final day in Punakha walking the river, sharing a meal, and reflecting on the valley's cost before the drive east. A quiet episode about monsoon rain, rice terraces, and the road to Trongsa. ☕ 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 30 of Bhutan Travel Podcast with Karma Wangchuk. Karma Wangchuk is in Punakha, Bhutan. Places in this episode: Khuruthang, Garuda Cafe - Punakha, Punakha Suspension Bridge, Punakha Dzong, Shengana, Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, Lobesa, MERENGMA' Bistro. Covered: Punakha daily life and final reflections, Local food and dining costs, Suspension bridge and river life, Road preparation for Trongsa leg, Late monsoon weather and rice terraces, Travel costs and SDF implications. Chapters:00:00 Khuruthang02:43 Shengana04:39 MERENGMA' Bistro06:57 Lobesa07:56 Chimi Lhakhang08:49 Vintage Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PunakhaBhutan #BhutanTravel #VisitBhutan #PunakhaDzong #KhamsumYulleyNamgyal #ChimiLhakhang #MoChhuRiver #LateralRoad #TrongsaBound #BhutanMonsoon #SlowTravel #EmaDatshi #Khuruthang #BhutanLife #RiceTerraces #SDoF https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bhutan/

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