With a dreamy location among terraced rice paddies and verdant hills, the 10-room hideaway of COMO Uma Punakha offers luxurious respite from the modern world.
Picture the scene. You wake to a stirring mountain breeze and step onto your spacious balcony. Below, views of terraced rice fields and the temple of Khamsum Yuley Namgay catch your eye. Further afield, the snowcapped peaks of the Himalayas catch your eye. It’s another heavenly morning at the mystical and ethereal COMO Uma Punakha.
Sporting just eight spacious bedrooms and two standalone villas, COMO Uma Punakha is located in the remote and awe-inspiring Punakha Valley. The journey here is a memorable one, with guests typically arriving at Paro International Airport, a five-hour drive from the hotel. From here, guests drive through meandering countryside and incredible sights, including the imposing Punakha Dzong fortress.
Upon arrival, COMO Uma Punakha’s beautiful design takes center stage. The glass-walled accommodations fill each space with plenty of natural light, highlighting the gorgeous hand-painted murals located above each bed. The furnishings are equally impressive, with sheesham-wood furnishings and a calming color palette lending each room a serene vibe. Pampering comes easy in these thoughtfully-designed abodes, with each bathroom offering a deep soaking tub overlooking the valley.
This being a COMO hotel, wellness is a core part of the guest experience. The COMO Shambhala Retreat is nestled in a woodland glade, playing host to a variety of treatments designed to relax and rejuvenate guests. Alongside traditional massages and facial treatments, guests can indulge in Bhutanese Hot Stone Baths, yoga classes and guided meditation.
Guests at COMO Uma Punakha are also well catered to for dining, with Bukhari offering a convivial environment to savor produce from the Punakha Valley. Named after a traditional Bhutanese fireplace, the restaurant sits at the heart of the property, spotlighting and celebrating amazing local flavors. With many of the herbs, spices, fruits and vegetables grown on-site, guests can also take a tour of the property’s expansive gardens. You just have to ask.
