Gumbok Rangan
| Gonbo Rangjon | |
|---|---|
 Mt. Gonbo Rangjon | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,520 m (18,110 ft) |
| Coordinates | 32°57′31″N 77°14′55″E / 32.9585°N 77.2486°E |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Ladakh, India |
Gumbok Rangan, also known as Gonbo Rangjon[1], is a standalone mountain peak in the Lungnak Valley of Ladakh, India. It is part of the greater Zanskar Range, which is itself a part of the Himalayas. It is considered holy and referred to as "God's Mountain" by the local inhabitants, who practice Tibetan Buddhism.[1][2] The name translates to "Throne of Gonbo", as it is believed by locals and pilgrims alike to be the residence of Gonbo, a manifestation of the Buddhist deity Mahakala.[1]
Gumbok Rangan lies along the Darcha – Padum trek route and the Darcha – Padum road. Gumbok Rangan can be seen from the village of Kargyak, which is about 16 km (9.9 mi) to the north. The peak is at 5,520 m (18,110 ft) and the base of the mountain is about 4,500 m (14,800 ft).[3]
References
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- 1 2 3 discoverkm (18 July 2024). "Gonbo Rangjon - Mystical and Sacred Mountain of Zanskar". Discover Leh Ladakh. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ↑ McDougall, Eileen (28 February 2019). "Gonbo Rangjon, Zanskar's Sacred Mountain". Inside Himalayas. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
- ↑ "Gonbo Rangjon". OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
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