Gauri Sankar

What it is

Mountain

Height above sea level

7,134 m (23,406 ft)

Prominence

1,709 m (5,607 ft)

Range

Himalayas

Countries

Nepal, China

First ascent

1979

Coordinates

27.953°N 86.336°E

Source

Wikidata, CC0

Mountain in the Nepal Himalayas

Gaurishankar is a mountain in the Himalayas and the second highest peak of the Rolwaling Himal with an elevation of 7,134 m (23,406 ft). The name comes from the Hindu goddess Gauri, a manifestation of Parvati, and her consort Shankar, a manifestation of Shiva, reflecting the sacred regard it is afforded by the people of Nepal. The Sherpa people name the mountain Jomo Tseringma.

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