Shivling, Garhwal Himalaya

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Shivling Group is a mountain in Garhwal Himalayas Gangotri peaks in the west, near the snout of the Gangotri Glacier. It lies in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, 6 kilometers (4 miles) south of the Hindu shrine Gaumukh (the source of Bhagirathi River). Its name refers to its status as a sacred symbol of God - Lord Shiva Shiva Linga. This is called "Matterhorn Peak" by early European visitors because of the similarity in appearance to the Alpine peaks. Although no major local elevation, it is a dramatic rock peak, and peaks of the most visually striking views of Gaumukh, that and the difficulty in climbing a famous prize for mountain climbers.

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