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ID: IN-JK-09

Zoji La Pass Road

Added on 10 Oct 2026

Logged by @trailx

The Srinagar–Leh highway's crossing of Zoji La (about 3,528 m) from Sonamarg to Drass, a narrow shelf road above Baltal that carries heavy army and truck traffic. It is closed by snow for much of the winter and avalanche-prone in spring: in March 2026 an avalanche between Zero Point and Minamarg killed seven people. The Zojila tunnel broke through in June 2026 and is due to open in early 2028.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Expect convoys and long waits behind trucks; never overtake on the narrow sections. Snow and avalanches close the pass from roughly late autumn to spring, and the road surface turns to slush and mud during the thaw.

Mission Logs35 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	N Start Point	2%	2H
2.0 km	E Continue on track	0%	2H
4.1 km	E Continue on track	4%	2H
6.1 km	S Continue on track	6%	2H
7.7 km	SE Terrain Change	-1%	2H

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

Weather check

At Start

2671m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

34.3024, 75.2966

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 34.3024, 75.2966 @ 2671m

Quick Stats

Distance

62.95 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

2671m - 3540m

Max Elevation

3540 m

Max Gradient

16.3%

12.5%

Highlights

Cross the gateway between Kashmir and Ladakh
Stop at Zero Point for snow even in summer
Visit the Kargil War Memorial near Drass

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

+948 m

Total Descent

-531 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

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

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

23.5

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)

1.43

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)58%

Moderate (3-8%)27%

Steep (>8%)15%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved100%

Unpaved0%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

100%

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: 34

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

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 34.260063

MAX LAT: 34.431846

MIN LON: 75.296342

MAX LON: 75.751522

Point Spacing: 34.3 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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Before you go: Zoji La Pass Road

Best time to go

Jul–Sep

July to September is the main window for the Great Lakes trek and the high passes, which are usually snowbound from late October into May or June. Spring and autumn suit lower valley drives.