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

ID: IN-MP-14

Dhoopgarh is in the Pachmarhi zone of Satpura Tiger Reserve. Private cars are generally not allowed to the summit; visitors hire a registered gypsy and pay the forest entry fee at Pachmarhi (Bison Lodge counter). The route has restricted timings on some days.

https://forest.mponline.gov.in/Images/FAQSatpura.pdf

Pachmarhi to Dhoopgarh Sunset Drive

Added on 14 Oct 2026

Logged by @trailx

A forest road from Pachmarhi town west to the top of Dhoopgarh, at about 1,350 m the highest point in Madhya Pradesh and the Satpura range. The summit has open viewpoints over the Satpura hills and is the standard sunset spot of Pachmarhi.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

About 11 km each way, 30-40 minutes by gypsy. Book the gypsy and permit in Pachmarhi in advance in peak season. Clouds often cover the summit in the monsoon; October-March gives clearer views.

Mission Logs9 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	W Continue on track	2%	2H
4.0 km	NW Continue on track	0%	2H
5.3 km	NE Terrain Change	-7%	2H
6.2 km	N Terrain Change	0%	2H

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

Weather check

At Start

1064m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

22.4699, 78.4335

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 22.4699, 78.4335 @ 1064m

Quick Stats

Distance

10.34 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

1035m - 1289m

Max Elevation

1289 m

Max Gradient

20.9%

7.4%

Highlights

Watch sunset from the Dhoopgarh viewpoints
See sunrise views on a morning trip
Stop at the Handi Khoh gorge on the way back
Look for gaur and sambar on the forest road
Combine with Bee Falls in the same gypsy circuit

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

+282 m

Total Descent

-57 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

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

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

32.8

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)

1.53

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)49%

Moderate (3-8%)20%

Steep (>8%)31%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved88%

Unpaved12%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

88%

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: 29

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

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 22.449507

MAX LAT: 22.469922

MIN LON: 78.369171

MAX LON: 78.433620

Point Spacing: 24.5 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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Before you go: Pachmarhi to Dhoopgarh Sunset Drive

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.