At COMO Uma Paro and COMO Uma Punakha, the season comes alive with festive traditions. From courtyard carolling and decadent feasts to a midnight blessing by local monks under the stars, celebrate this special time in the Land of the Thunder Dragon.
Begin your Christmas celebrations with a seasonal set menu at Bukhari. From 6.30pm to 10.30pm, enjoy a festive dinner that brings together international classics and Bhutanese flavours, in a warm setting adorned with pine cones, dragon masks and local touches. Pre-dinner, sip a complimentary hot toddy, mulled wine or spiced apple warmer as the Himalayan night sets in. USD 85++ per guest.
December 21st to 25th
Carolling in the Courtyard
From December 21st through Christmas Day, festive carols fill the courtyard each evening from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. On Christmas morning, Santa makes a special appearance at breakfast, bearing gifts for children.
December 31st
Midnight Blessing Ceremony
At Bukhari Bar, live music sets the tone from 8.30pm to 11.30pm. As midnight nears, join local monks in the lobby for a blessing ceremony, before gathering in the upper courtyard to light butter lamps beneath the Himalayan stars.
COUNTDOWN PARTY
New Year's Eve Buffet
Bid farewell to 2025 with a celebratory buffet dinner at COMO Uma Paro or COMO Uma Punakha. Enjoy dishes inspired by Bhutan’s harvest and festive favourites from around the world at Bukhari. The evening opens with a complimentary cocktail hour, followed by a night of convivial dining and celebration. USD 85++ per guest.
December 31st 2025, 7.00pm
FESTIVE RESET
Now’s the season to reset and realign in between meaningful celebrations.
December 24th and 25th
Unwind with a 45-minute guided meditation or soothing sound-bath session infused with soft Christmas melodies, followed by a warming cup of our signature ginger tea to restore balance and calm.
Time: 5:00pm to 5:45pm
December 31st
Welcome the year ahead with a 45-minute group mindfulness and meditation session designed to bring clarity and calm. The ritual concludes with a cup of our signature hot ginger tea to gently centre and restore.