Kusum
Kangru Peak is most difficult trekking
peaks in Nepal. It is an impressive
rock and ice peak which forms the border
between the Dudhkosi in the south and
Hinku Valley to the north. This peak
is a complex, triple-summated 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
"Home of Three Gods" and it
actually has 3 different summits. 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. It offers more challenging climbing
in Nepal.
Itinerary::
Day
01:
Arrival
in Kathmandu transfer to hotel
Day
02:
Rest
day at official work and briefing
for Kusum Kangru peak climbing
Day
03:
From
Kathmandu to Lukla by flight
Day
04:
Lukla to Chutanga
Day
05:
Chutanga
to Yake Kharka
Day
06:
Rest
day at Yake Kharka to
Day
07:
Yake
Kharka to Tashing Ongma (4,943m)
Day
08:
Tashing
Ongma to Orshela (4,304m)
Day
09:
Orshela
to Gondishung
Day
10:
Gondishung
to Lungsamba (4,063m)
Day
11:
Lungsamba
to Camp I
Day
12:
Camp I to Camp II
Day
13:
Camp II to Camp III
Day
14:
Camp
III to Kusum Kangru Base camp
Day
15:
Rest
day at acclimatization for Kusum Kangru
climbing
