About Kanchenjunga to Makalu Traverse - The Lumba Sumba Pass Trek
The "Kanchenjunga to Makalu - Lumba Sumba Pass Trek" is a truly off-the-beaten-path trekking experience in the remote Eastern Himalayas of Nepal. The trek connects the Kanchenjunga and Makalu regions by crossing the high-altitude Lumba Sumba Pass (5200 M), a part of the Great Himalayan Trail.
Recently introduced, it is one of Nepal's newest and rarely explored trekking trails, allowing complete solitude and calmness deep in nature. The trek is still unknown to many. Only those serious in exploring the unexplored undertake this remote yet extraordinary trek. The trek passes through vibrant villages, monasteries, rugged valleys, rivers, alluring mixed forests, 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 full of natural beauty, wildlife, and vegetation.
The Kanchenjunga to Makalu Traverse via the Lumba Sumba Pass Trek is itself a wonderful opportunity to explore the culture, lifestyle, and the warm hospitality of various ethnic groups of Nepal, like Sherpa, Rai, Limbu, Gurung, etc. Imagine walking through traditional villages set aside the terraced farmlands and watching the daily lifestyle of the locals. In the villages of the Sherpa people in the higher parts, you can find ancient monasteries, chortens, mani walls, and prayer flags.
The Lumba Sumba Pass is the first pass of the Great Himalayan Trail High Route, a 1700km long adventurous trekking route that spans all the way from the Kanchenjunga Region in the East to the Humla in the West of Nepal. The trek includes remote and pristine landscapes where only a handful of people have set foot. For around a week, you will be completely isolated and cut off from the rest of the world.
The Lumba Sumba Pass Trek is a marvelous trek that includes both teahouse and camping. If you are one of those trekkers seeking to experience the wilderness of trekking in remote areas with very few people, this is a trek not to be missed. You will be rewarded with nature’s quietness, breathtaking mountain scenery, friendly locals, lively villages, and much more.
Lumba Sumba Pass Trek Itinerary
Our Lumba Sumba Pass Trek Itinerary is 22 days, which includes 15 days of walking. And the best thing is that our itinerary and the whole program can be customized to meet your fitness level, availability, comfort, needs, and preferences. Just let us know, and we will create the best one for you.
