HomeDestinationsIndiaOdishaChandikhol to Konark - Coastal Drive
Moderate
On-Road
🇮🇳 India
Recorded Trail

This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.

ID: IN-OD-08

Chandikhol to Konark - Coastal Drive

Added on 2 Sep 2026
Logged by @neerajgupta

Smooth coastal drive connecting Chandikhol to Konark, passing through rural areas. Well-maintained tarmac suitable for all vehicles.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Ensure vehicle is roadworthy. Observe local traffic rules and speed limits. Carry emergency supplies.

Weather check

At Start
-37m

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20.6924, 86.1577

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 20.6924, 86.1577 @ -37m

Quick Stats

Distance
90.38 km
Type
On-Road Sector
Elevation Range
-55m - -30m
Max Elevation
-30 m
Max Gradient
0.9%
6.2%

Highlights

  • Konark Sun Temple
  • Chandrabhaga Beach

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

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

+38 m

Total Descent

-46 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

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

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
0.9

0.9

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)
1.26

1.26

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)98%
Moderate (3-8%)2%
Steep (>8%)0%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved91%
Unpaved9%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
91%
Dirt Track
9%
Water Crossings

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

0

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 27

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

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 20.259858
MAX LAT: 20.692432
MIN LON: 86.157688
MAX LON: 86.667288

Point Spacing: 82 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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