Shivling

Altitude : 6543.0
Base Camp :Shivling(4250M)
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Overview

Part of the Gangotri group of peaks in the western Garhwal Himalayas, Shivling Peak is situated at Tapovan in the Gangotri district of Uttarakhand. The peak has been named after the holy symbol of the Lord Shiva, whereas the early Europeans visitors called it Matterhorn Peak because of its similarity in the appearance to that of the Alpine Peak in Swiss Alps. Residing just 4 km away from the Hindu sacred site of Gaumukh; which is the source of the Bhagirathi river, provides the amazing views of this dramatic mountain. With an elevation of 6,543 m, this phenomenal peak of Uttarakhand gives a challenging experience to the adventurist having a keen interest in trekking and peak climbing.

Famous among the explorers and adventurist, the Shivling peak has popularised Uttarakhand tourism not only in India but in all over the world. It is one of the peaks in Uttarakhand that poses almost impossible trails that has witnessed many failed mountaineering attempts, but was finally climbed in 1974 by an Indo-Tibetan Border Police team led by Hukam Singh via the west ridge.


Peak Type: Open Peak
Latitude: 30°52′47″N
Longitude: 79°03′49″E
Height(in Meter):6,543
Route:Gangotri
Enroute FRH /TRH and Location:TRH -Gangotri Bhoj Basa TTC- Harsil
Weather Details: Best time to attempt the peak is in the post monsoon months
Time to Visit: April-October
Check-post: Kankhu
Group Risk: High Risk Group

Attractions and Nearby Places to Visit

Nanda Devi National Park

The Nanda Devi National Park is a national park situated around the peak of Nanda Devi, 7,817 m (25,646 ft) in the state of Uttarakhand in northern India that was established in 1982. Along with the adjoining Valley of Flowers National Park to the northwest, it was inscribed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988.

Valley of Flowers National Park

Valley of Flowers National Park is an Indian national park, located at a height in West Himalaya. It is renowned for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and the variety of flora found there. It is located in Uttarakhand state. This richly diverse area is also home to rare and endangered animals, including the Asiatic black bear, snow leopard, brown bear and blue sheep.

Gangotri National Park

Gangotri National Park is a national park located in Gangotri District Uttarakhand, India. The size of this national park is about 1,553 square km. The park provides majestic beauty of coniferous forests and grandeur of glacial World combined with lush green meadows.

Night Stay

Forest Rest House and Tourism Rest house are situated in the reserved and protected forest area having beautiful view in Bhairav ghati Gangotri.For booking enquiry contact Forest Department / Divisional Forest Officer,Gangotri. Click Here to Contact

How to reach?

Expedition Route

The expedition route for Nanda Devi peak are as follows:


No village beyond Gangotri

To reach Gangotri is the nearest station.Gangotri is well connected by road.You can reach Uttarkasi by Bus/Taxi/Private Vehical.

Various Mode of transportation availaible to reach Gangotri are as follows:



By Flight

Nearest Airport is Jolly Grant(Rishikesh, Uttarakhand) from Jolly Grant,you can reach Gangotri by road.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Rishikesh.From Rishikesh,you can reach by road.

By Road

Uttarkasi is well connected by road from major routes like Rishikesh,Haridwar & Dehradun in Uttarakhand and New Delhi.You can reach Uttarkasi by Texi/Private Vehical/Government or Private Bus. Government Bus can be booked by visiting Uttrakhand Transport Corporation click here to book your seat


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