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The Lumba Sumba pass trek
The Lumba Sumba pass trek offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to traverse via the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area in the eastern Himalaya and link to Mt. Makalu.
The trail passes through alpine grasslands, rocky outcrops, lush temperate and subtropical forests, and low river basins, as well as habitats for endangered species such as the snow leopard and red panda.
It’s routes are sometimes harsh and in poor shape. Aside from natural beauties, cultural heritage like as monasteries, chhortens, temples, and prayer walls can be explored.
It should come as no surprise that this is a hard journey, thus prior trekking experience is essential. This expedition can be extended to include the ultimate Mt. Kanchenjunga North and Mt. Makalu Base Camp.
The Lumba Sumba pass trek : itinerary
- Day 01 Arrival Kathmandu; Pick up at Kathmandu International Airport and drop off hotel
- Day 02 Free day at leisure in Kathmandu; preparations trek
- Day 03 Drive Kathmandu to Fikkal teagarden (12 hrs.)
- Day 04 Drive Fikkal teagarden to Taplejung/ Suketar (1820m – 6,5 hrs.)
- Day 05 Trek to Mitlung (921 m – 4 hrs.)
- Day 06 Trek to Chiruwa (1270m – 6 hrs.)
- Day 07 Trek to Serkathum (1575m – 6 hrs.)
- Day 08 Trek to Amjilosa (2308m – 6 hrs.)
- Day 09 Trek to Gyabla (2730m – 5 hrs.)
- Day 10 Trek to Ghunsa (3595m – 5 hrs.)
- Day 11 Resting at Ghunsa for acclimatization
- Day 12 Trek to Nango La High Camp (4776m – 4 hrs.)
- Day 13 Cross over Nango La pass (4776m) and trek to Yangma Khola (3403m – 6 hrs.)
- Day 14 Trek to Olangchun Gola (3191m – 8 hrs.)
- Day 15 Resting day at Olangchun Gola
- Day 16 Trek to Campsite Kharka (4050m – 5 hrs.)
- Day 17 Trek to Pass Camp (4453m – 8 hrs.)
- Day 18 Cross over Lumba Sumba Pass (5159m) and trek to Thudam (3556m – 9 hrs.)
- Day 19 Trek to Kharka (2700m – 8 hrs.)
- Day 20 Trek to Chyamtang (2187m – 5 hrs.)
- Day 21 Resting day at Chyamtang
- Day 22 Trek to Hatiya (1595m – 6 hrs.)
- Day 23 Trek to Gola (1100m – 5 hrs.)
- Day 24 Trek to Hedangna Gadi (1120m – 5 hrs.)
- Day 25 Trek to Num (1560m – 3 hrs.) and drive to Tumlingtar (400m – 4 hrs.)
- Day 26 Flight Tumlingtar to Kathmandu; pick up local airport and drop off hotel
- Day 27 Free day at leisure Kathmandu
- Day 28 Departure; pick up hotel and drop off International Airport Kathmandu
Including Kanchenjunga North Base Camp 5 extra days:
- Day 01 Trek from Ghunsa to Kambachen (4050 m – 6 hrs.)
- Day 02 Resting day at Kambachen
- Day 03 Trek to Lhonak (4780m – 5 hrs.)
- Day 04 Trek to Kanchenjunga North BC (5190m) (4050 m – 8 hrs.)
- Day 05 Trek to Ghunsa (3595m – 4 hrs.)
Including Makalu Base Camp 12 extra days:
- Day 01 Trek from Hatiya to Dhumjung (1680m – 6 hrs.)
- Day 02 Trek to Chamling Ma (2448m – 5 hrs.)
- Day 03 Trek to Bagare (2912m – 5 hrs.)
- Day 04 Trek to Nehe Kharka (3770m – 7 hrs.)
- Day 05 Trek to Langmale Kharka (4400m – 4 hrs.)
- Day 06 Trek to Makalu BC (4870m – 5 hrs.)
- Day 07 Rest day at Makalu BC ; optional day hike surrounding area
- Day 08 Trek to Yangla Kharka (3557 m – 7 hrs.)
- Day 09 Trek to Dobate (3270 m – 5 hrs.)
- Day 10 Trek to Khongma (3470 m – 5 hrs.)
- Day 11 Trek to Tashi Goan (2065 m – 4 hrs.)
- Day 12 Trek to Seduwa (1509 m – 4 hrs.)