Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
Bhutan
Season 11, Episode 8 · Aired 2018-06-24
Synopsis
Anthony Bourdain and film director Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream, Black Swan) tour the remote South Asian Kingdom of Bhutan and travel on the winding East/West highway known for its spectacular views of the Himalayan Mountains. The seasoned explorers share a meal with yak herders, visit the capital city of Thimphu for traditional Bhutanese cuisine, drive to Punakha to explore the village of legendary divine monk Drupka Kinley, and visit Bumthang for a bamboo archery competition.
In the series
This episode is part of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013–2018) on CNN.
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Key cast
- Anthony Bourdain as Host