Trail Overview
LUMBA SUMBA TREK
i. Overview:
★ Duration: 16 Days
★ Grade: Moderate
★ Accommodation: Basic Lodge and Camping
★ Maximum Height: 5161m
★ Best Season: April, May, October, November
ii. Trail Highlights
★ Pang Pema Base Camp
★ Vistas of amazing peak
★ World 3rd Highest Mountain
★ Buddhist culture and tradition
★ Artistic monastery and Temple
★ Local culture and tradition
★ Adventurous and wild Lumba Sumba Pass
★ Explore ancient Village
iii. Itinerary
Day 01: Fly to Biratnagar & drive to Taplejung 1820m
Day 02: Drive to Lelep 1705m
Day 03: Trek to Ila Dada 2027m
Day 04: Trek to Jongin 2681m
Day 05: Trek to Olangchung Gola 3127m
Day 06: Rest for altitude acclimatization
Day 07: Trek to Samjjung 4034 m
Day 08: Tre to Pass Camp 4607m
Day 09: Trek to Gumba Legen 4480m Via Lumba Sumba Pass 5161m
Day 10: Trek to Thudam 3552m
Day 11: Trek to Chhunjom 2736m
Day 12: Trek to Chamtang 2224m
Day 13: Trek to Hungung 2317m
Day 14: Trek to Gola 1130m
Day 15: Drive to Chichila 1883m
Day 16: Drive to Tumlingtar & Fly to Kathmandu
iv. Remarks
Required Licensed Trekking Guide/Mountain Guide and must have good physical fitness.
v. Site Map
vi. Photos
Route Map
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Photos & Videos
The Lumba Sumba Trek is a remote and diverse journey in eastern Nepal, offering majestic mountain views, vibrant landscapes, and rich cultural experiences. Photos and videos highlight the trek’s stunning features: snow-capped peaks of Kanchenjunga and Makalu, with dramatic ridges and pristine alpine meadows. The trail winds through dense forests of rhododendron and bamboo, with vibrant blossoms in spring and golden hues in autumn. Rustic suspension bridges cross roaring rivers, and peaceful villages reflect the traditional lifestyles of the Rai, Limbu, Sherpa, and Tibetan communities.
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