Lodge
Thimphu, Nepal & Bhutan
Amankora
Amankora Thimphu comprises 16 forest-set suites above Bhutan's capital, one of five lodges in the Amankora network spread across the kingdom's valleys.
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Lodge · Paro, Bhutan
COMO Uma Paro
A hillside resort above Paro town, ten minutes from the airport, where Bhutanese craftsmanship meets contemporary design across eight private villas.
Overview
COMO Uma Paro stands on a tree-clad hill above the town of Paro, a ten-minute drive from Bhutan's international airport. The resort's villas and rooms pair traditional Bhutanese craftsmanship, worked by local artisans, with the clean lines of contemporary design. A one-bedroom villa, built as a freestanding structure among the surrounding pine forest, holds a separate living area, bedroom and kitchen, giving guests privacy and space of their own. Eight villas in total each have their own therapy suite, so treatments can be taken in private.
The resort's restaurant, Bukhari, takes its name from the traditional Bhutanese fireplace at the centre of its circular, pavilion-style dining room. Much of the produce comes from an organic kitchen garden maintained with farmers in the Paro Valley, and the kitchen is known locally: Bhutan's royal family are regular visitors. Uma Bar serves an all-day menu drawing on the COMO Shambhala Kitchen and can be booked for private gatherings. COMO Shambhala Retreat adds four treatment rooms, two private Bhutanese hot-stone bathhouses, an indoor heated pool with a mountain-facing sundeck, a fitness centre, a yoga studio and steam rooms.
Guests can ride to Chele La Pass for views of Mount Jhomolhari, walk to Taktsang Monastery, known as the Tiger's Nest, try archery, Bhutan's national sport, or take part in a butter lamp lighting ceremony. Complimentary during a stay are group yoga classes, archery and darts lessons, walking stick rental with snacks for hikes, an in-room yoga mat with meditation videos, and access to the COMO Shambhala pool and gym. Multi-night itineraries combine COMO Uma Paro with its sister resort COMO Uma Punakha, or extend into longer treks such as the ten-night Tradition and Thunder Trek.
- Rooms
- On request
- Minimum stay
- 1 night
- Check in
- 15:00
- Check out
- 12:00
Why we like it
- Ten-minute drive from Paro International Airport, on a tree-clad hill above Paro town.
- Eight villas, each fitted with its own private therapy suite.
- Bukhari restaurant is built around a traditional Bhutanese fireplace in a circular pavilion.
- Organic kitchen garden supplies much of the resort's produce, farmed with local growers in the Paro Valley.
- COMO Shambhala Retreat includes two private Bhutanese hot-stone bathhouses and four treatment rooms.
- Wellness programmes include Detox, Revitalize and Himalayan Rejuvenation itineraries.
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Rooms & suites
Categories shown for orientation. Your travel advisor will confirm which are available for your dates and recommend the one that suits the trip.
One-bedroom villa
A freestanding villa with a separate living area, bedroom and kitchen, set among the surrounding pine forests of Paro for privacy and openness.
Up to 2 guests
Amenities
- Bukhari restaurant
- Uma Bar
- COMO Shambhala Retreat
- Indoor heated pool
- Fitness centre
- Yoga studio
- Steam rooms
- Bhutanese hot-stone bathhouses
- Organic kitchen garden
- In-villa therapy suites
Reserving through us
Included when your travel advisor confirms this stay
- Daily breakfast for two
- Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Property credit or equivalent where the house offers one
- Early check in and late check out on request
- Welcome amenity and your travel agent known to the general manager
Eligible preferred amenities are applied wherever available, subject to the property at the time of stay, and are confirmed in your proposal.
Location
Paro, Bhutan
Lodges beneath the Himalaya, monasteries on the cliff and a kingdom that limits its visitors.
Questions
- Where is COMO Uma Paro located?
- The resort is in Paro Valley, western Bhutan, on a tree-clad hill overlooking Paro town. It is a ten-minute drive from Paro International Airport, with access to cultural landmarks including Taktsang Monastery, the Tiger's Nest, and ancient dzongs.
- How many restaurants and bars are there at COMO Uma Paro?
- There is one main restaurant, Bukhari, and one bar, Uma Bar. Bukhari serves seasonally driven dishes in a circular, pavilion-style room built around a traditional Bhutanese fireplace. Uma Bar offers an all-day menu and can be booked for private gatherings.
- What wellness facilities are available?
- COMO Shambhala Retreat has four treatment rooms, two private Bhutanese hot-stone bathhouses, an indoor heated pool with an outdoor sundeck, a fitness centre with a yoga studio, and steam rooms. Each of the resort's eight villas also has its own therapy suite.
- What is included free of charge during a stay?
- Guests have complimentary access to group yoga classes, archery or darts lessons, walking stick rental with snacks for treks and hikes, an in-room yoga mat with meditation videos, and the COMO Shambhala indoor pool and gym.
- Are vegetarian and vegan meals available?
- Yes. The resort offers vegetarian and vegan menus built around organic vegetables, grains and spices grown in the region and in its own kitchen garden.
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