EPISODE · Aug 29, 2026 · 10 MIN
Punakha's Monsoon, the Nunnery, and the Road
from Bhutan Travel Podcast with Karma Wangchuk · host Karma Wangchuk
Karma spends his eighth day in Punakha, walking the Mo Chhu under gathering storm clouds, visiting the Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup nunnery, and reflecting on the valley's rhythm before the road east to Trongsa. He also considers the practical costs of a day in the valley. ☕ 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 29 of Bhutan Travel Podcast with Karma Wangchuk. Karma Wangchuk is in Punakha, Bhutan. Places in this episode: Khuruthang, Garuda Cafe - Punakha, Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery, Bridge View Restaurant, Punakha Dzong. Covered: Monsoon rain and river life, Nunnery visit and local faith, Food and daily costs in Punakha, Agriculture and rice terraces, Preparing for the road to Trongsa. Chapters:00:00 Quiet guesthouse room, morning rain dripping01:09 Khuruthang03:04 Bridge View Restaurant06:15 Riverside07:44 Punakha Dzong A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Punakha #Bhutan #BhutanTravel #PunakhaDzong #Khuruthang #Monsoon #SangchhenDorjiLhuendrup #Nunnery #MoChhu #Riverside #TravelDiaries #SlowTravel #BhutanHistory #LocalFood #EmaDatshi #SustainableDevelopmentFee #WhiteBelledHeron #LateralRoad https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bhutan/
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