Shivlinga Peak Photo

Photographer’s Note

Mount Shivlinga in the Gharwal region of Himalaya is considered as a "Dream Mountain". The height is 6543 mtr. (Approx. 22,000 feet). The mountain is popular in trekkers because it’s uncommon shape. From one side it looks like "Lord Ganesha" and from another side it looks like "Pind" of Lord Shiva that is the reason it is named as Mount Shivling.

The trekkers had to pass through Herculean task because of its unusual geographical conditions such as heavy snowfall, avalanches, low air in the highest area, 5000 feet narrow road, 90 degree straight climbing, 300 feet ice wall, at last stage narrow space for tents, unstable weather conditions and other natural calamities.

Mount Shivlinga has great history. It has in all ten routes for climbing. The first attempt was made by ITBP, which was led by Hukum Singh on 3rd June 1974. They chose West Ridge route at Shivlinga. In 1983 the Indian Army became successful in ascending this peak but another civilian group was unsuccessful. Many civilian trekkers had to sacrifice their lives.

A team of nine members from Giripremi Club, Pune (India) completed the mission of capturing successfully on 9th June 2007. Mount Shivling is very different as compared to other mountains. No doubt "Everest" is the toppest in the World but the challenges of Shivlinga are different and difficult.

I hope you will like it.

sharada, JanD, claudio74, dta, patdeph, bakes888 has marked this note useful

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sharada (12) 2009-07-23 2:56

Your photo conveys the impression that Shivling is 'just there'. Unexpectedly although completely expected. this impression has to do with the lines and the strength conveyed by those lines there which you have managed to bring onto your photo and the web. Thank you for sharing this extremely special moment with us, MK Goyal.

JanD (14817) 2009-07-23 4:52

Howdy Mahendra!
Amaizng peak, wonderful mountains. Good perspective. Perfect contrast and sharp.
Regards.

ban_man (381) 2009-07-23 8:57

Hi Mr. Goyal,
A beautiful capture of great Shibling. Nice sharp shot. Probably it was taken from Tapovan.
Regards
Manas

claudio74 (6433) 2009-07-23 14:38

Hello Mahendra
Nice shot of this wonderful peak.
Well done
regards
Claude

NickPavlakis (492) 2009-07-24 9:29

Nice shot, but a little empty. you have compressed it much and some artifacts appear at the left.
Nikos

dta (5040) 2009-07-27 2:08

hello Mahendra ,
What an impreesive and wonderful peak ! Your framing is excellent . I like a lot the contrast of the snow with the blue sky .
Congratulations .

patdeph (17784) 2009-07-29 3:03

namaste Mahendra
this is the superb mountain I have seen during my trek to Tapovan in April!It was really splendid!I like very much your picture that remeind me so well this wonderful moment!The Shivling mount is majestic,and I like very much its white color standing out the blue sky!
Regards
Pascale

bakes888 (18165) 2009-07-31 2:03

Hi Mahendra. Wonderful capture, excellent sharpness and clarity. I love the cool colours of this scene, very apt for the subject. Nice work and thanks for sharing.
Have a good weekend, Paul.

Galoy (262) 2009-08-22 15:07

Mehandra Hi, this photo is very beautiful. The mountain seems a monument of ice. The pyramid shape on top is a perfect crown to such a beautiful mountain and speak almost perfect vertices of a very difficult climb, a challenge for mountaineers and it is not surprising that the summit has taken several lives.
I did not know pictures of this mountain and is another example of how interesting it is India.
Very good job, thanks for sharing
Congratulations
Galoy