White Himalayan Adventure Treks

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LOCATION Kanchenjunga
DURATION 21 Days
Difficulty Level High Advance
ARRIVAL ON Kathmandu Nepal
DEPARTURE FROM Kathmandu Nepal
MAX ALTITUDE 5200m
GROUP SIZE 2-14
MEAL All inclusive
ACCOMMODATION Hotel/Teahouse/Camping
BEST SEASONS Autumn/Spring

Lumba Sumba Pass Trek

Lumba Sumba Pass Trek is one of the new trekking routes identified and explored in April 2012. Lumba Sumba Peak (5200m) is the major attraction of this route. Offering some of the most spectacular Himalayan landscapes. Lumba Sumba Trekking route is home to different ethnic groups like the Limbus, Sherpas, Rai, Gurung, Magars, Newars and Tamangs. Lumba Sumba Pass Trek runs through Kanchenjunga Conservation Area (KCA) in the eastern Himalaya. Trekkers can explore the traditional farming practices and see different birds and wildlife species, including the endangered snow leopard and red panda, from the route. There are a number of high mountain lakes in Olangchung Gola. Through this route, we explore two of Nepal’s best preserved protected areas — the Kanchanjunga Conservation Area and the Makalu Barun National Park. Similarly, the Tamor and Arun River systems can be the other attraction for tourists. These two rivers are the major tributaries of the mighty Sapta Koshi River. The route encompasses alpine grass lands, rocky outcrops, dense temperate and sub-tropical forests, and low river valleys. Apart from natural beauty, trekkers can also explore cultural heritage like monasteries, chhortens, temples and prayer walls. And to add to the flavor, the festivals of all of these people living in harmony only serve to make the native culture livelier.

 

Itinerary

On your arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met by White Himalayan Adventure Treks staff and transferred to your respective hotel.

In this day you may have time to do some last-minute shopping around Thamel ,we will do final preparation for camp based trek to Lumba Sumba Pass trek.

Today we head to the airport and take our 30 minutes to Biratnagar and then have a six-hour drive until we reach the municipality of Phidim, the headquarters of the Panchthar District in the Mechi Zone,Koshi Province of eastern Nepal.

The trek starts from Taplejung and continues on to Hangedawa and ultimately Mitlung Village. Along the route we pass through Asangpati Tole, Gaigode Tole, Panesar Tole, and Pawa village.

The trek today is about five to six hours as we follow the Tamor River to Kurumba Village and then on to Mitlung, Proceed We pass several other villages, such as Tawa, Sinwa Bazaar and then climb to Thiwa Village which is the entrance to the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Project. We then descend to Chirwa where we stay the night.

Today we follow the trail along the banks of the Tamor River to Tapethok passing through dense forest and cultivated cardamom fields. We stop for lunch and then proceed to Lelep where we stay the night. Lelep is also the headquarters of the KCAP.

We have a six to seven-hour trek today, again following the Tamor River through dense forest and then cross a suspension bridge. We then ascend through a pine forest until we reach the monastery and then descend to Gowatar. Heading on, we cross the Tamor River and reach Ela Danda where we stay the night.

The trail today initially takes us through alder and Rhododendron and on to Maguwa passing along the way through dense bamboo groves which is a likely place to see red panda. We finally reach Selep Kharka where we stay the night.

Our first leg of the trek today takes us to Jongim Village which is surrounded by snow-covered peaks. We then head to Ramite Village passing through Rhododendron forest and then come to Olanchung Gola which is home to a 465-year-old monastery with a golden manuscript. We will stay here for the night.

Our journey for the next three days is through the wilderness with fewer villages and people on the trail. We first head to Jadak and then to Upper Langmale where we will stay overnight.

Our trek today is for about six to seven hours following the Tamar River until we reach Tangchetar from where we head off to Pass Camp.

Today is more physically demanding with a six to seven hour trek as we head to higher altitudes and to Lumba Sumba Peak (5200m) and then descend to Chaurikharka where we stay the night.

The trail today is less demanding and is nearly all downhill and reaches a crossroad where one road leads to Sasha in Tibet and the other to the Sherpa village of Thudam where we stay overnight.

A six to seven-hour trek today follows the banks of Chujung Khola (river). Along the trail we have some amazing panoramic views of the Makalu Range.As we head to Kharka we pass through bamboo groves where we may see a red panda. We will stay overnight at Kharka.

A six to seven-hour trek takes us to Chaurikharka again passing through dense Rhododendron forest. We continue and descend until we reach the Arun River where we cross a suspension bridge and then on to Chyamthang Village where we stay the night.

The trail today heads to Gimber Village again passing through the ever-present rhododendron forests and along the trail we have fantastic views of the Makalu Range. We then head to Hatiya, a small village inhabited by the Bhote people. It is also the entry point to the Makalu National Park. We will stay here overnight.

We begin the day trekking along the banks of the Arun River until we reach the junction of the Arun and Baru rivers. We continue towards Gola, a village inhabited by Sherpa, Tamang, and Rai people. We will stay here for the night.

We start the day following the trail to the small to Gurung village of Pathibhara passing through cultivated farmland until we reach the small trading village of Gadhi where we stay the night.

Today we spend most of it on the road, but first have to trek down to the Arun River and then up to Num Village. A drive or about five hours takes us to Khadbari, the district headquarter of Sankhuwasavha district. From here we take a bus to Kathmandu through Dharan or Biratnagar. If we wish to fly back to Kathmandu, this can be done from Tumlingtar airstrip.

Today we fly back to Kathmandu (30 minutes) and on this short flight will have some distant views of the snow-clad peaks that we saw close-up on our trek.

White Himalayan Adventure representative will transfer you to the airport for your final departure from Nepal.

Not satisfied with this regular itinerary? Make your own.

Inclusions


Includes
  • Airport picks up and transports by tourist standard Car/Jeep/Hiace.
  • Tourist standard category hotel accommodation as per itinerary in Kathmandu and Biratnagar on B/B plan,twin sharing basis. (Private room accommodation can be organized at an extra cost)
  • Kathmandu-Biratnagar-Kathmandu airfare for guests and guide.
  • Biratnagar to Phidim and Gadhi to Biratnagar transportation for guests and other staffs.
  • All accommodation (Tea house/tent Camp) during the trek.
  • Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) with normal coffee and tea during the camp based and tea house based trek.
  • Restricted area permit, Makalu Barun National Park permit and TIMS card fee.
  • A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, Government license holder guide with required number of porters and other staffs with their salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance.
  • Comprehensive medical box for trekking staff.
  • Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance Company).
  • Government taxes and official expenses.
  • Trekking route map
Excludes
  • Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu - lunch, and dinner.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (easy to obtain the visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport – Kathmandu.
  • Personal travel and medical insurance.
  • International airfare.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls,wifi,electronic device charging, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral/hot water and hot shower.
  • All the alcoholic and nonalcoholic cold and hot drinks on trek ( i.e. those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the tea houses)
  • Hot shower,hot water,wifi and battery charging at the tea houses.
  • Tips for the guide, porter, and driver (tipping is expected)
  • Additional costs-extra days stay, in case of flight cancellation due to the natural calamities, bad weather forecast and other unforeseen circumstances
  • Any other costs not mentioned in include section.
  • Excess baggage charge of more than 15 kg during your domestic flights

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