 Kusum
Kangru 6367m.
Trip Details
Trip Duration:
22 Days
Trip Grading:
Alpine
Mode of Trek:
Camping
Best Time:
Oct/ Nov/ March/ April
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
cam at 4360m, two or three high camps
are required to complete the climb.
Expedition
Itinerary – South East
Day 01:
Arrival in Kathamandu Transfer to the
Hotel.
Day 02:
Cultural Tours / Preparation for the
Expedition
Day 03:
Fly Kathmandu to Lukla.
Days 04-08:
Trek Hinku valley to South East base
camp.
Day 09:
Acclimatization day.
Days 10-16:
Climb Kusum Kangaru.
Days 17-19:
Return trek to Lukla.
Day 20:
Fly Lukla to Kathmandu.
Day 21:
In Kathmandu
Day 22:
Final departure.
Group Size:
Min. 02 Max 10.
Note:
Incase of emergency during the trip,
Helicopter will be arranged by
Adventure Treks Nepal (P). Ltd.. The
charges most be paid by the clients
themselves.
North Ridge
The North Ridge is approached from Monjo
on the trail to Namche Bazaar. From base
camp ascend steep grass and scree and
finally a ramp leading to the ridge
proper.
Trip Details
Trip Duration:
19 Days
Trip Grading:
Alpine ??
Mode of Trek:
Camping
Best Time:
Oct/ Nov/ March/ April
Expedition
Itinerary – North Ridge
Day 01:
Arrival in Kathamandu Transfer to the
Hotel.
Day 02:
Cultural Tours / Preparation for the
Expedition
Day 03:
Fly Kathmandu to Lukla. Trek to Phakding.
Days 04-05:
Trek Monjo-Kusum Kangaru Base Camp.
Day 06:
Acclimatization day at Namche.
Days 07-14:
Climb Kusum Kangaru.
Days 15-16:
Return trek to Lukla.
Day 17:
Fly Lukla to Kathmandu.
Day 18:
In Kathmandu
Day 19:
Final departure.
Group Size:
Min. 02 Max 10.
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