Kusum Kanguru * Overview

Other Name

Kusum Kang

Peak ID

KUSU

Status

Opened

Elevation

6360 M / 20899 FT

Latitude

27º 43' 50

Longitude

86º 47' 28

Managed By

NMA

History

1st ascent on

07 Oct, 1981 A.D

1st ascent by

Bill Denz,
Kusum Kanguru is one of the peaks belonging to Mahalangur sub range of the Nepalese Himalayas. The name “Kusum Kanguru” mean “Three Snow White Gods” according to Sherpa Language which is refered to the triple summit of the mountain.

Location

  • Province:

    Province 1

  • Mountain Range:

    Khumbu

  • District:

    Solukhumbu

  • Municipality/Rural Municipality:

    Khumbu Pasang Lhamu

Nearest help center

( from the basecamp along
the caravan route )

  • Health centre/post:

    Lukla 16.3KM

  • Tourist police post:

    Lukla 16.3KM

  • Nearest settlement :

    Manjo 4.9KM

Royalty Fees

  • Nepalese (NRs):

    Sp 4000, Au 2000, Wi/Su 1000

  • Foreigners (USD):

    Sp 250, Au 125, Wi/Su 70

How to get there

  • From Kathmandu:

    Flight to Lukla

  • Caravan route:

    Lukla-Phakding-Monjo-BC/Lukla-Chhatrala-Thaknag-BC

  • Caravan route
    length:

    16.3KM through Lukla

  • Climbing route
    length:

    3.9KM

  • Duration:

    17 Days

Maps