Three giants in Gaumukh Tapovan Gaumukh, situated at 13,200 feet in Uttarakhand, is the terminal snout of the Gangotri Glacier and the sacred source of the Bhagirathi River (Ganga). Translating to "Mouth of the Cow," this raw landscape of ice and moraine blends geographical wonder with Hindu mythology, serving as a powerful pilgrimage site. Towering over this terrain are three iconic peaks: • Mt. Shivling (6,543m): Known as the "Matterhorn of India," its conical pyramid represents Lord Shiva. It is a highly technical, world-renowned mountaineering challenge. • Bhagirathi Massif (Up to 6,856m): Named after King Bhagiratha, whose penance brought the Ganga to earth, its massive vertical granite walls offer legendary big-wall climbs. • Mt. Meru (6,660m): Considered the cosmic center of the universe (axis mundi), it features the infamous "Shark’s Fin"—one of modern alpine climbing’s most historic and difficult conquests.