he Kingdom of Bhutan offers a refreshing
opportunity to step out of our digitalised and
fast moving world into a deeply entrenched
Buddhist country that, like its land-locked geography
between India and Tibet, refuses to cast aside age old
traditions and values.
Against a backdrop of the towering Himalayas and
surrounded by thick forested hills and fertile river
valleys, there could not be a better location for a special
type of adventure retreat - the Uma hotels by COMO.
In keeping with the Uma philosophy – immersing
guests in the local culture and landscape to appreciate
it more fully – Uma by COMO, Paro and its smaller sister,
Uma by COMO, Punakha provide intelligent access to
the different layers that make up Bhutanese life,
including monastery and festival visits. More physical
excursions include day walks in the company of English
speaking guides, full service camping treks and
mountain biking in the Himalayan countryside.
With the two properties in two separate valleys about
5 hours driving distance there is a superb infrastructure
for combination adventure tours that allows the
traveller to explore a wide section of the kingdom. A
range of tours lasting between 5 and 10 nights splits
time between both properties. One of the 7-night tours
also includes a half-day tour to theTaktsang Goemba or
Tiger’s Nest Monastery*, which includes an option to
spend a night in a luxury, wilderness camp high in the
Himalaya. There are also opportunities for adventure
with the option to include thrilling bike descents,
white-water rafting and hiking.
Those seeking more than just luxury accommodation
in Bhutan will not be disappointed by the Uma by
COMO hotels. Each property is an integral part of the
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