COMO Bhutan

"The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is home to two magical destination retreats by COMO, each of which offers its own unique pleasures. In the Paro Valley, the intimate COMO Uma Paro melds Bhutanese craftsmanship with signature COMO amenities—especially those centered around wellness. You're in a prime location for hiking and exploring the natural wonders around you, not to mention trekking to visit nearby Buddhist temples. About a three-hour drive away, the 11-room COMO Uma Punakha sits at the farthest edge of the Punakha Valley, offering guests views of terraced rice fields, the temple of Khamsum Yuley Namgay, and snowcapped Himalayan peaks. The restaurant Bukhari, so named for the traditional Bhutanese fireplace, might be the best place to savor these vistas. Park yourself on the outdoor terrace, preferably by a smoking, standing fireplace, for a seasonally driven dinner made with local organic ingredients—red rice, hand-ground buckwheat flour, apple cider vinegar, and hand-molded farm cheese. —Nicholas DeRenzo"