Home All TrailsDhangadhi to Piluchaur - Mountain Traverse

Hard

Off-Road

🇳🇵 Nepal

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

ID: NP-SU-02

May require local area or conservation permits.

Dhangadhi to Piluchaur - Mountain Traverse

Added on 13 May 2026

Logged by @mk47

Challenging Himalayan off-road traverse from Dhangadhi to Piluchaur. Expect rocky tracks, steep gradients, and remote sections. 4x4 vehicle with high clearance essential.

ID: NP-SU-02

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Dhangadhi to Piluchaur - Mountain Traverse

Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal

TrailX

Difficulty

Hard

Surface

65% Unpaved

Tortuosity Index

2.55

Distance

358.83 KM

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%): 25%

Moderate (3-8%): 36%

Steep (>8%): 39%

Origin Coordinates

28.703699°N / 80.567034°E

Target Coordinates

29.476369°N / 81.713310°E

Max Gradient

25.1%

Peak Elev.

2695M

Ascent

8314M

Water Cross

Contributor

@mk47

Poster Data Engine

TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS 1.0.0 // 2026

Trail Map

Initialising Map Engine...

Trail Profile

General Instructions

4x4 vehicle, high clearance, and recovery gear are essential. Prepare for extended remote sections and steep mountain driving.

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	E Start Point	0%	2H
2.1 km	NW Continue on track	0%	2H
4.2 km	N Continue on track	2%	2H
6.3 km	W Continue on track	6%	2H
8.4 km	NE Steep Ascent	12%	4H

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

Weather check

At Start

183m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

28.7037, 80.5670

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 28.7037, 80.5670 @ 183m

Quick Stats

Distance

358.83 km

Type

Off-Road Trail

Elevation Range

182m - 2695m

Max Elevation

2695 m

Max Gradient

25.1%

28.4%

Highlights

Pandav Gupha Cave System
Himalayan Foothill Views

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

+8314 m

Total Descent

-7385 m

Ruggedness Index

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

43.8

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.

2.55

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)25%

Moderate (3-8%)36%

Steep (>8%)39%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved35%

Unpaved65%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

35%

Dirt Track

65%

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: 59

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

Resulting CategoryHard

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 28.703620

MAX LAT: 29.506433

MIN LON: 80.549100

MAX LON: 81.713310

Point Spacing: 26.2 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0