Como Uma, Punakha

To practice yoga and meditation in Bhutan is an experience that truly belongs to these sacred mountains. COMO Shambhala Retreat in the Punakha Valley complements this perfectly, overlooking the twisting Mo Chhu river which slices through the green landscape.

Our range of holistic, Asian-inspired treatments includes signature massages, facials and body therapies, as well as the country’s famous hot-stone bath. Treatments are also available to those staying elsewhere in the Punakha Valley, who wish to make use of our wellness centre.

At COMO Shambhala Retreat at Uma Punakha, those seeking a spa holiday in Bhutan will discover Asian-inspired treatments including massage and restorative body care therapies.

The nurturing COMO Shambhala Massage is our signature massage that uses our blended massage oils to completely calm the mind and gently rejuvenate the body. This is an ideal massage for those making a commitment to improve their general wellbeing as it helps to rebalance both body and mind.

*Our COMO Shambhala therapists have been trained and are accredited by Wellness for Cancer to work with individuals touched by cancer. Please let us know if you would like a modified treatment.

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.

COMO Shambhala’s restorative Deep Tissue Massage relaxes the body, drains it of toxins and allows for the release of deeply held patterns of tension. The techniques used during this soothing treatment all help to increase blood and lymph flow, so muscles can once again operate at full capacity.

Beginning in a seated position, our Indian Head Massage helps relieve stress-induced tension in the head, neck and shoulders. A gentle facial massage of the nine Marma facial points is also included.

Thai Massage unblocks trapped energy and increases vitality. With this type of healing treatment — sometimes known as passive yoga — our expert COMO Shambhala therapists manoeuvre your body into yoga-like stretching positions, applying pressure along the meridians and mobilising joints. No oil is used during this treatment and Thai pajamas are provided.

During this traditional Bhutanese hot river stone massage, a signature treatment at COMO Shambhala Retreat at Uma Punakha, hot and smooth oiled river stones glide along muscles, correcting tensions at the deepest level. The melting sensation promotes a profound sense of relaxation.

COMO Shambhala therapists use reflexology to help induce deep relaxation. By understanding how the body’s organs respond to gentle pressure to reflex points on the feet, our experts can use reflexology to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. This is an especially nurturing treatment after a day’s travelling or walking.

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

Our cleansing COMO Shambhala Bath treatment gently exfoliates and softens the skin, leaving you feeling refreshed and relaxed. After dry brushing your body, our expert therapists will apply COMO Shambhala’s Body Scrub, combining the exfoliating benefits of sea salt and sugar with a nut oil base, as well as luxurious shea butter. Once this has been absorbed into the skin, enjoy an invigorating bath, before the session concludes with the long calming strokes of our signature COMO Shambhala Massage.

Our popular Bhutanese Traditional Hot Stone Bath and Massage treatment uses river stones to help relieve deep-set 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 our signature COMO Shambhala Massage.

Our COMO Shambhala Skin Detoxifying Treatment helps to detox and revive tired skin, and is designed to improve circulation and skin tone. Using our signature products to exfoliate and moisturise, this therapy stimulates lymph flow to restore a healthy glow. A deep polish using our salt and sugar scrub is followed by a refreshing shower and then completed with the application of our signature moisturising lotion. The invigorating treatment can be enhanced with the addition of an hour-long COMO Shambhala Massage to further stimulate the body’s natural detoxifying functions.