Khangsar Khang, often referred to as Roc Noir, is a notable peak within Nepal's Annapurna mountain range. With an elevation of 7,485 meters (24,557 feet) and coordinates of 28.6133° latitude and 83.8736° longitude, this peak is open to climbers seeking a challenge.
The first successful climb of Khangsar Khang took place on May 9, 1969, by Reinhold Obster, Pit Schubert, and Karl Winkler. This mountain peak lies in the Gandaki Pradesh province and crosses the districts of Manang, Myagdi, and Kaski. The Nesyang, Annapurna, and Annapurna municipalities/rural municipalities oversee jurisdiction of the area.
Climbers can access several help centers along the basecamp caravan route, including a police post in Manang (12.2KM away) and Ghandruk (26.4KM away), an army post in Chame (39.9KM away), health centers in Khangsar (7.2KM away) and Ghandruk (26.4KM away), and tourist police posts in Chame (39.9KM) and Ghandruk (26.4KM). The closest settlement to the base is Khangsar at a distance of 7.2 kilometers.
To reach the mountain's base camp, travelers can take a drive from Kathmandu to Lumle before following the caravan route through Birethanti, Ghandruk, Chhomrong, Himalaya, and finally reaching the destination. Alternatively, one can follow another path from Besisahar to Chame, Manang, Tilicho Tal, and then the basecamp. The Lumle route measures 38.5 kilometers while the Chame route spans 39.9 kilometers. Climbing routes extend 10.2 kilometers via Lumle or 8.7 kilometers via Chame, and the entire expedition is estimated to take around 45 days.
Climbing royalty fees for Khangsar Khang depend on the season and nationality of the climber. Nepalese climbers pay NRs 6000 in spring, NRs 3000 in autumn, and NRs 1500 in winter/summer. Foreign climbers are charged USD 500 in spring, USD 250 in autumn, and USD 125 in winter/summer.