HomeDestinationsNepalBagamati ProvinceShivapuri Gokarna Hike
Moderate
Hiking
🇳🇵 Nepal
Recorded Trail

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

ID: NP-P3-07
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park entry permit
Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

Shivapuri Gokarna Hike

Added on 5 Oct 2026
Logged by @trailxon15 April 2015

15 km hike from Gokarneshwar into the Shivapuri hills, climbing 690 m to 2,382 m.

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
1342m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

27.7613, 85.4214

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 27.7613, 85.4214 @ 1342m

Quick Stats

Distance
14.78 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
1342m - 2382m
Max Elevation
2382 m
Max Gradient
44.2%
31.8%

Highlights

  • Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
  • Nagi Gompa
  • Gokarneshwar Temple

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

+692 m

Total Descent

-321 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

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

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
68.5

68.5

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)
1.97

1.97

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)16%
Moderate (3-8%)37%
Steep (>8%)47%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved33%
Unpaved67%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
33%
Dirt Track
67%
Water Crossings

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

0

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 48

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

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 27.761307
MAX LAT: 27.824549
MIN LON: 85.421371
MAX LON: 85.458794

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

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