HomeAll TrailsKhiber - Tso Moriri (Parang La trail)
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This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.

ID: IN-HP-11
High altitude trekking permit required from Kaza

Khiber - Tso Moriri (Parang La trail)

Added on 17 Jun 2026
Logged by @fakir27

High-altitude Himalayan trek crossing Parang La. Demanding rocky paths, glacier streams, and sustained steep gradients. Advanced endurance required.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Acclimatize in Kibber before attempting. Carry winter gear, navigation tools, and high-calorie supplies for extreme altitude conditions.

Navigation Log

DistanceDirection & InstructionGradient
0.0 km
SW
Start Point
-9%
0.2 km
W
Steep Descent
-11%
0.4 km
SW
Steep Descent
-13%
0.7 km
NW
Steep Descent
-15%
0.9 km
S
Steep Descent
-16%

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

Weather check

At Start
4260m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

32.3391, 78.0160

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 32.3391, 78.0160 @ 4260m

Quick Stats

Distance
94.81 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
3992m - 5484m
Max Elevation
5484 m
Max Gradient
41%
32%

Highlights

  • Parang La Pass
  • Tso Moriri Lake
  • Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary

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

+2056 m

Total Descent

-1775 m

Ruggedness Index

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

40.4

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.

1.39

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)43%
Moderate (3-8%)18%
Steep (>8%)38%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved2%
Unpaved98%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
2%
Dirt Track
97%
Sand
1%
Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

9

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 82

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

Resulting CategoryExtreme

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 32.331734
MAX LAT: 32.907753
MIN LON: 77.996287
MAX LON: 78.377014

Point Spacing: 56.2 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0