Home All TrailsDehradun to Lwesal - Kumaon Odyssey

Hard

On-Road

🇮🇳 India

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

ID: IN-UK-29

Dehradun to Lwesal - Kumaon Odyssey

Added on 28 Jul 2026

Logged by @vkbisht

Scenic mountain drive through Kumaon Himalayas. Features steep gradients on well-maintained tarmac connecting major towns.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Navigate winding mountain roads carefully. Carry emergency tools and be aware of wildlife crossings, especially near national parks.

Mission Logs224 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	NW Start Point	1%	2H
2.0 km	S Continue on track	-2%	2H
4.0 km	SE Continue on track	-2%	2H
6.0 km	SE Continue on track	-1%	2H
8.0 km	SE Continue on track	-2%	2H

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

Weather check

At Start

674m

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30.3255, 78.0435

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 30.3255, 78.0435 @ 674m

Quick Stats

Distance

422.08 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

217m - 1838m

Max Elevation

1838 m

Max Gradient

21.6%

18%

Highlights

Har Ki Pauri
Jim Corbett National Park
Ranikhet Golf Course

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

+3478 m

Total Descent

-2453 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

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

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

14.1

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)

2.65

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)63%

Moderate (3-8%)27%

Steep (>8%)10%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved28%

Unpaved72%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

28%

Gravel

29%

Dirt Track

43%

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: 54

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

Resulting CategoryHard

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 29.210440

MAX LAT: 30.325716

MIN LON: 78.042042

MAX LON: 79.631352

Point Spacing: 62.5 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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