About This Tour

The Lumba Sumba Trek is one of Nepal’s great traverse routes — crossing the Lumba Sumba Pass (5,160m) to link the Kanchenjunga and Makalu regions in a single east-to-west journey through some of the most remote and least-visited terrain in the country. From the pass, you see Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and Everest together — three of the world’s five highest mountains visible in one sweeping panorama.

The route passes through Rai and Limbu villages in valleys where foreign trekkers are a genuine rarity. You walk through subtropical forests thick with orchids and ferns, cross alpine meadows grazed by yaks, and camp at high pastures where the silence is absolute. This is eastern Nepal at its most wild, beautiful, and authentic.

What's Included

• Licensed, experienced trekking guide
• Porter support where included in your package
• Trekking permits and conservation/entry fees for the route
• Accommodation in teahouses, lodges or homestays on the trail
• Meals on the trek as per your chosen package
• Ground transport to and from the trailhead
• Pre-trip briefing and route orientation
• Eco Holiday Asia trip coordination and in-country support
• Included items may vary by package type. Eco Holiday Asia confirms final inclusions before booking.

What's Not Included

• International flights to and from Nepal
• Nepal visa fees and personal travel insurance (mandatory, must cover trekking)
• Domestic flights unless listed in Included
• Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, down jacket — rental available in Kathmandu)
• Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara unless mentioned
• Tips for your guide, porter and support team
• Emergency helicopter rescue (covered by your insurance)
• Personal expenses, drinks and souvenirs

Responsible Travel Notes

• Respect local culture, dress modestly at temples and ask before photographing people
• Avoid single-use plastic — carry a refillable water bottle on tour
• Follow your guide's instructions at heritage sites, monasteries and protected areas
• Support local businesses — buy at family-run shops, eat at local restaurants
• Respect sacred sites and community customs
• Follow Nepal permit and conservation rules in protected areas

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