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ID: IN-MP-12

Mandu to Maheshwar Descent

Added on 14 Oct 2026

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A short drive from the Mandu plateau down the Vindhya escarpment to the Nimar plain and on to Maheshwar on the north bank of the Narmada. Maheshwar was the 18th-century capital of Ahilyabai Holkar; her fort and palace stand above the river ghats.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

About 40-45 km, roughly 1-1.5 hours. The descent from the plateau has bends; drive in daylight. October-March is best.

Mission Logs25 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	S Start Point	0%	2H
2.0 km	SW Continue on track	-1%	2H
4.0 km	S Continue on track	-6%	2H
5.0 km	S Steep Descent	-13%	2H
5.5 km	NW Steep Descent	-21%	4H

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

Weather check

At Start

579m

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22.3472, 75.3964

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 22.3472, 75.3964 @ 579m

Quick Stats

Distance

44.02 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

162m - 579m

Max Elevation

579 m

Max Gradient

0.3%

23.4%

Highlights

See the Narmada plain from Rupmati Pavilion before leaving Mandu
Visit Ahilya Fort and its statue of Rani Ahilyabai
Walk the Narmada ghats below the fort
Watch Maheshwari sarees being woven
Take a boat ride on the Narmada at sunset

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

+15 m

Total Descent

-431 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

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

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

10.1

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)

1.61

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)87%

Moderate (3-8%)5%

Steep (>8%)8%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved92%

Unpaved8%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

92%

Gravel

Dirt Track

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: 35

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

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 22.176126

MAX LAT: 22.347191

MIN LON: 75.371879

MAX LON: 75.587133

Point Spacing: 51.2 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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Before you go: Mandu to Maheshwar Descent

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.