HomeDestinationsIndiaHimachal PradeshJoling to Dobhi via Dhumal Dev
Hard
Hiking
🇮🇳 India
Recorded Trail

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

ID: IN-HP-23

Joling to Dobhi via Dhumal Dev

Added on 30 Sep 2026
Logged by @trailxon25 September 2021

Long hike from Joling past the Dhumal Dev temple across forested ridges down to Dobhi on the Beas.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

27 km day; start at first light and carry plenty of water.

Weather check

At Start
1921m

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32.1070, 77.0708

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 32.1070, 77.0708 @ 1921m

Quick Stats

Distance
26.2 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
1426m - 2391m
Max Elevation
2391 m
Max Gradient
43.2%
45%

Highlights

  • Dhumal Dev temple
  • Joling village
  • Forest ridges

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

+1324 m

Total Descent

-1820 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

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

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
120

120.0

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)
4.35

4.35

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)16%
Moderate (3-8%)27%
Steep (>8%)57%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved48%
Unpaved52%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
48%
Dirt Track
52%
Water Crossings

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

2

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 74

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

Resulting CategoryHard

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 32.093433
MAX LAT: 32.138210
MIN LON: 77.056396
MAX LON: 77.134865

Point Spacing: 7.1 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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