Kusum Kanguru - 6367M
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. 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.
ITINERARY | Kathmandu:Kusum Kanguru Peak Climb from South- East Ridge Route
Trekking
Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla.
Days 02-06: Trek Hinku valley to South East base camp.
Day 07: Acclimatization day.
Climbing
Days 08-14: Kusum Kangaru Climb.
Days 15-17: Return trek to Lukla.
Day 18: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu.
ITINERARY | Kathmandu:
Kusum Kanguru Peak Expedition from North Ridge Route
Trekking
Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla. Trek to Phakding.
Days 02-03: Trek Monjo-Kusum Kangaru Base Camp.
Day 04: Acclimatization day at Namche.
Climbing
Days 05-12: Climb Kusum Kangaru Expedition.
Days 13-14: Return trek to Lukla.
Day 15: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu. End of Kusum Kangaru Climbing Expedition
Cost includes
Arrival and departure transportation, Hotels in Kathmandu, 3-meals a day during trekking, Professional climbing guide, Porters as well as their necessary insurance, meals and allowances Peak permit fee , conservation and national park area entrance permit and first aid service.
Personal Insurance, Personal equipments - High Camp Tent, sleeping bag, down jacket, waterproof jacket, kit bag etc. Equipment allowance (Legally each expedition must be providing equipment allowance for all Sherpa, guides and porters. This allowance is necessary for brand new equipment (sleeping bag, shoes, crampons, down jacket, raincoat etc.). Travel medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost, laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks, tips, gifts, souvenirs, etc. Peak Climbing Information:
Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has categorized 33 climbing peaks 2 different groups ‘A’ and ‘B’ which are given below. Please check the related fee accordingly.In exercise of the powers conferred by Nepal Government (NPG). Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has made the following rules to be observed for the climbing of the peaks of Nepal Himalaya as listed in Appendix "1" These rules will come force at once. Definition:
Where applicable definitions for these rules will be the same as those for Nepal Government, Mountaineering Expedition Regulations 1979 and its first Amendment 1984. Permission:
Any person or Mountaineering team desirous of climbing the peak listed in Appendix "1" must receive permission from Nepal Mountaineering Association. Application to climb the peak must be made in the form as prescribed in Appendix "2"
Permission may be climb the peaks will be granted for a period of one month only.
Permission may be extended, if necessary, for another period of two weeks.
The period of permission granted relates to time spent for climbing above the base camp. The trek to and from the base camp is not included.
Application for climbing permit may be made at any time by the concerned Mountaineering team. Permit will be granted on a first come first serve basis.
Each climbing party will be given a permit as prescribed in Appendix "3". The right permission to another party for climbing the same peak during the same period is reserved by Nepal Mountaineering Association.
Nepal Mountaineering Association will recommend to Immigration Office of Nepal Government for obtaining trekking permit of the area to the team Members. Group Size Climbing Fee US$ Additional Persons / Maximum number of members in one team is 12.
1-4 Persons US$ 350.00 N.A.
5-8 Persons US$ 350.00 US$ 40.00 Per Person
9-12 Persons US$ 510.00 US$ 25.00 Per Person
Garbage Deposit for all 33 NMA Peaks:
A Garbage Deposit fee of USD 250.00 payable to NMA is required to obtain permits for all 33 NMA peaks. Refunds on the Garbage Deposit shall be as per NMA provisions.
Base camp and other camps will be left perfectly clean at the conclusion of the climb. No foreign materials such as fix ropes, pitons etc. shall be left on the mountain. All rubbish and waste material must be burnt or otherwise disposed off. Insurance:
All employees going above base camp must be insured for personal accident to the value of NRs. 5,00,000/- (Amended 1999) For More information
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