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Hard

On-Road

🇮🇳 India, 🇳🇵 Nepal

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ID: IN-UK-04

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Banbasa to Piluchaur - Nepal Expedition

Added on 8 May 2026

Logged by @mk47

Himalayan on-road journey, Banbasa to Pilu. Navigate steep mountain passes, frequent river crossings, and winding tarmac. Prepare for varied conditions.

ID: IN-UK-04

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Banbasa to Piluchaur - Nepal Expedition

Uttarakhand, India // Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal

TrailX

Difficulty

Hard

Surface

68% Unpaved

Tortuosity Index

2.39

Distance

401.7 KM

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%): 27%

Moderate (3-8%): 35%

Steep (>8%): 38%

Origin Coordinates

28.994021°N / 80.072273°E

Target Coordinates

29.476522°N / 81.713258°E

Max Gradient

25.1%

Peak Elev.

2695M

Ascent

8350M

Water Cross

Contributor

@mk47

Poster Data Engine

TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS 1.0.0 // 2026

Trail Map

Initialising Map Engine...

Trail Profile

General Instructions

Ensure vehicle is mountain-ready; carry emergency kit. Drive cautiously on steep, winding roads and fords. Be prepared for varied surfaces.

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	N Start Point	1%	2H
2.1 km	N Continue on track	0%	2H
4.1 km	E Continue on track	-1%	2H
6.2 km	E Continue on track	0%	2H
8.2 km	E Continue on track	0%	2H

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

Weather check

At Start

229m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

28.9940, 80.0723

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 28.9940, 80.0723 @ 229m

Quick Stats

Distance

401.7 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

198m - 2695m

Max Elevation

2695 m

Max Gradient

25.1%

28.3%

Highlights

Banbasa town
Himalayan mountain vistas
Pilu village exploration

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

+8350 m

Total Descent

-7467 m

Ruggedness Index

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

39.4

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.

2.39

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)27%

Moderate (3-8%)35%

Steep (>8%)38%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved32%

Unpaved68%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

32%

Dirt Track

68%

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: 64

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

Resulting CategoryHard

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 28.811967

MAX LAT: 29.506433

MIN LON: 80.071271

MAX LON: 81.713258

Point Spacing: 28.5 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0