06:
Kusum Kangru 20887 feet / 6,367meters
6th
Highest Trekking Peak of Nepal
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Fact
Box about Kusum Kangru
20888 feet / 6,367meters |
| Elevation |
20888
feet / 6,367meters |
| Location |
Khumbu region
of Nepal |
| Best for
the Climbing |
April, May,
September, October |
| Year First
Climbed |
1979 |
| First Climber
(s) |
Japanese
Expedition |
| Convenient
Center (s) |
Namche Bazaar |
| Latitude
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27° 43'
50" North
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| Longitude
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86° 47'
27" East
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| Nearest
Major Airport |
Kathmandu
(Minor: Lukla & Phaplu) |
| Itinerary
type |
Lodge /
Camping |
| Accommodations |
Fixed /
Customized |
| Trek grade |
Moderate
& Strenuous |
| Total days |
15 + 4 =
19 Days / 18 + 4 = 22 Days |
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Extra
cost except your Package cost |
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Climbing
Royalty: |
Group
size
Rate in US$
Additional P/P in US$
1
– 4 persons
350.00 only
5
– 8 persons
350.00 plus
40.00 per person
9
– 12 persons
510.00 plus
25.00 per person |
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Climbing
Guide’s fee:
Airfare:
Air rescue:
Garbage deposit: |
US
$ 300 will be divided for all participants
US $
184 for round trip flight
US $ 1200.00 per hour
if necessary
US $ 250.00 is refundable
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| For detail
about itinerary and price: |
Mail
to: info@expeditionnepal.com
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Kusum
Kangru is one of the first "real" mountains, which
can be seen on the Jiri - Everest BC trek is a complex mountain
with 3 summits. It has at least 5 major steep and razor-sharp
ridges and as many faces and this peak known as 6th
highest peak among trekking peak in Nepal. 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.
Of
all of the trekking peaks in Nepal, this one has the reputation
for being the most difficult trekking peak in the Everest
region. The climbing is technically difficult, requiring a
high degree of experience and commitment with serious climbing
skills. While many of Nepal's peaks are good for well-led
groups with limited experience but this mountain is not. While
there are a number of different routes to the summit, the
upper third of the mountain tends to be 70 to 80 degree ice,
snow and rock. Many try, few make it. Kusum Kangru repelled
four attempts before a Japanese party made the first ascent.
A number of different routes have subsequently been made;
among them the E-face none of these could be considered easy.
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.
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 Kangaroo.
Days 15-17: Return trek to Lukla.
Day 18: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu.
North
Ridge: The
North Ridge is approached from Monjo on the trail to Namche
Bazaar. From base camp ascend steep grass and finally a ramp
leading to the ridge proper.
SAMPLE
ITINERARY - North Ridge Route
Day
01: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla. Trek to Phakding.
Days 02-03: Trek Monjo-Kusum Kangaroo Base Camp.
Day 04: Acclimatization day at Namche.
Days 05-12: Climb Kusum Kangaroo.
Days 13-14: Return trek to Lukla.
Day 15: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu.
Further
Information to arrange a climb to above trekking peak will
be provided on request
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