Luxury Resort · Paro
COMO Uma Paro
A 29-key resort on a pine-covered hill above Paro town, on a 37-acre estate a short drive from the airport. Rooms, suites and private villas, a COMO Shambhala spa with hot stone bathhouses, and a well-regarded restaurant.
Photo: xiquinhosilva · CC BY 4.0 · CommonsUma Paro sits on a hill above Paro, within a short drive of the airport, Rinpung Dzong and the Taktsang trailhead. Its 20 rooms and suites and nine one- and two-bedroom villas mix clean contemporary design with Bhutanese craft. The estate covers about 37 acres of pine forest, with walking paths and views over the Paro valley.
The COMO Shambhala spa has two private hot stone bathhouses, an indoor pool and a gym, and runs yoga and wellness programmes. The restaurant serves Bhutanese and international food. COMO also runs Uma Punakha on the Mo Chhu, which many guests combine with Paro. Rates vary by room type and season; confirm with COMO or your operator.
Why we use it
- Hilltop estate minutes from Paro airport
- Private villas and COMO Shambhala spa
- Easy base for Taktsang and the Haa day trip
Best for
The photo shows Paro, not the property itself.
Trips that stay here
Sleep here on a trip
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Signature
Six Senses and COMO Uma Paro, 7 nights
Private car with driver
Around the stay
Paro
Paro is the broad valley at 2,250 m that holds Bhutan's only international airport, the Rinpung Dzong and, 10 km up the valley, the Tiger's Nest on its cliff. Most trips start or end here. Give it two to three nights: one full day for Taktsang, one for the dzong, museum and Kyichu Lhakhang.
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Hike to Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest
The classic Bhutan day: a steady climb of about 500 m from the car park to the cafeteria viewpoint, then on to the mona…
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Rinpung Dzong and the National Museum on foot
Walk from the town across the covered cantilever bridge, up through the dzong's courtyards and on to the round Ta Dzong…
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Morning prayer wheels at Kyichu Lhakhang
One of Bhutan's two oldest temples, a few minutes north of Paro town, where villagers walk circuits and spin prayer whe…
Questions
About COMO Uma Paro
How far is COMO Uma Paro from the airport?
A short drive, typically 15–20 minutes, up the hill above Paro town. Your guide or the hotel can arrange the transfer.
Does Uma Paro have villas?
Yes, nine one- and two-bedroom private villas, some with butler service, alongside 20 rooms and suites. Villas suit families and honeymooners.
Can I combine Uma Paro with Uma Punakha?
Yes. COMO runs both, and a Paro–Punakha combination is a common 6–8 night signature itinerary, with Thimphu on the way.
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