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Hiking
🇳🇵 Nepal
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This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.

ID: NP-KP-22
Probable permit from Dolpa District Office
Dolpa District Office, Phone 091-XXXXXXX

Phokshondo lake dolpa nepa

Added on 21 Jun 2026
Logged by @fakir27

High‑altitude rocky hike to Phoksundo Lake, steep gradients, loose scree, thin air, stunning turquoise lake views.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Acclimatize before ascent, carry warm clothing, use sturdy boots, navigate with map/GPS, beware of sudden weather changes.

Weather check

At Start
4626m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

29.2245, 83.0448

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 29.2245, 83.0448 @ 4626m

Quick Stats

Distance
35.21 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
3590m - 5080m
Max Elevation
5080 m
Max Gradient
38.6%
42.8%

Highlights

  • Visit Phoksundo Lake
  • Explore Shey Phoksundo National Park
  • Enjoy high‑altitude vistas
  • Observe remote Himalayan wildlife

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

+1607 m

Total Descent

-2218 m

Ruggedness Index

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

108.6

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.

3.48

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)12%
Moderate (3-8%)14%
Steep (>8%)74%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved0%
Unpaved100%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Gravel
85%
Dirt Track
15%
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: 78

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

Resulting CategoryExtreme

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 29.141657
MAX LAT: 29.227994
MIN LON: 82.934801
MAX LON: 83.072789

Point Spacing: 25.4 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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