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EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 9 MIN

Punakha's River, the Nunnery, and Monsoon Rain

from Bhutan Travel Podcast with Karma Wangchuk · host Karma Wangchuk

Karma spends his third day in Punakha walking the Mo Chhu, visiting the Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup nunnery, and sheltering from a late monsoon storm. He reflects on the valley's history, the river's power, and the practical costs of a traveler's day before looking east once more. ☕ 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 24 of Bhutan Travel Podcast with Karma Wangchuk. Karma Wangchuk is in Punakha, Bhutan. Places in this episode: Punakha Suspension Bridge, Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery, Khuruthang, Old Town Cuisine, Garuda Cafe - Punakha, Mo Chhu, Pho Chhu, Punakha Dzong. Covered: Monsoon season, Local food costs, Nunnery visit, River and wildlife, Practical travel notes, Lateral Road planning. Chapters:00:00 Mo Chhu01:42 Khuruthang03:38 Thunder05:21 Old Town Cuisine07:32 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Punakha #Bhutan #Monsoon #SangchhenDorjiLhuendrup #MoChhu #PunakhaDzong #EmaDatshi #Khuruthang #BhutanTravel #LateralRoad #WhiteBelliedHeron #BhutanMonsoon #TravelPodcast #KewaDatshi #ChimiLhakhang #DochulaPass https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bhutan/

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