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

ID: IN-AR-11

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 Sangti Valley Ride

Added on 14 Oct 2026

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A short valley ride from Dirang up the Sangti river to Sangti village. A road of about 10 km links Dirang Dzong to Sangti, passing the government sheep breeding farm on the river bank.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

About 10 km each way on the Dirang Dzong-Sangti road. October to April is best; mornings are cold in winter. Carry your ILP.

Mission Logs20 waypoints

Distance	Direction & Instruction	Gradient
0.0 km	E Start Point	-3%
0.5 km	SE Continue on track	-2%
1.1 km	E Continue on track	-2%
1.6 km	SE Continue on track	-3%
2.1 km	SE Continue on track	-1%

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

Weather check

At Start

1572m

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27.3602, 92.2413

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 27.3602, 92.2413 @ 1572m

Quick Stats

Distance

9.7 km

Type

Cycling Sector

Elevation Range

1543m - 1572m

Max Elevation

1572 m

Max Gradient

1.2%

2.8%

Highlights

Visit the old Dirang Dzong village
Ride past the Sangti sheep farm
Picnic by the Sangti river
Soak at the Dirang hot spring
Look for black-necked cranes in winter

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

+28 m

Total Descent

-30 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

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

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

6.0

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)

1.64

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)100%

Moderate (3-8%)0%

Steep (>8%)0%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved42%

Unpaved58%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

42%

Gravel

41%

Dirt Track

17%

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: 14

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

Resulting CategoryEasy

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 27.348729

MAX LAT: 27.403366

MIN LON: 92.241291

MAX LON: 92.276206

Point Spacing: 53.3 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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Before you go: Dirang to Sangti Valley Ride

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.