Gauri Sankar

Gauri Shankar features two distinct summits reaching 7,134 meters, with steep faces and extended corniced ridges protecting all sides of the mountain formation.

The mountain remained unclimbed until 1979 when an American-Nepalese expedition successfully reached the top through the technically demanding West Face route.

The mountain name stems from Hindu deities, with the northern peak representing Lord Shiva and the southern summit symbolizing the goddess Gauri.

The conservation area surrounding Gauri Shankar contains 526 plant species, 43 orchid varieties, and 300 bird species within its protected boundaries.

The meridian of Gauri Shankar serves as the reference point for Nepal Standard Time, establishing the GMT+05:45 time zone for the country.

Location: Dolakha District

Location: Tibet Autonomous Region

Elevation above the sea: 7,134 m

Part of: Rolwaling Himal

GPS coordinates: 27.96735,86.33450

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:22