COMO Uma Paro

Location: Paro | Bhutan

Price guide: £££££ £350-£500 per person per night

Set amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Himalayas, COMO Uma Paro provides a luxurious getaway, encompassing the country’s rich heritage in every detail of its elegant décor. Guests can enjoy the romantic grounds, indulge in holistic spa therapies and dine on exquisite cuisine overlooking the natural beauty of the Paro Valley.

Perfect forCouples looking for a spiritual retreat in the heart of the Himalayas.

In the knowThe end of March signals the season of blossoming rhododendrons, making a walk through the grounds of the hotel a wonderful experience. If you fancy extending your visit to Bhutan, pay a visit to COMO Uma Paro's sister hotel in Punakha.

Recommended for...

Boutique Hotel
Chic Design
Cultural Immersion
Eco-tourism

Hotel Overview

Where

Just 10 minutes from the international airport, COMO Uma Paro sits atop the Paro Valley in western Bhutan, overlooking sweeping alpine hills, rhododendron forests and the kingdom’s scenic mountainside.

Rooms at COMO Uma Paro

Radiating traditional Bhutanese style, the hotel’s 29 luxurious guestrooms combine rustic décor with modern comfort. The private villas have been lovingly handcrafted with wooden furnishings and artisanal touches, and the scent of pinewood from individual wood-burning stoves inspires romantic al fresco dining on the charming terraces.

Food and facilities

With a flair for turning seasonal local produce into award-winning cuisine, executive chef Dewa Wijaya has served an impressive history of guests at the Bakhari restaurant, including Bhutan’s much celebrated royal family. For the ultimate sense of wellbeing, try the sophisticated cooking techniques of COMO Shambhala Cuisine, which has a menu designed to energise mind, body and spirit through fresh, nutritional food.

Activities at COMO Uma Paro

COMO hotels are famed for their spas, and the COMO Uma Paro is no exception; with two hot stone bathhouses, a pool and sundeck, plus a wide range of Ayurveda-inspired holistic treatments, the COMO Shambhala Retreat is the ideal place to rest and rebalance the soul. Invigorate the body with a morning yoga class, before exploring the nature trails of the surrounding hills. With Himalayan camping, mountain biking and archery on offer, there is plenty to see and do.