Kusum Kanguru 6369m is a mountain in the Khumbu Region of the Himalaya in Nepal. It is alternatively call Kusum Kangguru, Kusum Kangru, Kusum Kang, Kusum Khangru, Kusumkhang Karda or Mount Kanguru., 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 7 October 1981, climbing the southwest buttress (west face), and descending the northwest flank. Denz did not only realize the first ascent, but also the first solo ascent and the first traverse of Kusum Kanguru. Five days later, on 12 October 1981, a Japanese team made the second ascent via the southeast face.
The trekking routes start from Lukla - Chutanga - Thuli Kharka - Tashing Ongma – Tangnag and Kusum Kanguru base camp. It is 17 KM to base camp through Lukla. The climbing route’s length 3.9km.
Recommend Itinerary
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Day 1: Kathmandu 1340m
Arrival at Kathmandu; transfer to the Hotel, overnight in Kathmandu.
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Day 2: Kathmandu official briefing and final preparation:
Preparation day – check equipment, sightseeing around Kathmandu valley, overnight at hotel.
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Day 3: Flight to Lukla (2340m) then trek to Chutanga, overnight camp or Lodge.
Flight to Lukla (2340m) then trek to Chutanga, overnight camp or Lodge.
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Day 4: Trek from Chutanga to Thuli Kharka (4400m), overnight camp or Lodge.
Trek from Chutanga to Thuli Kharka (4400m), overnight camp or Lodge.
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Day 5: Trek from Thuli Kharka to Tashing Ongma (3600m), overnight camp.
Trek from Thuli Kharka to Tashing Ongma (3600m), overnight camp.
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Day 6: Trek from Tashing Ongma to Tangnag (4350m), overnight camp.
Trek from Tashing Ongma to Tangnag (4350m), overnight camp.
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Day 7: Rest day at Tangnag for Acclimatization, overnight camp.
Rest day at Tangnag for Acclimatization, overnight camp.
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Day 8: Trek from Tangnag to Kusum Khangru Base Camp (4360m) overnight camp.
Trek from Tangnag to Kusum Khangru Base Camp (4360m) overnight camp.
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Day 9: Trek from base camp to High camp (5100m), overnight camp.
Trek from base camp to High camp (5100m), overnight camp.
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Day 10: Rest day at High camp for Acclimatization, overnight camp.
Rest day at High camp for Acclimatization, overnight camp.
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Day 11: Climb High camp (5100m) to Camp I or Advance high Camp (5600m), overnight camp.
Climb High camp (5100m) to Camp I or Advance high Camp (5600m), overnight camp.
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Day 12: Summit Kusum Khangru (6367m) and back to High Camp, overnight camp.
Summit Kusum Khangru (6367m) and back to High Camp, overnight camp.
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Day 13: High Camp to Tashmg Ongma, overnight camp.
High Camp to Tashmg Ongma, overnight camp.
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Day 14: Spare day for Climbing, overnight camp.
Spare day for Climbing, overnight camp.
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Day 15: Trek from Tashmg Ongma to Thuli Kharka, overnight camp or Lodge.
Trek from Tashmg Ongma to Thuli Kharka, overnight camp or Lodge.
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Day 16: Trek from Thuli Kharka to Lukla, overnight Hotel.
Trek from Thuli Kharka to Lukla, overnight Hotel.
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Day 17: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, evening farewell dinner.
Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, evening farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant & stay at a star label hotel on BB plan.
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Day 18: Departure on your own destination.
Departure on your own destination.
Cost Includes
- All arrival and departure airport transfers with Asian Hiking Team Assistance.
- Hotel in Kathmandu as itinerary with breakfast (3/4 star hotel on request).
- Transport to/from trekking/trip starting and ending point (as itinerary by Domestic flight or by Land KTM to KTM).
- Accommodation during the trekking as best available Guest house / Hotel as itinerary.
- North face Tented Camp during the climbing/mountaineering as itinerary.
- Major Meals during the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) by Guest house /Hotel menus.
- Camping / Upper camps’ meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) with hot drinks.
- North face Dom Tent for clients, Kitchen/Dinning/Toilet Tents, mates, all kitchen camping equipment.
- Camping staffs; cook, kitchen staff, Sherpa, necessary porters.
- A First Aid and Eco trained & Government licensed holder professional equipped English Speaking trekking guide.
- A First Aid and Eco trained, Advance/Basic climbing trained & Government licensed holder professional equipped Climbing/Mountaineering guide.
- One Porter between each 2 members while on trek (Maximum weight for a porter is 25-30 Kg).
- Trekkers’ Information Management System “TIMS” (Trekking permit).
- National Park / Conservations fees or permission.
- Peak Climbing Permit from Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA).
- Monasteries and Temple entrance fees during the trekking.
- Group Climbing equipment such as ropes, Ice tool, Ice screws, Ice Bar, Carabineers, Locking carabineers, Short-5- millimeter accessory cords, Slings etc.
- Accommodation, meals, salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of Asian Hiking Team all staffs.
- First Aid Kit.
- Travel & Rescue arrangement.
- All government taxes/ service charges.
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
Cost Excludes
- International airfare from / to your country.
- Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
- Hotel accommodation beyond 4 nights (as per itinerary) stay in Kathmandu.
- Personal climbing gear above Base Camp.
- Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation, and lost luggage.
- Expenses of a personal nature such as hard and soft drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, email, internet etc.
- Applicable customs duty and import license fees for all personal expedition goods arriving in Nepal by air/road as cargo.
- Personal solar pack (if any) for charging heavy electronics (laptops, professional camera, batteries, etc.).
- Summit bonus / Tips/ Donation.
- Gifts, souvenirs.
- Any other item not mentioned in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section.
