Shivling is a peak in the Gangotri group of mountains near the snout of the Gangotri Glacier. It lies in the state of Uttarakhand and is a part of the Himalayan mountain ranges, which lie in the Garhwal region. It is located at a distance of six kilometers in the south of the Hindu pilgrimage destination, Gaumukh which is the source of the Bhagirathi River. This lofty magnificent peak is located at an altitude of 6,543 meters above mean sea level.

As the name suggests the Shivling peak resembles Lord Shiva and is also called Mahdev ka Linga. When seen from Gaumukh Shivling appears as a single pyramid but it is actually a twin summited mountain. The northeast pinnacle is slightly higher than the southwest pinnacle. The region between Gaumukh and Shivling lies Tapovan meadow, which is a famous pilgrimage destination. Shivling is well guarded from all sides by rocky terrain except on the west side where the slope is moderate enough for the accumulation of snow. It forms the western gateway for the lower Gangotri Glacier, which is just opposite the Bhagirathi peak. Shivling Peak can be accessed through Chaturangi Vamak route.

This holy Shivling peak attracts thousands of devotees every year and therefore it has a good system of communication. The nearest airport is at Jollygrant and the nearest railway station is at Rishikesh.