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Khosar Gang is a mountain peak located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is part of the Hispar Muztagh subrange of the Karakoram range which is also renowned for its high peaks and challenging climbing routes. The mountain Khosar Gang is 6,090 meters (20,099 feet) in elevation and rocky conditions make it a difficult climb. In 1964 the first climb of Khosar Gang by a British team under the direction of John Emery. The team consisted of four climbers, including John Emery, Tom Patey, and Ian McNaught-Davis. The ascent of the Khosar Gang was considered a major achievement in mountaineering history as it was one of the first successful ascents of a peak above 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) in the Hispar Muztagh subrange. Since the first climb, numerous attempts have been made to climb the Khosar Gang but it remains a challenging climb due to its steep and technical terrain. The climbing route to the peak includes technical rock climbing, steep ice sections, and difficult mixed climbing. Even with the difficulties climber faces, the Khosar Gang continues to attract climbers and tourists from all over the world. Numerous trekking routes lead to the peak's foot, and the mountain is an attractive spot for climbing and trekking. Adventure seekers frequently choose to hike to the base camp of Khosar Gang because it provides breathtaking views of the mountain and the glaciers that surround it.