Lumba Sumba Pass Trek

Lumba Sumba pass Trek newly opened trekking route provide wilderness trekking experience connecting Kanchenjunga and Makalu following the GHT Trail. Lumba Sumba Pass Trek includes unique local traditional Tibetan village Olangchung Gola with Superb views of Mount Makalu in the north and Kanchenjunga range in the East.

Lumba Sumba Pass Trek – Kanchenjunga to Makalu traverse trek is newly opened trekking route located east of Nepal between Mount Kanchenjunga the worlds’ third highest peak and Mount Makalu. Following the part of Great Himalayan Trail crossing 5117 meters high pass of Lumba Sumba largely undiscovered land connecting Kanchenjunga Conservation and Makalu Barun National park.  Lumba Sumba trail is admired in flora and fauna and once we can see varieties of birds and the area well known by the home of the snow leopard and Red Panda so it has own existence of its beauties. The trek in its early days passes through subtropical forests and small villages with terraced fields. We begin trekking through a miraculous landscape of deep fold river valleys which will reduce our exhaustion by blowing a breeze of fresh air. The route passes through subtropical forests and hillsides along with small villages and emerald lines of rice terrace. Then as we incline ourselves upward, we progress through zones of barley. The spectacular view of rhododendron, juniper and pines forest might make your motion slow through their natural smell and eye-catching beauty. To serve the mysterious natural treasure of high lands, nature will make us a sudden encounter to the alpine world of rough yak pastures surrounded by the snowy peaks of the Himalaya. One can see all the collection of Natural abundance in this single trek to Lumba Sumba.

Along the route, one of the highlights is the beautiful village named Olangchung Gola, an old Tibetan village of Nepal with a rich natural and cultural history. It is one of the attractive and the old Tibetan village of Nepal with natural and cultural glory. The route goes through two of Nepal’s protected areas – the Kanchanjunga conservation area and the Makalu Barun National Park. The route will also take us to alpine grasslands, rocky outcrop, dense temperate and sub-tropical forests, and low river valleys. Apart from natural beauty, trekkers can also see the sights of cultural heritage like monasteries, chortens, temples, prayer walls, etc. Somewhat seems like Mother Nature is too benevolent to the region to gather all the mysterious and beautiful natural ingredients to the region, the region will serve every natural possession it has to make this journey your lifetime memory.

Our experienced team will lead wilderness trek to Lumba Sumba Pass with full camping supporters. Such a remote trek well experience team and high-quality camping gears are required. Best time to trek Kanchenjunga to Makalu over Lumba Sumba pass Trek is the month of October and November in autumn season and April and May in the spring season. Usually the month of November the colorful Tibetans Buddhist festival Futuk celebrated in the Olangchung Gola village. In spring blooming colorful rhododendrons makes Lumba Sumba Pass trek more attractive with breathtaking views of Mount Kanchenjunga and Makalu. For more adventure lovers Lumba Sumba Pass trek can be done combining with Kanchenjunga Base Camp to following the high route of Great Himalayan trail over Lumba Sumba Pass to connect with Makalu Base Camp. Visit Himalaya Treks pleasure to provide a combination of trip itinerary Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek over Lumba Sumba Pass to Makalu Base Camp; please feel free to let us know.

Unique Lumba Sumba Pass Trek video including celebrating the colorful Tibetan Buddhist festival  Futak in the Olangchung Gola village is the trip highlight.

Lumba Sumba Pass Trek Short Itinerary,
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1335 meters).
Day 02: A free day to explore Kathmandu and Trek Preparation
Day 03: Fly to Bhadrapur & drive to Ilam. (45m fly and 4 hours’ drive)
Day 04: Drive to Taplejung (1820m) & Trek to Mitlung.
Day 05: Trek to Chiruwa (1246m) 5-6 hours.
Day 06: Trek to Lelep (1687m) (5-6 hours).
Day 07: Trek to Ela Danda (2051m) (5-6 hours).
Day 08: Trek to Jongim Kharka (2635m) (7-8 hours).
Day 09: Trek to Olanchung Gola (3208m). (3 hours)
Day 10: Trek to Sanjung Kharka Camp' (3910m) 6-7 hours
Day 11: Trek to Pass Camp (4700m 4 -5 Hours
Day 12: Trek to Yak Kharka via Lumba Sumba La (5177m) 8-9 Hours
Day 13: Trek to Jungle Camp (3350m). 6-7 hours
Day 14: Trek to Yak Kharka (2877m). 5-6 hours
Day 15: Trek to Lingam School (2320m). 5-6 hours
Day 16: Trek to Hatiya (1595m). 5-6 hours
Day 17: Trek to Gola (1128m). 5-6hours
Day 18: Trek to Hedanga Gadhi (1179m).
Day 19: Trek to Num (1572m), drive to Tumlingtar (450m).
Day 20: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 21: Departure.

Lumba Sumba Pass Trek Detail Itinerary

DAY
  • 1

    A representative from Visit Himalaya Treks with the company’s display board will greet you outside the arrival terminal and transfer you to Hotel. (Overnight at Hotel)

    Altitude 1335 m
    Meals No
    Accommodation Hotel
  • 2

    After breakfast there is an optional complimentary guided sightseeing tour of the several historical and spiritual attractions enlisted under the World Heritage Sites. Or you may prefer to do on your own while our office staffs will manage for necessary permits for treks. The trek leader will meet the group for a meeting and provide a detailed briefing for the trek. All the required information regarding the trek would be provided. (Overnight at Hotel. Breakfast included)

    Altitude 1335 m
    Meals Breakfast
    Accommodation Hotel
  • 3

    We take you to the domestic airport to get an internal flight across the country to the southeastern part of Nepal.  Bhadrapur is located in the tropical Terai region of Nepal. From Bhadrapur, We will get our vehicles for a two day journey into the mountains. We drive for approximately 5 - 6 hours through a fascinating landscape of rural fields and small towns which quickly becomes turns into hills as we head north. The temperature becomes a little cooler as we climb into the foothills and arriving at the town of Illam. (Overnight at Hotel - Dinner and Breakfast Includes.

    Altitude 1633 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Hotel
  • 4

    The drive continues along with beautiful landscape and river belt of the Himalayan foothills. With every turn there are magnificent sights of white snow capped mountain. At the end of the road we get small town of Taplejung (1820m) After late lunch continue drive to Taplethok where we meet our crew stay overnight at Camp.

    Altitude 1820 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Camp
  • 5

    After submit our permits to get into KCAP  continuing our journey pleasantly walk  beside the river and through the nice cardamom field to Pembu where we begin a steady climb of a little over 2 hours to our overnight camp at Lelep. Lelep is a big settlement village with police station, health post and also there the headquarters of KCAP. (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included).

    Altitude 1687 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Camp
  • 6

    Once again we continue follow the Tamor River upstream through dense forest. We cross the river on a suspension bridge and gradual climb through pine forest for about 45 minutes to a small and old monastery (Sango Chhyolling Gompa). From here we descend gradually to Gowatar (1800m) where we stop for lunch. Afterwards we pass two beautiful waterfalls crossing of the Phedi Khola and then make a final climb of around an hour to our camp at Ela Danda (2051m). This offers a magnificent view of Kasturi peaks and down to the Tamor River. At Ila Danda there is lack of camp side so we may sleep of on local guest house. (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included).

    Altitude 2051 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Camp
  • 7

    Starts Walking through an alnus and rhododendron forest until we reach suspension bridge. After crossing the river we enter an extensive area of bamboo forest and some other trees, inhabited by the endangered red panda. If we are lucky we may have opportunity to catch a sight of one of these intangible creatures as we walk through the bamboo forest to the Maguwa Kharka where the lunches spot for today. Beyond Maguwa Kharka there is more mixture forest with rhododendron, oak, chestnut, alnus, maple etc, abundant with a different variety of birdlife. We have to cross a large landslip area before Selep Kharka (2525m) and we continue another hour to get our night's stop at Jongim Kharka (2635m).  Where we can explore a nice view of the snow capped peak to the north. (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included).

    Altitude 2635 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Camp
  • 8

    After crossing the suspension bridge we enter into the rhododendron forest and climb for an hour to Ramite (2685m) there is more opportunity to spot red pandas as well on and we pass another beautiful waterfall created by Tamor River. Then we reach Sherpa settlement named of Olangchung Gola (3208m) for lunch. After lunch we have free day to explore around the village and monastery. Olangchung Gola is one of the attractive villages of around 50 wooden houses and with a 470 year old monastery which located at the top of the village. Olangchng Gola is pretty much a last civilization we will see until we reach the Arun vally. (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included). 

    Altitude 3208 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Camp
  • 9

    Side trip around Olangchung Gola, visit monastery and wround stay over night at Camp. 

    Altitude 3208 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Camp
  • 10

    After breakfast we set off following the trails used by Tibetan traders walking beside the Tamor to its convergence with Dinsamba Khola. Following the river belt we will have a Lunch and then crossing the river we reach place named Langmale and continue to our overnight stop at the place known as Sanjung Kharka. It is one of the nice camping spot for trekkers where you can discover the beautiful mountain surrounding. (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included).

    Altitude 3910 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Camp
  • 11

    we Continues along the route of the Great Himalayan Trail towards the Lumba Sumba Himal. It is good to keep eyes out for snow leopard which have been sighted on the next section of the trek we also pass little yak pasture and beautiful landscape and few foothills to climb. Now we are in totally wild country, the habitat of the snow leopard. Very few of trekkers come this way to sense the remoteness themselves. Finally we are at pass camp and we are above the green visitation and playing with mountain. (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included).

    Altitude 4700 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Camp
  • 12

    From our last camp before the pass we climb the sharp ridge beyond to a prominent saddle toward pass and we may encounter snow on this section of the trek.We reach a first pass adorned with prayer flags but this is not the top and it is necessary to cross below a peak to reach a slightly higher pass which is the actual Lumba Sumba La (5177m). The views are breathtaking, extending eastwards to Kangchenjunga and Jannu Himalaya range and westwards to Makalu Region. This is a very special place and weather consent, we may have longer broken here if the weather stable and perhaps eat our packed lunches. Now we have a descent of about 600 meters on a trail which is steep downhill at first, into a large valley and we stop at the first suitable camping spot at yak Kharka around 4595 meters. (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included).

    Altitude 5177 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Camp
  • 13

    From our overnight stop we set off down again, passing by many yak kharkas with excellent views of Makalu ahead with the varieties of Rhododendrons tree. Then the trail bring together coming from the Umbak La, a 5200 meter pass by which means goods are traded with Tibet and Nepal, a 2 day journey from here. Reaching a village named of Thudam (3500m) a Sherpa village of around 30 wooden houses which is linked with villages in Tibet, Where we plane to have Lunch and head west through a steep sided valley, having to several landslip areas before climbing steadily to a pass (3370m). And finally get to our Camp (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included).

    Altitude 3350 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Camp
  • 14

    We head west through a steep sided landslide before climbing steadily and passes through a cavernous bamboo forest. The views of Makalu and its satellites are simply eye-catching. We continue descending to a small clearing at 2877 meters, where we make camp these day also require pack lunch (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included).

    Altitude 2877 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Camp
  • 15

    We continue descending through dense rhododendron forest and then climb to a place called Yak Kharka on a ridge overlooking the Arun Valley. We can see the river below and in the distance, our overnight stop in the Lingam School (2320m). After continuing to downhill we will get to the Arun river where we crossed the suspension bridge and steadily uphill to Chyamtang where we plan to have a lunch. After Lunch we pass by Chyamtang and get to the Lingam School. (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included).

    Altitude 2320 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Camp
  • 16

    We are already decent the altitude and back to wormer climate. Today we pass few villages among trails with the songs of birds. At our lunch stop in the village of Gimber we have more stunning views of the Makalu Himalayan Range. The afternoon's walk is relatively easy along a good trail to the Tibetan tribe village of Hatiya (1595m). This is the entry point to the Makalu-Barun National Park. (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included).

    Altitude 1595 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Camp
  • 17

    We follow the trail through Arun River down to its confluence with the Barun River which carries the glaciers water of Makalu range. After lunch we continue among the Arun River to the small village of Gola (1128m). There are only around 12 houses here and the village is an interesting mix of Sherpa, Rai and Tamang tribe (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included).

    Altitude 1128 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Camp
  • 18

    We make a short descent on a pleasant trail to the lowlands. We pass through fields of paddy as we follow the trail though the heaving hillsides above the Arun River. We stop for lunch at the small Gurung village by Pathibhara which boasts a number of local tea houses, shops and homestay. Beyond Pathibhara, the trail continues through a rich agricultural landscape to Gadhi (1179m) the ‘fort’ in Nepali. This is the spot where the Nepalese Army face up to an invading forces from Tibet, eventually driving them back over the passes.  Gadhi is a surrounded with market town with shops and hotels as well as a health post, school, and police station.

    Altitude 1179 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Camp
  • 19

    We descend to the suspension bridge across the Arun River at Chiuribas After crossing the river marking at the end of our trek. Chiuribas is connected to the road by a jeep track and after taking some refreshment with the local tea houses here; we get on our waiting vehicles for the 4-5 hour drive along the ridge to Tumlingtar (450m). We spend our final night on trek with our crew in hotal at Tumlingtar Overnight at Hotel. 

    Altitude 450 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Tea House
  • 20

    We take a morning fly from Tumlingtar, to Kathmandu. Once in Kathmandu we check in to our hotel and the rest of the day is free. At the last night of our trek we will certainly have a farewell dinner at the boutique restaurant Overnight at hotel.

    Altitude 1335 m
    Meals Breakfast
    Accommodation Hotel
  • 21

    A representative from Visit Himalaya Treks Pvt. Ltd. will check your flight tickets and transfer you to the airport before two hours from your flight with a hope of seeing you again in the future. (Breakfast included)

    Altitude 1335 m
    Meals Breakfast
    Accommodation No

Cost Includes

    • Arrivals and departure transport by car (We will collect you from the Kathmandu international airport) and transfer to Hotel.
    • Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu (Boudhanath, Pasupatinath, Swyambunath Temple and Kathmandu Durbar squire) with city guide and necessary transport. 
    • 3 nights’ accommodation (2 persons per room) in Kathmandu in a 3* standard Hotel with breakfast.
    • Kathmandu - Bhadrapur  & Tumlingtar – Kathmandu flight ticket.
    • All land transportations (a private car/bus).
    • Full Camping trek with all meals and hot drinks during the trek serve by Cook and staffs.
    • Tented accommodation with dining, table, chairs, toilet tent, and shower tent.
    • Salary, insurance, food, accommodation for guides and porters.
    • Supporters’ staffs, cook, porters.
    • Kanchenjunga special permits and national park entry permits.
    • Makalu valley restricted area entry permits and Makalu Barun national park entry permits.
    • Group First Aid Kit.

Cost Excludes

    • Nepal entry visa Fee.
    • Personal Travel Insurance (Compulsory).
    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
    • Entry fee at the sightseeing sites.
    • Personal expenses like beverages (mineral water, alcohol, and soft drinks), telephone bills, laundry, bar bills, personal tips etc.

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Reviews ( 1 Reviews For This Package )

Piet, Renate, Marianne, Carla, Eric, Renee, Nico, Rob, Yvonne, Gepke, From - The Netherlands

Excellent Trekking organizer

We like to thank you profoundly for the magnificent trip we had in the good care of you and your team. We very much enjoyed the impressive landscapes, the rich nature and the plain fact of our trekking and camping in that region. We also got a good impression of the way people live in that part of the world and their culture. We had a great time and it was indeed an unforgettable trip. We like to congratulate you, and your team, on organizing our three weeks of trekking so well. It went smoothly thanks to your professional attitude, knowledge and experience. We enjoyed the excellent service and the great company your entire team provided. Besides taking good care of us and our personal well-being, you inspire confidence. Special praise deserves Himal’s attention to detail in all practical aspects of the trip. Another quality is the way you work to inspire all members in the group to become one team, both staff and guests. As a result the whole group gradually developed into a community. A treat of having Himal as our sirdar is his energy, good humour and sense of fun. In short: we had a great trekking and we cherish fine memories. Thank you so much and our best wishes, Piet, Renate, Marianne, Carla, Eric, Renee, Nico, Rob, Yvonne, Gepke. Haarlem, Alkmaar, Rotterdam – the Netherlands,

FAQs

We always try to be flexible to design the trip itinerary for our client’s needs. However, if you are not convinced as our suggested itinerary then off-course you are always welcome to customize or change the trip itinerary.

 Holiday should never be about making it to the final point quickly. Along your trek, we can add extra days at your request with additional costs to cover guides, staff and porters, accommodation, and food.

An average physical fitness should be maintained prior to booking a trek. Any sort of illness or recent medical problems should be mentioned while booking a trip. Most of our itineraries are prepared to give you maximum time to acclimatize and pace-setting on the treks would be done according to your convenience. If you are having regular medication then tell us before the trip started which would be better for us to give you the physical feedback.

Our main concern is your safety. We never compromised on your safety during the Trekking and all our guides are properly trained and well equipped to take care of our client's safety even in high adventure routes as well.

There would be always back support in case of an emergency situation like severe high-altitude sickness or accident (which is least expected), you will be sent to the nearest hospital, if possible, otherwise rescued by a helicopter and sent you to the hospital as soon as possible. Since you are entirely liable for all the expenses incurred for the use of such emergency services, please make sure that your travel insurance covers both- medical and emergency evacuation costs.

It is not a problem at all because in this trek we will supply most of the foods from the nearest store and remaining foods we buy from Locals that mean most of the time we served vegetarian food as well our camping cook and guide will take care about it.

We use standard quality of (Camping Gears) like Clients tents (3 men tents for couple and two men tent for single), Dinning tents,  Shower Tent, Toilet Tent, staff tend thick mattress, etc.  Also, we care for our staff and provide them with proper equipment for the camping trek.

While during the camping trek it is really difficult to find the place to charge gadget somehow we will manage to charge if we stay close by village otherwise we have to take the portable solar panel to carry with us and charge our gadgets.

Now a day’s most of the areas has been covered by cell phone network connection. However, in this trek, we always send satellite phones along with our guide so you can easily be in touch with your family.

Yes, we always recommend storing items/clothing not required for the trek. So either you can store at the same hotel as you stayed or we can store your Items with us safely in our office free of cost.

This is a difficult thing to gauge. We have seen everything from USD 25 to USD 900 per person for guides and porters. Tipping is not required, but a small gesture of thanks to your guides and local porters. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide. However, we recommend you to spend a minimum of 10% of your total trip cost for tipping the entire local staff.

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TRIP OVERVIEW
Lumba Sumba Pass Trek
Altitude 5177 m
Lumba Sumba Pass Trek
Region Kanchenjunga Region
Lumba Sumba Pass Trek
Difficulty Demanding
Lumba Sumba Pass Trek
Group size 2 Minimum Peoples
Lumba Sumba Pass Trek
Best Season October, November and March, April, May

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