Como Uma, Paro

COMO Shambhala Retreat at COMO Uma Paro has a full range of holistic, Asian-inspired treatments, both for guests and those staying elsewhere in the Paro Valley. We have two private Bhutanese hot-stone bathhouses, as well as a large indoor pool with an al fresco sundeck facing the mountains across the valley. There are separate steam rooms for men and women, and a state-of-the-art gym.

Our yoga studio has floor-to-ceiling views of Paro, flooding the room with natural daylight, where complimentary yoga classes are held daily by our resident yoga instructor. Our nine villas, tucked back into the forest, have their own private therapy suite offering total tranquility and seclusion.

Much of our produce comes from local farmers-Punakha is considered one of the most bountiful valleys in Bhutan-which means we benefit from fresh vegetable, fruit and dairy products every day. All of this is used in traditional dishes as well as our international menus.

Bukhari is our Punakha restaurant at the heart of COMO Uma Punakha – named after the traditional Bhutanese fireplace. Lunch dishes feature international comfort foods such as pasta and salads, while dinner is a gastronomic treat. Menus are based on seasonal, local produce sourced by chef Tshering Lhaden, who delivers both Bhutanese and international dishes with strong flavours and finesse.

When it comes to private dining in Bhutan, we can orchestrate gourmet meals in a number of unique locations at COMO Uma Punakha. Be it a romantic supper on your villa’s terrace or an adventurous picnic on the banks of the Mo Chu river, our expert staff can help you stage a memorable occasion.

At our luxury hotel in Punakha, In-Room Dining menus—available until 10pm daily—include Himalayan dumplings (‘momos’) alongside healthy salads and familiar western-style comfort options like wraps and pasta dishes.

We offer a wide array of massage therapy at COMO Uma Paro. Traditional techniques include Thai massage, which is sometimes known as passive yoga. The signature COMO Shambhala Massage is a particularly nurturing treatment, employing long, soothing strokes.

We provide a series of facial treatments that delivers deep cleansing, purification, oxygenation and maximum hydration for the face.

The body care treatments at COMO Shambhala Retreat are among the most indulgent in Bhutan.

COMO Shambhala offers a variety of classes and activities daily, including yoga. In-house guests are welcome to join any of these classes. Our internationally accredited teachers are also available upon request for personal training and private sessions. Please refer to the COMO Shambhala Schedule of Activities or approach our wellness reception team to make your reservation.

Ayurveda means ‘the science or knowledge of life’ and is an ancient system of Indian holistic healthcare. Ayurvedic wellness programmes aim to restore the body to a natural state of equilibrium by rectifying imbalances in the body’s three doshas — vata, pitta and kapha — that make up the body’s constitution. Benefits include weight loss, stress relief and detoxification.

Enjoy a full manicure or pedicure combined with our signature COMO Shambhala scrubs and lotions that will leave you feeling refreshed.