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Hard

Off-Road

🇳🇵 Nepal

Recorded Trail

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

ID: NP-LP-02

May require permit for restricted areas or specific entry points.

Chisapani to Kalikot - Karnali Traverse

Added on 19 May 2026

Logged by @fakir27

Remote Karnali expedition traversing steep unpaved mountain roads. Challenging 4x4 terrain with switchbacks and potential river crossings. Humla permit checkpost.

ID: NP-LP-02

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Chisapani to Kalikot - Karnali Traverse

Lumbini Province, Nepal // Karnali Province, Nepal

TrailX

Difficulty

Hard

Surface

98% Unpaved

Tortuosity Index

1.59

Distance

148.27 KM

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%): 69%

Moderate (3-8%): 26%

Steep (>8%): 5%

Origin Coordinates

29.054905°N / 81.460109°E

Target Coordinates

29.777616°N / 81.954471°E

Max Gradient

13.3%

Peak Elev.

1639M

Ascent

2229M

Water Cross

Contributor

@fakir27

Poster Data Engine

TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS 1.0.0 // 2026

Trail Map

Initialising Map Engine...

Trail Profile

General Instructions

High-clearance 4x4 with recovery gear essential. Be prepared for steep ascents, descents, and river crossings.

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
2.0 km	NE Continue on track	2%	2H
4.0 km	NE Continue on track	0%	2H
6.1 km	NE Continue on track	3%	2H
8.1 km	NE Continue on track	3%	2H

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

Weather check

At Start

708m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

29.0549, 81.4601

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 29.0549, 81.4601 @ 708m

Quick Stats

Distance

148.27 km

Type

Off-Road Trail

Elevation Range

697m - 1639m

Max Elevation

1639 m

Max Gradient

13.3%

11.9%

Highlights

Pillichaur Village
Karnali River sections

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

+2229 m

Total Descent

-1298 m

Ruggedness Index

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

23.8

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.

1.59

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)69%

Moderate (3-8%)26%

Steep (>8%)5%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved2%

Unpaved98%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

Gravel

20%

Dirt Track

78%

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: 51

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

Resulting CategoryHard

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 29.054905

MAX LAT: 29.777616

MIN LON: 81.459435

MAX LON: 82.032390

Point Spacing: 45 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0