This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.
Birendranagar - Rakam Karnali
Challenging on-road expedition traversing steep, rocky mountain passes in Karnali Province. Navigates demanding inclines and descents, with a notable water crossing.
ID: NP-KP-12
Birendranagar - Rakam Karnali
TrailX
Difficulty
Hard
Surface
51% Paved
Tortuosity Index
2.05
Distance
111.5 KM
Gradient Distribution
Flat (0-3%): 32%
Moderate (3-8%): 26%
Steep (>8%): 41%
Origin Coordinates
28.587641°N / 81.624333°E
Target Coordinates
29.054956°N / 81.460143°E
Max Gradient
24.6%
Peak Elev.
2199M
Ascent
2545M
Water Cross
1
Contributor
@fakir27Poster Data Engine
TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS 1.0.0 // 2026
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Expect very steep, unpaved mountain roads. High-clearance 4x4 recommended for challenging terrain and water crossing. Carry recovery gear.
Navigation Log
| 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 | W Start Point | 0% | 2H |
| 0.5 km | E Terrain Change | 7% | 2H |
| 1.5 km | N Steep Ascent | 14% | 2H |
| 1.7 km | W Steep Ascent | 22% | 4H |
| 2.5 km | N Steep Ascent | 14% | 2H |
Note: Gear suggestions are based on terrain gradient and are for reference only.
Weather check
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28.5876, 81.6243
Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 28.5876, 81.6243 @ 676m
Quick Stats
Highlights
- Bulbule Lake
- Karnali River views
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
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
+2545 m
Total Descent
-2504 m
Ruggedness Index
A measure of terrain roughness based on vertical displacement per kilometer. Values >50 indicate significant technical effort.
45.3
Tortuosity Index
The ratio of actual trail distance to straight-line distance. Higher values (e.g. >2.0) indicate a winding route with many switchbacks.
2.05
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 24.1 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0