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Chauragarh Temple Trek
The pilgrimage trek to Chauragarh, a Shiva temple on a hilltop above Pachmarhi, where devotees leave thousands of tridents. The trail starts at the end of Mahadev Road near Priyadarshini Point, winds down through Satpura forest, crosses past Nandi Point and finishes with a long flight of steps to the temple, with wide views over the Satpura hills from the top.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 8.6 km one way on a forest track and steps, so allow a full day for the return walk. The final climb is a long staircase to the temple. Carry water and snacks (there are only a few stalls on the way), wear good shoes, and start early to avoid the midday heat. October to March is the most comfortable season.
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22.4296, 78.4215
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Watch the sunrise over the Satpura hills from the temple
- See the thousands of tridents left by pilgrims
- Visit Bada Mahadev cave and Gupt Mahadev near the trailhead
- Look out for langurs and Indian giant squirrels in the forest
- Join the pilgrims at the Mahashivratri fair (if you don't mind crowds)
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
+236 m
Total Descent
-132 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
42.9
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
3.39
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
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Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 26.8 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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Before you go: Chauragarh Temple Trek
Best time to go
Oct–Mar
October to March suits most of the country. The southwest monsoon (June to September) floods the Western Ghats and Kerala, but it is also the main season for Ladakh and Spiti, where high passes are usually open only from June to October.
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