Gaurishankar
| Gaurishankar | |
|---|---|
Southwestern aspect of Gaurishankar seen from Dulalthok | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,134 m (23,406 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,600 m (5,200 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 27°57′12″N 86°20′09″E / 27.95333°N 86.33583°E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | The Goddess and her Consort |
| Language of name | Nepali language |
| Geography | |
Gaurishankar Location in Nepal, on the border with China | |
| Location | Nepal/China |
| Parent range | Rolwaling Himal |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | May 8, 1979, by John Roskelley and Dorje Sherpa |
| Easiest route | Snow/ice climb |
Gaurishankar is a mountain in the Himalayas and the second highest peak of the Rolwaling Himal with an elevation of 7,181 m (23,560 ft). The name comes from the Hindu goddess Gauri, a manifestation of Parvati, and her consort Shankar, denoting the sacred regard it is afforded by the people of Nepal. The Sherpa people name the mountain Jomo Tseringma. Nepal Standard Time is based on the meridian of this mountain peak.