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Gosainthan

Gosainthan

9.9
A mountain in the Himalayas in Tibet rising to 8,013 meters
  • proper noun
: Gosainthan
  • Gosainthan is one of the tallest mountains in the Himalayas, reaching 26,290 feet.

Examples

  • The expedition team reached Gosainthan after weeks of trekking through difficult terrain.

  • Many climbers dream of summiting Gosainthan and witnessing its breathtaking views.

  • Gosainthan is also known as Shishapangma in Tibet.

  • Many climbers aspire to summit Gosainthan.

  • Have you ever heard of Gosainthan?

  • Adventurous climbers often prepare for months to attempt to scale Gosainthan.

  • The breathtaking beauty surrounding Gosainthan attracts trekkers from around the globe.

Synonyms

Shishapangma
vsGosainthan
1 9.9

A mountain in the Himalayas in Tibet that is 8,027 meters high

reports the same mountain but gives a slightly lower metric height of 8,013 meters

Surface Forms

Gosainthan main

Etymology

Gosainthan comes from local words gosain and than, where gosain means 'holy man' and than means 'place'. So Gosainthan is the 'place of the holy man', a simple image that helps you remember this high Himalayan mountain and its special importance.