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Climbing in Nepal >> Kusum Kangru (6,369m) Peak Climbing

Kusum Kangru, 6,369 meters, dominating the southern end of Charpati Himal separates the valley of the Dudh Koshi from the upper reaches of Hinku Drangka. This peak is a complex, triple-summited mountain having at least five major ridges and faces. The north face of the main summit is the most spectacular one. The name Kusum Kangru comes from Tibetan meaning "Three Snow Peaks".

This peak is one of the most difficult trekking peaks to climb and was first ascended in the autumn of 1979 by a Japanese team.

Trip Facts

Destination:Nepal-Khumbu region
First ascent: 1979 by Japanese Expedition
Range:Himalayan
Trekking duration: 26days
Starting from: Lukla
Ending at: Lukla
Grade: Strenuous
Culture: Mixed
Mode of trekking tour: Camping trek only
Elevation: 6,367 meters (20,889 feet)
Group size:Max.19 Min. 2
Activities: Trekking,Sightseeing,Hiking

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Rest day at official work and briefing for Kusum Kangru peak climbing (B)
Day 03: From Kathmandu to Lukla by flight (B,L,D)
Day 04: Lukla to Chutanga (B.L.D)
Day 05: Chutanga to Yak Kharka (B.L.D)
Day 06: Rest day at Yae Kharka (B.L.D)
Day 07: Yak Kharka to Tashing Ongma (4,943m) (B.L.D)
Day 08: Tashing Ongma to Orshela (4,304m) (B.L.D)
Day 09: Orshela to Gondishung (B.L.D)
Day 10: Gondishung to Lungsamba (4,063m) (B.L.D)
Day 11: Lungsamba to Camp I (B.L.D)
Day 12: Camp I to Camp II (B.L.D)
Day 13: Camp II to Camp III (B.L.D)
Day 14: Camp III to Kusum Kangru Base camp (B.L.D)
Day 15: Rest day at acclimatization for Kusum Kangru Base camp (B.L.D)
Day 16: Kusum Kangru Base camp to Kusum Kangru High camp (B.L.D)
Day 17: High Camp to Kusum Kangru climbing (6,369m) (B.L.D)
Day 18: After summit Kusum Kangru back to Base camp (B.L.D)
Day 19: Base camp to Camp III (B.L.D)
Day 20: Camp III to Gondishung (B.L.D)
Day 21: Gondishung to Tashing Ongma (B.L.D)
Day 22: Tashing Ongma to Chutanga (B.L.D)
Day 23: Chutanga to Lukla(B.L.D)
Day 24: From Lukla to Kathmandu by flight (B)
Day 25: Rest day at Kathmandu (B)
Day 26: Final departure to your country (B)

Full Service Cost Includes:

Transfers airport - Hotel – Airport.
Transport by our private vehicle.
Kathmandu hotel room with Breakfast (B) basis.
Full board basis during the trekking.
English speaking Trekking/Climbing sherpa Guide and necessity porters.
Camping equipments: two men tents, dinning tents, toilet tents, kitchen tents, mattress etc.
Trekking, climbing and entry permits.
Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) fees
Personal insurance for Nepalese staffs.