Alpine Basecamp

Uma Paro

Paro, Bhutan

Prices From: $300 - $600

Uma Paro is a 29-room hotel offering five-star comfort and singular style in the wildly beautiful Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. Dedicated to Uma's understated philosophy of quiet comfort in inspiring, culture-rich locations the inland retreat is also a place for adventure, where the landscape and people won't fail to uplift you.

At Uma Paro, there are 20 rooms and nine villas (including one two-bedroom villa), fashioned by traditionally trained Bhutanese artisans alongside Cheong Yew Kwan and Kathryn Kng. The fusion of clean-lined modernism with indigenous detailing – including carved wooden windows and intricate doors – makes for a fresh aesthetic that recognises Uma Paro's rich cultural context. At the same time, the design maximizes comfort with sleek and efficient amenities.

Cuisine at Uma Paro is modern, light and respectful of local nuances, is available at the restaurant, 'Bukhari', set among tall pine trees. Menus revive traditional Bhutanese offerings. Specialities include 'sicum paa' or dried local pork with Bhutanese chilli, and 'bathup', a hearty soup based on handmade noodles. Also enjoy contemporary versions of neighbouring cuisines, which make use of the charcoal tandoor oven. The foodstuff is largely organic, grown in the surrounding valleys. The Uma Paro Bar is a relaxing environment and offers light meals and snacks.

COMO Shambhala Retreat is Uma Paro's holistic heart, a place to better physical and mental equilibrium by way of sophisticated, bespoke treatments, including massage and Ayurveda. COMO Shambhala also makes extensive use of natural ingredients and age-old remedies, working with Bhutan's hospital of Traditional Medicine.

Facilities include four in-house treatment rooms, two in the Hot Stone Bath house and a private treatment room in each one of the nine villas, separate male and female steam rooms, a hot stone bath house and 46 square metre indoor pool with outdoor sundeck. There is also a gym, and a yoga studio overlooking the Paro Valley. Views are unbeatable, and include pine forest, villages, fields and rivers set into a mountainous enclave.

The hotel is located on a 38-acre site atop a gently sloping tree-clad hill, overlooking the town of Paro in the valley below. The rich Paro valley is one of the main cultural centrers of Bhutan situated towards its western border. To better explore Bhutan's natural and cultural beauty, Uma Paro has a team of guides to help organize unique excursions.

Location

Region: Asia - South

Nearest Airport: PBH

Address:
PO BOX 222
Paro
Bhutan

Amenities/Activities

Breakfast Breakfast

Ecologically Responsible Ecologically Responsible

Hiking Trekking Hiking Trekking

General Information

- Uma Paro will arrange all entry permissions required to visit the Kingdom of Bhutan as well as apply for visas and purchase Druk Airline tickets.
- Rates are in US Dollars per room, based on single or double occupancy, including breakfast.
- Rates do not include the daily government royalty, FIT surcharge, 10% sales tax, 10% service charge and the visa fee for Bhutan (US$20, payable prior to arrival)
- Late arrivals, no shows and early departures will be charged
- 5 night minimum stay requirement will apply during holiday period and Paro and Thimpu festivals.
- There is an additional charge for children between five and twelve years of age when sharing their parents' room.
- Check-in time is from 2pm and check-out at 11am. Late check-out between 11am - 6pm may incur a charge euqal to 50% of the published room rate. Late check-out after 6pm may incur a charge equal to one night's stay.
- Private airport transfers are avilable at an additional charge
- A range of outdoor activities is available at an additional charge, payable locally.

Cancellation Policies

- Refunds will be paid in full if a written cancellation is received by Uma Paro or its representative 30 days (winter/summer) and 45 days (spring/autumn) prior to arrival date