The Majestic Climbing of Mount Shivling Expedition (6543M)

It has been said from ages that the Himalayas have always been an abode of Lord Shiva and there are many peaks in Himlayan Range that are named after Shiva or his belongings and Mount Shivling (6543 m) is one of them. This huge snow caped mountain located in western Gharwal region named Tapovan. It is one of the most beautiful peaks in Uttarakhand which looks like a giant conical shaped tooth which is why it is also referred as Indian Matterhorn.

Mt Shivling expedition is of 24 days which is going to be quite challenging and requires technical & prior mountaineering experience. It is actually a twin-summit mountain with rocky surface and falling seracs near glaciers. The knowledge of using Ice tools, crampons, carabiners and other climbing anchors is very much required for this expedition. The best months to go on this expedition will be May, June, September and October. This will push your limits, challenge you and will prepare you for 6000 meter plus peaks in India.

The Mount Shivling trekking route will pass through verdant meadow and heavenly vistas of snow beds. This route is also for famous holy Gangotri Glacier (Gaumukh) which is the main source of Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand. Shivling peak can be seen very prominently from Gaumukh but not easily approachable. Other than Gangotri, there are some famous glaciers in region like Meru Bamak Glacier in north of the mountain and Kirti Bamak Glacier. The daunting peaks and remote Himalayan life on this expedition is a delight to adventurous souls and nature lovers.

As Mount Shivling is a part of Gangotri Range, so the usual route of driving from Delhi will be via Rishikesh, Uttarkashi & reaching Gangotri. You plan the overnight stay in Uttarkashi & Rishikesh as the distance is quite long. The main trek starts from Gangotri after the legal formalities with local administration like undertakings and permits. The first camping sight will be Bhojbasa at an elevation of 3729 m with majestic view of snow clad peaks of Bhagirathi sisters. After an overnight stay, the next day trek should cover the distance till Tapovan (4328 m). It is the best camping place of Uttarkashi region. This fascinating place will leave you speechless with snow peaks around and Mount Shivling summit right in front standing high that will undoubtedly give you a weak knee. Some trekkers, who just begin with trekking experiences or learning new trekking skills choose Tapovan Trek and return back from this base camp.

At Tapovan base camp, mountaineers are advised to stay here for some days to acclimatize to the weather and altitude as further thee summit is quiet higher than this. People usually reserve 10-14 days at base camp for preparation, fitness check and buffer for weather condition. These days usually pass by ascending towards high altitude, setting camps, fix ropes or anchors wherever needed and coming back to base camp for night. Then again another day climbing up to a higher altitude, getting trained and coming back. This will continue till everything goes favourable and everyone is ready to climb Mount Shivling, the final summit. This should start very early in dark as the captivating view of different Himalayan ranges from the summit needs your undivided attention (especially of going back on time). After snowy, icy and steep climb this is the perfect treat to eyes that one can get at an altitude of 6543 m.

After coming back to base camp, one day rest is a choice so that your body don’t exert much and another day the trail follows same route back to Bhojbasa and then Gangotri with final departure to Delhi via Uttarkashi and Rishikesh.

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