Mount peak of the Himalayas, on the border of Nepal & Tibet, highest known mountain in the world (29,028 ft., 8,848 m).

(fig.) a person who is incomparable or unparalleled in his or her field of activity; ಗೌರೀಶಂಕರವನ್ನು ಮುಟ್ಟು gaurīsankaravannu muṭṭu to achieve great heights (in one's field of activity).