Home Destinations India UttarakhandBanbasa to Piluchaur - Nepal Expedition

Moderate

On-Road

🇮🇳 India, 🇳🇵 Nepal

Satellite

This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.

ID: IN-UK-04

Probable border crossing documentation and vehicle permits may apply.

Banbasa to Piluchaur - Nepal Expedition

Added on 8 May 2026

Logged by @mk47

Himalayan on-road journey, Banbasa to Pilu. Navigate steep mountain passes, frequent river crossings, and winding tarmac. Prepare for varied conditions.

Trail Map

Initialising Map Engine...

Trail Profile

General Instructions

Ensure vehicle is mountain-ready; carry emergency kit. Drive cautiously on steep, winding roads and fords. Be prepared for varied surfaces.

Mission Logs189 waypoints

Distance	Direction & Instruction	Gradient	Gear Gearing suggestions are defensive and based on terrain profile. Always assess real-time conditions and the path ahead personally.
0.0 km	N Start Point	0%	2H
2.1 km	SE Continue on track	0%	2H
4.1 km	E Continue on track	0%	2H
6.2 km	SE Continue on track	0%	2H
8.3 km	E Continue on track	0%	2H

Note: Gear suggestions are based on terrain gradient and are for reference only.

Weather check

At Start

228m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

28.9940, 80.0723

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 28.9940, 80.0723 @ 228m

Quick Stats

Distance

384.44 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

207m - 2658m

Max Elevation

2658 m

Max Gradient

13%

15.4%

Highlights

Banbasa town
Himalayan mountain vistas
Pilu village exploration

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Signal Verified

Emergency Simplex

146.520MHz

Team Coordination

446.006MHz

Scout Primary

146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+6424 m

Total Descent

-5487 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)

31.0

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)

2.29

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)37%

Moderate (3-8%)44%

Steep (>8%)19%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved95%

Unpaved5%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

95%

Dirt Track

Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 42

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 28.811968

MAX LAT: 29.506423

MIN LON: 80.072129

MAX LON: 81.713258

Point Spacing: 109 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

Reviews & Discussion0

Expedition notes, route modifications, and surface updates shared by the community.

Log Expedition Notes

You must be signed in to contribute reviews

Authenticate Identity

Be the first to review

No reviews registered for this technical sector yet. Share your experience, surface observations, or gear recommendations!

Plan this trip

Before you go: Banbasa to Piluchaur - Nepal Expedition

Best time to go

May, Jun, Sep, Oct

May to June and mid-September to October are the main seasons; the July and August monsoon brings frequent landslides and road closures, and high passes stay snowbound from roughly November to May.