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.
As my experience since 1981 (I was 20 years old) I did several trekking at different parts of Nepal and Tibet, Lumba Sumba trek is one of the best region for the Himalayan views nature and environment. I been this trek in 2013 Autumn with my two best trekkers guest Paul G. Bond and Tim Boyle from UK.
For the different views trek will start from Lelep village (alt. 1,695m.) after motor road. In near future motor road will be reach at Olangchung Gola village and trekking duration will be shorter than now. Olangchunh Gola Which is the last village for Tibet border.
From Lelep village trek will follow the Tamur river pass through bamboo bushes and rhododendron forest until Olangchung Gola, After Gola trek about two hours than follow another trekking route for Lumba Sumba pass (alt. 5,177m.). Between Olangchumg Gola to Thadum there are not any human settlement.
From Thadum to next village Chamthang, trek through bamboo bushes and forest it takes two days. Sometime you can watch the red panda at this region. In near future motor road will be complete between Num to Chamthang, which makes trek easier and shorter.
High altitude sickness and solution: High-altitude sickness occurs when your body can’t get enough oxygen because the lower air pressure at higher elevation above 3,000m. when you ascend too quickly during the trek. At High elevation anyone at any time can be suffering from high-altitude sickness which is common, you don’t have to be nervous but please be attention.
If you feel symptoms of high – altitude (Headache, vomiting, loss your appetite, Dizziness and trouble falling asleep) stop to ascending immediately descend as soon as possible. Eat enough garlic soup, take lots of hot drinks and rest. Next day you will feel better, if not your guide will look for another solution. If you are really serious, we will arrange a rescue helicopter flight from Kathmandu or Lukla, within a couple of hours to save 100% your life.
Communication: If some one seriously sick or injured, you have to call at Kathmandu for rescue helicopter. At the Lumba Sumba region, mobile network service is not available for calling. We will send satellite phone set with enough balance extra battery and solar charger for emergency call and service.
Himalayan views: Lumba Sumba trek is one of the best trekking destinations for the adventure trekkers. During the trek from Lumba Sumba pass you can see spectacular views of above 8,000m. peaks are Makalu, Mt. Everest and Kanchanjunga. Also, you can see the Himalayan views of Tibet and Sikkim (India) border peaks.For the details, please check daily itinerary at the end of this page.
📅 Trekking Season and Weather:Summer Season (June - August) High rainfall and lush greenery (if you don't mind the rain). Generally, not suitable for trekking. Heavy raining, poor visibility, landslides, and high river levels that may block trekking trails and motor roads.
Hotel accommodation at Kathmandu: During your stay at Kathmandu, you will stay at 3-star hotel, twin sharing basis room with bed and breakfast services.
Restaurant and Daily meals: At Kathmandu, there are several restaurants where you can get Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, Nepalese and Continental dishes in veg. or non veg. different kinds of sweet dishes, hot or cold drinks available.
Trekking crew (Nepali staff): Without an experience trekking guide and trekking staff (cook, Sherpa helpers, kitchen boys and porters) any adventure trek is not possible. During the trek, guide and Sherpa helpers will set up all tents, porters will carry all your heavy luggage. Trekking cook and kitchen staff prepare fresh, hot, and delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day for your service. Our entire Nepalese staff team works together even at elevations above 5,000 m. without hesitate.
Daily activities and meals during the trek: Early in the morning, Sherpa and kitchen staff will bring a hot drink (coffee or tea) at your tent, followed by a bowl of warm washing water to freshen up. You can pack up your duffle bag for upcoming journey and join for the breakfast which will be served warm and fresh at the table with scenic panorama of mountains.
In day time, you can stroll around peacefully, take scenic pictures and visit local villages, monasteries or schools with your guide and Sherpas. Fresh and warm lunch with hot drinks will be serve between 11:00 to 13:00 after lunch rest about one hours, than continue the trek.
In the afternoon at the camp, your tent will be set up, and your mattress and luggage will be brought inside the tent. The kitchen staff will bring warm or cold water to clean your face and hands. After freshening up, you can relax in the dining tent with hot drinks, biscuits, and cheese. You will have plenty of time to rest before dinner. Each day cook will prefer fresh buffet dinner, beginning with soup, minimum five cuisine with hot drinks. At dinner time, your guide will ask about the day's trek and explain the program for the next morning.
Please Note: At high elevation it takes time to prepare hot and fresh lunch, to save the time we provide pack lunch (picnic) with hot juice and tea during cross the pass.
Flight and Transportation: For this trek we provide flight from Kathmandu / Bhadrapur end of the trek flight from Tumlingtar / Kathmandu. From Bhadrapur airport VIA Illam Bazaar, Taplejung to Lelep we provide a privet jeep or bus as group size. For the details, please check daily itinerary at the end of this site.
Trekking equipment and accommodation: For this high elevation trek, you need warm equipment and sleeping bag. If you don’t have such, you can hire or buy at Kathmandu as your size. For the tented camping trek, we provide two man sharing double tents or single supplement high altitude tents with double (Foam + waterproof) mattresses, dining tent with folding table and stools, kitchen tent with kitchen utensils, toilet tent, shower tent, staff and porter’s tent. High altitude equipment for the staff and porters.
Trekking equipment check list: Trekking boots, light shoes / trainers, down or fibre pile jacket, fleece or sweater, shirts (x 2), long and short trekking trousers (and /or long skirt for women), windproof jacket & trouser, waterproof poncho, sun hat, woollen cap, gloves, woollen socks (x 3), underwear.
Other essential items: Kitbag and padlock, small rucksack, down sleeping bag (4 seasons +) with inner liner, water bottle (1 litre capacity), head torch, personal first aid, sun and snow glasses/goggles, sun cream (factor 15+) & lip slave, 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.
We recommend Lumba Sumba ‘Adventure Tented Camping Trek’ for any-one who is physically fit, healthy and interested for trekking in high Himalayan region. Men or women age between 18 to 70 years old can confidently join this Trek. We will provide all detail, information before you start from Kathmandu, your guide will clearly explain day by day plan during your trip.
This trek is suitable with families, friends, groups or single. 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.
The following day by day trekking route itinerary is only for the conceptual ideas. For more information regarding trekking season, exact duration and a reasonable cost for your future holidays small or big group, please contact us direct by e-mail, WhatsApp, Messenger or call. We can say proudly, we are not the best but our service is better and faster than other.
| Trekking season | September to November. March to May. |
| Kinds of trek | Camping trek |
| Max. elevation | Lumba Sumba pass 5,177m. |
| Group size | 02 to 8 Persons. |
| Total cost per person | Euro 4,190.00 |
Single supplement per person Euro 380.00 extra cost.
The above-mentioned cost includes all the government taxes.
Group rates is available, can be negotiate.
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.
