Gaurishankar, Qomolangma
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Gaurishankar is a mountain in the Nepal Himalayas, the second highest peak of the Rolwaling Himal, behind Melungtse. The name comes from the Hindu goddess Gauri, a manifestation of Parvati, and her consort Shankar, denoting the sacred regard to which it is afforded it by the people of Nepal. The Sherpas name the mountain as Jomo Tseringma. The Nepal Standard Time is based on the meridian of this mountain peak. ()
Local name: 高里三喀峰 First ascent: 1979Elevation: 23406 ftProminence: 5249 ftCoordinates: 27°58'60"N, 86°19'60"E
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