Lumba Sumba Trek
Lumba Sumba Trek

Trip Overview
Trip Highlights
- Break out from Kathmandu to Taplejung.
- Hitch-hike to the newborn secluded precinct trekking trails of Nepal.
- Icicle ponytails of Mt:Kanchenjunga,Makalu and Kumbhakarna.
- Primordial hamlets and diverse groups is mind-blogging.
- Dying out of red panda and snow leopard can be your Kodak moment.
- Curative plants to make out throughout the trails.
- 4595 m of high elevation to exceeds is partly onerous.
Introducing the Lumba Sumba Trek, a newly discovered trekking route that unveils the pristine beauty of Nepal’s Eastern Himalaya. This captivating journey winds its way through the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, traversing distinct villages inhabited by Rais, Limbus, Tamangs, Magars, and Newars. Immerse yourself in the traditional agricultural practices of these communities as you share your days with endangered wildlife in their natural habitat.
The allure of the Lumba Sumba Trek lies in its unique blend of natural splendor and cultural diversity. Spanning the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area and the Makalu Conservation Area, this route offers an authentic and immersive experience unlike any other. Encounter breathtaking landscapes adorned with rocky outcrops, adorned with chhortens and monasteries, and adorned with alpine grasslands and lush temperate and sub-tropical jungles.
As you journey through low river valleys and ancient historical temples, you’ll discover the untold stories of this remote region, steeped in centuries-old traditions and untouched by modernity. Each step brings you closer to unreached experiences, where the magnificence of nature intertwines with the richness of cultural heritage.
The Lumba Sumba Trek promises an unforgettable adventure, where every moment is a testament to the raw beauty and resilience of Nepal’s Eastern Himalaya. Embark on this journey of discovery and be mesmerized by the hidden treasures that await along the trail.
Lumba Sumba Trek Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuban International Airport (T.I.A) and pick up by our private vehicle and transfer to the Hotel.
Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing in Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Patan Durbar Square (B)
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar and same day fly from Biratnagar to Suketar. Stay overnight in camp. (B, L, D)
Day 04: Trek from Suketar (2420m) to Mitlung (909m) via Fungling to takes about 7 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Day 05: Trek from Mitlung to Chhiruwa (1246m.) takes 6 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Day 06: Trek from Chhirwa to Lelep (1695m.) takes about 6 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Day 07: Trek from Lelep to Ila Danda (2051m.) takes about 4.5 hours. Stay overnight in camp(B, L, D)
Day 08: Trek from Ila Danda to Selep (2525m.) takes about 5 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Day 09: Trek from Selep to Olangchun Gola (3208m.) takes about 5 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Day 10: Trek from Olangchun to Langmale (3893m.) takes about 5.5 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Day 11: Trek from Langmale to Pass Camp (4700m.) takes about 5.5 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Day 12: Trek from Pass Camp to Yak Kharka (4595m.) takes about 4.5 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Day 13: Trek from Yak Kharka to Thudam (3571m.) takes about 6.5 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Day 14: Trek from Thudam to Yak Kharka (2877m.) takes about 5.5 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Day 15: Trek from Yak Kharka to Chyamtang (2229m.) takes about 6 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Day 16: Trek from Chyamtang to Hatiya (1585m.) takes about 6.5 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Day 17: Trek from Hatiya to Gola (1128m.) takes about 5.5 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Day 18: Trek from Gola to Hedanga Gadi (1179m.) takes about 5 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Day 19: Trek from Hedanga Gadi to Num (1560m.) takes about 2 hours. On the same day drive from Num to Chichila (1889m.). Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Day 20: Drive from Chichila to Tumlingtar (405m.). Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Day 21: Fly from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu takes about 40 minutes.(B)
Day 22: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping (B)
Day 23: Final departure to Airport.(B)
Itinerary
Arrival at Kathmandu
Arrival at Tribhuban International Airport (T.I.A) and pick up by our private vehicle and transfer to the Hotel.
Full day guided sightseeing in Kathmandu
Full day guided sightseeing in Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Patan Durbar Square (B)
Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar and drive to Suketar
Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar and same day fly from Biratnagar to Suketar. Stay overnight in camp. (B, L, D)
Trek from Suketar (2420m) to Mitlung
Trek from Suketar (2420m) to Mitlung (909m) via Fungling to takes about 7 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Trek from Mitlung to Chhiruwa
Trek from Mitlung to Chhiruwa (1246m.) takes 6 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Trek from Chhirwa to Lelep
Trek from Chhirwa to Lelep (1695m.) takes about 6 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Trek from Lelep to Ila Danda
Trek from Lelep to Ila Danda (2051m.) takes about 4.5 hours. Stay overnight in camp(B, L, D)
Trek from Ila Danda to Selep
Trek from Ila Danda to Selep (2525m.) takes about 5 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Trek from Selep to Olangchun Gola
Trek from Selep to Olangchun Gola (3208m.) takes about 5 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Trek from Olangchun to Langmale
Trek from Olangchun to Langmale (3893m.) takes about 5.5 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Trek from Langmale to Pass Camp
Trek from Langmale to Pass Camp (4700m.) takes about 5.5 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Trek from Pass Camp to Yak Kharka
Trek from Pass Camp to Yak Kharka (4595m.) takes about 4.5 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Trek from Yak Kharka to Thudam
Trek from Yak Kharka to Thudam (3571m.) takes about 6.5 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Trek from Thudam to Yak Kharka
Trek from Thudam to Yak Kharka (2877m.) takes about 5.5 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Trek from Yak Kharka to Chyamtang
Trek from Yak Kharka to Chyamtang (2229m.) takes about 6 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Trek from Chyamtang to Hatiya
Trek from Chyamtang to Hatiya (1585m.) takes about 6.5 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Trek from Hatiya to Gola
Trek from Hatiya to Gola (1128m.) takes about 5.5 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Trek from Gola to Hedanga Gadi
Trek from Gola to Hedanga Gadi (1179m.) takes about 5 hours. Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Trek from Hedanga Gadi to Num
Trek from Hedanga Gadi to Num (1560m.) takes about 2 hours. On the same day drive from Num to Chichila (1889m.). Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Drive from Chichila to Tumlingtar
Drive from Chichila to Tumlingtar (405m.). Stay overnight in camp.(B, L, D)
Fly from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu
Fly from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu takes about 40 minutes.(B)
Free day in Kathmandu
Free day in Kathmandu for shopping (B)
Final Departure
Final departure to Airport.(B)
Include/Exclude
What's Included
- Airport pick up and drop off by our private vehicle
- Kathmandu Hotel Room on twin sharing bed with Breakfast (B) basis
- Fluent English speaking license holder sightseeing tour guide and his fee
- Sightseeing entrance fee
- Trekking permit
- Entry permit fee
- Trekking guide
- A cook
- Necessary porters
- Necessary kitchen helpers
- Necessary sherpas
- All surface transportation
- Flight ticket from Kathmandu to Biratnagar, from Biratnagar to Suketar and from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu
- All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner, juice, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, fruits etc.)
- Necessary Camping equipment such as tents, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, mattresses, down sleeping bag, down jacket, cooking utensils, fuel etc.
- Camping charges
- Necessary insurance for trekking staff
- First Aid and kits
- Rescue assistance
What's Not Included
- Nepal entry visa fee per person US$ 40 only.
- Kathmandu Hotel Lunch and Dinner (L, D)
- Travel insurance and medical evacuation in case of emergency
- Personal spending money and all bar bill, i.e. Soft/hard drinks, tips etc.
Fixed Departure
Reviews
Lumba Sumba Trek
This Lumba Sumba Trek was definitely challenging, especially with the high passes, but the sense of accomplishment upon reaching our destinations was incredibly rewarding.
Lumba Sumba Trek
This Lumba Sumba Trek was definitely challenging, especially with the high passes, but the sense of accomplishment upon reaching our destinations was incredibly rewarding.
FAQs
Are there ATM facilities in Nepal?
Yes, in Kathmandu and Pokhara. International credit cards (Master Card, Visa Card etc) are also accepted in all leading hotels, shopping centers, bars and restaurants in Nepal.
Do I need a visa to travel to Nepal?
All foreign nationals, except Indian Citizens, need visas to enter Nepal.
How to Enter Nepal?
In order to fly directly to Nepal from your home country, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu is the only international airport in Nepal. TIA has direct air link with Osaka, Shanghai, London, Frankfurt, Hongkong, Singapore, Bangkok, Delhi, Dubai, Bombay and Calcutta. Lufthansa, Nepal Airlines (NAC), Air India, Singapore Airlines, Thai are the airlines that carry most of the foreign travelers into Kathmandu; and if you buy tickets from any other airlines, you will probably connect with one of these airlines for the final leg of your flight. Alternatively, if you have time and enthusiasm, traveling overland to Nepal via India is an option.
What about getting to Nepal from Tibet?
The crossing between Nepal and Tibet via Kodari is only open to organized groups but not to individual travelers heading north. Be prepared with alternative plans if you’re thinking about using this route, because landslides regularly make it impassable during the monsoon.
What are health requirements to visit Nepal?
Nepal does not require any specific immunization for visitors. It is however best to have vaccine before coming to Nepal. Your doctors can advice you on the type of vaccine to be taken to travel to third world countries like Nepal.
What are some basic Nepali customs that I should know about?
- Take off your shoes before entering a temple or one’s home
- Ask for permission before entering a Hindu temple
- Taking photographs inside the most temples are considered illegal
- Ask for permission before taking photographs of objects, and including Nepali people.
- Nepali people are friendly by nature. Have a genuine interest in them. Talk to them. Be friendly as you travel
What do I need to get my visa?
You need a valid passport, two passport size photos and US$ in cash.
What if I decided to stay more than 60 days in Nepal? Where and what should I do to extend my Tourist Visa?
There’s no problem in it. The Immigration Department of Kathmandu or Pokhara can extend the visa for another 30 days and the charge for this is US$ 50. Indeed the visa can be extended for a total of 120 days, an additional 30 days visa may be granted on reasonable grounds from the Immigration Office. Nevertheless, a tourist cannot stay in Nepal under tourist-visa for more than 150 cumulative days.
What is the currency of Nepal?
Nepalese currency is spelled as Nepalese Rupees or Rupee (Rs) or Nepali Rupee, and in short it is written NRS or RS. 100 Paisa equals 1 Rs. Currently Notes of the following denominations are used: 1000, 500, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5, 2, and 1 rupees. Coin hasn’t been popular in Nepal and hence is almost always ignored in business. The coins of the following denominations can be found: 1 paisa, 5 paisa, 10 paisa, 50 paisa and 1 Rs, 2 Rs, and 5 Rs. It is recommended that you travel with smaller notes in less populated areas, while large notes are easily accepted elsewhere.
What is the national language of Nepal?
Nepal’s national language is called Nepali. It is written in Devnagri Script. This script is the same as the one used in Hindi language – the national language of India. There are more than 72 different spoken languages in Nepal. It is also official language of Nepal.
What time is it now in Nepal and what’s the phone code?
Nepali time is GMT/UTC plus 5 Hours 45 minutes. Area code for dialing to Nepal: Country Code: 977 Kathmandu City Code: 1 (e.g. 977 1 4212737 First three digits is the country code, second is the area code, the last digits are telephone numbers.
What's the common form of greeting in Nepal?
It is called Namaste or Namaskar. You can say the greeting in words as well as do it using a gesture. Join your palms together and bring them close to your chest and about 5 to 7 inches below your chin. The word Namaste has many meanings such as Hello, How are you? I am glad to see you, nice to meet you, good morning, etc.
When is the best time to travel in Nepal?
The weather is probably the best guide for deciding when to plan your trip to Nepal. The best time to visit Nepal is between September to November and March to May.
Where do I apply to get my visa?
The best way to apply for visa is from the Nepalese diplomatic missions in your home country. The other choice is to get it from Immigration office upon your arrival day at the entry points of Nepal.
Where is Nepal?
Nepal, a sovereign Independent Kingdom, lies between 80 degree 12′ east longitude and 26 degree 22′ and 30 degree 27′ north latitude. It is bounded on the north by the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China; on the east by Sikkim and West Bengal of the Indian Union on the south by Indian States of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and on the west by Uttar Pradesh of Indian Union. The length of the Kingdom is 885 kilometers east-west and its breath varies from 145 to 241 kilometers north-south. Climatically, it lies in the temperate zone with the added advantage of altitude.
Why is Nepal such a fascinating country for many people?
The Himalayan kingdom of Nepal is a land of scenic mountains, time-worn temples and some of the best walking trails on Earth. It’s a small country, but it’s rich in scenic splendor and exotic cultures. The people of Nepal are as diverse as their country and represent distinct cultures and races.
Though they speak a variety of tongues and practice different religions, they are the friendliest people that you would ever meet. The kingdom has long exerted a pull on the Western imagination and it’s a difficult place to dislodge from your memory once you return. So, wait until you’re actually here in Nepal.
As a traveler, there is endless number of surprises Nepal has to offer you. Kathmandu Valley with its thousands of Hindu temples, Buddhist stupas, stunning architecture and rich pageantry can be quite beyond words. If you are careful enough not to get entangled in the superficial facade of a flatly”modernizing” capital city, Kathmandu probably offers you as exotic and urban experience as you can get.
Beyond Kathmandu, it’s another world altogether. Most travelers to Nepal want to check out the truly spectacular Himalayas along with the higher hills. A few go there to scale the high mountains, but many are nature lovers who trek along landscapes filled with deep valleys, lush forests, snow trails, terraced fields, and above all, the most hospitable people.
Travelers to Nepal also love making a safari trip to one of the National Parks in Nepal. The most popular one is the Chitwan National Park in the southern plains which hosts a diverse wildlife reserves including the rare Asian one-horn rhino.
Will my Cell phone (mobile phone) work in Nepal?
Please, Contact your service provider and check if Nepal country is included in their `Global roaming’ package. Please note, not all parts of Nepal are covered by the GSM Network in Nepal.
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