Home All TrailsSarkegad to Simikot - Humla

Hard

Off-Road

🇳🇵 Nepal

Recorded Trail

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

ID: NP-KP-14

Probable permit required at Kharpunath check post.

Sarkegad to Simikot - Humla

Added on 19 May 2026

Logged by @fakir27

Rugged 4x4 route from Sarkegad to Simikot, Humla. Navigate technical unpaved surfaces and rocky terrain. Kharpunath check post en route.

ID: NP-KP-14

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Sarkegad to Simikot - Humla

Karnali Province, Nepal

TrailX

Difficulty

Hard

Surface

98% Unpaved

Tortuosity Index

1.66

Distance

41.54 KM

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%): 36%

Moderate (3-8%): 33%

Steep (>8%): 31%

Origin Coordinates

29.779995°N / 81.949335°E

Target Coordinates

29.972457°N / 81.815611°E

Max Gradient

17.9%

Peak Elev.

3009M

Ascent

1704M

Water Cross

Contributor

@fakir27

Poster Data Engine

TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS 1.0.0 // 2026

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

High-clearance 4x4 vehicle recommended. Carry recovery gear, essential spares, and sufficient fuel. Navigate rocky sections carefully.

Navigation Log

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	1%	2H
2.0 km	W Continue on track	3%	2H
2.4 km	S Steep Ascent	10%	4H
3.6 km	NW Terrain Change	3%	2H
3.7 km	NW Terrain Change	-4%	2H

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

Weather check

At Start

1657m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

29.7800, 81.9493

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 29.7800, 81.9493 @ 1657m

Quick Stats

Distance

41.54 km

Type

Off-Road Trail

Elevation Range

1657m - 3009m

Max Elevation

3009 m

Max Gradient

17.9%

14.5%

Highlights

Kharpunath Permit Check Post
Simikot settlement

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Signal Verified

Emergency Simplex

146.520MHz

Team Coordination

446.006MHz

Scout Primary

155.475MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Simikot Ridge [SHS-1]• 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

+1704 m

Total Descent

-352 m

Ruggedness Index

A measure of terrain roughness based on vertical displacement per kilometer. Values >50 indicate significant technical effort.

49.5

Tortuosity Index

The ratio of actual trail distance to straight-line distance. Higher values (e.g. >2.0) indicate a winding route with many switchbacks.

1.66

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)36%

Moderate (3-8%)33%

Steep (>8%)31%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved2%

Unpaved98%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

Gravel

20%

Dirt Track

78%

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: 67

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

Resulting CategoryHard

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 29.774653

MAX LAT: 29.973117

MIN LON: 81.815611

MAX LON: 81.949525

Point Spacing: 13.6 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0