Dear all trekkers,
Namaste! Welcome, for really adventure and beautiful tented camping trek at Lumba Sumba region.
Lunba Sumba is one of the most beautiful, remote and un known trekking region at east Nepal, between Kanchanjunga (alt. 8,586m.) and Makalu (alt. 8,485m.) Himalayan region. It is completely remote area several days trekking at Himalayan region without any local lodge or house. This trekking region is really quite and peaceful, because very less trekkers.
With experience trekking since 1981 (when I was 20 years old), I have led numerous treks across the Himalayan region from eastern to western Nepal, Lumba Sumba is one of the finest routes for stunning mountain views, untouched nature, and pristine surroundings.
I completed this trek in the autumn of 2013 with two of my dear guests, Paul G. Bond and Tim Boyle from the UK. While a new motorable road now extends from Taplejung toward the Tibet border, the section between Olangchung Gola and Chamtang village remains completely roadless-offering pure, undisturbed Himalayan nature at its absolute best.
Himalayan Panorama: The views only improve as you gain elevation. Along the Lumba Sumba trail, breath-taking Himalayan scenery unfolds once you pass Olangchung Gola village. From the high point at Lumba Sumba Pass (5,177m), you are rewarded with a spectacular 360-degree panorama featuring Kanchenjunga, Jannu, Kirat Chuli, Kambachen, Yalung Kang, Makalu, Everest, and Lhotse, alongside countless other Himalayan peaks.
Looking down from the heights, you will also take in sweeping views of the majestic Tamur and Arun valleys stretching out below.
How the trek starts & progression: During 20-day trip, you will stay two nights in Kathmandu. On the third morning, flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur airport (east Nepal near India border) drive with your trekking crew to Sekarthum via Taplejung.
Your journey will beging from Sekarthum, trek to Olangchung Gola (last village near Tibet border) after Gola trek continue cross Lumba Sumba pass, descend to Arun river valley.
Trek pass through different small villages to Num Bazaar, drive to Tumlingtar airport. Next morning about 35 minutes flight from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu for another two nights accommodation and relax before taking your flight home on 20th day.
Note: See below for an overview of the 15-day Manaslu circuit (Larkya pass) journey. For complete details on Kathmandu hotels, trekking routes, elevation, walking times, meals, and accommodations, refer to the "Day-by-Day Itinerary" at the bottom of this page.
Safety Note - Animal caravans: In the Olangchung Gola region, you will frequently encounter caravans of Yaks, Jopkyos, and Mules transporting goods. If you hear bells ringing in the distance, start looking for a wide spot in the trail to step aside immediately.
It’s much easier to find a safe spot early than to scramble when the caravan is right on top of you. Always move to the mountainside (the inner wall) of the trail and wait for the animals to pass. Never stand on the cliff-side edge.
High Altitude sickness occurs when your body cannot get enough oxygen due to the lower air pressure at high elevations, especially if you ascend too quickly. It is a common condition that can affect anyone at any time, regardless of fitness level. While there is no need to be nervous, it is vital to stay attentive to your body.
How to recognizing the major symptoms? If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop your ascent immediately:
1. Persistent headache or dizziness. 2. Nausea or vomiting. 3. Loss of appetite. 4. Difficulty sleeping.
What to do if symptoms appear: Do not climb higher. The best remedy is descending to a lower altitude as quickly as possible. While preparing to descend or resting, follow these steps:
• Hydrate: Drink plenty of hot fluids.
• Eat: Try garlic soup, a popular local remedy for circulation.
• Rest: Allow your body time to acclimatize and recover.
• Climb slowly: Avoid going from low altitude to over 2,500 meters (8,000 feet) in a single day if possible.
• Limit sleeping elevation: Above 3,000 meters (10,000 feet), increase your sleeping altitude.
• Climb high, sleep low: Hike to higher elevations during the day for acclimatization, but return to a lower altitude to sleep.
• Take rest days: Schedule a dedicated rest day every 3 to 4 days, or every 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) of total gain.
Our Safety guarantee: Most trekkers recover with a rest day or by descending slightly. If your condition doesn't improve, your guide will take immediate action. In serious cases, your guide will contact our Kathmandu office directly to dispatch a rescue helicopter.
Emergency rescue: Your safety is our top priority. In the event of serious illness or injury, ground transport is too slow due to the remote terrain. The fastest and most reliable option is emergency helicopter evacuation.
We can arrange an emergency helicopter evacuation from any point on the trail back to Kathmandu within a few hours (weather permitting). To ensure a smooth and life-saving rescue.
Travel insurance: Unfortunate illness or injury can happen to anyone, anywhere. In the remote mountain regions where we trek, your safety is paramount. Because ground transport to the nearest clinic can be slow, we rely on rapid aerial response.
• Helicopter rescue: From Kathmandu, offers the fastest rescue service but is extremely expensive.
• Action required: We strongly advise you to issue a comprehensive travel insurance policy from your home country or in Kathmandu. Your policy must specifically cover emergency helicopter evacuation and medical expenses at high altitudes up to 5,000 meters.
Our team will handle all the logistics with your insurance provider and the helicopter operators so that you can focus entirely on recovery.
Pro Tip: Please Always carry a digital and printed copy of your insurance certificate and the 24-hour emergency contact number for your provider.
Communication & Safety: In the event of a serious illness or injury, a rescue helicopter must be dispatched from Kathmandu. Because there is no mobile network coverage in Lumba Sumba region, we equip each group with a satellite phone featuring sufficient prepaid credit, spare batteries, and a solar charger for emergency communications.
Due to the effects of global warming, mountain weather has become increasingly unpredictable. However, the Himalayan seasons generally follow these patterns:
Spring (March - May): Spring is one of the premier seasons for trekking in the Olangchung Gola / Lumba Sumba region, famous for its crystal-clear views and stable weather. Excellent visibility offers trekkers an unobstructed look at the peaks. This season also sees the landscape come alive; rare wildflowers and vibrant rhododendron forests burst into full bloom, painting the trails in their brightest colours at the Lumba Sumba region.
Autumn (September - November): Following the monsoon, Autumn unveils some of the most spectacular and uninterrupted mountain vistas in the Lumba Sumba region. The air is exceptionally crisp, offering unparalleled views of the high Himalayas. With mild, stable temperatures and clear blue skies, the trekking conditions are nearly perfect, making every day on the trail truly enjoyable.
Winter (December – February): Winter seasons present significant challenges for the Manaslu Circuit. In winter, heavy snowfall frequently blocks the Lumba Sumba Pass, making the crossing dangerous or impossible.
Trekking Permits and fees: For Lumba Sumba region, required a trekking permit, for each person Makalu - Barun conservation, entry permit and a TIMS card (Trekkers' Information Management System). We will handle the arrangement of these for you.
Local government Chum Nubri Rural Municipality entry fees will be managed and arranged by your trekking guide on the spot.
Trek Permits and TIMS Card requirements: To process your trekking permit, TIMS card and required permits in advance, please send us:
Note: We will proceed to issuing the trekking permits from Dep. of Immigration Nepal, before your arrival. We need your original passport to collect the trekking permits after your arrival at Kathmandu.
Tented camping equipment: For this trek, we provide two-person shared tents (or single-supplement high-altitude tents) equipped with double mattresses (foam and waterproof), a dining tent, a kitchen tent with all cooking utensils, a toilet tent, and dedicated tents for our staff and porters.
We also supply specialized high-altitude gear for the crew, along with a hot water bag in your tent each night to keep you warm.
Daily meals during the trek: A separate kitchen tent fully equipped with all necessary utensils and hygienic food preparation tools. Our kitchen staffs will perfear fresh meals (breakfast - lunch and dinner) evry day for you.
Trekking Crew: For this trek, we send a complete trekking team, including an experienced guide who has completed this route before, a cook, kitchen helpers, Sherpa assistants, and porters.
Our entire Nepali team is highly experienced and works seamlessly together - even at altitudes above 4,000 meters, to ensure you have a safe, worry-free journey.
Domestic flight: To maximize your time in the mountains and avoid several hours long drive this itinerary includes domestic flights 35 to 40 minutes, between Kathmandu to Bhadrapur before trek. After the trek about 35 minutes flight from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu.
Having a direct flight between Kathmandu and Taplejung, would be much more convenient and time-saving for trekkers.However, there are no scheduled direct flights on this route - only chartered flights are available.
Ground transportation: We provide reliable private transportation, including cars, jeeps, and vans as your group size for airport pickup / drop transfers to hotel and travel to and from trekking starting points.
While public transport is available, it involves frequent stops, takes significantly longer, and can be crowded and noisy, choosing private transport saves time and avoids the hassle of traveling on packed local routes.
The mountain landscapes feature rugged roads, we exclusively use 4WD vehicles for your safety and comfort between Bhadrapur to Sekarthum befor trek and Num Bazaa to Tumlingtar airport aftr the trek.
Life on the trail follows a peaceful, structured rhythm designed to keep you energized and immersed in the landscape.
• Morning a refreshing Start: Your day begins early as our staff brings a hot drink (coffee or tea) directly to your tent, followed by a bowl of warm washing water to freshen up. While you pack your duffle bag for the day’s journey, our kitchen team prepares a fresh, hot breakfast. You will enjoy your meal at the table, surrounded by a stunning mountain panorama.
• During the day: During the trek, you can stroll at a peaceful pace, capturing scenic photos and visiting local villages, monasteries, or schools with your guide. A freshly prepared lunch with hot drinks will be served between 11:00 and 13:00. After an hour of rest to recharge, we continue the journey.
• Afternoon at camp: Upon arriving at the campsite, you will find your tent already set up with your mattress and luggage placed inside. After freshening up with warm water, you can relax in the dining tent with hot drinks, biscuits, and cheese.
• Evening dinner: Each evening, our cook prepares a fresh buffet dinner, starting with warm soup followed by at least five different local and international dishes. During dinner, your guide will discuss the day's highlights and brief you on the itinerary for the next morning.
For this high elevation trek, we suggest you take along with you: Trekking boots, light shoes / trainers, woollen socks (x 3) woollen caps, warm hand gloves, warm or fibre pile jacket, down jacket, windproof jacket & trouser, fleece or sweater, shirts (x 2), long and short trekking trousers (and /or long skirt for women), waterproof poncho or umbrella, sun hat, sun glass, snow goggles, underwear etc.
Other essential items: Kitbag and padlock, small rucksack, down sleeping bag (4 seasons +) with liner, water bottle (1 litre capacity), head torch, personal first aid, sun cream (factor 15+) towel & wash kit, whistle, passport, passport-size photographs, plastic bags, money belt.
Optional: Camera (with high-capacity memory cards and extra batteries), trekking poles / walking sticks, binoculars, notebook, pen etc.
Sleeping bag: We strongly suggest bringing your own down sleeping bag (4 seasons +) with an inner liner. Because hotels / lodges blankets are not always warm and clean enough to meet your personal standards.
If you, doesn’t have sleeping bag you can buy or hire at Kathmandu as your size.
We are a team of experienced Sherpas who have been leading Himalayan treks and expeditions for many years. Trekkers from all over the globe trust us and return year after year for another trek or expedition.
In Kathmandu, there are many trekking agencies: some charge high prices without delivering quality service, while others offer low rates but lack experience and support. Regardless of the cost, the mountain views remain the same. But the quality of service that makes all the difference.
We offer reasonable prices and ‘top-tier’ service across every aspect of your journey without compromise. That is why our clients keep coming back to trek with us again and again.
When you trek with our team, your investment does more than just book a trip-it ensures a seamless, high-quality experience defined by a warm, family-like atmosphere and total peace of mind.
While some trekkers explore the Himalayas independently to save money, they often overlook a critical question: "If something goes wrong, what is the plan?"
Trekking in Nepal is vastly different from hiking in Western countries. The landscapes are rugged, conditions are extreme, and weather can change in an instant.
In wilderness, unexpected challenges - from different sickness to sudden weather change can arise at any moment. Without professional support, these situations can quickly become dangerous. We provide the essential safety net and emergency logistics required to keep you safe.
• Expert Guidance: Professional guides who are fluent in local culture, hidden trails, and shifting weather patterns.
• Reliable Support: Dedicated porters to handle the heavy lifting, allowing you to walk freely and focus on the scenery.
• Stress-Free Logistics: We manage every detail, from your arrival to your departure, so you never have to worry about the "what ifs."
Your journey with us isn’t just a holiday; it’s a commitment to quality, safety, and an unforgettable experience on the trail.
Tips for trekking staff: Tipping is a customary way to appreciate your team's hard work and dedication in helping you reach your goal. You may tip as much as you wish. However, if you are not satisfied with their service, tipping is not necessary.
The Lumba Sumba trek designed for anyone who is physically fit, healthy, and passionate about exploring the high Himalayas. We welcome men and women between the ages of 16 and 70 to join us with confidence.
Lumba Sumba trek is suitable with friends, groups or single with a guide. Being surrounded by such a beautiful organic, natural Himalayan environment is proven you feeling excited, happy, stress-free, and full of sweet, unforgettable memories once in your life.
Preparation and support: You are never alone in your preparation. We provide comprehensive information and a full briefing in Kathmandu before you set off. Once on the trail, your guide will provide a clear, day-by-day explanation of the plan to ensure you are always informed and comfortable.
Get in touch: The trekking regions mentioned here are just the beginning. For more information regarding trekking seasons, exact durations, and a competitive, reasonable cost for your group (large or small), please contact us directly.
We pride ourselves on providing a service that is faster, more personal, and more reliable than the rest. We will reply to your email within 24 hours.
Contact us via:
Email: hellokirken@gmail.com
WhatsApp / Messenger: Kirken Sherpa +43 664 55155 46
Direct Call: +43 664 55155 46 / +977 970 5843 789
4 nights in Kathmandu at 3-Star hotel with bed & breakfast on twin sharing basis.
1 night in Illam bazar hiotel twin sharing room with dinner and breakfast.
14 nights camping trek all the meals (breakfast- lunch - dinner) with hot drinks.
❌ Main meals (lunch + dinner) and drinks in Kathmandu.
❌ Personal expenses alcoholic beverages, drinks, laundry services and hot shower.
❌ Medical and travel insurance for the trekkers.
❌ Emergency helicopter rescue charges for the trekkers if necessary.
❌ International airfare (flight ticket) and taxes.
❌ Any kinds of visa for Nepal.
❌ Tips for trekking staffs.
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan international airport, our representative will welcome you with flowers, drive to stars hotel as your booking, welcome drinks at reception check in room. Dinner at your hotel’s restaurant our tour manager will brief you about trekking and other necessary information.
3-star hotel as your booking at Kathmandu.
Himalayan Experience Trek welcomes you to Nepal, the land of Himalaya, where we can offer a variety of experiences to make your holidays a truly memorable one in Nepal, India and Tibet, especially adventure trip, remote mountains region of Nepal.
Breakfast + lunch + dinner with hot drinks. 
Approx. 3 to 4 hours.
