HomeDestinationsIndiaJammu and KashmirUmasi La Trek – Bugjan Descent
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Recorded Trail

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

ID: IN-JK-07

Umasi La Trek – Bugjan Descent

Added on 30 Sep 2026
Logged by @trailxon13 August 2019

Final stage of the Umasi La trek, descending into the Paddar valley to Bugjan village.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Register with police in Paddar; carry ID at checkposts.

Weather check

At Start
4377m

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33.4111, 76.5176

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 33.4111, 76.5176 @ 4377m

Quick Stats

Distance
8.25 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
3365m - 4379m
Max Elevation
4379 m
Max Gradient
36.8%
43.5%

Highlights

  • Bugjan village
  • Machail Mata Temple
  • Paddar valley

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

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

+33 m

Total Descent

-1028 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

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

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
128.6

128.6

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)
1.83

1.83

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)7%
Moderate (3-8%)12%
Steep (>8%)81%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved0%
Unpaved100%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Dirt Track
22%
Rugged/Rock
78%
Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

0

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 36

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

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 33.395876
MAX LAT: 33.411175
MIN LON: 76.469573
MAX LON: 76.518434

Point Spacing: 6.2 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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