Area:
Hinku Valley in the Everest Area
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.
SAMPLE
ITINERARY - South- East Ridge Route
Day 01: Fly Kathmandu
to Lukla.
Days 02-06: Trek Hinku valley to South East base camp.
Day 07: Acclimatization day.
Days 08-14: Climb Kusum Kangaru.
Days 15-17: Return trek to Lukla.
Day 18: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu.
SAMPLE
ITINERARY - North Ridge Route
Day 01: Fly Kathmandu
to Lukla. Trek to Phakding.
Days 02-03: Trek Monjo-Kusum Kangaru Base Camp.
Day 04: Acclimatization day at Namche.
Days 05-12: Climb Kusum Kangaru.
Days 13-14: Return trek to Lukla.
Day 15: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu.
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