Eggnog, latkes with crème fraîche, holiday cookies… the holidays can be a time of over-indulgence. As sugar levels start to stabilize, the new year leaves us hungry (well, maybe that’s not the best word …) to do something that is not only invigorating but also authentic and meaningful.
So for 2009, why not commit to one of Uma Paro’s eleven Adventure Retreats that are sure to shake off the post-holiday blues? In the Multi-Activity Adventure (August 1-8), thrill-seekers can choose from any or all of the following: whitewater rafting, fly fishing, a round of golf in the grounds of Trashi Choe fortress, an overnight camping trek, mountain biking, and a Bhutanese archery tournament; while, Bhutan Through a Lens (November 21-28) has you traversing the beautiful kingdom with camera in tow. Aspiring photographers could not ask for better subjects than the landscapes, prayer flags, monasteries, and villagers of the region; and you’ll want to save a few frames for the Uma Punakha lodge. This new retreat is complete with a restaurant and COMO Shambhala spa and is a five-hour’s drive from Uma Paro. Better sign up now while there’s still space!
