Lumba Sumba Pass Trek - 20 Days

Lumba Sumba Pass Trek Overview

Lumba Sumba Pass Trek was newly discovered in 2012 and is still unknown to many adventurers. To trek Lumba Sumba Pass, you have to cross both Kanchenjunga and Makalu Region via Lumba Sumba Pass. You will be crossing both the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area and Makalu Barun National Park.

You will experience the real experience as you will be camping during the trek. Do not be surprised when you will see diverse endangered floras and faunas. This trek also drives you through the different ethnic villages.

What to expect at Lumba Sumba Pass Trek?

The biggest reason to do this trek is the grand view of the gigantic mountains that you see. You do not just see a single summit, but more than five summits can be visible. You will fall in love with the beautiful face of Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and Lumba Sumba Peak. That's a lot for any trekking, especially for such a virgin land.

It is no wonder that adventurers consider Lumba Sumba Pass Trek to be the off-the-beaten trek in Nepal. This trek shows a brilliant close-up of the 3rd highest mountain in the world - Kanchenjunga. This trek also offers a breathtaking view of the mountain ranges while crossing the pass.

There will be days when trekkers are entirely alone in the wilderness in the dense forest. You will cross through the lush Kanchenjunga Conservation Area and the Makalu Barun National Park. Those dense forests are rich in endangered wildlife like snow leopards, red pandas and others.

Lumba Sumba Pass Trek in Nepal passes through scattered pockets of human habitation. It is in the form of monasteries, settlements, and schools. You will witness different ethnic people, including Limbu, Rai, Gurung, and Tamang.

Lumba Sumba Pass Trek in 2024 and 2025

Lumba Sumba Pass Trek 2024 gives you a thrilling experience of the Himalayas and discover amazing sights. The best time to do Lumba Sumba Pass Trek for 11 days is spring (March to May) and Autumn ( September to November).

We have departure dates to join this trek in the Spring and Autumn of 2024 and 2025. You can join any dates that suit best to you. If you desire to have a personal trek and customize the Itinerary, we are flexible to customize it.

Also, there are other amazing alternative wilderness routes that are seeking greater challenges. You can choose any trip from Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek, and Makalu Sherpani Col Pass Trek. For the diverse Kanchenjunga Region Package, you can explore more exclusive tour packages.

Lumba Sumba Pass Trek 20 days Itinerary

Our trek starts with the scenic flight to Bhadrapur and the long drive to Phungling. Our exciting trekking starts from Phungling along the banks of Tamor River. The next day, we will reach Mitlung and then Chirwa. On the way to Chirwa, you will see the Entrance gate at This Village.

The next day, you will pass through Ulnus trees and cardamon gardens which take you to Lelep. After an hour's walk from Lelep, we will cross the suspension bridge and reach Gowatar. During the walk, you will also see beautiful waterfalls and green hills.

After the walkthrough of Maple and Ulnus forest, we will get Selep Kharka. Today you will see a mixed forest of Deodar and rhododendron. As we walk further, we will see a glimpse of Olangchung Gola. You may experience the snowy track, which makes the trek somehow challenging.

As you reach higher, there is also a high chance of experiencing many snow leopards. After some walk, we will get to our camping site called Langmale and then further Yangetar. Today is the most adventurous day of this trek.

Today you will pass through Lumba Sumba Peak and then start descending early. It is better to start early as we have to run down. After 4-5 hours of challenging walk from Pass Camp, you will reach Lumba Sumba Peak and stay at Yak Kharka.

From this point, the trail starts to descend towards Thudam, Kharka, and Chyamtang. The trail further passes through the rhododendron forest, and the walk will be somehow easy. Before reaching Hatiya, you will see the entry point to Makalu National Park.

Further, you will reach Gola, Gadi, and then your trekking ends at Num. From Num, you will have to drive to Khandbari and then to Tumingtar. From there, you will be transferred to Kathmandu.

How difficult is this trek?

Lumba Sumba Pass Trek has long trekking days and climbs quickly. So, it is rated as a challenging trek because it requires a lot of endurance and exposes you to the risk of AMS.

Getting to the details, this 21-day trek climbs from 921 m to 5,422 m. That is almost an altitude gain of 4500 m. This climb is one of the challenges during the trek. It reveals the chance of altitude sickness if you are not alert. When on this trek, be very cautious of how your body is responding to the altitude.

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) on Lumba Sumba Pass Trek

The Himalayan mountains in this pass climb rapidly. The trek goes to almost the 3rd and 5th highest mountain bases in the world.

You gain about 700 m in the first five days, but there will be a drastic change in height after that. This rapid increase in altitude and the trek's strain make trekkers very sensitive to AMS. At Lumba Sumba Peak on day 13, you have to climb too high at 5422 m. To safeguard yourself from AMS, you must take good rest.

In case you feel sick or not at ease, do not ignore it or take it lightly. Attend to your uneasiness and take curative measures. Check oxygen levels, go on a curative course of Diamox, drink water, and rest. If you do not feel normal after a few hours or overnight, do not proceed further on the trek.

What will be the cost for the Lumba Sumba Pass Trek?

When you are thinking about exploring the Pass, there will be many factors to consider, like route, best time, and how fit we need to be? But one of the essential confusion will be, "How much does Lumba Sumba Pass cost?"

Whether you are budget-dependent or not, it is essential to consider how much you want to pay for the trip and the actual cost. The baseline cost of the Lumba Sumba Pass Trek will depend on the number of variables. Your price will change based on how comprehensive you want your trip to be.

On average, the trek will generally be 20-25 days, and the cost is generally somewhere between USD 3647 to USD 3804. This price includes domestic flights, trekking permits, meals, professional trekking guides, porters, accommodation, entry fees, and others. You will get some discounts if you are in groups. The cost of this trek highly depends upon traveling in private or in a group.

Lumba Sumba Pass Permit Cost

The permit cost for the Lumba Sumba Pass Trek depends on the seasons and the number of days you will spend in this region. To trek, you will need three kinds of permits issued by the Government of Nepal.

• Kanchenjunga Area Permit Cost

Kanchenjunga Restricted Area Permit costs USD 10 per person, per week.

• Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Project (KCAP)

The entry fee for SAARC is USD. 5 per person, and for other Nationals, USD.20 per person.

• Makalu Barun National Park

For SAARC USD.15 per person, the entry fee per person, and for other Nationals USD.30 per person.=