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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2026 · 9 MIN

Punakha's Last Rain and the Road to Trongsa

from Bhutan Travel Podcast with Karma Wangchuk · host Karma Wangchuk

On his final day in Punakha, Karma walks the monsoon-soaked rice terraces, visits the Talo weaving community, and reflects on the valley's quiet rhythm before preparing to drive east along the Lateral Road to Trongsa. He also checks in on the practical costs of a traveler's day in Bhutan. ☕ 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 25 of Bhutan Travel Podcast with Karma Wangchuk. Karma Wangchuk is in Punakha, Bhutan. Places in this episode: Khuruthang, Talo, Bridge View Restaurant, Garuda Cafe - Punakha, Mo Chhu, Punakha Suspension Bridge, Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, MERENGMA' Bistro. Covered: Talo village weaving, Cost of travel and food in Punakha, Monsoon rain and valley rhythm, Lateral Road preparation for Trongsa. Chapters:00:00 Khuruthang01:25 Talo02:57 Bridge View Restaurant04:32 Mo Chhu06:03 MERENGMA' Bistro07:20 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Punakha #Bhutan #PunakhaDzong #BhutanTravel #TaloVillage #BhutanWeaving #Khuruthang #MoChhu #MonsoonBhutan #LateralRoad #BhutanFood #MomoLunch #SustainableDevelopmentFee #BhutanTravelGuide #TravelBhutan #BhutanHistory #WhiteBelliedHeron https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bhutan/

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