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

ID: IN-JK-10

Pir Panjal Pass

Added on 10 Oct 2026

Logged by @trailx

Pir Panjal Pass (≈3,490 m) is a motorable pass on the route Shopian (Kashmir Valley) to Poonch on the Mughal Road. This route drives over it from Shopian to Bafliaz: about 82 km along mapped roads, topping out at about 3,495 m.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Typical season: Summer; Mughal Road closes in winter. Check road status before setting out: landslides, snow and roadworks can close mountain roads at short notice. Drive in daylight, give way to uphill traffic and carry warm clothing.

Mission Logs48 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	0%	2H
2.0 km	SW Continue on track	3%	2H
4.0 km	W Continue on track	4%	2H
6.0 km	W Continue on track	3%	2H
8.1 km	SW Continue on track	4%	2H

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

Weather check

At Start

2050m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

33.7192, 74.8333

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 33.7192, 74.8333 @ 2050m

Quick Stats

Distance

82.1 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

1557m - 3474m

Max Elevation

3474 m

Max Gradient

16%

10.5%

Highlights

Cross Pir Panjal Pass at about 3,490 m
Drive from Shopian to Bafliaz

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

+1520 m

Total Descent

-2012 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

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

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

43.0

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)

1.8

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)19%

Moderate (3-8%)70%

Steep (>8%)11%

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: 33

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

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 33.606368

MAX LAT: 33.719458

MIN LON: 74.356490

MAX LON: 74.833266

Point Spacing: 28.8 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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Before you go: Pir Panjal Pass

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.