Home All TrailsChandikhol to Konark - Coastal Drive

Moderate

On-Road

🇮🇳 India

Recorded Trail

This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.

ID: IN-OR-07

Chandikhol to Konark - Coastal Drive

Added on 2 Sept 2026

Logged by @neerajgupta

Smooth coastal drive connecting Chandikhol to Konark, passing through rural areas. Well-maintained tarmac suitable for all vehicles.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Ensure vehicle is roadworthy. Observe local traffic rules and speed limits. Carry emergency supplies.

Mission Logs46 waypoints

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	SE Start Point	0%	2H
2.1 km	SE Continue on track	1%	2H
4.1 km	SE Continue on track	0%	2H
6.2 km	SE Continue on track	0%	2H
8.2 km	SE Continue on track	0%	2H

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

Weather check

At Start

-37m

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20.6924, 86.1577

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 20.6924, 86.1577 @ -37m

Quick Stats

Distance

90.38 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

-55m - -30m

Max Elevation

-30 m

Max Gradient

0.9%

6.2%

Highlights

Konark Sun Temple
Chandrabhaga Beach

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

+38 m

Total Descent

-46 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)

0.9

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)

1.26

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)98%

Moderate (3-8%)2%

Steep (>8%)0%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved74%

Unpaved26%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

74%

Gravel

18%

Dirt Track

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: 33

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

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 20.259858

MAX LAT: 20.692432

MIN LON: 86.157688

MAX LON: 86.667288

Point Spacing: 82 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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