Kusum Kangaru is one of the rocky and icy peaks, it is close to Lukla. It rises between Dudh Kosi & uninhabited Hinku Dranka,Its names comes from Tibetan meaning " Three snow peaks".It is easy to approach but hardest to climb. Its easiest route,east face above Lungsangba glacier,this peak is demanding technically.The peak is a complex, triple-submitted mountain having numerous major ridges and faces with the boasts of more routes than other peaks. Attracted the elite of the mountaineering world.The north face of the main summit and the most magnificent. The most daring exploit of Kiwi Bill Denz who in 1981 completed a solo climbing of this peak.This peak can be climbed from south East Ridge route or north route. It was first climbed by a Japanese team in 1979.
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