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 Shivling ( 6543m ) Shivling
is in the Gangotri Group
in the western Garhwal Himalaya. It is in the state of Uttarakhand some 6km (4 miles ) south of the Hindu holy site of Gaumukh - the source of the Bhagirathi River. Its name refers to its status as a sacred symbol of the Hindu god Shiva. It is known as " Matterhorn Peak " by Europeans due to its similarity with the Swiss peak. It is a dramatic peak and a coveted prize for mountaineers. |
 Shivling
( 6543m )
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 Shivling
( 6543m )
from Gaumukh |
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( 6543m )
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( 6543m )
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( 6543m )
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 Sunrise
on Shivling ( 6543m ) |
 Shivling
( 6543m )
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 Ascent
Routes
on Shivling |
 Gaumukh
and Gangotri Glacier
in the Garwal Himalaya |
 Location
Map for Shivling, Gaumukh
and Gangotri Glacier in the Garwal Himalaya |
 Location
Map for Shivling
in the Garwal Himalaya |
India Himalaya Map 2: Jammu & Kashmir ( Kargil, Zanskar & Nun-Kun )
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