Lumba Sumba Trek: Best Off-the-Beaten-Path Trek in Nepal
The Lumba Sumba Trek is a stunning, challenging, and rewarding journey located in the eastern region of Nepal, specifically within the Makalu Barun National Park and Kanchenjunga Conservation Areas. This trek features one of the least explored trails, necessitating several nights of camping in tents and teahouses, which means you will need an excellent team for the camping experience. The challenging Lumba Sumba Pass, standing at 5177 meters, requires a team familiar with these trekking routes. Although this trek was opened in 2012, it remains relatively undiscovered, attracting only a few travelers due to its lesser-known path. It offers a remarkable blend of culture, nature, and mountain vistas, making it a truly impressive and meaningful trekking destination in Nepal. If you seek a less explored adventure beyond the Everest Base Camp Trek, Everest Three Pass Trek,Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, and even the Manaslu Circuit Trek, the Lumba Sumba Pass trek can fulfill your adventurous dreams and provide an authentic trekking experience in Nepal. For those in search of the best team and company for the adventurous Lumba Sumba Pass trek in Nepal, do not hesitate to join Himalayan Trekking Path Pvt. Ltd. Our company is a leading provider for all challenging treks in Nepal, ensuring you receive the best pricing, service, and safety priority without compromising on quality.
Highlights of Lumba Sumba Trek
- Discover the untouched and pristine wilderness of the secluded Makalu and Kanchejunga region.
- Uncover the diverse flora and fauna, which includes the elusive red panda along with other rare animals and plants.
- Visit the isolated villages of the Rai, Limbu, and Sherpa communities.
- Experience one of the best off-the-beaten-path treks in Nepal, featuring a remote and challenging trail.
- Enjoy a trek with minimal crowds that provides an authentic trekking experience.
- Reach the summit of the Lumba Sumba Pass at 5177m, offering breathtaking views.
- Embark on a solo trek through the Makalu and Kanchenjunga region.
- Appreciate the rich biodiversity and cultural variety found in the area.
- Take in the spectacular views of the Makalu and Kanchenjunga mountains.
- Navigate remote passages with fewer fellow trekkers around.
- Experience the Camping and Tea House trek in rustic Areas.
Lumba Sumba Trek Itinerary
The Lumba Sumba Pass Trek is a comprehensive 20-day package that explores Nepal's pristine trekking routes, offering an exceptional experience of the Makalu and Kanchenjunga Treks, as well as the stunning Barun and Tamor Valleys, showcasing their unique cultures, lifestyles, flora, fauna, diverse climates, vegetation, and breathtaking landscapes. Our 20-day Lumba Sumba Pass trek begins with an airport pickup, allowing you to explore Kathmandu before taking a flight to Bhadrapur. From Bhadrapur, you will encounter tropical climates, charming villages, and picturesque tea gardens in Ilam, with the majestic Himalayan ranges rising beyond the verdant hills and lush valleys. Although the journey may not be comfortable, it is undeniably beautiful and awe-inspiring. Continuing to Taplejung, you will embark on the trek along untouched trails that reveal stunning natural beauty. This authentic path will lead you through magnificent landscapes and rare flora and fauna, alongside a medical hub. Each day, you will ascend to higher elevations, where the scenery becomes increasingly beautiful and clear. You will pass numerous villages and shelters, including Chirwa (1,270 m), Lelep (1,860 m), Illa Danda (2,051 m), Selep Kharka (2,520 m), and Olangchung Gola (3,208 m). Typically, this trek involves camping and staying in tea houses, making it an excellent way to explore the remote regions of the Himalayas. Beyond Olangchung Gola, you will make your way to the Lumba Sumba Pass (5177m), but you will need to stay at Upper Langmale and Luna Sumba Camp before reaching the pass. The trails are quite challenging and rugged. Once you summit the pass, you can enjoy the stunning mountains and glaciers before heading to Chauri Kharka. The return trek to Tumlingtar will take you through Thudam (3500m), Kharka (2870m), Chyamtang (2229m), Hatiya (1595m), Gola (1128m), and Hedangna Gadi (1180m), and from Num to Tumlingtar by drive. Finally, you will fly from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu, where you will be transferred to your hotel, and the next day, you will be dropped off at the airport for your departure.
What is the cost of the Lumba Sumba Trek?
The price for the Lumba Sumba trek begins at USD 2600 and can go up to USD 3500 per person, depending on factors such as duration, season, service level, group size, and expertise. When selecting the right company, you can expect a wonderful experience throughout the trek. Himalayan Trekking Path Pvt. Ltd. is recognized as the premier local company in Nepal for the Lumba Sumba Pass trek. Our comprehensive 20-day package for the Lumba Sumba trek ranges from USD 2600 to USD 2800 per person, depending on the size of the group. This package includes all transportation, flights, guides, porters, meals, Alpine camping accommodations, tea houses, permits, and much more, as detailed in the included and excluded sections of the itinerary. If you are part of a group, the cost will be reduced, while solo trekkers will face higher expenses. Due to the nature of the camping trek in certain regions, we prefer to form groups of 2 to 10 participants; however, solo trekkers can also join, albeit at an additional cost. Below is the cost breakdown based on group size:
- If you are in a group of 2 to 4 people, the cost will be USD 2800 per person
- For a group of 5 to 6 people, the cost is USD 2700 per person
- Group of 8 to 10 participants, the cost of the Lumba Sumba trek is USD 2600 per person.
