Thimphu's Last Rain, the Festival, and the Road East

On his final full day in Thimphu, Karma Wangchuk visits the Genekha Matsutake Mushroom Festival, takes a last look at the Tashichho Dzong, and reflects on the capital's water worries and rising tourism before he finally turns his wheels toward Punakha and the east. ☕ 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 21 of Bhutan Travel Podcast with Karma Wangchuk. Karma Wangchuk is in Thimphu, Bhutan. Places in this episode: Norzin Lam, Genekha, Motithang, Sangaygang viewpoint, Centenary Farmers Market, National Memorial Chorten, Thimphu Courtyard, Ambient Cafe. Covered: Matsutake mushroom festival in Genekha, Thimphu daily rhythm and urban soundscape, Water scarcity report in Thimphu valley, Cost of food and rent in Thimphu, Final preparation for the Lateral Road journey east, Golden langur sighting near Motithang. Chapters:00:00 Norzin Lam01:52 Festival grounds03:20 Hilltop viewpoint04:12 Centenary Farmers Market06:04 Thimphu Courtyard06:55 Ambient Cafe08:00 Quiet room at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Thimphu #Bhutan #MatsutakeFestival #Genekha #WeekendMarket #EmaDatshi #ThimphuCourtyard #MemorialChorten #LateralRoad #Punakha #TashichhoDzong #Sangaygang #BhutanTravel #MonsoonInBhutan #CostOfLiving #ParoFlat #Bondey #BhutanPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bhutan/