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Trip Duration 23 Days
Destination Nepal
Trip Grade Mountaineering
Activity Peak Climbing
Max. Altitude 6360m. - (20866 ft.)
Accomodation Camping + Teahouse Lodge
Transportation By Air
Meals Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Best Season Spring & Autumn
Minimum 2 person
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Kusum Kanguru Peak Climbing (6360m.) is a very technical and challenging peak from all possible routes. Kusum Kanguru climbing is an impressive rock and ice peak in the Khumbu Valley and forms the border between the Dudhkosi in the South and Hinku Valley to the North. Being challengeable, it approved only for those climbers who have enough experience in alpine mountaineering. It made up of ice as well as a rock and it contains three summits of East Kusum Kanguru (6360m.), Main Kusum Kanguru and smallest West Kusum Kanguru (5579m.). Kusum Kanguru is also known as Kusum Kangguru, Kusum Kangru, Kusum Kang, Kusum Khangru, Kusumkhang Karda, Kusu or Mount Kanguru. Kusum Kanguru 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 caravan route to Kusum Kanguru takes you from Kathmandu on a scenic mountain flight to Lukla (2800m.), then a trek to Chutanga (3,173m.) then ascent the Zatrela pass and in to Zatrwa-La (4,610m.). From here the trek continues to Kothe (3,600m.), Yak Kharka(4100m.) and in to Kusum Kangaru Base Camp (4360m.). Kusum Kanguru peak offers the fantastic panoramic view of the Himalayas like Mount Everest, Cho-Oyu, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Thamserku, Ama Dablam and Kwongde. For the explorer of the botanical terms like Rhododendron forest, pines, wildlife as well as the flora and fauna, it could be another best destination. As well as you could be able to observe the typical lifestyle of the Sherpa’s and their cultural and tradition.

Detail Itinerary

Peak Climbing Cost Includes:

  • Land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, trekking pick up and drop).
  • 4 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed and Breakfast basis.
  • 3 Major meals; B/L/D (by Lodge menu) and accommodation; twin sharing bed room at best available teahouse lodge en-route, tented camp at Base Camp.
  • Twin sharing North Face brand tent, dining tent, Kitchen tent, staff tent, Kitchen utensil etc.).
  • 1 English speaking equipped, professional trekking + climbing guide, Cook, Kitchen boys and necessary Porter. (1 Porter between two member).
  • Climbing guide equipment charges.
  • Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
  • Per member 15 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
  • Enough rope for climbing and snow bar for climbing.
  • Kusum Kanguru Peak Permit, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entrance fees, Sagarmatha National Park permit and garbage deposit.
  • Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu with airport tax and cargo fees.
  • Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
  • All official taxes and service charge.

Peak Climbing Cost Doesn’t Include:

  • Personal transportation except above programs.
  • Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
  • Personal trekking and Peak climbing gears etc.
  • Personal Nature expenses.
  • Emergency evacuation (If incase).
  • Drinks except tea and coffee.
  • Airfare: To & from your country.
  • Nepal entry, re-entry visa fees and international airport departure taxes.
  • Personal travel insurance.
  • Tips for climbing guide and crews.

Spring Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff and transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free preparation and briefing at evening.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) transfer to Hotel. Porter arrangement and preparation.
Day 04: Trek from Lukla to Chutanga (3,173m.). 
Day 05: Chutanga - Cross Zatrwa-La (4,610m.) Pass and trek to Thuli Kharka (4,400m.).
Day 06: Thuli Kharka - Tashi Dingma (3,520m.).
Day 07: Tashi Dingma - Tangnang (4,350m.).
Day 08: Rest day in Tangnang for acclimatization.
Day 09: Tangnag - Kusum Kanguru Base Camp (4360m.).
Day 10 - 17: Climbing period for Mount Kusum Kanguru (6360m.), Summit, back to Base Camp. 
Day 18: Kusum Kanguru Base Camp - Kothe (3,600m.) 4-5 hrs.
Day 19: Kothe - Thuli Kharka. 5-6 hrs.
Day 20: Thuli Kharka - Zatrwa-La Pass (4,610m.) - Lukla and transfer to Hotel.
Day 21: Fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 22: Kathmandu free and farewell dinner.
Day 23: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Autumn Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff and transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free preparation and briefing at evening.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) transfer to Hotel. Porter arrangement and preparation.
Day 04: Trek from Lukla to Chutanga (3,173m.). 
Day 05: Chutanga - Cross Zatrwa-La (4,610m.) Pass and trek to Thuli Kharka (4,400m.).
Day 06: Thuli Kharka - Tashi Dingma (3,520m.).
Day 07: Tashi Dingma - Tangnang (4,350m.).
Day 08: Rest day in Tangnang for acclimatization.
Day 09: Tangnag - Kusum Kanguru Base Camp (4360m.).
Day 10 - 17: Climbing period for Mount Kusum Kanguru (6360m.), Summit, back to Base Camp. 
Day 18: Kusum Kanguru Base Camp - Kothe (3,600m.) 4-5 hrs.
Day 19: Kothe - Thuli Kharka. 5-6 hrs.
Day 20: Thuli Kharka - Zatrwa-La Pass (4,610m.) - Lukla and transfer to Hotel.
Day 21: Fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 22: Kathmandu free and farewell dinner.
Day 23: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Mountain Info

    Asia, Nepal
    Trip Duration
    : 23
    Height: 6360m. - (20866 ft.)
    Latitude: 27°43′50″N 
    Longitude: 86°47′27″E  
    Grade: Mountaineering
    Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
    Normal Ascent Route: Normal
    First Ascent: by Bill Denz (New Zealand) and team on 7 October 1981. Solo ascent via SW buttress (W Face).
    Easiest Route: Glacier/snow/ice climb
    Caravan Route: Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu and 18 Nights Lodges/Camping
    Best Season: Spring & Autumn
    Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Lukla - Thuli Kharka - Kusum Kanguru Base Camp - Thuli Kharka - Lukla - Kathmandu

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