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

ID: IN-UK-09

Gangotri National Park permit required can be obtained from Uttarkashi

Gangotri - Tapovan - Nadanvan - Kalindi khal

Added on 12 May 2026

Logged by @fakir27

High-altitude glacial terrain with steep rocky paths and significant elevation gain over technical mountain passes.

ID: IN-UK-09

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Gangotri - Tapovan - Nadanvan - Kalindi khal

Uttarakhand, India

TrailX

Difficulty

Extreme

Surface

100% Unpaved

Tortuosity Index

1.32

Distance

64.53 KM

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%): 9%

Moderate (3-8%): 30%

Steep (>8%): 61%

Origin Coordinates

30.994732°N / 78.939865°E

Target Coordinates

30.873012°N / 79.430537°E

Max Gradient

26.8%

Peak Elev.

5869M

Ascent

3088M

Water Cross

Contributor

@fakir27

Poster Data Engine

TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS 1.0.0 // 2026

Trail Map

Initialising Map Engine...

Trail Profile

General Instructions

Prepare for extreme altitude, rapid weather changes, and heavy physical exertion. Carry proper trekking gear.

Navigation Log

Distance	Direction & Instruction	Gradient
0.0 km	N Start Point	16%
0.2 km	SE Steep Ascent	13%
0.5 km	E Steep Ascent	13%
0.7 km	NE Continue on track	9%
1.0 km	E Continue on track	5%

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

Weather check

At Start

3088m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

30.9947, 78.9399

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 30.9947, 78.9399 @ 3088m

Quick Stats

Distance

64.53 km

Type

Hiking Trail

Elevation Range

3088m - 5869m

Max Elevation

5869 m

Max Gradient

26.8%

33%

Highlights

View Gangotri Glacier
Scale Kalindi Pass

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

+3088 m

Total Descent

-1998 m

Ruggedness Index

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

78.8

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.

1.32

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)9%

Moderate (3-8%)30%

Steep (>8%)61%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved0%

Unpaved100%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Gravel

40%

Dirt Track

60%

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: 85

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

Resulting CategoryExtreme

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 30.871042

MAX LAT: 30.997203

MIN LON: 78.939812

MAX LON: 79.430537

Point Spacing: 39.7 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0