Journey Detail - 5 Nights UMA Journey
Itinerary in Details
Destination Details
5 Nights COMO UMA Journey – Uma Resort is a luxurious and serene retreat located in Valley of the Paro and Punakha in Bhutan. The resort offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forests, Rivers and is designed to provide guests with a sense of peace and tranquility.
Included & Excluded
- Meals, on a half board basis, excluding beverages
- Private guided tour with licensed English-speaking guide and expierencd Driver
- Visas Fee at USD40, All Taxes, government charges and entrance fees for Monuments.
- Free Laundry service on a daily basis
- Flight into Bhutan via Drukair/Bhutan Airlines(can be arranged with us)
- Hotel stay outside of Bhutan
- Travel Insurance (can be arranged with us)
- Any Private Expenses
- Gratitude for the guide and driver
- FIT charge of USD 40 (or USD 30) per person per night if there is only 1 (or 2) travellers in the group
What to Expect
5 Nights COMO UMA Journey offers Guests a Luxurious and serene retreat in the heart of Bhutan’s Paro and Punakha Valley. The resort offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forests, with 29 beautifully appointed rooms and suites decorated in a traditional Bhutanese style. Modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, and luxurious bedding are also provided.
Guests can also enjoy a range of activities and experiences, including guided hikes, yoga and meditation classes, and traditional Bhutanese hot stone baths. The COMO Shambhala spa offers a range of treatments and therapies designed to promote relaxation.
Itinerary - 5 Nights Como Uma Journey - Punakha, Thimphu, Paro
upon Arrival in Paro, you will be greeted by Gayuel Destination Team. Take 15 minutes drive to UMA located in the heart of the Paro Valley. In the Afternoon, Hike to Zuri Dzong, The hike is one of the most beautiful Short hike in Paro. It will be like visiting a part of heaven itself. We have to take the ancient walking trail through lush green forest to reach the fort.
Journey today to eastwards takes us to Punakha Velley.Take an hour’s drive to Thimphu, the capital. We Stop Over to cross the beautiful Paro River to visit 14th Century Tamcho Bridge(iron chain bridge) In the Afternoon, we will explore the Colorful Centenary Farmers Market to get to know more of Bhutan’s culture through its Hustling and bustling market. After lunch we see the worlds most beautiful Stamps at National Postal Mesuem and Visit the largest Sitting Buddha Drodenma. we will the ascend up to the high mountain pass of Dochula Pass(315m) and On a clear day, the entire eastern Himalayan range Can be visible. This is where we will find 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens. We continue driving for 1.5 hours and descend towards the village of Lobesa. Before Heading Into Punakha, we stop at the village of Lobesa and take walk across paddy fields to Chimi Lhakhang, also known as the Temple of the Divine Madman. If you are wishing for a child, it is believed by the Bhutanese that a visit to the temple might help increase your chances! Thousands of people visit this temple on pilgrimage and numerous couples visit the temple to pray to become pregnant and receive a wang (blessing) from the saint with the ‘magic thunderbolt of wisdom’. Overnight Stay at UMA Punakha.
Morning, Hike up to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten. overlooking the paddy fields,
river and the valley. This chorten built by Queen Mother Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck for peace and stability in an world. . After Lunch we visit Punakha dzong (fortress), built in the 17th century, is one of the most beautiful fortresses in the country and It has served as Most Important Fortress In the History Of Bhutan. Overnight Stay UMA Punakha.
The journey will take us back to Paro, in total with a couple of stops to punctuate the journey. we meander back up to Dochula Pass for another chance to see the Himalayan Mountain Range. Once you are ready, we drive for about 1.5 hours into Paro Valley. Overnight say UMA Paro
HIKE TO TIGER’S NEST. Today We start early this morning . We drive to the starting point and begin our hike before 07:00 to Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang Goemba), one of Bhutan’s most revered monuments. The legend states that Guru Rinpoche flew into Bhutan on a mythical tigress and meditated in a cave before bringing Buddhism to Bhutan. The monastery hangs at 900 metres on the side of a cliff and the hike takes about 4–5 hours round trip. In the evening, we will Try our Hand in Archary (Bhutan’s National Game) Archary in Bhutan offers a unique experience providing Cultural immersion of the Country.
Depart your lodge for the airport for your flight. The drive will take approximately 10 minutes.