This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.
Srinagar–Leh Highway
The gentler road into Ladakh: about 420 km on NH1 from Srinagar up the Sindh valley to Sonamarg, over Zoji La (about 3,530 m) into Ladakh, through Drass and Kargil, then over Namika La and Fotu La (about 4,100 m, the highest point) to Lamayuru's 'moonland' and down the Indus to Leh. The climb is gradual, which makes it the easier way to acclimatise; Zoji La itself is narrow, unpaved and often muddy.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Zoji La is usually open from about April or May to November, closing with snow; traffic on the pass runs in convoys and timings change, so check before you go. Two riding days with a night in Kargil is comfortable. Fuel is easy to find at Sonamarg, Drass, Kargil and Khaltse.
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34.0746, 74.8205
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Sonamarg
- Zoji La
- Kargil War Memorial, Drass
- Lamayuru Monastery
- Fotu La
- Magnetic Hill
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
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
+7054 m
Total Descent
-5147 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
28.1
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.7
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 32.1 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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Plan this trip
Before you go: Srinagar–Leh Highway
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.
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