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Omkareshwar Parikrama of Mandhata Island

Added on 14 Oct 2026

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The pilgrim circuit around Mandhata, the island in the Narmada that holds the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga. The paved path with steps climbs over the island past ruined temples, ashrams and river views and returns to the main temple. The island is said to be shaped like the Om symbol.

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

About 7 km loop with steps and some climbing; allow 2-3 hours. Start early to avoid heat; October-March is best. The path gets crowded on festivals and Mondays of Shravan.

Mission Logs37 waypoints

Distance	Direction & Instruction	Gradient
0.0 km	N Start Point	-1%
0.2 km	S Continue on track	0%
0.4 km	E Continue on track	1%
0.6 km	N Continue on track	3%
0.7 km	E Steep Ascent	10%

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

Weather check

At Start

185m

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22.2466, 76.1492

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Quick Stats

Distance

7.15 km

Type

Hiking Trail

Elevation Range

181m - 245m

Max Elevation

245 m

Max Gradient

20.2%

17.1%

Highlights

Visit the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga temple
See the 13th-century Siddhanath Temple ruins
Visit Gauri Somnath Temple
Cross the Narmada on the Mamleshwar Setu hanging bridge
Watch the evening aarti at Kotitirtha Ghat

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

+80 m

Total Descent

-84 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

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

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

22.9

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)

2.11

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)33%

Moderate (3-8%)27%

Steep (>8%)40%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved2%

Unpaved98%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

Gravel

69%

Dirt Track

29%

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: 17

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

Resulting CategoryEasy

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 22.243012

MAX LAT: 22.255154

MIN LON: 76.135529

MAX LON: 76.152796

Point Spacing: 21.3 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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Before you go: Omkareshwar Parikrama of Mandhata Island

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.