Lumba Sumba Peak Climb
25 days
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About this activity
Your daily activities starts with a cup of tea or coffee served in your tent, early in the morning.
Ancient Gompas( Monastery)
The rich cultural heritage of Taplejung is reflected in the Buddhist gompas (monasteries) such as the 400-year old Diki Chhyoling Gompa of Olangchungola which has a life size statue of Avalokiteshwara. A butter lamp at the altar has been burning here uninterrupted since the construction of the gompa. The waters of a small stream outside the gompa continuously spin twelve prayer wheels with the prayer "Om Mane Padme Hum" inscribed on them.
Getting There
Kanchenjunga region falls in Taplejung district of Mechi zone.
Taplejung is connected to the rest of Nepal by the 227-km Char Aali-Ilam-Phidim-Taplejung road. There is an air link with Kathmandu and Biratnagar from the STOL airstrip at Suketar. You can also take a bus from Dharan to Dhankuta - Basantapur - Hile and trek from there. In the dry season, bus services are available from Birtamod, Jhapa in East Nepal and from Phidim in Panchthar district. Often an overnight stay is required; otherwise, it is a full day's journe
Outline Itinerary
Day 1. Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel
Day 2. -3 Preparation for the Expedition
Day 4. Fly to Bhadrapur and drive to Suketar
Day 5. -9. Trek to Olungchungola
Day 9. -12. Trek to Lumba Sumba Base Camp
Day 12. -17. Climbing Period
Day 17. -22. Trek back to Taplejung
Day 23. - 24. Drive and Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 25. Departure from Kathmandu
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Ancient Gompas( Monastery)
The rich cultural heritage of Taplejung is reflected in the Buddhist gompas (monasteries) such as the 400-year old Diki Chhyoling Gompa of Olangchungola which has a life size statue of Avalokiteshwara. A butter lamp at the altar has been burning here uninterrupted since the construction of the gompa. The waters of a small stream outside the gompa continuously spin twelve prayer wheels with the prayer "Om Mane Padme Hum" inscribed on them.
Getting There
Kanchenjunga region falls in Taplejung district of Mechi zone.
Taplejung is connected to the rest of Nepal by the 227-km Char Aali-Ilam-Phidim-Taplejung road. There is an air link with Kathmandu and Biratnagar from the STOL airstrip at Suketar. You can also take a bus from Dharan to Dhankuta - Basantapur - Hile and trek from there. In the dry season, bus services are available from Birtamod, Jhapa in East Nepal and from Phidim in Panchthar district. Often an overnight stay is required; otherwise, it is a full day's journe
Outline Itinerary
Day 1. Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel
Day 2. -3 Preparation for the Expedition
Day 4. Fly to Bhadrapur and drive to Suketar
Day 5. -9. Trek to Olungchungola
Day 9. -12. Trek to Lumba Sumba Base Camp
Day 12. -17. Climbing Period
Day 17. -22. Trek back to Taplejung
Day 23. - 24. Drive and Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 25. Departure from Kathmandu
Included
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Airport/Departure Tax
- Fuel surcharge
- Local taxes
- National Park fees
- Afternoon tea
- Beverages
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip private transfer
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- International airfares & Personal insurance is compulsory, The cost of personal items like laundry & all kind of soft & hard drinks Optional excursions Nepal entry visa fee (US$ 40 per person) you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Katmandu for 60 days from date of issue. You will require 2 passport size photos All others except committed to provide in ‘cost included’ section above
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Features
Tourism
70%
Adrenaline
55%
Sport
45%
Original
25%
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