Three reasons brought Kamiya Jani to Bhutan — it’s a visa-free nation for Indians, Indian currency is widely accepted here, and it’s a carbon-negative country. So, you will find more trees than people here! During her culturally enriching trip to Bhutan, Kamiya stayed at COMO Uma Paro, a beautiful inland mountain retreat and here’s why you should too.
COMO Uma Paro: Gateway To The Buddhist Himalayan Kingdom
Perched atop a sloping blue pine-tree-clad hill, COMO Uma Paro overlooks the cultural centre of Bhutan, Paro. It’s the first COMO property to open in Bhutan, in 2004, paving the way for COMO Uma Punakha later. Located on a 38-acre site, COMO Uma Paro is a gateway to the all-Buddhist Himalayan kingdom. Overlooking rice paddies, wheat fields, trout-filled streams and scattered settlements, the property is a site (intended) to behold.
Luxe Villas Inspired By Bhutanese Homes
The luxury property is just a 10-minute drive from Bhutan International Airport. At COMO Uma Paro, you can choose from 20 stunning rooms and nine villas, meticulously designed by traditionally trained Bhutanese artisans. The villas and rooms are fashioned around local Bhutanese homes. Materials including wood, stone and tiles are handcrafted using age-old techniques.
There’s a relaxing and rejuvenating vibe about the property and its surroundings that seeps into you. Credit goes to the rhododendrons, camellias, hydrangeas and orchards that are vibrant parts of the property. Climbing roses decorate the walls of the property while the glorious magnolias give you the essence of the “Land of Landscapes”.
Award-Winning Restaurants, Traditional Therapies & More
COMO Uma Paro has the award-winning Bukhari for seasonally driven meals and the Uma Bar, a warm space for all-day drinking (Bhutanese whiskies and cocktails) and dining. Bukhari, serving elevated Bhutanese, Continental and Indian dishes is a royal favourite. There’s also COMO Shambhala Kitchen, which serves nutritional meals with ingredients sourced from the hotel’s organic gardens.
During her visit to Bhutan, Kamiya preferred to stay at COMO Uma Paro thanks to its easy access to the country’s cultural highlight — Tiger’s Nest Monastery. The local English-speaking guides at the hotel will also take you through the city’s sightseeing spots and other popular activities like archery.
And after a tiring yet deeply satisfying day of exploration, you can rejuvenate at COMO Shambhala Retreat. Here, holistic Asian-inspired treatments and signature massages await you. From hot stone baths to facials to reflexology, it’s a space to align your mind, body and soul.
Paying homage to Bhutan’s Buddhist culture, COMO Uma Paro gives you enough and more reasons to make it your nest, like Kamiya, during your trip to the “Land of the Thunder Dragon.”
Where: Paro Valley Paro, 00000, Bhutan
Cost: ₹37,193 per night onwards
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