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Moderate
Off-Road
🇮🇳 India
Satellite

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

ID: IN-LA-07
Probable Inner Line Permit required.

The Umba La expedition

Added on 11 May 2026
Logged by @fakir27

High-altitude technical tracks via Umba La pass. 4x4 with high clearance and recovery gear essential for steep gradients.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Monitor oxygen levels; carry recovery gear for steep, loose unpaved sections.

Weather check

At Start
3084m

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34.4292, 75.7508

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 34.4292, 75.7508 @ 3084m

Quick Stats

Distance
256.82 km
Type
Off-Road Trail
Elevation Range
3013m - 4494m
Max Elevation
4494 m
Max Gradient
12.3%
16.8%

Highlights

  • Explore Zanskar Valley
  • Visit Padum

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

+3297 m

Total Descent

-2813 m

Ruggedness Index

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

23.8

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.

1.72

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)43%
Moderate (3-8%)32%
Steep (>8%)25%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved31%
Unpaved69%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
31%
Gravel
62%
Dirt Track
7%
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: 47

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

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 33.468862
MAX LAT: 34.430693
MIN LON: 75.750823
MAX LON: 76.877673

Point Spacing: 84.9 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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