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COMO Uma Punakha
Punakha, Bhutan · COMO Hotels & Resorts · Grand Luxury
Named Best Hotel in Asia in Condé Nast Traveler's 2018 Readers' Choice Awards, this 11-key lodge opened on 15 September 2012 as COMO's second Bhutan property. Architect Cheong Yew Kwan, also behind COMO Shambhala Estate and Uma Ubud, set it on a hillside above a bend in the Mo Chhu river amid Punakha's rice terraces and orchards.
- 11 rooms
- Opened 2012
- Rooms from 291 sq ft (27 m²)
- Architect: Cheong Yew Kwan
About COMO Uma Punakha
- Cheong Yew Kwan designed the lodge; he also created COMO Shambhala Estate and Uma Ubud.
- With 11 keys, nine valley-view rooms and two villas, it opened on 15 September 2012 as COMO's second Bhutan property.
- The lodge sits above a bend in the Mo Chhu river at the western end of the Punakha valley.
- Entry-level rooms start at 291 sq ft (27 m²).
History
COMO Uma Punakha is an intimate Himalayan lodge that opened on 15 September 2012 as COMO's second property in Bhutan, following COMO Uma Paro. Set on a hillside at the far western end of the lush Punakha valley, above a bend in the Mo Chhu river amid rice terraces and orchards, it was designed by Singapore-born, Bali-based architect Cheong Yew Kwan, also responsible for COMO Shambhala Estate and Uma in Ubud.
With just 11 keys — nine valley-view rooms and two villas — the lodge focuses on adventure itineraries, cultural excursions and COMO Shambhala wellness therapies. It has been repeatedly honored, including being named Best Hotel in Asia in the 2018 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards.
Restaurants and bars
- Bukhari — Restaurant · seasonal, local produce with western influences
Experiences
- Guided treks with detailed, varied itineraries — Detailed, varied itineraries for guided treks.
- COMO Shambhala hot stone bath house — Traditional Bhutanese hot stone bath house within the COMO Shambhala wellness facilities, which include two treatment rooms.
- Yoga and meditation — In-room yoga mat with meditation videos on the TV.
- Curated itineraries and private guidance — Assistance with travel services including private guidance and concierge arrangement of daily tours.
Amenities
- Handmade Italian linen bedding
- Spacious lounge area
- Bathtub with separate shower
- Dedicated butler services (COMO Villa)
- Resortwide Wi-Fi access
- Daily housekeeping
- Babysitting
- Laundry (including dry cleaning and pressing)
- Concierge service to arrange airport transfers and daily tours
- 24-hour manager on duty
- Detailed, varied itineraries for guided treks
- Booking flights via Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines
- Arranging ground transportation and an English-speaking guide
- Transport between Uma lodges arranged by Uma staff
- COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities
- Hairdryer
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