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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 10 MIN

The Quiet Generosity of Rain

from Bhutan Travel Podcast with Karma Wangchuk · host Karma Wangchuk

Karma spends his fourth day in Paro on a slow walk to Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest temples, and reflects on the monsoon's cost and calm. He checks on the upcoming football match and the matsutake season, and shares what a settling-in day really costs 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 4 of Bhutan Travel Podcast with Karma Wangchuk. Karma Wangchuk is in Paro, Bhutan. Places in this episode: Paro Chhu, Kyichu Lhakhang, Brioche Cafe, Bondey, Ama Buffet Restaurant, Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu, Genekha. Covered: Monsoon walking and local temples, Cost of daily life and rent in Paro, Kyichu Lhakhang visit, Upcoming Paro FC match and local excitement, Matsutake mushroom festival, Looking for long-term housing in Bondey. Chapters:00:00 Kyichu Lhakhang01:31 Forest path03:00 Brioche Cafe04:35 Ama Buffet Restaurant06:10 Genekha07:35 Pel Diner08:54 Bondey A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bhutan #Paro #KyichuLhakhang #MonsoonBhutan #BhutanTravel #ParoFC #Matsutake #Sangchu #BhutanLife #GrossNationalHappiness #AmaBuffet #BriocheCafe #PelDiner #BondeyValley #RinpungDzong #SlowTravel #KarmaWangchuk #BhutanPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bhutan/

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