HomeDestinationsNepalBagamati ProvinceMelamchi Ridge Hike
Moderate
Hiking
🇳🇵 Nepal
Recorded Trail

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

ID: NP-P3-05

Melamchi Ridge Hike

Added on 5 Oct 2026
Logged by @trailxon17 November 2012

16 km hike on tarmac and dirt around Melamchi with 310 m of climbing and one river crossing.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Monsoon brings leeches and slippery trails; carry rain gear and treat stream water.

Weather check

At Start
2132m

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27.8239, 85.4485

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 27.8239, 85.4485 @ 2132m

Quick Stats

Distance
15.51 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
1786m - 2165m
Max Elevation
2165 m
Max Gradient
31%
45%

Highlights

  • Melamchi river
  • Helambu views
  • Village terraces

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

+309 m

Total Descent

-610 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

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

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
59.3

59.3

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)
1.88

1.88

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)24%
Moderate (3-8%)31%
Steep (>8%)45%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved61%
Unpaved39%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
61%
Gravel
3%
Dirt Track
36%
Water Crossings

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

1

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 36

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

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 27.764007
MAX LAT: 27.823871
MIN LON: 85.448203
MAX LON: 85.498132

Point Spacing: 5.1 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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