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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2026 · 11 MIN

Thimphu's Rain, Roots, and the Road Ahead

from Bhutan Travel Podcast with Karma Wangchuk · host Karma Wangchuk

On his final full day in Thimphu, Karma walks the Memorial Chorten in the rain, grapples with the capital's water scarcity, treats himself to a last dinner at a local favorite, and prepares to leave for the east on the Lateral Road. ☕ 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 19 of Bhutan Travel Podcast with Karma Wangchuk. Karma Wangchuk is in Thimphu, Bhutan. Places in this episode: National Memorial Chorten, Doeboom Lam, Norzin Lam, Clock Tower Square, Tashichho Dzong, Wang Chhu, Folk Heritage Museum, Kawajangsa. Covered: Memorial Chorten, Water scarcity, Museums, Local food, Lateral Road departure, Rainy city mood. Chapters:00:00 Rain on roof00:44 Norzin Lam04:36 Tashichho Dzong06:19 Kawajangsa08:00 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Thimphu #Bhutan #BhutanTravel #ThimphuRain #MemorialChorten #EmaDatshi #LateralRoad #GrossNationalHappiness #BhutanTravelDiaries #RainyDay #FolkHeritageMuseum #RoyalTextileAcademy #ThimphuCafe #TravelBhutan #Monsoon #WaterScarcity #Cappuccino https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bhutan/

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