Mount
Kusum Kanguru is a mountain with a difference. It is a complex mountain with
triple summits, addressed as Three Snow-White Gods by the local population.
Among these three, the northern face of the main summit is the most
magnificent.The impressive rock and ice peak, which has al least five major
ridges, acts as a border between the Dudhkosi in the south and Hinku Valley
in the north. Described as extremely challenging on all possible routes by
the trekkers, Mt. Kanguru Peak dominates the southern end of Charpati Himal.
Fast Facts
| Location |
Hinku Valley in the Everest Area |
| Area |
Khumbu Sagarmatha |
| Altitude |
6,367m (20,883ft) |
| Nearest Accessibility |
Kathmandu |
| Best Time to Trek |
March to May and September to November |
The Route
One can reach the peak summit by following two ways that are given below:
South-East Ridge
South East Face can be approached from the side of Hinku valley. Base Camp
can be reached within 5 days from Lukla. Main summit ascent route is through
the South East Face. The base camp is at 4360m. The trek can be finished
with two or three high camps.
- Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla.
- Days 02-06: Trek Hinku valley to South East base camp.
- Day 07: Acclimatization day
- Days 08-14: Kusum Kangaru Climb.
- Days 15-17: Return trek to Lukla.
- Day 18: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu.
North Ridge
North Ridge is approached from Monjo. One has to climb through steep grass
from the base camp. Climb a ramp on last stage and reach the ridge.
- 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 Expedition.
- Days 13-14: Return trek to Lukla.
- Day 15: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu. End of Kusum Kangaru Climbing
Expedition.
