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Moderate

Off-Road

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

ID: IN-AR-12

Indian visitors (other than Arunachal residents) need an Inner Line Permit (eILP, tourist permit valid up to 14 days); foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit (PAP/RAP), normally arranged through a registered tour operator.

https://eilp.arunachal.gov.in

Dirang to Mandala Top

Added on 14 Oct 2026

Logged by @trailx

A climb on the narrow Mandala road from the Dirang valley to Mandala Top, a pass of about 3,200 m with 108 mani stupas and wide views over West Kameng. The road gains height through pine and rhododendron forest above the Dirang Dzong village.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

About 27 km one way from Dirang Dzong. The upper road can be icy in December-February and muddy in the monsoon; a high-clearance vehicle is advised. Carry your ILP.

Mission Logs17 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	E Start Point	-3%	2H
2.0 km	S Continue on track	-6%	2H
3.6 km	SE Terrain Change	1%	2H
5.5 km	SW Terrain Change	9%	4H
7.6 km	NW Continue on track	6%	2H

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

Weather check

At Start

1579m

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27.3602, 92.2413

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 27.3602, 92.2413 @ 1579m

Quick Stats

Distance

29.81 km

Type

Off-Road Trail

Elevation Range

1534m - 3184m

Max Elevation

3184 m

Max Gradient

16%

6.3%

Highlights

See the 108 mani stupas at Mandala Top
Visit Dirang Dzong village
Soak in the Dirang hot spring
Look for snow at the top in winter
Visit the Kalachakra monastery near Dirang

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

+1650 m

Total Descent

-44 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

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

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

56.8

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)

3.22

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)10%

Moderate (3-8%)28%

Steep (>8%)62%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved2%

Unpaved98%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

Gravel

69%

Dirt Track

29%

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: 49

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

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 27.278300

MAX LAT: 27.360712

MIN LON: 92.241291

MAX LON: 92.273492

Point Spacing: 47.2 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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Before you go: Dirang to Mandala Top

Best time to go

Jun–Oct

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.