Lumba Sumba Pass Trek

Lumba Sumba Pass Trek is a pure off-the-beaten-path trekking experience in a little-known remote region of the Eastern Himalayas of Nepal. The trek connects the two distinct areas, Kanchenjunga and Makalu, through the crossing of the high-altitude Lumba Sumba Pass (5200 M). Recently introduced to the trekking world, it is one of Nepal’s least explored and newer trekking trails. one can have an authentic experience and more freedom to explore. The trail passes through beautiful villages, monasteries, rugged valleys, rivers, alluring mixed forests, difficult rocky terrain, and many more. The trek provides stunning views of Mt. Makalu (8463 M) and Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586 M) including several other peaks, especially from the Lumba Sumba Pass. During the trek, you will walk through the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area and Makalu Barun National Park, some of Nepal’s richest and most diverse protected areas in terms of natural beauty, wildlife, and vegetation. This Trek offers an wonderful opportunity to discover various ethnic groups of Nepal as well. The region is inhabited dominantly by the Sherpa, Rai, and Limbu. Gurung, Tamang, Newar, Brahmin, and Chettri. You can experience their warm hospitality, culture, and daily lifestyle while on the trek. In the villages of the Sherpa people, you can find ancient monasteries, chortens, mani walls, and prayer flags. Overall, this trek is a full-on camping trek when there were no proper lodges on most of the trekking camp. If you are one of those trekkers who love to have a wilderness experience while trekking in remote areas with very few people, this trek is a great one.