Kusum Kanguru Peak Climbing - 6367m.
Kusum Kanguru Peak is most difficult trekking peaks in Nepal. It is an impressive rock and ice peak which forms the border between the Dudhkosi in the south and Hinku Valley to the north. This peak is a complex, triple-summated mountain having at least five major ridges and faces. The north face of the main summit is the most spectacular one. The name Kusum Kanguru comes from Tibetan meaning "Home of Three Gods" and it actually has 3 different summits. 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. It offers more challenging climbing in Nepal.
Kusum Kanguru Peak Climbing Itinerary - 26 days
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu transfer to hotel
Day 02: Rest day at official work and briefing for Kusum Kanguru peak climbing
Day 03: From Kathmandu to Lukla by flight
Day 04: Lukla to Chutanga
Day 05: Chutanga to Yake Kharka
Day 06: Rest day at Yake Kharka
Day 07: Yake Kharka to Tashing Ongma (4,943m)
Day 08: Tashing Ongma to Orshela (4,304m)
Day 09: Orshela to Gondishung
Day 10: Gondishung to Lungsamba (4,063m)
Day 11: Lungsamba to Camp I
Day 12: Camp I to Camp II
Day 13: Camp II to Camp III
Day 14: Camp III to Kusum Kanguru Base camp
Day 15: Rest day at acclimatization for Kusum Kanguru climbing
Day 16: Kusum Kanguru Base camp to Kusum Kanguru High camp
Day 17: High Camp to Kusum Kanguru climbing
Day 18: After summit Kusum Kanguru back to Base camp
Day 19: Base camp to Camp III
Day 20: Camp III to Gondishung
Day 21: Gondishung to Tashing Ongma
Day 22: Tashing Ongma to Chutanga
Day 23: Chutanga to Lukla
Day 24: From Lukla to Kathmandu by flight
Day 25: Rest day at Kathmandu
Day 26: Departure your destination
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