Bhutan
COMO Uma Punakha

COMO Uma Punakha

COMO Uma Bhutan takes guests to the heart of the ethereal Himalayan Kingdom — an all-Buddhist country bordered by China and India. COMO Uma Bhutan is comprised of two award-winning lodges, COMO Uma Punakha and COMO Uma Paro — voted best and second best hotels in Asia, respectively, by Condé Nast Traveler.

COMO Uma Punakha is an intimate lodge, with just eight rooms and two villas, at the heart of the sacred Punakha Valley. The jewel-like Uma lodge sits on a small hill at the western end of the valley above the Mo Chhu river. It seems to breathe a different air, and is ideally located for Himalayan exploration, for village treks, temples, festivals, and whitewater rafting.

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Valley View Room

Every room commands sweeping views of the Punakha Valley and the Mo Chhu as it w ... inds its way through the rice fields and orchards. Valley View Rooms are light and airy with king or twin beds, sheesham-wood furniture and bright wall paintings by local artisans. These rooms also have enough space for a comfortable lounge area, deep bathtubs and a separate shower.

One Bedroom Villa

This one-bedroom standalone villa with a separate living room, dressing room and ... bathroom offers extremely spacious accommodation. The villa has French windows opening up to the valley view from the bedroom. Outside, there is a private glade, abundant with flowers.

COMO Villa

The two-bedroom COMO Villa sits within its own glade planted with azaleas, rhodo ... dendrons, camellias and hydrangeas. Two double bedrooms flank each side, with dramatic views of the Punakha Valley through the floor-to-ceiling windows and from the large outdoor terrace. Interiors feature Bhutanese design and epitomise understated comfort with luxurious Indian cotton bedcovers and hand-knotted rugs from nearby Nepal.

Bukhari

Named after the traditional Bhutanese fireplace, Bukhari is the warm heart of ou ... r resort — a cosy, convivial restaurant serving produce from the Punakha Valley. The inventive menus are based on seasonal, local produce sourced by chef Tshering Lhaden, who delivers both Bhutanese and international dishes with strong flavours and finesse.The food is healthy, wholesome and full of flavour, from Bhutan and India, with some international favourites too.

Buthan Hot Stone Bath

COMO Shambhala Retreat at Uma resort in the Punakha Valley is nestled in a hushe ... d woodland glade with far-reaching views. Find stillness among sacred mountains with holistic massages, body and facial care, yoga and meditation. This experience comprises of a bath and massage that uses heated river stones to help relieve deepset aches and pains. When placed in water, the hot stones crack and steam, releasing key minerals that help to aid stress and soothe the body. The treatment concludes with signature COMO Shambhala Massage.

LOCALEXPERIENCES

Anniversary with blessing at buddhist temple

Blessing ceremonies in Bhutan are full of ritual and mystery. You can mark an anniversary or importa ... nt day with a two-hour traditional blessing at a Buddhist temple. Ceremonies feature the exchange of ‘khadar’ (white scarves), an important Bhutanese act representing devotion and love, blessing relationships with happiness and prosperity.

TREKKING

Hiking on the mountains

Hiking is almost a rite of passage in Bhutan, with more than 70 per cent of the country covered in f ... orest and mountain. Twisting paths lead to hidden monasteries and temples, where views extend across the Himalayas.