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Moderate

On-Road

🇮🇳 India

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

ID: IN-JK-02

Probable permits required for high-altitude pass access.

Kishtwar to Warwan - Chenab Divide

Added on 8 May 2026

Logged by @fakir27

Traverses remote Warwan Valley, ascending steep mountain passes up to 3779m. Demands high-clearance 4x4 for treacherous unpaved roads.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Ensure vehicle high-clearance, 4x4 capability. Carry recovery gear, spare tires, and emergency supplies for remote driving.

Mission Logs107 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	N Start Point	-2%	2H
2.0 km	N Continue on track	-6%	2H
4.1 km	N Continue on track	-8%	2H
6.1 km	W Continue on track	-8%	2H
7.2 km	SW Steep Descent	-15%	4H

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

Weather check

At Start

1640m

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33.3092, 75.7737

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 33.3092, 75.7737 @ 1640m

Quick Stats

Distance

182.89 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

1115m - 3770m

Max Elevation

3770 m

Max Gradient

17%

Highlights

Shuturu Village
Raiward Meadow
Shilsar Campsite

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

+4241 m

Total Descent

-3388 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

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

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

41.7

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)

2.93

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)11%

Moderate (3-8%)55%

Steep (>8%)34%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved100%

Unpaved0%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

100%

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: 37

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

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 33.309228

MAX LAT: 33.839182

MIN LON: 75.368755

MAX LON: 75.773727

Point Spacing: 33.8 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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Before you go: Kishtwar to Warwan - Chenab Divide

Best time to go

Jul–Sep

July to September is the main window for the Great Lakes trek and the high passes, which are usually snowbound from late October into May or June. Spring and autumn suit lower valley drives.