HomeDestinationsIndiaLadakhUmasi La Trek – Sampuk Approach
Moderate
Hiking
🇮🇳 India
Recorded Trail

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

ID: IN-LA-13

Umasi La Trek – Sampuk Approach

Added on 30 Sep 2026
Logged by @trailxon11 August 2019

First stage of the Umasi La trek, climbing from Sampuk in Zanskar toward the pass base above 4,300 m.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Remote trek; go with a local guide and acclimatise in Padum.

Weather check

At Start
3969m

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33.5337, 76.6444

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 33.5337, 76.6444 @ 3969m

Quick Stats

Distance
7.39 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
3967m - 4340m
Max Elevation
4340 m
Max Gradient
36.2%
7.7%

Highlights

  • Umasi La
  • Zanskar valley
  • Glacier views

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

+354 m

Total Descent

-19 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

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

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
50.5

50.5

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)
1.35

1.35

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)24%
Moderate (3-8%)22%
Steep (>8%)54%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved0%
Unpaved100%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Dirt Track
100%
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: 42

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

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 33.496927
MAX LAT: 33.533748
MIN LON: 76.605147
MAX LON: 76.644439

Point Spacing: 6.3 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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