Lumba Sumba Pass Trek

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 mysterious natural treasure of high lands, nature will make us a sudden encounter to an 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.

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 and Drive to Ilam. (45m fly and 4 hours drive)
Day 04: Drive to Taplejung (1820m). Meet with Trekking staffs in Taplejung and start trek to Mitlung (909m). (4 hours of drive and 3 hours walking).
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: Final departure to your homeland country and see off!!!

Detail Itinerary

Day 01

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1335 meters).

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)

Day 02

Day 02: A free day to explore Kathmandu and Trek Preparation.

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)

Day 03

Day 03: Fly to Bhadrapur and Drive to Ilam. (45m fly and 4 hours drive)

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.

Day 04

Day 04: Drive to Taplejung (1820m). Meet with Trekking staffs in Taplejung and start trek to Mitlung (909m). (4 hours of drive and 3 hours walking)

The drive continues along with beautiful landscape and river belt of the Himalayan foothills. With every turn, there are magnificent sights of a white snow-capped mountain. At the end of the road, we get a small town of Taplejung (1820m) where we meet our crew and take lunch. After lunch, a downhill walks through small villages with their fields of cardamom and Alnus trees to the Hangdewa Khola (stream) which we will cross over a suspension bridge. We follow the Hangdewa Khola along the motor-able road down to a confluence with the main Tamor River which leads us to our first night's camp at Mitlung (909m). (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included).

Day 05

Day 05: Trek to Chiruwa (1246m) 5-6 hours.

After breakfast, the day starts with a trek beside the Tamor River, the field of rice and passing through the fragrant forest we achieve to the lunch stop at Siwa Bazaar. After lunch, we will continue along the Tamor River to another small settlement of Limbus at Tawa village (1146m), where we start the little climb to reach Thiwa (1300m). After Thiwa enjoy a gradual descent to the small prop up the village of Chiruwa (1246m) (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included).

Day 06

Day 06: Trek to Lelep (1687m) (5-6 hours).

We continue along the Tamor River, passing by small villages and personage farms with the huge amount of cardamom field and the rice terraced fields as well. After an hour and a half walking eventually, we reach the larger village named of Tapethok (1340m) which has some shops and tea houses and a check-post of Kanchenjunja Conservation Area project (KCAP) where we have to submit our permits to get into KCAP. here we take a lunch before continuing 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 a police station, health post and also where the headquarters of KCAP. (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included).

Day 07

Day 07: Trek to Ela Danda (2051m) (5-6 hours).

Once again we continue to follow the Tamor River upstream through dense forest. We cross the river on a suspension bridge and gradual climb through the pine forest for about 45 minutes to a small and old monastery (Sango Chhyolling Gompa). From here we descend gradually to Goldwater (1800m) where we stop for lunch. Afterward, 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).

Day 08

Day 08: Trek to Jongim Kharka (2635m) (7-8 hours).

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 an 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 a more mixed 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).

Day 09

Day 09: Trek to Olanchung Gola (3208m). (3 hours)

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 a free day to explore 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 the last civilization we will see until we reach the Arun valley. (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included).

Day 10

Day 10: Trek to Sanjung Kharka Camp' (3910m) 6-7 hours

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 be 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 spots for trekkers where you can discover the beautiful mountain surrounding. (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included).

Day 11

Day 11: Trek to Pass Camp (4700m 4 -5 Hours

We Continue 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 the 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 the mountain. (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included).

Day 12

Day 12: Trek to Yak Kharka via Lumba Sumba La (5177m) 8-9 Hours

From our last camp before the pass we climb the sharp ridge beyond to a prominent saddle toward the 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).

Day 13

Day 13: Trek to Jungle Camp (3350m). 6-7 hours

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).

Day 14

Day 14: Trek to Yak Kharka (2877m). 5-6 hours

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 days also require pack lunch (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included).

Day 15

Day 15: Trek to Lingam School (2320m). 5-6 hours

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).

Day 16

Day 16: Trek to Hatiya (1595m). 5-6 hours

We are already decent the altitude and back to worm 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).

Day 17

Day 17: Trek to Gola (1128m). 5-6hours

We follow the trail through Arun River down to its confluence with the Barun River which carries the glacier's water of Makalu range. After lunch, we continue along 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).

Day 18

Day 18: Trek to Hedanga Gadhi (1179m).

We make a short descent on a pleasant trail to the lowlands. We pass through fields of paddy as we follow the trail through 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 invading forces from Tibet, eventually driving them back over the passes. Gadhi is a surrounded by the market town with shops and hotels as well as a health post, school, and police station.

Day 19

Day 19: Trek to Num (1572m), drive to Tumlingtar (450m).

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.

Day 20

Day 20: Fly to Kathmandu.

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.

Day 21

Day 21: Departure

Final departure to your homeland country and see off!!!

Gear List

Visit Himalaya Treks has always been keen about safety on the journey. We have prepared Trekking Equipment List which the trekkers will need during their trek in Nepal. The following list should help you with your packing. Generally, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. The weight of your trek bag while trekking should be no more than 15 KG. You must bring the following items:

Fleece jacket or warm jumper	Thermal shirts/underwear	Nightwear thermals
Fleece/sweatpants	Day-wear shirt/rain pants	Trekking pants
Wind pants	Warm hat/balaclava	Neck gaiter
Sunhat	Warm hat	Sunglasses
Mittens/gloves	Water bottle	Torch / Flashlight
Quick drier Towel	Sunscreen and lip balm with sunscreen 35++
Water purification	A set of Earplugs	Trekking Poles
Hiking Boots	Socks	First aid kit
Antiseptics	Camera and video camera

Medical

Betadine / Dettol.	Hand-plaster	Bandage
Eye drop.	Eardrop	Sinex.
Gauge	Cotton	Move / Spray
Digene	Diamox	D-Cold
Vicks	Paracetamol	Medicine for diarrhea
Medicine for a toothache