Kusum Kanguru Peak Climbing

Our representative from Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition will greet you at Tribhuvan International Airport on your arrival schedule. You will then be transferred to the hotel at Kathmandu city. Our staff will help you until the check-in procedure ends at the Hotel. You can either have rest at the hotel or visit NGT’s office for collecting information about the trip. In the evening, please join our welcome dinner program organized by Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition.

Meals: BB Plan + Welcome Dinner

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Today we will spend our day sightseeing around some of the world heritage sites of UNESCO inside Kathmandu valley. Most importantly we will complete all the necessary paper works and make other preparations required for Kusum Kanguru Peak Climbing.
Note: It is not possible to visit all world heritage sites in Kathmandu within a day. So you can choose at least 3-4 places for day sightseeing.

Meals: BB Plan

After having breakfast at the hotel, we will be transferred to the domestic airport for a scenic morning flight to Lukla. Lukla is the gateway to Khumbu and entire Everest region. After landing at Lukla airport we begin our trek heading east. We trek through several hamlets and wooden yards before entering a densely forested area filled with rhododendron trees. We will continue on the trail that goes along the hillside below Kalo Himal ridge before arriving at the summer pasture fields of Chhuthang.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Leaving the summer grazing fields of Chhuthang, we will follow the trail that is gradual uphill trekking. Our climb steepens as we head towards Zatrawala Pass at 4,600 meters. From the top of the pass, we will have great views of Numbur Himal, Kongdi Ri, Karyolang Peak and other surrounding snow-capped high peaks. We will descend gently and continue downhill trekking as we head towards Tuli Kharka.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

From Tuli Kharka we continue our trek on a trail that is gradual descend all the way down to Hinku river. From the bottom of the river, we will make a final climb through a thick forest filled with rhododendron trees towards Kothe. Located on the west side of Hinku valley, Kothe is well known for its dense rhododendron forest. In the springtime, the hills are filled with red rhododendron flowers making Kothe one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Leaving Kothe, we continue our trek by following the trail that goes along the ridge of Hinku river as we approach towards the summer herders settlement of Gondishung. From there we will pass through Lungsumgba Gompa which was built about 200 years ago. Here we can see Mera Peak along with its route scripted in a rock. From this point, a rather easy trek will lead us to Thangnak.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Acclimatization is essential at higher altitudes to avoid mental and physical illness and to ensure successful summit climb of Kusum Kanguru peak. Hence, before heading further into higher altitudes we will take a rest at Thangnak for acclimatization and explore around Thangnak. Besides, Thangnak comprises of several good hike options that are remarkably best places for exploring and also best for acclimatization process. However, excursion around Sabal Tsho Lake can be a very good way to spend a perfect rest day at Thangnak.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After spending a full day rest at Thangnak, we will continue our trek on a trail that is gradual uphill trekking all the way to Kusum Kanguru Base Camp. It will take around four to five hours of trekking from Thangnak to reach Kusum Kanguru Base Camp. Once we reach our camping site at the base camp, our Sherpa crew will quickly set up the camp and make all the necessary preparations for getting further into higher camps at higher altitudes. We will camp for our overnight stay.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Today is a rather short but physically demanding uphill climbing trek. We will leave the Base Camp and follow the trail that is a bit difficult. Our climbing trek may require the usage of crampons, ropes and ice axes. It can be very tiring, so resting every now and then is the best way that helps in restoring energy as we trek to reach the good camping site at Camp I.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

By now we are technically over 5,000 meters above sea level. Hence, another day of rest for acclimatization is a must for successful summit climb of Kusum Kanguru Peak with Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition. While we engage ourselves in good acclimatization hikes, our Sherpa crew will make necessary checks on all the climbing gears and also check our health conditions. Once again acclimatization is the main key to successful summit climb.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After spending a full day rest at Camp I for acclimatization, we will continue to trek even higher to Camp II which is approximately around 5,600 meters above the sea level. Our trail is gradual uphill trekking which will take around four to five hours to reach a good camping site at Camp II. Once we reach our campsite, our Sherpa crew will set up the camp and make final preparations for the main summit climb of Kusum Kanguru Peak, the following day.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Today is the day we all have been desperately waiting for. Fully acclimatized and properly equipped with all the necessary climbing gears we start early with the aim to reach the summit before midday, as the strong winds afternoon can create problems and obstacles making it impossible to reach the summit. Hence, following the footsteps and guidance of our experienced climbing experts – we will overcome several difficult and technical sections as we climb to the summit. Our tiring climb to the summit is rewarded with magnificent views of world’s towering mountains including Mt Everest, Mt Cho Oyu, Mt Lhotse, Mt Makalu, Mt Nuptse, Mt Thamserku, the majestic Ama Dablam and other surrounding high peaks. After spending quality time at the top we will descend following the same route and descend back to reach the Base Camp.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After successfully accomplishing the target summit of Kusum Kanguru with Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition, we will retrace our footsteps back from the base camp and trek towards Tashing Ongma for our overnight camping. We will descend from the harsh alpine vegetation into evergreen sub-tropical vicinity which truly is a great feeling after such an achievement.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Leaving our camping site at Tashing Ongma, we will follow the trail that comprises of several uphills and downhills through dense rhododendron forest until we arrive back to Tuli Kharka. We will trek over the western section of Hinku valley to reach Tuli Kharka. We can enjoy magnificent views o Mera North, Mera Central and South Face of Mera Peak from Tuli Kharka.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Today is the last day of our trekking. From Tuli Kharka we will ascend for the crossing of Zatrawala Pass and from the top of the pass, we will descend to finally arrive back to Lukla. In the evening we will celebrate together with our crew for successful Kusum Kanguru Peak Climbing.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After having our breakfast, we will take an early morning scenic flight from Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu. After arriving at Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the hotel. You can either have rest at Hotel or pay a visit to attraction destination (world heritage sites of UNESCO) sites that weren’t possible on the second day of the trip. Walking around the busy streets of Kathmandu can be worth spending a good time around Kathmandu city.

Meals: BB Plan

You would surely like to see as much of Kathmandu as possible. An early start is practical to visit the temples of Kathmandu. Also, walking around the shopping streets of Thamel is worth spending quality time at Kathmandu. We will celebrate and have a final meal together in the evening for successfully completing Kusum Kanguru Peak Climbing with Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition.

Meals: BB Plan + Farewell Dinner

Our airport representative will drop you at International Airport as per your flight schedule.

Meals: Breakfast