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ID: IN-DL-03

Probable Inner Line Permit for restricted Ladakh regions.

The great Ladakh Expedition

Added on 13 May 2026

Logged by @fakir27

Demanding high-altitude 4x4 expedition through Zanskar and Changthang, traversing numerous technical river crossings and rocky passes. High clearance essential.

ID: IN-DL-03

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The great Ladakh Expedition

Delhi, India // Himachal Pradesh, India // Ladakh, India

TrailX

Difficulty

Hard

Surface

61% Paved

Tortuosity Index

5.21

Distance

2105.76 KM

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%): 42%

Moderate (3-8%): 35%

Steep (>8%): 23%

Origin Coordinates

28.613909°N / 77.209007°E

Target Coordinates

32.245290°N / 77.187332°E

Max Gradient

42.2%

Peak Elev.

5429M

Ascent

25697M

Water Cross

Contributor

@fakir27

Poster Data Engine

TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS 1.0.0 // 2026

Trail Map

Initialising Map Engine...

Trail Profile

General Instructions

High clearance 4x4 with recovery gear essential. Be prepared for extreme altitude, numerous technical water crossings, and rocky terrain.

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
2.6 km	E Continue on track	0%	2H
5.3 km	NW Continue on track	0%	2H
7.9 km	N Continue on track	0%	2H
10.6 km	N Continue on track	0%	2H

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

Weather check

At Start

214m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

28.6139, 77.2090

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 28.6139, 77.2090 @ 214m

Quick Stats

Distance

2105.76 km

Type

Off-Road Trail

Elevation Range

204m - 5429m

Max Elevation

5429 m

Max Gradient

42.2%

42.1%

Highlights

Zanskar Valley
Tso Moriri Lake
Wari La Pass
Keylong

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

+25697 m

Total Descent

-24012 m

Ruggedness Index

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

23.6

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.

5.21

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)42%

Moderate (3-8%)35%

Steep (>8%)23%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved61%

Unpaved39%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

61%

Gravel

Dirt Track

30%

Sand

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: 63

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

Resulting CategoryHard

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 28.613021

MAX LAT: 34.639868

MIN LON: 76.530264

MAX LON: 78.648385

Point Spacing: 55.1 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0