Shivling is a two summit mountain which rises not far from the snout
of the Gangotri Glacier [the largest glacier in the Himalaya]. It
belongs to one of the most beautiful peaks in all Garhwal. Due to its
unusual shape [which earned it its nickname 'Indian Matterhorn'] and
easy access, Shivling is very popular among climbers.
About ten routes have been put up on both of its summits, in spite of the
fact that there are still unclimbed peaks not far away.
[Regarding its name, connotations of Lord Shiva and the mountain's fallic
shape are sometimes mentioned.]
(Photo credit: Hugo Velthuijsen)
(Text from Jan, Babicz, Peaks and Passes of the Garhwal Himalaya,
Alpinistyczny Klub Eksploracyjny, Sopot, Poland, 1990)
(Text in [] added by Hugo Velthuijsen)
