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

ID: IN-HP-38

Dhankar Lake

Added on 10 Oct 2026

Logged by @trailx

Dhankar Lake (≈4,140 m) is a high-altitude lake reached on foot in Spiti. This route walks to its shore from Dhankar: about 2 km along mapped trails, reaching about 4,141 m.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Typical season: Summer. Acclimatise before going high, carry warm layers, rain gear, water treatment and enough food, and turn back if anyone shows signs of altitude sickness. Trails can be faint, washed out or snow-covered: go with a local guide if you're not experienced in the Himalaya.

Mission Logs13 waypoints

Distance	Direction & Instruction	Gradient
0.0 km	N Start Point	6%
0.2 km	S Continue on track	8%
0.4 km	S Continue on track	9%
0.7 km	SE Steep Ascent	12%
0.9 km	S Steep Ascent	18%

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

Weather check

At Start

3830m

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32.0905, 78.2149

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Quick Stats

Distance

2.47 km

Type

Hiking Trail

Elevation Range

3830m - 4129m

Max Elevation

4129 m

Max Gradient

27.5%

Highlights

Reach Dhankar Lake at about 4,140 m
Trek from Dhankar

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

+291 m

Total Descent

-0 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

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

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

117.8

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)

2.06

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)0%

Moderate (3-8%)11%

Steep (>8%)89%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved20%

Unpaved80%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

20%

Dirt Track

80%

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: 34

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

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 32.083182

MAX LAT: 32.090516

MIN LON: 78.214886

MAX LON: 78.227596

Point Spacing: 31.2 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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Before you go: Dhankar Lake

Best time to go

Jun–Sep

Mid-June to late September is the season for high passes. Spiti and Lahaul lie in a rain shadow and stay fairly dry during the monsoon, but the Kullu and Chamba approaches often get landslides in July and August. Sach Pass is usually snowbound from late October until June.