***Price below is for reference only, please contact us for updated price***
Resort Name | Room type | Adult H/Twin |
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Uma Paro |
Forest View | 35,980 |
Valley View | 38,880 | |
Suite | 44,180 | |
Villa | 48,380 |
Day 1 | Hong Kong - Bangkok - Paro (TG603 / KB 151 07:45-0925-12:00-14:00) |
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Upon arrival you will be greeted by staff from COMO Uma Paro before embarking on the 10-minute transfer to the property. After checking in and spending some time settling into your new surroundings, we will take you on the first foray into this remarkable Himalayan kingdom, with sightseeing in Paro town and a temple visit. The afternoon trip allows you to acclimatize to the rarefied air at this altitude as well as the chance to get to know your guide. |
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Day 2 | Paro |
Wind through pine forests high above COMO Uma Paro to the pretty grounds of the fortress-like monastery of Zurig Dzong. Traverse across to Ta Dzong, home to Bhutan’s National Museum, with magnificent views over Paro, and on down to Rinpung Dzong (also known as ‘Fortress on a Heap of Jewels’). The trail then leads across the Paro Chhu river via the traditional covered bridge Nyamai Zam, and then past the main archery ground, Ugyen Pelri Palace, and into Paro town. Driving a few kilometres north of Paro, we pay our respects at Kyichu Lhakhang. This is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan with its magical orange tree that bears fruit all year round. |
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Day 3 | Paro |
After a short drive from COMO Uma Paro, begin a 90-minute walk to Drakharpo Monastery, which has a small community of monks living nearby. The main temple room is precariously perched on the edge of a rocky cliff. There are some sacred sites to view, including the body-imprint of Vajrayogini and a stone boot belonging to Guru Rinpoche. The monastery is built on a mountain dotted with underground caves. In the afternoon, we invite you to try Bhutan’s two most popular sports on COMO Uma Paro’s own archery ground (Bha Cho). Archery is the national sport of Bhutan, and every village has its own archery range. High-spirited competitions, usually accompanied by a banquet, are part of all festive occasions. Using bamboo bows, teams of archers shoot at targets only 30 centimetres in diameter from a distance of 140 metres. Each team has a noisy crowd of supporters. Khuru is another very popular traditional Bhutanese game played in most villages. |
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Day 4 | Paro |
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, sprawls up the wooded western hillside of the Wang Chhu a one-hour drive from COMO Uma Paro. Please note: Museum, monastery, temple and Dzong opening times can vary with national holidays and events. The below denotes activities and places of interest in the capital. There will not be time to visit all, with the day organised according to guests’ particular interests. Market Days: It’s easy to lose a couple of hours wandering through Thimphu’s colourful stalls before heading into town for even more shopping. Main market days are Friday, Saturday and Sunday. National Memorial Chorten: Bhutan’s third king, H.M. Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, died before his plan to erect a monument to world peace and prosperity came to fruition. However, the Royal Family and Cabinet resolved to fulfill his wishes; they erected this memorial to perpetuate his memory. View of Trashi Chhoe Dzong: The ‘Fortress of the Glorious Religion’ was built in 1641 and then rebuilt by King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the 1960s. Trashi Chhoe Dzong is home to government ministries, His Majesty’s |
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Day 5 | Paro |
Start early for the drive to Chele La Pass which, at 3,988m is the highest road pass in Bhutan, snaking upwards through blue pine and rhododendron forests for 35km. On a clear day the view sweeps away to the snow-dome of Bhutan’s second highest peak, Mt. Jhomolhari (7,314m), and down to the Haa Valley, which only opened to foreigners in 2002 due to its proximity to the border with Sikkim and Tibet. This unspoiled valley harks back to a simpler, more traditional time. Striding out along the Edelweiss-covered ridge, we pass a sky burial site and we then descend down through dense rhododendron forest, possibly sighting shaggy yaks. Kila Nunnery Shedra is an ancient nunnery nestled in a craggy patch on the mountainside below — one of the seven oldest nunneries in the kingdom. Dupthob Chhoeje Norbu and Dupthob Temba were established in the early 19th century as a place for meditation. After making offerings, it is time to descend further. An hour later, we are back at the road where you can get on to a mountain bike and freewheel down to Paro Valley. For those who prefer a leisurely sightseeing day there is the option to drive from Chele La Pass down the other side to the Haa Valley. If Chele La Pass is not accessible during the winter months, your guide will propose an alternative for this day excursion. |
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Day 6 | Paro |
Riding out from COMO Uma Paro, we descend to Paro town then turn north past Dungste Lhakhang, a chortenlike temple built in 1433 by Thangtong Gyalpo, and up the Do Chhu Valley. Heading for Aotsho Lhakhang temple, we pass archery grounds, large prayer wheels and houses. From here we leave the graded track and head upwards on a logging trail that goes deep into the forest. Returning to Aotsho we make our way through the village and onto another track for the descent back to Paro. From here we either head home or up the Paro Valley towards Kyichu Lhakhang on road, before returning to COMO Uma Paro on a track where the last steep ascent awaits. |
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Day 7 | Paro |
The historical Paro Valley is the focus of today’s activities, culminating in a visit to the Taktsang ‘Tiger’s Nest’ Monastery, which is one of Bhutan’s most important pieces of architecture. According to legend, this cliffside is where Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) landed on the back of a flying tigress, bringing Buddhism to Bhutan from Tibet. The trip starts early in order to avoid the hot sun during the two-hour climb to the Tiger’s Nest viewpoint. We have a steep hike passing a waterfall and end among beautiful murals at the monastery’s main entrance. If time allows, there is the possibility of heading further up to visit remote temples. After lunch – either |
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Day 08 | Paro-Bangkok- Hong Kong (KB150 / TG638 07:00-11:00 / 13:55-17:40) |
Transfer to airport for flight back to HK |
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# 01-19Sep & 01Oct-30Nov20
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