10 COMO UMA PARO
There are few getaways as unique as one that unlocks the many facets of the enigmatic Land of the Thunder Dragon. The all-Buddhist Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan remains an unknown for most of us, so it’s time, then, to discover the nation that pioneered the concept of gross national happiness, and there’s no better way than by checking into COMO Uma Bhutan’s two exceptional properties. COMO Uma Paro offers nine exclusive private villas, 20 bedrooms and a COMO Shambhala Retreat, with pared-back interiors accented with work by local artisans. From here, you get access to some of Bhutan’s main cultural highlights, including the ‘Tiger’s Nest’ monastery, and activities such as the national sport of archery. The intimate COMO Uma Punakha – a five-hour drive from Paro – is set within one of Bhutan’s most sacred valleys, with each of its 10 rooms commanding sweeping views of the valley, with the Mo Chhu River snaking through the rice terraces and orchards below.
