Regarded as technically very challenging on all possible routes, Kusum Kanguru is an impressive rock and ice peak which forms the border between the Dudhkosi in the south and Hinku Valley to the north. Its name originating in Sherpa language means the Three Snow-White Gods. This climb is suggested only for participants who have enough alpine mountaineering experience.
South-East Ridge: The approach to the South East Face is from the Hinku valley side. From Lukla the base camp can be reached in 5 days. The ascent route to the main summit is through the South East Face. With a base camp at 4360m, two or three high camps are required to complete the climb.
North Ridge: The North Ridge is approached from Monjo on the trail to Namche Bazaar. From base camp ascend steep grass and screed and finally a ramp leading to the ridge proper.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, day at leisure. Includes: (D)
Day 2: Day at leisure/Hotel. Includes: (B)
Day 3: Flight to Lukla (2840m) and trek to Chutanga (3100m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 4: Acclimatization day at Chutanga. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 5: Trek to Tuli Kharka (4400m) via 4600m pass. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 6: Trek to Tashing Ongma (3600m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 7: Trek to Tangnag (4350m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 8: Acclimatization day at Tangnag. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 9: Trek to Base Camp (4360m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 10: Climb preparation. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 11: Climb preparation. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 12: Climb preparation. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 13: High camp (5100m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 14: Higher camp (5600m). Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 15: Climb to summit (6367m) and back to Base Camp. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 16: Trek to Tashing Ongma. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 17: Trek to Tuli Kharka. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 18: Trek to Lukla. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 19: Lukla to Kathmandu (1350m) by plane/Hotel. Includes: (B)
Day 20: Day at leisure/Evening farewell dinner/Hotel. Includes: (B, D)
Day 21: Drive to Airport for return flight. Includes: (B)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Airport pickup and drop
- Welcome/farewell dinner
- Accommodation In KTM
- Tent stay for entire trek
- Round trip flight to Lukla
- Meals as mentioned
- Conservation permit
- Royalty of Kusum Kanguru
- Equipment of climbing guide
- Insured-equipped guide
- Insured-equipped trekking crew
Price Excludes:
- Personal climbing equipment
- Meals other than mentioned
- Drinks and bar Bill
- Tipping
- Personal insurance
- Airport departure tax (USD 23)
- Domestic Airport tax (USD 7)
- Other things not mentioned
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Hiking & Trekking
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