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Lumba Sumba Pass Trek - 19 Days

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  Trip Overview Panoramic views of the Kanchenjunga, Makalu and Kumbhakarna peaks Explore remote places of Nepal and discover the local culture Visit the green tea garden at Ilam and the local cheese factory Visit the oldest Buddhist monastery, built before 445 Ad Lumba Sumba Pass 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. This trek offers the most spectacular Himalayan landscapes, the route encompasses alpine grasslands, 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 of the mighty Sapta Koshi River. On the way, trekkers may also come across different birds and wildlife species, including the endangered snow leopard and red panda along the r