Lumba Sumba Pass Trek: Explore Eastern Nepal & Great Himalayan Trail

                                                    
                                                    destination
                                                    Kanchenjunga
                                                
                                                    duration
                                                    20 Days
                                                
                                                    grade
                                                    High Advance
                                                
                                                    start/end point
                                                    Kathmandu/Kathmandu
                                                
                                                    region
                                                    Kanchanjunga
                                                
                                                    max altitude
                                                    4700m
                                                
                                                    group size
                                                    2-12
                                                
                                                    meal
                                                    All inclusive
                                                
                                                    activity
                                                    6-7 Hrs
                                                
                                                    accommodation
                                                    camping / Tea house
                                                
                                                    season
                                                    Autumn/spring

LUMBA SUMBA PASS

Lumba-Sumba Trail is one of the new trekking routes explored and identified by Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN).

Lumba Sumba Peak(5200 m.) is the major attraction of the trail which also offers a spectacular view of the Himalayan landscapes. Limbu, Sherpa, Rai, Gurung Magar, Newar, and Tamang are the ethnic groups found along the trail. The trek runs through the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area and Makalu Barun National Park in the eastern Himalayan region of Nepal. Various species of birds and wildlife including the endangered snow Leopard and Red Panda among others. In route, a number of high altitude lakes found in Olanchung Gola.

This trail also leads to the base camps of Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt. Makalu. Arun and Tamor river the major tributaries of the Sapta Koshi river is the other attraction of the region. The trek passes through alpine grasslands, rocky outcrops, dense temperate and sub-tropical forest, and low river valleys. Apart from the natural beauty, the trail also features several monasteries, chortens, temples and prayer walls. Trekking in this trail can be a great experience for the explorers, trekkers, and adventure lovers. A brief itinerary is given along.

Highlights of Lumba Sumba Pass Trek

Lumba Sumba Trek is Most newly discover remote and amazing trekking trail.
Stunning views of the Mt, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and Kumbhakarna mountains.
Encounter the remote place of Nepal and Local Sherpa livelihood.
Trek towards Nepal's newly, remote and beautiful discover trekking trail.
occasional sightings of the Himalaya Black Beer, Snow Leopard, and Red Panda.

ITINERARY

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Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

One night. 3-star Hotel

Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and they will be displaying a Sherpa Expedition and Trekking signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Note: Either on this day or the next day, there will be a pre-trek meeting. During the meeting, we will introduce your trek leader/guide. For the meeting, please make sure you bring the passport, three copies of passport-size photos and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer. Overnight at a hotel. No meals included.

Day 2 : Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar & drive to Phidim.

One night. 3-star Hotel

Day 3 : Drive to Taplejunga and Trek to Mitlung (9,09m) 6 to 7 hrs.

5 to 6 hours Guest House

Trek starts from Sherpa Tol at Fungling, the gateway to the trail. Trek to Hangedawa Passing through beautiful Cardamon fields and Alnus trees. Proceed to Motlung Passing through Asangpati Tole, Gaigode tole, Panesar tole, and Pawa village.

Day 4 : Trek from Mitlung to Chiruwa (1,246m) 5 to 6 hrs.

5 to 6 hours. Guest House

Trek along the bank of Tamor river to Furumba and continue to Mitlung, Proceed Tawa village passing Sinwa Bazaar and ascend to Thiwa village which houses KCAP entrance gate. Descend to Chiruwa.

Day 5 : Trek from Chiruwa to Lelep (1,687m) 5 to 6 hrs.

5 to 6 hours Guest House

Trek along Tamor river to Tapethok passing through forest and beautiful cardamom fields. After lunch proceeds to Lelep, which houses the KCAP headquarters.

Day 6 : Trek from Lelep to Ela Danda (2,051m) 6 to 7 hrs.

6 to 7 hours Guest house

Trek along Tamor river through dense forest and cross the suspension bridge. Ascend through the dense pine forest to reach the monastery and descend to Gowatar. Proceed to Ela Danda Passing through a big stone. Tow waterfall and crossing Tamor river.

Day 7 : Trek From Ela Danda to Selep Kharka (2,525m) 6 to 7 hrs.

6 to 7 hours Guest House

Trekking through Ulnus and Rhodendron forest for an hour takes to a suspension bridge. Trek to Maguwa through dense bamboo grooves which is also the habitat of the red panda. Proceed to Selep Kharka passing through maple and Ulnus forest.

Day 8 : Trek from Sekep Kharka to Olangchung Gola (3,208m) 6 to 7 hrs.

5 to 6 hours Guest House

Trek to Jongim, a flat land surrounded by snowcapped hills. Trek Upjill to reach Ramite where the mixed forest of Deodar and Rhodendron can be seen. Proceed to the beautiful Sherpa village, Olangchung Gola. The village houses a 465 years old monastery with a golden manuscript.

Day 9 : Trek from Olangchung Gola To Upper Langmale (3,893m) 5 to 6 hrs.

6 to 7 hours Guest House

Next three days will pass through complete wilderness. So hire a local Sherpa to avoid getting lost. Trek to Jadak passing through pine and rhododendron forest. Proceed to Upper Langmale.

Day 10 : Trek From Upper Langmale to Pass Camp (4,747m) 6 to 7 hrs.

5 to 6 hours Guest House

Trek along the Tamar river till reaching Tangchetar. Proceed to Pass Camp.

Day 11 : Trek From Pass Camp to Chaurikharka (4,595m) 5 to 6 hrs.

5 to 6 hours Guest House

This the most difficult part of the Trek. The trek passes through Lumba Sumba Peak (5200 m) and the trail goes up and down on the ways. From the peak, descend down to Chaurikharka.

Day 12 : Trek From Chaurikharka to Thudam (3,500m) 6 to 7 hrs.

6 to 7 hours Guest House

Trekking downhill from Chaurikharka takes to the junction of two roads, one to Sasha in Tibet and other to Thudam Village. Proceed to small Sherpa village to Thudam.

Day 13 : Trek From Thudam to Kharka (2,877m) 6 to 7 hrs.

5 to 6 hours. Guest House

Trek along the banks of Chujung Khola. Panoramic view of peals in the Makalu range can be seen on the way. Proceed to Kharka Passing through lots of small bushes and bamboo groves, the habitat of the red panda

Day 14 : Trek from Kharka to Chyamthang (2,229m) 6 to 7 hrs.

5 to 6 hours Guest House

Trek to Chaurkharka Passing through dense Rhododendron forest. Proceed downhill until reaching Arun river, cross the suspension bridge and proceed towards Chyamthang villages.

Day 15 : Trek From Chyamthang to Hatiya (1,595m) 5 to 6 hrs.

5 to 6 hours. Guest House

Trek to Gimber village passing through dense Rhododendron forest. Spectacular view of Makalu range can be seen from Gimber. Proceed to Hariya, a small village of Bhote people and is the entry point of Makalu national park.

Day 16 : Trek from Hatiya to Gola 6 to 7 hrs.<

5 to 6 hours Guest House

Trek along the bank of Arun river until reaching the confluence of Arun and Baru rivers. Proceed towards Gola, a small village with only a few houses with Sherpa, Rai, and Tamang people residing there.

Day 17 : Trek From Gola to Gadhi (1,800m) 6 to 7 hrs.

6 to 7 hours Guest House

Trek to a small Gurung village of Pathibhara passing through paddy fields. From here the trail passes through agricultural land, plenty of water resources and few settlements along the way before reaching Gadhi, a small village market

Day 18 : Drive from Gadhi to Khadbari (1,022m) 4 to 5 hrs and drive to Biratnagar 5 hrs.

5 to 6 hours Guest House

Trek downhill until reaching Arun river, Cross the river and trek uphill to Num village. A drive of around 5 hours. Takes to Khandbari, the district headquarter of Sankhuwasavha district. Take a bus to Kathmandu through Dharan or Biratnagar. Flights can be taken from Tumlingarar airstrip

Day 19 : Fly to Kathmandu.

45 minutes 3-star Hotel

Enjoying your last glimpse of the mountains you have recently visited one last time on the 30-minute Scenic flight back to Kathmandu.

Day 20 : Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport.

25 minutes 3-star Hotel

Your adventure in Nepal comes to an end today! There is nothing to do but trade emails with your travel companions and organize your photos. A representative from Sherpa Expedition and Trekking will take you to the airport, approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home you'll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.

SERVICES

Price Includes

Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle
Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (4 nights only)
Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a guesthouse in Biratnagar including breakfast (1 night only)
All standard meals (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek prepared by our expert camping cook and kitchen team
Tented camp accommodation for 24 days/23 nights (We will provide full water/wind-proof twin-share tents, dining tents, kitchen gear, dining table, chairs, toilet tents, etc.)
Local Sherpa Expedition and Trekking licensed English-speaking trekking guide
The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.)
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff
All special trekking permits & fees
Down jacket and sleeping bag by Sherpa Expedition and Trekking (which need to be returned after the trek)
Kathmandu-Biratnagar-Kathmandu airfare and Biratnagar-Suketar-Biratnagar airfare including airport departure tax
Free Sherpa Expedition and Trekking duffel/kit bag and a sun hat (yours to keep)
Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees in Kathmandu
Farewell dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant with cultural performances
All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges
Official expenses

Price Excludes

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Travel insurance which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation.
International airfare and airport departure tax.

Nepal entry visa; you can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist

EQUIPMENTS

General

Seasonable Sleeping bag and down Jacket (If you need it but has to be returned after the trek)
Duffle bag (We will provide duffle bag during the trek Sherpa Expedition & Trekking need to be returned after the trek)
A wind and waterproof thin layered jacket (Must have for morning and evening above 3,000m)
Daypack

Upper Body- Head / Ears / Eyes

A pair of half gloves
A warmer hat that covers the ears
Sunglasses
Neck warmer
Sunscreen (35 to 60 SPF)
Headlamp and an extra set of batteries

Hand

A pair of half gloves for walking poles(if you prefer)
Warmer shell gloves and liner

Center Body

long sleeve t-shirts
Thermal Tops
wool Jackets or pullover
Artificial sports bras for (Women and girls)
Water and windproof shell jacket

Lower Body

Thermal underwear (especially trousers)
windproof and waterproof trousers
warmer trouser
Comfortable trekking pants
Extra casual sport pants

Feet

A pair of good waterproof trekking boots
Pair of sandals
4-5 pairs of woolen socks
Socks liner
Light shoes and sneaker

First Aid Kits and Medicines

Assorted Adhesive Bandages (fabric preferred)
Blister treatment
Insect testing / anti-itch treatment
Ibuprofen / other pain-relief medication
Diamox (125mg to 250mg tablets for altitude sickness)
Warps, splints, and wound coverings butterfly bandage
Water purifying pills

(Note our company guide will carry the medicines and first aid kits during the trek. However, we recommend better to bring your personal first-aid kit as well)

Miscellaneous, but must useable

4 pic passport sizes with original passport
Water bottle & filter
Flight details (please make a copy and leave one pic at our office in KTM because of if you won to change your flight date)
Bathroom kit (conform, should be included Toilet papers put on the plastic bag, hand wipes, towel, and soap, etc.)

Extra things

Comfortable trekking poles
Best energy dry foods (up to you)
Power Bank and music players
Camera (Memory card, chargers, and extra batteries)

GOOD TO KNOW

Trekking Equipment

The following information will give you some idea about what you need to bring for the trek as the backpack for the hiking in Nepal and the gear play a vital role for the successful trip and we suggest you to have all the necessary gear for the trip and not to have unnecessary equipment/things that you will not be used for the trip and list of the gear you need for the trek are:

Good down Sleeping bag (Optional/we can provide one if you do not have on your own and it is to be returned after the trek.
Duffel or Rucksack bag to keep your all gear and this will be carried by the porters.
Daypack bag for yourself
A down Jacket
Shade hat
Warm wool hat to cover your ears
A pair of lightweight warm gloves.
T-shirts 2- 3 pieces
Lightweight thermal tops.
Fleece jacket.
Fleece Wind-proved jacket (optional).
A pair’s nylon hiking shorts which are quick drying one
Underwear
Two pairs of lightweight long underwear.
Two pairs trekking pants, preferably that zip on/off at the knees so they double as shorts
Four pairs of liner warm socks
A pair of light to medium weight waterproof hiking/trekking boots.
A pair of light trekking shoes for camp/lodges
A pair sandal (Optional)
A water bottle.
Head/Torch Light.

Medicines and First Aid Kits

Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude-related headaches like DMX.
Ibuprofen for general aches and pains.
Imodium or Peptone besom, Flexon capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
Diamox 125 or 250mg or 400mg tablets for altitude sickness.
1 small personal sized first-aid kit with blister treatments such as moleskin, band-aids, some waterproof tape, anti-infection ointments, etc.(Sherpa expedition and Trekking company's team also provide first aid kits)

Miscellaneous but Important

Passport and extra passport photos (4 copies)
Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport.
Lip care (Balm) At least SPF 20, 2 sticks.
Sun’s cream with SPF 40 is recommended
Pocket knife.
Water purification Iodine tablets
Toiletry kits and be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.

Note Regarding Itineraries:
Although we generally adhere to the schedule, the itinerary is subject to change for numerous reasons beyond our control, including weather and terrain conditions, suitable campsite availability, and the group's general fitness level. It is important to understand that our trek is logistically complex and it is not unusual that adjustments be made. Our guide will orient you each evening to the following day's plan and their good judgment is the key to the long history of successful treks that Sherpa Expedition And Trekking Pvt. Ltd. Please remember that our ability to make adjustments as needed helps to ensure that your trek is safe and successful. Your safety is paramount.