Where is Gaurishankar located?

Gaurishankar is located in Dolakha District, Bagmati Province, Nepal.

What is the elevation of Gaurishankar?

Gaurishankar is at an elevation of 7,134 m above sea level.

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Gaurishankar

गौरीशंकर हिमाल

Mountain in Nepal and Tibet

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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. Nepal Standard Time is based on the meridian of this mountain peak.

Quick facts

Type: mountain wd
Located in: Dolakha District (district of Nepal) › Bagmati Province (province of Nepal) wd
Elevation: 7,134 m wd
Prominence: 1,709 m wd
Mountain range: Himalayas wd
Coordinates: 27.9533° N, 86.3358° E wd

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Where is Gaurishankar located?: Gaurishankar is located in Dolakha District, Bagmati Province, Nepal.
What is the elevation of Gaurishankar?: Gaurishankar is at an elevation of 7,134 m above sea level.

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Last updated 2 October 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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