Punakha's Rain, the Dzong, and the Last Day

On his fifth day in Punakha, Karma revisits the dzong under monsoon skies, reflects on the valley's history and the cost of travel, and looks east to Trongsa. He also shares notes on the practicalities of Bhutanese travel, from river crossings to the Sustainable Development Fee. ☕ 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 26 of Bhutan Travel Podcast with Karma Wangchuk. Karma Wangchuk is in Punakha, Bhutan. Places in this episode: Punakha Dzong, Punakha Suspension Bridge, Mo Chhu, Pho Chhu, Khuruthang, Old Town cuisine, Garuda Cafe - Punakha, Talo. Covered: Punakha Dzong history, River life and kayaking on Mo Chhu, Cost of travel and SDF, Monsoon rain and valley rhythm, Preparing to leave for Trongsa. Chapters:00:00 Khuruthang02:22 Dzong courtyard03:57 Old Town cuisine04:48 Mo Chhu06:21 Cafe interior07:08 Rain on street09:28 Guesthouse exterior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Punakha #PunakhaDzong #MoChhu #BhutanTravel #Bhutan #MonsoonBhutan #EmaDatshi #SustainableDevelopmentFee #KayakingPunakha #TravelBhutan #BhutanHistory #PunakhaValley #RiverLife #LateralRoad #Trongsa #BhutanEats https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bhutan/