GHT Kanchenjunga Tumlingtar [1st Leg]
Days 26
5160M
Hard
This trek is combination of Kanchenjung basecamp and Lumba Sumba Pass Trek.This trek also one of the most isolated trek in Nepal. First part of the trek is normal Kanchenjunga basecamp trek. Once you have completed the KBC, you follow the higher GHT route trek. This route will take the trekkers to the most isolate village of Nepal and high passes. This high pass en-route to the GHT section is called Lumba sumba pass trek.
Lumba sumba pass trek is one of most remote are trek in Nepal. Lumba sumba pass is a long gentle climb. This is not easy when done in winter due snow and walking becomes very very hard. Where as if this is done in other season when there is no snow. It is very straight forward pass above 500m.
Includes and excludes :
Includes:
- All meals as specified for trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner with tea/coffee).
- Arrival pick up & departure.
- All internal local transport as per the itinerary.
- Internal flights
- All trekking arrangements including trekking permits, climbing permits, National Park entrance fees.
- Accommodation in twin sharing local lodges or best available places for accommodation,
- Trekking & Climbing leader & porter (salary, insurance, food, accommodation & other allowances).
- Basic first aid kit is carried by your leader.
- All hard ware gears
Excludes:
- Kathmandu food lunch & dinner,
- International flights to Kathmandu,
- Tips for Porter, guide & other
- Personal climbing gears and climbing boot, clothing & equipment
- Personal expenditure, all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, hot shower in the mountain region, mineral water, snacks, desserts.
- Medical examination (if required) & vaccination costs
- Optional trips. Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond our control
- Visa fees & Travel insurance. Airport taxes
- Meals or drinks except the 3 main meals specified in itinerary
- Anything else not specified in the ‘included costs’ section above
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Itinerary breakdown
GHT Kanchenjunga Tumlingtar
01 KATHMANDU TAPLEJUNG 1442M 1 HRS FLIGHT
02 Trek to Mithlung 921M 5.00 HRS WALK
03 Trek to Chiruwa 1270M 5.30 HRS WALK
04 Trek to Shekhathum 1660M 5.00 HRS WALK
05 Trek to Amjilosa 2510M 5.00 HRS WALK
06 Trek to Gyapla 2730M 5.30 HRS WALK
07 Trek to Ghunsa 3595M 5.30 HRS WALK
08 Rest day in Ghunsa 3595M REST DAY
09 Trek to Khambachen 4050M 6.00 HRS WALK
10 Trek to Lonak 4750M 6.00 HRS WALK
11 Trek to Kanchenjung Base Camp and Lonak 5143M 7.00 HRS WALK
12 Trek to Ghunsa 3595M 8.00 HRS WALK
13 Trek to Yangma Khola 4820-3430M 9-10.00 HRS WALK
14 Trek to Olangchung Khola 3191M 6-7 HRS WALK
15 Trek to Kharka Camp site 4453M 6 HRS WALK
16 Pass Lumba Sumba Pass and Thudam 5159- 3556M 9-10 HRS WALK
17 Trek to Chyantang 2187M 6-7 HRS WALK
18 Trek to Bakim Kharka 3020M 5-6 HRS WALK
19 Trek to Samdim Khola 2980M 5-6 HRS WALK
20 Trek to Yangla Kharka 3557M 5-6 HRS WALK
21 Trek to Makalu Base camp 4870M 6 HRS WALK
22 Trek to Nehe Kharka 3700M 6 HRS WALK
23 Trek to Khonma 3500M 7 HRS WALK
24 Trek to Num 1560M 8 HRS WALK
25 Drive to Tumlingtar 410M 8 HRS DRIVE
26 Fly to Kathmandu 1350M 1 HRS FLIGHT
