Bhutan
Paro
The main building and the nine villas surrounding it are spread across fifteen hectares of wooded hills, offering sweeping views of both mountain peaks and valleys. The modernist architecture and clean interior lines blend harmoniously into the setting, delivering the keys to Himalayan zen with remarkable ease. One could almost mistake it for a monastery, were it not for the modern amenities and yoga mats giving it away.
But let’s not forget the true purpose of this hotel: its Shambhala Spa. Four treatment rooms, single-sex saunas, an ultra-modern gym, an indoor pool and a solarium offering varied views over the valley’s pines, fields and streams. The focus is on Ayurveda, yoga and massage, for wellbeing that is both physical and spiritual. The experience wouldn’t be complete without a trek into the mountains, so follow your guide and go unblock those chakras.
9 Forest View Rooms (25 m2): These comfortable double rooms overlook the surrounding forests and include a king-size bed, traditional hand-painted Bhutanese wall decorations, and a well-equipped bathroom with a combined bath and shower.
9 Valley View Rooms (32 m2): Larger than the Forest View Rooms, the Valley View Rooms enjoy open views over the Paro valley. These rooms include a king-size bed and a large bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower cabin.
2 COMO Suites (95 m2): Particularly spacious, these suites include dining, living and work areas, as well as a small kitchen. The bright room offers a 180-degree view over the Paro valley. These suites can be interconnected with a Valley View Room.
8 One Bedroom Villas (92 m2): These spacious freestanding villas include a bedroom, a living room with a traditional Bukhari wood-burning stove, and a private spa treatment room. All villas offer personal butler service.
1 COMO Villa (300 m2): The COMO Villa is a grand residence that includes a room with a king-size bed, a twin room, a living room with panoramic views over the Paro valley, a heated stone bathtub, a private spa treatment area, and an outdoor patio with an open fireplace. All villas offer personal butler service.
In this realm of Buddhism, Uma Paro has developed a significant COMO Shambhala Retreat that is deeply attuned to local culture. Yoga and meditation are key elements of the experience, along with Asian-inspired treatments that are integrated into Bhutanese traditions of holistic health.
Four treatment rooms
Indoor yoga room
Steam baths
Hot stone baths
Indoor pool with outdoor sun deck
Asian-inspired holistic therapies developed by COMO Shambhala, including reflexology, Ayurveda, massage and facials.
The resort’s COMO Shambhala Retreat offers a yoga room, a meditation area, hot stone baths and an indoor pool. Far more than a simple haven of peace and luxury, Uma Paro offers expert guidance for in-depth exploration — by mountain bike, on foot through unfamiliar terrain, on relaxed outings or more demanding new routes — always revealing overlooked corners of a natural world seemingly untouched by time.