Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.

Our airport representative will be waiting for you at the arrival gate of the Tribhuvan Intl airport with your name on the signboard. Upon receiving you then transfer to your hotel. After room check-in has leisure time until an official meeting in the evening. Include accommodation, airport transfer and soft or hot drinks at the meeting)

Day 02: Fly to Bhadrapur and drive to Phungling/ Taplejung altitude 1500m.

Early morning transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport then take an hour flight to Bhadrapur, Airport located eastern Nepal nearby India. If any team member traveling from India border West Bengal we receive them from the Kakarvitta border about 30 min away from the airport. From Bhadrapur take a jeep and drive to Phungling/Taplejung. Its about a whole day drive in the private jeep. We pass through the beautiful tea garden Kanyam Ilam and reached in the mountain town. Phungling drive offers mesmerizing sceneries of the Himalayas, magnificent landscape of the terrace rice field, and valleys. Including Flight, drive, B|L|D with hot drinks, acc Lodge|guesthouse

Day 03:Drive to Thapethok then trek to Lelep altitude 1710m.

The Trek Lumba Sumba begins with jeep ride on the dirt road to Thapethok, a drive takes through beautiful cardamom and rice farm with a glorious view of cultivated landscapes. The drive passes along the sloppy mountains with capture impressive views of the valley till Thiwa village. From here drive continues along the Tamor Rive to Thapethokvillage. Before proceeding trek from Thepethok we check Lumba Sumba Trek permit and trek follow the west bank of the river to Pemba village. Your trek incessant inside the large cardamom farm and rice field also pass several villages. We continue to trek and follow a wide and stair path between the farm areas to Lelep village. A trail exposes a beautiful view of the Tamor valley and also an observation of a branch trail leading to Kanchenjunga North Base Camp. Time permitted to walk into the Lelep village and short culture excursion inside the indigenous people habitat. Including  3 hrs trek;  B|L|D hot drinks, and acc. guesthouse/teahouse

Day 04: Trek Lelep to Ila Danda altitude 2030m.

From Lelep, the trek started along the wild Tamor beautiful river than after while crossing high vibrate white river and then walking east bank of the river. The path is surrounded by dense cardamom bamboos and tropical trees. Also, the maximum trail is occupied by forest than villages’ high chances to spot beautiful birds and some animals. We take a short break at Gowatar village and look at Kasturi peak sheer of the Tamor River. We also get a stunning view of the mesmerizing waterfall as you have seen in the picture. Trek to our Camp Ela /Ila Danda and today's trek is a gradual ascent through the mixed vegetation. There are very limited Home-stay accommodation is available here in the houses. Including  4-5 hrs trek; B|L|D hot drinks, and acc. guesthouse|teahouse

Day 05: Trek Ila Danda to Olangchun Gola altitude 3190m.

We have a long day trek to Olangchun Gola. There is no village and teahouses between Ila Danda to Olangchun Gola. We have to carry enough drinking water food for the day. Most group breakdown a day, if we decided to go to directly Olangchun Gola we committed for long day trek about 8-9hours. The trail is gradual ascent/uphill, through the dense forest next to the river. Predominantly bamboo forest where a high chance to spot Red Panda. Along the trail, we chance to see stunning views of waterfalls and mixed forest Pine, Rhododendron, Oak trees. Gola offers comfortable accommodation than other teahouse and Buddhist culture. Including  8-9hrs trek, B|L|D with hot drinks, and acc. teahouse

Day 06: Rest and acclimatization at Olangchun Gola altitude 3190m.

We exploring around Olangchun Goal. Olangchun Gola is the Buddhist village also influence of the Tibetan culture. An authentic Nepalese mountain house with wood slab roof also piles of stone and wooden pillar supports the house. The ancient and oldest Buddhist monastery set right above the Diki Chholing Gumba, believed to be one of the ancient among the Buddhist monasteries in Nepal. This mountain village completely influenced by Chinese/Tibetan culture found product in the small shops like soft drinks, noodles, and snacks. Also, the opportunity to take a hot shower before heading to Lumba Shumba passes which much more remote.

Day 07: Trek Olangchun Gola to Langmale altitude 4030m.

From Olangchun Gola the trek leads on the wide motor road that connected to Tibet but after while we follow side trail on the west bank of the tumor River. The trek onwards on Lumba Sumba direction that complete wilderness above the Olanchun Gola. We hardly encounter human activities beyond Olangchun except for the Yak Kharka. Lumba Sumba Pass trek trail fully covered by pine and Rhododendron forest, juniper, and shrubs of the Himalayan herbs closed to Langmale. There is plenty of mountain medicinal herbs that can be found along the trail to Lubma Sumba Pass including Picrorhiza Kurroa, Nardostachys Jatamansi, Yaasargumba/Ophiocordyseps Sinensis, and Rhubarb (the family of Polygonaceae). Tent for the night holds and prepare our own food by our staff. Including 5-6hrs trek, B|L|D, and acc. tented camping.

Day 08: Trek Langmale to Lumba Sumba Phedi Camp altitude 4,630m.

The vividly boi-diversity sceneries changed from greeneries to pure alpine terrain, and the dwarf and short mountain herb plant leaving behind and walking on the moraine open landscape. We are trekking in the altitude with gentle it can be the strenuous climb on open environment and valley. We reach the large open ground where we can set up our campsite and possibly sights snow leopard, villager often sees them while coming for yak hunt by snow Leopard. Climb to the ridge provides excellent views of the large meadowland on foot of the mountains with meandering river valley. From here a short level grit path brings us a campsite. Including 4hrs trek, B|L|D and acc. tented camp

Day 09: Trek to Lumba Pass 5100m alt & Sumba Pass 5180m alt then camp Thudam 3550m alt.

The most dramatic day of the Lumba Sumba Pass trek crossing two different passes before reaching Thudam village, the first village after the vivid high altitude Lumba Sumba Pass. Our kitchen crew prepare the breakfast and pack lunch early morning then trek departure with following steep climbing rocky and moraine trail also passes small alpine lakes before reaching first pass Lumba pass (5100m). We start early in the morning around 5:00 AM because of a long walk and want to scape the windstorm at the passes. The summit/pass provides amazing views of mt. Kanchenjunga, Jannu, Mt, Makalu, Chamling, and other several snow-capped peaks. The trail continues to second pass Sumba pass (5180m), which can be much challenging and harder than the first one. The summit is embellished with Buddhist prayer flags and stone cairn. We continue the trek with the long descending along the stream and often passes seasonal yak sheep graze. Soon we reached the lower valley where we can see plenty of rhododendron forest and Himalayan herbs. Thuram villages are a really traditional mountain village with a wooden roof and a pile of stone made the house. It has around 40 houses and its main income sources are animal-like sheep, goat, and Yak. Alternative campsite: 3 hours walk down from Sumba pass at the open meadow and mt. Makalu can be seen clearly from this camp. This campsite is Yak Kharka does not have any houses; Thudam is only 3-4 hours downhill trek. Including 10 -11 hrs trek, B|L|D with hot drinks and acc. Homestay| teahouse.

Day 10: Trek Thudam to Yak Kharka 2765m alt.

We carried on your Lumba Sumba pass trek along the bank of wild Chujung Khola, throughout the day trekking into the wild forest often hears birds and barking deer’s other animals. We leave Thudam with sufficient drinking water for a 5-6hrs a downward trek with pack lunch. We set up camp on the seasonal yak graze meadow probably spot yak around. Our champing crew will set up camp and prepare food for the whole group. Including Trek 5-6 hours, B|L|D, Tented camping

Day 11: Trek Yak Kharka to Chyamthang altitude 2340m.

As we walking down getting into the dense tall forest, mixed forest and trees surround the trail. There are no human settlements all the way to Chyamthang but there are many game trails leading different directions. Most of the trekking would be downhill, accept few small ups while crossing the ridges. From the trail, we can see Arun valley below the village. We start following the Arun River valleys continue downhill. After crossing the River gradual ascent to Chymthang village, a large village of Sherpa and Bhote, recently they become Christian from the Buddhist religion. Some of the Non-profit organizations run the health post and also have small schools and police stations. Including 5 – 6 hours, B|L|D, and  acc. homestay|lodge|teahouse

Day 12: Trek Chymathang to Hatiya altitude 1560m.

We trek downhill passing many different villages of different ethnic groups also rapidly trek along the different crops field. We sight one of the roads leading to Kimathang, Tibet border, and another small trail lead to Makalu Base Camp. We descending through the large colorful village then contrast cultivated farm, forest also crossing the suspension bridge over the streams. You will also get a magnificent view of the mountains above human settlement and dense forest. After a long time getting back to subtropical temperature and walking side of the rice terrace field. There is a trekking checkpoint for both Makalu and Lumba Sumba trek permits before proceeding trek to the next destination. Including 5 – 6 hours, B|L|D, and acc. Homestay|lodge|teahouse

Day 13: Trek Hattiya to Gola altitude 1130m.

We walking through the main-wall, and also see the Tibetan word inscription on the rock. Our trail led into the steamy valley where the two giant rivers Arun & Barun. A lunch break at the Barun Dovan provides breathtaking sceneries of the green valley. From here we can experience a mixed culture glimpse of Rai, Limbu, Gurung, Tamang, Bhote, and Sherpa. The sceneries also dramatic changes in the culture and merge valley than the mountains. A remaining trek to the campsite endures above the Arun valley into the villages and farming land to Gola village. The jeep track constructed to connect the remote village and Tibet in the future. Including 5 - 6 hrs, B|L|D, and acc. Lodge|teahouse accommodation.

Day 14: Trek Gola to Hedangadi altitude 1180m.

Our trek goes above the enormous river, the trek continues on the paddy field, small jungle and the villages to our camp Gadhi. It’s about 5-6 hours trek from beginning to end. Including 5-6 hours, B| L|D with hot drinks, and acc. Lodge|teahouse.

Day 15: Trek Hedangagadi to Khandbari altitude 600 m.

After 30 minutes trek brings us east bank of the river, where possible to hire a jeep to Khadbari. If we missed the jeep then we to trek Num village, it is about an hour and a half to two hours to uphill gaining bout 400m altitude to Num village. From Num we arrange a jeep to Khandbari it will take around 4 hours to drive on bumpy off-road. It’s an absolutely great off-road drive passing through hills and beautiful sceneries. We spent overnight at Khandbari the district headquarters of Sakhawashbha and celebrate our Lumba Sumba pass trek. Including 2hrs trek, B|L|D with hot drinks, 4 hours drive, and acc. guesthouse acc.

Day 16: Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.

After collecting a lifetime experience in the Lumba Sumba trekking in the eastern Himalayas we fly back to Kathmandu 45 minutes and transfer to the hotel. in short flight you feel like flying over the garden of the Himalayas and breathtaking mountain views, you might see the tallest mountain the world mt. Everest. We are hosting farewell dinner at an authentic Nepalese restaurant with traditional foods as well as the live cultural shows. Including Breakfast and farewell dinner, Accommodation in Kathmandu hotel.

Day 17: Extra days in Kathmandu.

This one extra day: optional cooking class, visit the local Newari village in Kathmandu valley and test Newari food or full day sightseeing in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. Our cooking class takes about 3-4 hours with local people, teaching you Nepali food preparation like how to make Mo Mo, Newari food, and Daal Bhat The popular food of Nepalese culture. In the class, hands-on prep food and eat lunch with locals. Newari Cultural experiences: We’ll take to the Kritipur town where you can get to see Newari culture up-close and test some Newari lunch at the local restaurant. Sightseeing full day starts right after the breakfast around 8:30 AM drive to Soyanbhunath Temple 1 hour, Patan Durbar Square 1 hour and drive to Bhaktapur 2-3 hours and lunch at the heart of the Bhaktapur Durbar square at the Nyatpola temple and way back to Kathmandu visit Pashupatinath and drop you in your hotel around early evening. Or just rests in your hotel organizes your personal stuff and enjoy the day in your hotel/ shopping in Thamel. Included: Breakfast, and accommodation.

Day 18: Final departure, airport transfers.

The fascinating adventure and cultural exploration in Nepal and Lumba Sumba trek end here y today. We hope you had a fantastic lifetime adventure experience with us in the Himalayas. Transfer to the airport 3hours before the flight. Including  Breakfast and Airport transfer 30 minutes.