Home All TrailsNorth Sikkim Loop (Dongkya la trail)

Hard

Off-Road

🇮🇳 India

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

ID: IN-SK-01

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North Sikkim Loop (Dongkya la trail)

Added on 11 May 2026

Logged by @fakir27

Extreme high-altitude Himalayan off-road to Dongkya La. Rocky, challenging tracks with snow and glacial sections. 4x4 essential.

ID: IN-SK-01

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North Sikkim Loop (Dongkya la trail)

Sikkim, India

TrailX

Difficulty

Hard

Surface

56% Unpaved

Tortuosity Index

9.57

Distance

160 KM

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%): 14%

Moderate (3-8%): 50%

Steep (>8%): 36%

Origin Coordinates

27.729663°N / 88.551078°E

Target Coordinates

27.604807°N / 88.645803°E

Max Gradient

21.2%

Peak Elev.

5458M

Ascent

2994M

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 clearance 4x4 vehicle essential. Prepare for challenging rocky terrain, steep gradients, and potential snow. Carry recovery gear.

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	NW Start Point	3%	2H
2.0 km	N Continue on track	3%	2H
2.4 km	N Terrain Change	-4%	2H
3.4 km	NW Steep Descent	-12%	4H
4.3 km	W Terrain Change	-4%	2H

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

Weather check

At Start

2715m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

27.7297, 88.5511

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 27.7297, 88.5511 @ 2715m

Quick Stats

Distance

160 km

Type

Off-Road Trail

Elevation Range

1621m - 5458m

Max Elevation

5458 m

Max Gradient

21.2%

23.2%

Highlights

Dongkya La
Gurudongmar Lake

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

+2994 m

Total Descent

-4087 m

Ruggedness Index

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

44.3

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.

9.57

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)14%

Moderate (3-8%)50%

Steep (>8%)36%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved44%

Unpaved56%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

44%

Gravel

22%

Dirt Track

34%

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: 55

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

Resulting CategoryHard

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 27.604807

MAX LAT: 28.047762

MIN LON: 88.524488

MAX LON: 88.773135

Point Spacing: 31.9 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0