A new trekking trail through Kanchenjunga and Makalu national park
The Lumba Sumba Trek is a new trekking route running through Kanchenjunga and Makalu Conservation Area in the eastern Himalaya region, in which Lumba Sumba Peak (5200m) is a major attraction. Lumba Sumba trek offers the most spectacular Himalayan landscapes, the route encompasses alpine grass lands, rocky outcrops, dense temperate and subtropical forests, and low river valleys. There are also a number of high mountain lakes in Olangchung Gola, and the Tamor and Arun River systems are another attraction for tourists. These two rivers are the major tributaries Lumba Sumba Pass Trek of the mighty Sapta Koshi River. On the Lumba Sumba trek, trekkers may also come across different birds and wildlife species, including the endangered snow leopard and red panda along the route.
