Metta Resort & Spa

Metta Resort & Spa is a mid-range property situated in Langong, Shaba, a quiet agricultural hamlet in the upper Paro Valley, Bhutan. The resort is surrounded by apple orchards and stands of pine forest at an elevation of approximately 2,700 metres, providing a peaceful setting that contrasts with the more trafficked areas nearer Paro town. The valley floor below the property is given over to traditional farmsteads growing red rice and winter wheat, and the wooded ridgeline above forms a natural backdrop that shifts character through the seasons — from apple blossom in spring to golden orchard foliage in autumn. The property offers 24 guest rooms distributed across a main building and adjacent cottages. Rooms are designed in traditional Bhutanese style, featuring carved wooden window frames, hand-painted decorative panels, and woven textiles, alongside modern fittings including en-suite bathrooms with hot water, central heating, flat-screen televisions, and free WiFi. Many rooms have valley-facing windows or verandas, and upper-floor rooms deliver broad views across the orchard landscape toward the mountains. The in-house restaurant draws on the resort's own organic gardens and local suppliers for a menu centred on Bhutanese regional cuisine. Signature dishes include ema datshi, shakam paa (dried beef), and seasonal vegetable curries, alongside Indian and continental options for travellers seeking familiar alternatives. Archery — Bhutan's national sport — can be practised on the property's dedicated range, an authentic activity that most tour programmes in the valley now incorporate. The spa offers a traditional hot stone bath, massage treatments using Bhutanese herbal preparations, and bodywork suited to guests recovering from a day of trekking or cycling. Conference and meeting rooms are available for small corporate retreats, and the resort accommodates wedding and family celebration groups. Staff are largely drawn from the local valley community with detailed knowledge of lesser-visited trails and cultural events in the upper Paro area.