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Kusum Kanguru (6367m) was first ascended in the
autumn of 1979 by a Japanese team. This is an
impressive rock and ice peak which forms the
border between the Dudh Koshi 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.
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 trees and finally a ramp leading
to the ridge proper.
Kusum Kanguru climbing route:
South East Ridge: First ascend was 1979 by
Takashi Kana Hideako Naoi, Hajime Vematsu and
other two Japanese in 1979. The approach through
South East Face is from the Hinku valley side
requires 3- 4 Camp. . 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 cam at 4360m, two or three high
camps are required to complete the climb.
North East Ridge:
First ascend was made 1983 by Dr David Hopkins,
Neithardt( Swiss) and Andrew Wielochowski
(British) reached on 16th September . It provide
reasonable albeit High Standard Climb. The climb
can be complete in 6 days. From base camp
involves major difficulties on both rock and ice
climb. The North Ridge is approached from Monjo
on the trail to Namche Bazaar. From base camp
ascend steep grassland and scree climb and
finally a ramp leading to the ridge proper.
Kusum Kanguru Peak Climbing – 22 Days (Adventure
combining alone with Everest region trekking)
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Trip Code |
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NAP-KPK-116 |
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Trip Cost |
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USD 2320 per person |
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Group Size |
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Minimum 2 upto 16 person |
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Accessibility |
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35 minutes round trip flight from Kathmandu to
Lukla, start the trek according to the itinerary |
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The Route |
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Maximum altitude Kusum Kanguru Peak (6367m)
5/7-hrs average walking per day, summit day can
be long |
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Season |
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Spring: March - April/Autumn: September –
November |
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Facility |
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Full board tented accommodation |
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Peak Permit |
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US$ 350 Group upto 4 people, additional member
US$ 40 upto 5-8 person, maximum number of
members in a team is 12 people |
Highlights of the trip
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Sightseeing tour of historical, cultural,
religious heritages sites of Kathmandu
valley
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Scenic flight to and from Lukla
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Remarkable views of Ice fall, Summit to
Kusum Kanguru Peak
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Dramatic scenery of the giant Himalayas
including Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Makalu
(8463m) & Mt. Lhotse (8516m) and more
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