• Duration22 Days / 21 Nights
  • Price from$2399 / person
  • Difficulty LevelStrenuous
  • Max Altitude5159 Meter

Trek Overview

Kanchenjunga and Lumba Sumba Trek is a virgin trail trekking trail newly proposed in the western part of Nepal offers less traveled and wilderness experiences. Though the journey starts from Kathmandu; the walking adventure starts from Phoongling that is some 7-8 hours jeep ride from Bhadrapur. The hike and trekking pass through diverse cultural groups, terraced farmlands, and villages along the Lumba Sumba pass trek via Kanchenjunga Base Camp. 

Kanchenjunga and Lumba sumba pass trek brings trekkers from Kanchenjunga North base Camp to Lumba Sumba then to Makalu region. There are occasional sightings of the Snow Leopard and the Red Panda along the Lumba Samba Pass trail. The Lumba Sumba Pass at a height of 5,177 meters above sea level is the highest point of the Lumba Sumba Pass trek. The three-week trek ends at Num, from where we drive to Khandbari and then to the Tumlingtar Airport where the flight to Kathmandu awaits us.

Itinerary

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Kanchenjunga North Base Camp and Lumba Sumba Trek Itinerary

Take the morning flight to Bhadrapur, then we drive in a private vehicle to the town of Taplejung or Ilam, where we spend the night in a hotel. This region is well known for its tea plantations.

  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Tea House
  • 1600M
  • Ilam

It’s a long day of driving but the road from Ilam to Taplejung (4 to 5 hrs) is black-topped (tarmac) and although it is a windy mountain road, the going is smooth. From Taplejung to Sekathum there is a dirt road subject to seasonal weather conditions. This is approximately a 5-hour drive from Taplejung. At Tapethok there is the first of many checkpoints where they will check to ensure you have the correct trekking permits. Make sure you do! Then resume the drive to Sekathum, At Sekathum, which is even smaller than Tapethok, you are at 1,576 m, only 200 m higher than Tapethok.

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Tea House / Home Stay
  • 1575m
  • Sekathum
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Tea House / Home Stay
  • 2400M
  • Amjilowa
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Tea House / Home Stay
  • 2725M
  • Gyabla
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Tea House / Home Stay
  • 3415M
  • Gunsa
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Tea House / Home Stay
  • 3415M
  • Gunsa
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Tea House / Home Stay
  • 4145M
  • Khambachen
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Tea House / Home Stay
  • 4790M
  • Lonak
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Tea House / Home Stay
  • 4790M
  • Lonak


  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Tea House / Home Stay
  • 3415M
  • Gunsa
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Camping
  • 4160M
  • Kharka
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Camping
  • 3734M
  • Kharka


  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Tea House /Home Stay
  • 3208
  • Olangchunggola
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Tea House /Home Stay
  • 3893M
  • Langmale
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Camping
  • 4594M
  • Chaurikharka
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Camping
  • 3500M
  • Thudam
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Teahouse / homestay
  • 2877M
  • Kharka
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Tea House / Home Stay
  • 2040
  • Chepuwa
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Tea House / Home Stay
  • 1128M
  • Gola
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Tea House / Home Stay
  • 1179M
  • Gadi
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Tea House / Home Stay
  • 1020M
  • Khandbari
  • Breakfast and Lunch
  • Not included
  • 1300m
  • Kathmandu
Customized Trip

What's Included

  • Essential trekking permits and official paper works.
  • A registered trekking guide.
  • Supporting porter to carry foods, camping equipment, etc.
  • Domestic flight tickets with airport transfers.
  • Camping equipment, such as tents, kitchen utensils, etc.
  • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) and hot tea coffee.
  • Local taxes and company service charge.

What's Excluded

  • Accommodation, meals, and transfers in Kathmandu.
  • Bar drinks and beverages during the trekking
  • Laundry, toiletries, internet, phone calls, and personal nature expenses.
  • Personal travel insurance, trekking gear, international air ticket, Nepal visa, etc.
  • Rescue operation charge in case of emergency.
  • Any cost which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, political trouble, strikes, etc.
  • Gratitude and tips for your guide and porter (how much to tip; read for more information).

Availabilities

Wilderness Excursion is a local trekking agency, so we guarantee small private groups departures to Kanchenjunga and Lumba Suma Pass Trekking on any dates that suit your date and time.
Start DateEnd DateStatusNotePrice 
March 22, 2025April 12, 2025AvailableUS$2399
March 29, 2025April 19, 2025AvailableUS$2399