Description
- Arrived at Kathmandu valley.
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport, transfer to hotel with private car in Kathmandu. Briefing program about Lumba sumba pass trek. - Kathmandu city – World Heritage sites (1348m) sightseeing.
All aspects of gear and conditions are discussed to make sure that one is fully prepared for the trip, and any last minute questions are answered. A professional tourist guide will be available to guide a city tour, a medieval capital city Kathmandu. Visit Boudhanath (Little Tibet), Pashupatinath, holy temple of Hindu where cremation takes place on the side of holy river Bagmati. Later visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa. And transfer to hotel. - Kathmandu to Taplejung and trek to Phoomling (Taplejung)
The trek starts over Fungling (1777m) – the headquarters of Taplejung district. The trek passes through beautiful cardamom fields and Alnus trees (Uttis) until Hangdewa VDC which takes around two and half hours. On the way, there are small tea shops at Asangpati Tole, Gaigode Tole and Panisar Tole that can be used for alternative accommodation as they provide homestay facilities. From Panisar, the trek is downhill until the suspension bridge that acts as a border between Hangdewa VDC and Furumbu VDC. A walk of 10 minutes takes us to Pawa Village (1546m) for lunch. After lunch, the trek progresses along the banks of Tamor River to Mitlung – a walk of around two hours. Mitlung (909m) is our destination for the day as it has good camping sites with facilities like kitchen and dining hall. - Trek to Mithlung (909m/2,973 ft) village, 5 hours
The trek passes along the banks of Tamor River, it is a pleasing walk until Furumbu – a 40 minute walk from Mitlung. From Furumbu, the trail is uphill for half hour then descends through mixed forest to Siwa Bazar (950m) at Linkhim gau. In Siwa Bazaar exist some of drug stores and groceries shop. After lunch, the trek runs along the Tamor River until tiny Tawa Village. The trek runs uphill from here until we reach the KCAP Entrance Gate (1300m) at Thiwa Village. From here, the trek gradually descends until Chiruwa. Chiruwa (1246m) is a small market with a couple of lodges and good camping sites. It is a popular stopover for tourists and locals alike. Overnight stay in Chiruwa. - Trek to Chhirwa (1246m/4,074 ft) village, 6 hours.
Trek runs along the mighty Tamor River but there are two big stones with religious significance. The trek passes through Ulnus trees passes until a big landslide that takes around half an hour to cross. After a walk from Chiruwa through beautiful cardamom gardens, Tapethok (1340m) is reached where one can stop for a lunch. It is a small market with some tea shops. There is also a KCAP checkpoint at Tapethok. After lunch, it is a pleasing walk until Pembu (1486m). From Pembu, it is an uphill climb to Lelep (1687m). The KCAP headquarters is in Lelep. There are also some good camping sites, tea and groceries shop in Lelep. Overnight stay in Lelep. - Trek to Lele (1687m /5,517 ft) village.
After breakfast, the trek continues along the bank of Tamor River through dense forest that offers good habitat for different wildlife species. One may see some wild species. Cross a suspension bridge after a walk from Lelep thenafter an uphill climb through pine forest until a monastery is reached. From there, the trek gradually descends to Gowatar (1800m). Break for a lunch in Gowatar. After a walk of around half an hour from Gowatar, reach a place that offers spectacular views of two waterfalls with a height of 100m. A walk of about half an hour from here takes to Phedi. After crossing Tamor River, it is an uphill climb for about 40 minutes until one reaches a resting place known as chautaro in a local dialect. Another 20 minutes walk takes to camping site at Ela Danda (2051m). The place offers a panoramic view of the snow-covered mountain including the Small Kasturi Peak and Tamor River. - Trek to Selep Kharka (2526m / 8,260 ft) village, 6 hours
This trekking day will be pleasing as it passes through Ulnus and Rhododendron forest until a suspension bridge is reached. Then trek passes through dense bamboo groves (spread over around 5 hectares). This place is popular among trekkers as a habitat of red panda. If one is lucky, one can catch a sight of red panda from the trail itself. Reach Maguwa (2435m) for lunch. Then walk through maple and Ulnus forest, cross a big landslide on the way, to reach Selep Kharka (2525m). Overnight stay in Selep Kharka. - Trek to Walungchung Gola (3209 m) 10,493 ft) village, 7 hours.
Trek runs along the banks of Tamor River leading to a place called Jongim (2641), a flat land surrounded by snow-capped hills. Another 40 minutes walk through rhododendron forest from Jongim, takes us to a suspension bridge. After an uphill walk of about an hour from the suspension bridge, one reaches Ramite (2685m) for lunch. At Ramite, one can see a mixed forest of Deodar and rhododendron and also a beautiful waterfall after a walk of about an hour from Ramite. One can also view red panda when one is lucky. A first glimpse of Olangchung Gola is achieved after a walk of around 45 minutes from the waterfall. After a climb of about 40 minutes, the camping site at Olangchung Gola (3208m) is reached. Olangchung Gola is a beautiful Sherpa village with around 45 houses, a 465 years old monastery with the golden manuscript and KCAP office. There is also a sub-health post, a primary school and a border police station at Olangchung Gola. - Trek to Mattiello Langmale (3893 m / 12,730 ft) village, 6 hours
The trek in the next three days will pass through complete wilderness. As the trek is in complete wilderness, it is better to hire a local Sherpa to avoid getting lost. However, piles of stones along the way act as signposts, showing the direction. The trek passes through pine and rhododendron forests. Lunch would be taken reaching at Jadak (3636m). Thenafter around after three hours of the journey will take to camping site at Upper Langmale (3893m). - Trek to Pass camp (4747m /15,523 ft), 5 hours
There are information that during this day trek route, snow leopards have been sighted from far away numerous times. The trek runs along the Tamor River and on the other side of the river lies dense rhododendron forest. After a walk of about three hours would take to Tangchetar (4203m) where lunch time is planned. Another three hours walk after lunch will lead to a camping site at Pass Camp (4747m). - Trek to Chaurikharka (4594m / 15,022 ft), 6 hours
This would be the most difficult yet most memorable day of this trek. This day the trek will pass through the Lumba Sumba Peak (5200m). It is better to start early as it will be difficult to cross the peak afternoon. The trek climbs a bit up and again runs down. It is better to take a packed lunch, as there are no good camping sites around. After a walk of about four and a half hour from Pass Camp, climb the Lumba Sumba Peak and descend down to Chaurikharka (4594m) for night’s stay. - Trek to Thudam (3500m / 11,445 ft), 5 hours
The trek is downhill from Chaurikharka as one comes back to civilization after tiring walk for three days. After a walk of about three and a half hours, one reaches crossover – one to Lyasha in Tibet and the other toward Thudam. Lunch is taken at this place. A further walk of about three hours takes Thudam for the night’s accommodation. Thudam (3500m) is a small village with around 30 houses of Sherpa people. - Trek to Kharka (2878m / 9,411 ft), 6 hours
The eleventh day trek runs along the banks of Chujung Khola. The trail offers a panoramic view of peaks in the Makalu range. On the way, you see a lot of small bushes and bamboo groves – the best habitat for red panda. If you are lucky, you can see this endangered species. It is better to carry packed lunch, as it is difficult to find drinking water along the trail. After a walk of about six-hours from Thudam, reach Kharka (2877m) for the night’s halt. - Trek to Chyamthang (2229m/7,289 ft)
This day’s walk passes through dense rhododendron forest. As there are no villages on the way and also there are numerous side trails, it is better to hire a local guide to avoid getting lost. After a walk of about three hours form Kharka, lunch at a place called Chaurikharka. From Chaurikharka, one can clearly see Chyamtang (2229m), Arun River, Ridha Village and thenafter take a way to Kimathanka. The trek is all downhill for about three hours until Arun River. After crossing the suspension bridge over the Arun, the trek is uphill for about an hour until Chyamthang – the destination of the day. Chyamthang (2229m) is a small yet beautiful village with stone houses. Sherpas are the dominant population in the village. - Trek to Hatiya (1595 / 5,216 ft) village, 5 hours
The trail on the day passes through rhododendron forest. The walk is easy as chirping of birds make you feel refreshed. The trail is one of the popular places for birding as one enters Arun Valley that is home to several bird species. Lunch at Gimber Village offers a spectacular view of snowcapped peaks in the Makalu range. From Gimber, the walk is easy and after a trek of about three hours, one reach Hatiya (1595) for the night’s stay. Hatiya – a small village of Bhote people – is the entry point to the Makalu National Park. - Trek to Gola (1128m / 3,689 ft) village, 5 hours.
The trek on the 14th day runs along the banks of Arun River until the lunc at the confluence of Arun and Barun rivers. The trek progress toward Gola – the destination of the day. Gola is a very small village with only 12 houses. Sherpa, Rai and Tamang people reside here. - Trek to Gadhi (1800m / 5,886 ft) village, 6 hours
The trek passes through paddy fields, pleasing as the trail makes a short descent, but again makes a short climb. Pathibhara (1524m) is a small Gurung village with tea shops, groceries and some hotels. The trail after lunch passes through agricultural land and one can find plenty of water sources and small settlements along the way. Gadhi (1,800m) would be the destination for the day – after a walk of around three hours from Pathibhara. Gadhi (that means fort in the Nepali language) is a place of great historical significance as Nepali Army fought bravely with invading Tibetan Army at this place and chased them away. Gadhi is a small village market with a health post, a school and a police station. - Drive to airport to fly back to Kathmandu
This is the last day of the trekking. A walk of about two and half hours from Gadhi takes to Num. From Gadhi, the trek is about an hour downhill till the Arun River. After crossing the river, an uphill climb of about one and half hour takes to the Num village (1572m). As Num is linked with a motorable road, a vehicle is hired to Khandbari (1022m) – the district headquarters of Sankhuwasabha district. A drive of around 4-5 hours on dirt road takes us to Khandbari. From Khandbari, buses are available to Dharan or Biratnagar. Or one can take a vehicle to Tumlingtar airstrip and fly directly to Kathmandu. - Final departure
The trip ends. Drop in Kathmandu International Airport.
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