This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.
Kicho Tal
Kicho Tal (≈4,625 m) is a high-altitude lake reached on foot in Manang. This route walks to its shore from Braga: about 7 km along mapped trails, reaching about 4,625 m. Altitude from OpenStreetMap mapping data.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Typical season: Spring and autumn. 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.
Weather check
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28.6572, 84.0406
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Reach Kicho Tal at about 4,625 m
- Trek from Braga
- Altitude from OpenStreetMap mapping data
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
+1126 m
Total Descent
-0 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
166.8
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
2.19
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 32.6 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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Before you go: Kicho Tal
Best time to go
Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
October to November and March to May are the main seasons. The June to September monsoon brings landslides, leeches and cloud, though Upper Mustang and Humla lie partly in rain shadow, and high passes are often snowbound in winter.
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