Kusum Kanguru Peak Climbing, Kusum Kanguru Peak Expedition, Kusum Kanguru South East Face, Kusum Kanguru Base Camp, Kusum Kanguru Peak Information

Trip Overview

Kusum Kanguru Peak Climb, standing height at 6360 metres in the Mahalangur Himalayan range of Khumbu Pasang Lhamu municipality of Solu Khumbu district in Nepal. It is also known as Kusum Kangguru, Kusum Kangru, Kusum Kang, Kusum Khangru, Kusumkhang Karda, Kusu or Mount Kanguru. Its name, Kusum Kanguru, means "Three Snow-White Gods" in the Sherpa language, which refers to the triple summit of the mountain. The first successful ascent of the main summit was made by Bill Denz of New Zealand on October 07, 1981, climbing the southwest buttress (west face), and descending the northwest flank. Denz did not only realise the first ascent, but also the first solo ascent and the first traverse of Kusum Kanguru. Five days later, on October 12, 1981, a Japanese team made the second ascent via the southeast face.

The usual ascent to the Kusum Kanguru Peak marvelous and it is depending on the condisions but it is difficult to climb. Only experience climbers should attempt this climbing route, though it is particially saved with fixed ropes. The summit consists of two summit pyramids, the north face and the south face.The main north-south ridge of Kusum Kanguru forms the border between the Dudh Khosi to the west and the Hinku Valley to the east. The mountain is the main source of the Kusum Khola (or Thado Koshi Khola) which flows westward to merge into the Dudh Khosi at the village of Thado Koshi.

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Outline Peak Climbing Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trip at evening.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,860m) trek to Chutanga (3,173m) or Kharketanga. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 04: Chutanga Village – Zatrwa-La Pass (4,592m) – Thuli Kharka (4,400m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 05: Thuli Kharka – Kothe Village (Kote or Lungsamba - 4,182m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 06: Kothe Village – Tangnang Village (Thangnak - 4,356m) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 07: Rest day in Tangnang for acclimatization. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 08: Tangnang Village – Kusum Kanguru Base Camp (4,360m) Set up Camp. O/N at Camping.
Day 09 - 13: Climbing period for Mt. Kusum Kanguru (6,360m), Summit, back to Base Camp. Camping.
Day 14: Contingency day, incase of bad weather, clean BC and backpack. Camping/Teahouse Lodge.
Day 15: Kanguru Base Camp – Kothe Village. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 16: Kothe Village – Thuli Kharka Village. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 17: Thuli Kharka Village – Zatrwa-La Pass – Chutanga Village. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 18: Chutanga Village – Lukla Bazar and transfer to teahouse Lodge/Hotel.
Day 19: Flight back from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
Day 20: Free day in Kathmandu for rest and farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 21: Last minute, transfers to TIA airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.

Cost Includes

All pick-up and drop-off services for both international and domestic flights are provided as per the itinerary (Airport-Hotel-Airport and trip pick-up and drop-off).
4 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast plan. (2 nights before and 2 nights after the climbing.)
A welcome dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu.
Domestic flight ticket: Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu or, Ramechhap–Lukla–Ramechhap for members and climbing guide, including airport taxes and cargo fees.
Toyota Hiace, Jeep or, tourist Bus transportation: Kathmandu-Ramechhap-Kathmandu if the flight is scheduled.
Jeep or, Bus transportation: Kathmandu-Surke-Kathmandu for Cook and all kitchen teams.
Kusum Kangru Peak Climbing Permit.
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality and Sagarmatha National Park entrance permit fees.
Garbage Deposit and Shipment Charges.
3 Major meals; B/L/D (by Teahouse Lodge menu) and accommodation at best available teahouse lodge and tented camp at base camp during the trekking/climbing en-route.
1 Professional equipped English speaking H. A. Climbing guide. (1 Guide sharing between 1-4 climbing members).
Equipments allowance and daily wages for the H. A. Climbing guide.
Necessary Porters to carry member luggage and climbing equipments. (1 Porter between 2 climbing member).
Equipments allowance, daily wages of base camp Cook, kitchen helpers and porters.
Helicopter rescue coverage, medical expenses, accident insurance for the H. A. Climbing guide.
Per member 15 Kg. luggage allow in the trek and climbing.
Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages
Technical Climbing Gears: High Tent, Snow bars, Rock Pitons, Shovel, EPI Gas, Gas Burner, enough Korean Rope and high food.
First Aid Medical Kit Box in trekking and at Base Camp.
Walkie-talkies will be provided for communication between Base Camp and the summit, depending on the size of the group.
Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu.
Mt. Kusum Kangru Peak summit certificate after the successful summit of the peak.
Nepal government official taxes and company service charge.