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ID: IN-UK-10

May require local pilgrim permits.

https://sws.uk.gov.in/

The Kakbushandi Taal Trek

Added on 12 May 2026

Logged by @fakir27

High-altitude steep trekking through Kankul Pass towards Hemkunt Sahib. Expect rocky trails and extreme elevation changes.

ID: IN-UK-10

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The Kakbushandi Taal Trek

Uttarakhand, India

TrailX

Difficulty

Extreme

Surface

80% Unpaved

Tortuosity Index

6.45

Distance

49.54 KM

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%): 9%

Moderate (3-8%): 21%

Steep (>8%): 70%

Origin Coordinates

30.555495°N / 79.561261°E

Target Coordinates

30.624463°N / 79.557481°E

Max Gradient

40.3%

Peak Elev.

4389M

Ascent

3129M

Water Cross

Contributor

@fakir27

Poster Data Engine

TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS 1.0.0 // 2026

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

High altitude preparation required. Monitor weather closely; trails are steep and rocky.

Navigation Log

Distance	Direction & Instruction	Gradient
0.0 km	W Start Point	-14%
0.2 km	E Steep Descent	-13%
0.4 km	E Steep Descent	-13%
0.6 km	SE Steep Descent	-17%
0.9 km	NE Steep Descent	-17%

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

Weather check

At Start

1846m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

30.5555, 79.5613

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 30.5555, 79.5613 @ 1846m

Quick Stats

Distance

49.54 km

Type

Hiking Trail

Elevation Range

1322m - 4389m

Max Elevation

4389 m

Max Gradient

40.3%

37.1%

Highlights

Visit Gurudwara Sri Hemkunt Sahib
Explore Kankul 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

+3129 m

Total Descent

-3265 m

Ruggedness Index

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

129.1

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.

6.45

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)9%

Moderate (3-8%)21%

Steep (>8%)70%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved20%

Unpaved80%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

20%

Gravel

32%

Dirt Track

48%

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: 83

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

Resulting CategoryExtreme

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 30.555206

MAX LAT: 30.678982

MIN LON: 79.549080

MAX LON: 79.686155

Point Spacing: 53.9 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0