Kusum Kanguru Peak (6367m)

Kusum Kanguru, 6,369 meters, dominating the southern end of Charpati Himal separates the valley of the Dudh Koshi from the upper reaches of Hinku Drangka. This peak is a complex, triple?summited 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 “Three Snow Peaks”. 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.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel and welcome dinner
Day 02: Full day sightseeing around Kathmandu valley
Day 03: By Plane: Kathmandu / Lukla. Trek to Phakding (2610m, 3h)
Day 04: Phakding / Namche Bazaar (3440m, 6h)
Day 05: Acclimatization
Day 06: Namche Bazar/Base camp
Day 07: Base camp
Day 08 - 15: Climbing period
Day 16 - 17: Base camp/Namche Bazaar
Day 18: Namche/Lukla
Day 19: By plane: Lukla/Kathmandu
Day 20: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 22: Departure