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Hard

Off-Road

🇮🇳 India

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

ID: IN-DL-10

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Hanges Boots Ladakh Circuit

Added on 19 Aug 2026

Logged by @fakir27

Technical 4x4 circuit featuring Khardung La, Shyok river crossings, and rocky high-altitude passes. High-clearance four-wheel drive essential.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Carry auxiliary fuel and oxygen. Engage 4L for steep rocky gradients. Monitor tire pressure for sand sections.

Mission Logs1112 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	SE Start Point	-1%	2H
2.4 km	NE Continue on track	-2%	2H
4.7 km	N Continue on track	0%	2H
7.1 km	N Continue on track	0%	2H
9.4 km	N Continue on track	0%	2H

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

Weather check

At Start

225m

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28.6327, 77.2210

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Quick Stats

Distance

2445.08 km

Type

Off-Road Trail

Elevation Range

204m - 5369m

Max Elevation

5369 m

Max Gradient

38.8%

42.1%

Highlights

Conquer Khardung La
Navigate Shyok River Valley
Visit Pangong Tso

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

+23313 m

Total Descent

-23194 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

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

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

19.0

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)

1.76

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)46%

Moderate (3-8%)37%

Steep (>8%)17%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved52%

Unpaved48%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

52%

Gravel

17%

Dirt Track

31%

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: 52

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

Resulting CategoryHard

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 28.625388

MAX LAT: 34.877935

MIN LON: 74.774904

MAX LON: 78.457401

Point Spacing: 60.3 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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