Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel (1350m/ 4430ft)
Arrival at Kathmandu airport, Transfer to request hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (1350m/ 4430ft)
Kusum Kanguru Peak Climbing (6,367m/20,883ft)
Trip Facts
Group Size
01-10 Person
Meal
B/B plan in Kathmandu and Full board accommodation during the climbing
Grade
ED. Extreme Difficile
Best Months
Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)
Max Elevation
6,367m / 20,883ft
Trip Length
18 Days
Trekking Region
Khumbu Region
Climbing Route
Northeast ridge, Southeast ridge
Co-ordinates
28°15’22’’ N 85°31’10’’ E
Kusum Kanguru Peak Climbing Overview
Kusum Kanguru Peak Climbing (6,367m/20,883ft.) is a very technical and challenging peak from all possible routes. Kusum Kanguru is an impressive rock and ice peak in the Khumbu Valley and forms the border between the Dudhkosi in the South and Hinku Valley to the North. The name, when translated from the Sherpa language, means “The Three Snow-White Gods.”
The caravan route to Kusum Kanguru takes you from Kathmandu on a scenic mountain flight to Lukla(2800m/9186ft), then a trek to Chutenga (3350m/10,990ft) then over the Zatrela pass and onto Chatrarbu(4340m/14,238ft). From here the trek continues to Kothe(3700m/12,139ft), Yak kharka(4100m/13,451ft) and onto Kusum Khangaru base amp(4780m/15,682ft). Kusum Kanguru peak offers the fantastic panoramic view of the Himalayas like Mt. Everest (8848m/29,028ft), Cho-Oyu (8201m/26,906ft), Lhotse (8516m/27,939ft), Makalu (8463m/27,765ft), Nuptse (7855m/25,771ft), Thamserku (6623m/21,729ft), Amadablam (6812m/22,348ft) and Kwongde (6011m/19,721ft).
Southeast ridge
The approach to the South East Face is from the Hinku valley side. From Lukla, the base camp reached in 5 days. The ascent route to the main summit is through the Southeast face. With a base camp at 4360m, two or three high camps must complete the climb.
North ridge
The North Ridge 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. Climb the peak to the summit.
Satori Adventures’ primary objective is to provide quality service from an experienced climbing staff. With Satori, you will have maximum enjoyment and an unforgettable trip in the Dhaulagiri region. Our priority is always safety; we make all of our decisions around this priority. With our background in climbing and mountaineering logistics services, we understand the requirements of independent climbers and employ climbing guides and base camp managers who are either Everest Summiteers or are certified by the Nepal Mountaineering Association. Our staff will always have certifications in mountain skills such as First aid, altitude/mountain sickness prevention, and search and rescue training. We pride ourselves on our previous achievements and high customer satisfaction. Our services are on par with the best climbing service providers in Nepal, and we are always striving to be even better. We have developed safe and smart systems in the mountains, working with many climbers and safety experts from Europe and North America. We request that climbers have previous experience in rock/ice climbing techniques and know-how to use ice climbing, crampons, and ascend and descend on fixed lines.
Satori recommends this climb to experienced mountaineers only, but our policies for accepting clients on this 6000m peak remain the same. We request that the client has good physical fitness, a list of experience on British hill hikes, several base camp treks, and some knowledge of rock &ice climbing. Just be prepared for a challenge if you’re coming in with the minimum requirements.
Altitude Profile
Approximate altititude profile · For information only
Kusum Kanguru Peak Climbing Detailed Itinerary
Day 2 : Preparation in Kathmandu with briefings, shopping, and formalities
Preparation and briefings at the departments of tourism. Last minute shopping.
Day 3 : Flight to Lukla (2800m/ 9186ft )
Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, or drive from Kathmandu to Ramechhap to Lukla (2800m/9,186ft)Lodge accommodation.
Day 4 : Trek from Lukla to Chutanga (3050m/ 10006ft, 4hrs)
Trek from Lukla to Chutanga (3050m/10006ft, 4hrs). Lodge accommodation.
Day 5 : Trek via Zatrawa La Pass (4610m/ 15125ft) to Thuli Kharka (3900m/ 12597ft, 7hrs)
Trek from Chutanga to Thuli Kharka (Chatra-La) (3900m/12,597ft, 07hrs). You trek via the Zatrawa La Pass (4610m/15,125ft.) and down climb to Khartitang at (3900m). Lodge accommodation.
Day 6 : Trek from Tuli Kharka to Kothe (3580m/ 11745ft, 5hrs)
Trek from Tuli Kharka to Kothe (3580m/11745ft, 05hrs.) overnight at tea house accommodation.
Day 7 : Trek from Kothe to Thangnak (4350m/ 14272ft, 4hrs)
Trek from Kothe to Thangnak (4350m/14,272ft, 04hrs). You will enjoy fantastic views of the south face of Mera Peak throughout the day.
Day 8 : Acclimatisation day at Thangnak
Rest and acclimatisation day at Thangnak (4,350m/14,272ft).
Day 9 : From Thangnak to Kusum Kanguru Base Camp (4900m/ 16076ft)
Thangnak to Kusum Kanguru base camp (4900m/ 16,076ft)
Day 10 : Kusum Kanguru Base Camp to High Camp I (5100m/ 16,732ft)
Kusum Kanguru base camp to high camp I (5100m/ 16,732ft)
Day 11 : Trek from Kusum Kanguru High Camp I to High Camp II (5600m/ 18,368ft)
High Camp I to High Camp II (5600m/18,368ft, 06hrs) Camping accommodation.
Day 12 : Climbing Kusum Kanguru peak (6367m/ 20883ft), and Descent Base Camp
Climbing Kusum Kanguru peak (6367m/ 20883ft), and Descent to Base Camp
Day 13 : Trek from Kusum Kanguru Base Camp to Kothe (3600m/11,811ft, 06hrs)
Trek from Kusum Kanguru Base Camp to Kothe (3600m/11,811ft, 06hrs) lodge accommodation.
Day 14 : Trek from Kothe to Thuli Kharka (3900m/12,597ft, 5hrs)
Trek from Kothe to Thuli Kharka (3900m/12,597ft, 5hrs) lodge accommodation
Day 15 : Trek from Thuli Kharka to Lukla (2800m/ 9186ft) via Zatrwa La Pass (4610m/ 15125ft, 9hrs)
Thuli Kharka to Lukla (2800m/ 9186ft) via Zatrwa La Pass (4610m/15125ft, 09hrs). This is your last evening in the mountains; it would be an ideal opportunity for a farewell party with our Staff.
Day 16 : Fly from Lukla to Ramechhap, then drive to Kathmandu (1350m/ 4430ft, 08hrs)
Fly from Lukla to Ramechhap, then drive to Kathmandu (1350m/ 4430ft, 08hrs), with hotel accommodation.
Day 17 : Free day at Kathmandu and farewell dinner in the evening
Leisure day, Farewell dinner with a cultural program in the evening. Hotel accommodation.
Day 18 : Final Departure
Transfer to the airport for final departure, or alternatively, join other activities.
Cost Details
Kusum Kanguru Peak Climbing Cost Includes
airport transfers & support
- Pick-up and drop services from international and domestic airports on arrival and departure.
- Satori Adventures representatives with banner and ID card for easy identification at airports.
hotel accommodation
- Three nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (from tourist-standard to five-star, as requested).
guides & staff
- Experienced, government-authorized (licensed) high-altitude trekking and climbing Sherpa guide.
- Chef and assistant cook at the advanced base camp during the ascent.
- All staff wages, equipment insurance, medical insurance, and helicopter evacuation insurance.
transportation
- Surface transportation during trekking and major city transfers as per the itinerary.
- Round-trip regular flight tickets Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu for members and Sherpa guides.
accommodation & meals during trek
- Tea house accommodation during trekking (excluding chain hotels).
- Breakfast and dinner at tea houses and lunch along the trekking trail.
- Clean and fresh breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea/coffee throughout the trek.
- Camping accommodation and meals at advanced base camp during ascent.
- Nutritious high-altitude package food for high camps where required.
permits & fees
- Kusum Kanguru Peak climbing royalty and permit issued by Nepal Mountaineering Association.
- Makalu Barun National Park entry permit.
- TIMS card (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit (Trek Card)
equipment & climbing gear
- All essential trekking, peak climbing, and camping equipment for advanced base camp.
- V25 North Face tents and comfortable mattresses at advanced base camp and high camps.
- Dynamic/static rope, ice screws, snow bar, rock piton, and locked/unlocked karabiners for fixing routes.
- EPI gas, stoves, and equipment for boiling water, tea, coffee, and heating food at high camps.
communication & safety
- Regular weather updates throughout the mountaineering period.
- Satellite phone for safety and communication with climbing Sherpa guide.
- First-aid medical kits for the group and staff.
baggage & logistics
- 20 kg personal climbing equipment allowance carried by porter/yak/mule.
- Maps of the trekking and peak climbing route.
admin & taxes
- All government charges, taxes, and VAT included.
- No hidden costs beyond the stated package.
special services
- Assistance with flight reconfirmation, visa extension, and departure information.
- Farewell dinner at a Nepali restaurant with cultural show before departure.
- Souvenir Satori T-shirt/Pashmina and brochure before departure.
Kusum Kanguru Peak Climbing Cost Excludes
cost excludes
meals in kathmandu
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner).
personal items & drinks
- Packed food, snacks, energy drinks, mineral water, soft drinks, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, and nutrition bars.
- Personal trekking and climbing equipment.
- Laundry, phone calls, landlines, mobiles, internet, satellite phone, walkie-talkies, etc.
insurance & medical
- Personal travel insurance covering emergency rescue, hospitalization, medical treatment, and tests.
international travel & visa
- International flight tickets.
- Nepal tourist visa fees.
unforeseen expenses
- Unexpected costs due to natural disasters, landslides, political issues, strikes, or changes in government regulations.
additional staff or services
- Extra staff required beyond what is included in the package.
- Any additional service beyond “The services we provide in the above package cost inclusive.”
tips & gratitude
- Tips, gifts, and gratitude offerings for guides, Sherpa, cooks, porters, and staff.
Package Options
US $3800
Book Full Board Service
For full board clients we provide a personal tent and food, which will be prepared by their climbing Sherpa. We provide UHF/VHF hand held radios on the mountain to maintain communications between ABC and high camps.
We provide a personal climbing Sherpa guide each group(2:1 ratio) to help the clients reach the summit. The secret of success on ls and is a strong and experienced climbing Sherpa. No matter how good and experienced the climber, it is a long slog. Personal climbing Sherpas will set up camp. They will also carry food provisions, fuel and assist the client on the summit day.
Service Details
Kusum Kanguru Peak Climbing Full Board Service Includes
airport transfers & support
- Pick-up and drop services from international and domestic airports on arrival and departure.
- Satori Adventures representatives with banner and ID card for easy identification at airports.
hotel accommodation
- Three nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (from tourist-standard to five-star, as requested).
guides & staff
- Experienced, government-authorized (licensed) high-altitude trekking and climbing Sherpa guide.
- Chef and assistant cook at the advanced base camp during the ascent.
- All staff wages, equipment insurance, medical insurance, and helicopter evacuation insurance.
transportation
- Surface transportation during trekking and major city transfers as per the itinerary.
- Round-trip regular flight tickets Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu for members and Sherpa guides.
accommodation & meals during trek
- Tea house accommodation during trekking (excluding chain hotels).
- Breakfast and dinner at tea houses and lunch along the trekking trail.
- Clean and fresh breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea/coffee throughout the trek.
- Camping accommodation and meals at advanced base camp during ascent.
- Nutritious high-altitude package food for high camps where required.
permits & fees
- Kusum Kanguru Peak climbing royalty and permit issued by Nepal Mountaineering Association.
- Makalu Barun National Park entry permit.
- TIMS card (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit (Trek Card)
equipment & climbing gear
- All essential trekking, peak climbing, and camping equipment for advanced base camp.
- V25 North Face tents and comfortable mattresses at advanced base camp and high camps.
- Dynamic/static rope, ice screws, snow bar, rock piton, and locked/unlocked karabiners for fixing routes.
- EPI gas, stoves, and equipment for boiling water, tea, coffee, and heating food at high camps.
communication & safety
- Regular weather updates throughout the mountaineering period.
- Satellite phone for safety and communication with climbing Sherpa guide.
- First-aid medical kits for the group and staff.
baggage & logistics
- 20 kg personal climbing equipment allowance carried by porter/yak/mule.
- Maps of the trekking and peak climbing route.
admin & taxes
- All government charges, taxes, and VAT included.
- No hidden costs beyond the stated package.
special services
- Assistance with flight reconfirmation, visa extension, and departure information.
- Farewell dinner at a Nepali restaurant with cultural show before departure.
- Souvenir Satori T-shirt/Pashmina and brochure before departure.
Kusum Kanguru Peak Climbing Full Board Service Cost Excludes
cost excludes
meals in kathmandu
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner).
personal items & drinks
- Packed food, snacks, energy drinks, mineral water, soft drinks, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, and nutrition bars.
- Personal trekking and climbing equipment.
- Laundry, phone calls, landlines, mobiles, internet, satellite phone, walkie-talkies, etc.
insurance & medical
- Personal travel insurance covering emergency rescue, hospitalization, medical treatment, and tests.
international travel & visa
- International flight tickets.
- Nepal tourist visa fees.
unforeseen expenses
- Unexpected costs due to natural disasters, landslides, political issues, strikes, or changes in government regulations.
additional staff or services
- Extra staff required beyond what is included in the package.
- Any additional service beyond “The services we provide in the above package cost inclusive.”
tips & gratitude
- Tips, gifts, and gratitude offerings for guides, Sherpa, cooks, porters, and staff.
Good to Know
Satori Adventures and Expedition aims at giving proper information to many travelers, trekkers and climbers who have some confusion regarding the booking process of the trip in Nepal. Satori Adventures therefore desires to provide guideline for the first-time visitors or travelers so that they can comfortably start the process to book the selected package legally. Before starting the booking process we always advise our trekkers, travelers and climbers to intelligently check whether the company is genuine and whether they are fully safe to travel in the company’s guidance. We ask them to be acquainted with the company they want book their holiday trip with. Is the company genuine and authorized from Government of Nepal, Office of the Company Registrar, Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Nepal Rastra Bank ‒Central Bank of Nepal (authorized for foreign currency), Permanent Account Number(PAN), and the Department of Cottage & Small Industries).Are they financially secured and environmentally conscious? We advise them to make sure about these formalities because there are some companies in Nepal that have been running business without abiding by the rules and regulation of the Government. Some companies were once registered but by now their licenses have already been expired and yet they have providing the services illegally.
On many occasions, Government of Nepal and Trekking Agency Association of Nepal have found that many foreigners’ tour operators, NGOs and INGOs have been involved in directly operating tours, trekking, and mountaineering holiday adventures without having government license and abiding by the Government rules. It has been also found that many individuals, freelance guides and porters have been arranging trips illegally by creating their own personal website. We have observed that many trekkers and climbers face a host of problems once they arrive in Kathmandu as they lack adequate information.Many of them file complaints to Government of Nepal and Trekking Agency Association of Nepal for legal action such as the refund of the advanced payment. There is hardly any justice given to the cheated clients. Thus, so as to prevent all these probable problems we request our travelers to check the company before booking any trip to the Himalayas.
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