The intimate Uma Punakha is set within one of Bhutan’s most sacred and enchanting valleys. Each of the 11 rooms commands sweeping views of the valley, with the Mo Chu river snaking through the rice terraces and orchards below.

The Accommodation:

9 Valley View Rooms (27-34 sq m/291-266sq ft): Valley View Rooms, some with outdoor terraces, are light and airy with king-size or twin beds, Sheesham-wood furniture and bright wall paintings by local artisans. These rooms also have enough space for a comfortable lounge area, deep bathtubs and a separate shower.1 One Bedroom Villa (51sq m/549sq ft; Outdoor Terrace: 18sq m/194sq ft): This one bedroom standalone villa with a separate living room, dressing room and bathroom offer extremely spacious accommodation. The villa has French windows opening up to the valley view from the bedroom. Outside, there is a private glade, abundant with flowers.

1 COMO Villa (90sq m/969sq ft; Outdoor terrace: 40sq m/ 431sq ft): The COMO two-bedroom villa has a large living and dining area opening onto a panoramic sweep of the Punakha Valley. Two double bedrooms flank each side, affording dramatic views and welcome privacy—including from the large outdoor terrace. Interiors feature Bhutanese design details and understated comfort. In the bedrooms, luxurious Indian cotton bedcovers have hand-stitched patterns paying homage to Bhutan’s Buddhist culture and colours, while hand-knotted rugs come from nearby Nepal. The COMO Villa sits within its own glade planted with azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias and hydrangeas. 

Restaurant & Bar:

Bukhari Restaurant: Named after the traditional Bhutanese fireplace, menus are based on seasonal, local produce with western influences.

Uma Bar: Offering all-day dining and a selection of fine wines, cocktails and healthy juices.

In-Room Dining: Available between 7 am and 10 pm.

COMO Shambhala Menu: Healthful cuisine rich in living enzymes, vitamins and
minerals, raw food and predominantly vegetarian selections, available at Bukhari and from room service.

Health & Fitness:
Uma Punakha’s COMO Shambhala Retreat offers a range of holistic, Asian-inspired treatments including signature massages, facials and body therapies.

The Retreat is nestled in the hush of a woodland glade near to the hotel and commands far-reaching valley views.
Two treatment rooms
Hot-stone bathhouse
Asian-inspired holistic therapies developed by COMO Shambhala, including reflexology, Ayurveda, massage and facials

Contact details:

Uma Punakha
Serigang Kabesa, Punakha, Bhutan
Tel : +975 2 584688
Fax : +975 2 584687
www.comohotels.com/umapunakha