Kabru, a mesmerizing mountain peak tucked away in Nepal, stands tall at a staggering 7,318 meters, or 24,009 feet. The geographical position of this majestic peak is marked by 27° 36' 29" latitude and 88° 06' 49" longitude. Presently, the peak welcomes adventurers and climbers alike.
The very first successful climb to the summit of Kabru took place on May 12, 1994, when Dan Singh and two unidentified colleagues reached its zenith.
Nestled in Province 1 of Nepal, Kabru finds itself amongst the impressive Kanchenjunga mountain range. Tapethok police post, situated 43.3KM from the basecamp along the caravan route, serves as the nearest help center. Meanwhile, the closest settlement to Kabru is Yamphudin, located a mere 25.6KM away.
Climbers planning to conquer Kabru should take note of the following royalty fees: For Nepalese nationals, the fees are NRs 6000 during Spring, NRs 3000 in Autumn, and a reduced fee of NRs 1500 in Winter/Summer. On the other hand, foreigners will be charged USD 500 in Spring, USD 250 in Autumn, and USD 125 during Winter/Summer.
To embark on this thrilling journey towards Kabru's peak, travelers can fly from Kathmandu to either Biratnagar or Bhadrapur before heading to Taplejung by vehicle. The caravan route consists of Taplejung-Yamphudin-Ramchaur-BC segments and spans a total length of 67.2KM via Yamphudin. Additionally, climbers can expect a route length of around 10.8KM for climbing purposes and should allocate approximately 45 days for the entire expedition.