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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.

 
Fact Box about Kusum Kangru 20888 feet / 6,367meters
Total days  
Maximum 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
Nearest Major Airport Kathmandu (Minor: Lukla & Phaplu)
Itinerary type Lodge / Camping
Accommodations Fixed / Customized
Longitude 86° 47' 27" East
Trek grade Moderate & Strenuous
Latitude 27° 43' 50" North
 
Sample Itenerary - South- East Ridge Route
Days Route
01
Fly Kathmandu to Lukla.
02/06
Trek Hinku valley to South East base camp.
07
Acclimatization day.
08/14
Climb Kusum Kangaru.
15/17
Return trek to Lukla.
18
Fly Lukla to Kathmandu.
 
Sample Itenerary - North Ridge Route
Days Route
01
Fly Kathmandu to Lukla. Trek to Phakding.
02/03
Trek Monjo-Kusum Kangaru Base Camp.
04
Acclimatization day at Namche.
05/12
Climb Kusum Kangaru.
13/14
Return trek to Lukla.
15
Fly Lukla to Kathmandu.
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