COMO Uma Paro
Locally stylised floral motifs are perfectly justaposed against bright white walls, further linking you to the spectacular natural surroundings.
Guests at COMO Uma Paro have access to the resort’s spa and wellness centre, containing two private Bhutanese hot stone bath-houses, a large indoor pool, and even a yoga studio with views of the surrounding landscape.
The award-winning restaurant at COMO Uma Paro uses fresh ingredients from the resort’s own organic vegetable garden. You can also enjoy a sumptuous barbecue in the grounds, lovingly prepared by the resort staff.
Bhutan’s royal family regularly comes here when they visit Paro, so you can rest assured that no amount of luxury is wasted here.
We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.
A fortress-like insistence on maintaining their cultural heritage despite the pressures of the modern world makes Bhutan a fascinating place.
The young poet and playwright Kiran Millwood Hargrave said "India is a place where colour is doubly bright. Pinks that scald your eyes, blues you could drown in." It's a quote that captures the marvellous intensity of experiencing India. You’ll flit like a butterfly from a gilded palace to a sun baked fortress, to a bustling bazaar, to an encounter with a big cat, all the while drinking in the colours, sounds, aromas and the relentless energy of Indian life. That collage of glimpses will be there to savour years after you return. Here we share 10 unmissable experiences while travelling in India.
Encounters in India
The vast majority of people think about India primarily as a cultural destination. Yes, the Taj Mahal is a must-see, and the country boasts dozens of UNESCO-listed ruins and monuments, not to mention dazzling festivals and other events. But the landscapes and wildlife were here long before the people, and the subcontinent still has extraordinary wild places you can explore, from the sands of the Thar Desert to the backwaters of Kerala; the high Himalayas to the jungles of Northeast India.
India delivers extraordinary experiences, making it perfect for family adventure. Particularly engaging for inquisitive teens, it’s immersive, colourful and exhilarating. With our expert guidance, your family can enjoy a safe and fascinating journey that includes deserts, palaces, lakes, forests and wildlife.
Flowing from Kolkata’s riverside bustle to a houseboat on the Brahmaputra’s braided channels, onward to Kaziranga’s floodplains and finally Assam’s rain‑nourished tea gardens, this 16‑day journey follows water as it shapes landscapes, wildlife and daily life.
Travel from Rajasthan’s romance to Mumbai’s vibrancy and Kerala’s coast, spice hills and restorative backwaters, experiencing India’s varied landscapes as one continuous, water threaded story.
India is a world in itself. Vast and varied from the deserts of Rajasthan to the High Himalayas, India is among our most compelling destinations for cultural immersion and unforgettable adventure.
The ultimate trekking holiday is right here in Bhutan. You’ll find incredible peaks and lush valleys filled with awe-inspiring trails, exquisite wildlife and cultural wonder all throughout this biodiverse country.