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Extreme

On-Road

🇳🇵 Nepal, 🇨🇳 China

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This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.

ID: NP-BA-01

Probable permits required for Tibet; check China entry regulations.

Kailash Yatra Motorable portion

Added on 12 Jun 2026

Logged by @fakir27

Long high-altitude route through challenging Himalayan and Tibetan mountain roads, featuring numerous technical water crossings and passes.

ID: NP-BA-01

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Kailash Yatra Motorable portion

Bagmati Province, Nepal // Tibet, China

TrailX

Difficulty

Extreme

Surface

89% Unpaved

Tortuosity Index

2082.43

Distance

2082.43 KM

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%): 55%

Moderate (3-8%): 27%

Steep (>8%): 18%

Origin Coordinates

27.708189°N / 85.320567°E

Target Coordinates

27.708189°N / 85.320567°E

Max Gradient

28.1%

Peak Elev.

5205M

Ascent

13405M

Water Cross

Contributor

@fakir27

Poster Data Engine

TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS 1.0.0 // 2026

Trail Map

Initialising Map Engine...

Trail Profile

General Instructions

Prepare for extreme high altitude, remote conditions. 4x4 vehicle, high clearance, recovery gear essential. Carry adequate fuel, food, water.

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	NW Start Point	1%	2H
2.4 km	NW Continue on track	2%	2H
4.8 km	N Continue on track	0%	2H
7.3 km	N Continue on track	0%	2H
9.7 km	NE Continue on track	1%	2H

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

Weather check

At Start

1305m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

27.7082, 85.3206

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 27.7082, 85.3206 @ 1305m

Quick Stats

Distance

2082.43 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

538m - 5205m

Max Elevation

5205 m

Max Gradient

28.1%

28.5%

Highlights

Kathmandu, Nepal
Tibetan Plateau passes
Mount Kailash region

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

+13405 m

Total Descent

-13405 m

Ruggedness Index

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

12.9

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.

2082.43

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)55%

Moderate (3-8%)27%

Steep (>8%)18%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved11%

Unpaved89%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

11%

Gravel

39%

Dirt Track

50%

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: 88

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

Resulting CategoryExtreme

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 27.708189

MAX LAT: 30.977744

MIN LON: 81.284406

MAX LON: 87.123575

Point Spacing: 100.8 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0