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Extreme

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🇳🇵 Nepal

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ID: NP-GA-01

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Upper Mustang Trail

Added on 27 May 2026

Logged by @fakir27

Challenging high-altitude route from Pokhara to Korala border. Predominantly rocky tracks with significant exposure. 4x4 essential for steep ascents and descents.

ID: NP-GA-01

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Upper Mustang Trail

Gandaki Province, Nepal

TrailX

Difficulty

Extreme

Surface

87% Unpaved

Tortuosity Index

2.15

Distance

266.5 KM

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%): 30%

Moderate (3-8%): 33%

Steep (>8%): 37%

Origin Coordinates

28.209907°N / 83.990808°E

Target Coordinates

29.322500°N / 83.985864°E

Max Gradient

27.5%

Peak Elev.

4604M

Ascent

7188M

Water Cross

Contributor

@fakir27

Poster Data Engine

TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS 1.0.0 // 2026

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

High-clearance 4x4 vehicle and driver experience essential. Carry recovery gear, spare tires, and altitude sickness medication. Be self-sufficient.

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	SW Start Point	1%	2H
2.1 km	NE Continue on track	4%	2H
4.1 km	W Steep Ascent	12%	2H
4.3 km	NW Steep Ascent	20%	4H
6.4 km	SE Steep Ascent	18%	4H

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

Weather check

At Start

842m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

28.2099, 83.9908

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 28.2099, 83.9908 @ 842m

Quick Stats

Distance

266.5 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

720m - 4604m

Max Elevation

4604 m

Max Gradient

27.5%

20.7%

Highlights

Pokhara Lakeside
Jomsom
Lomanthang Ancient City

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

+7188 m

Total Descent

-3429 m

Ruggedness Index

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

39.8

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.

2.15

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)30%

Moderate (3-8%)33%

Steep (>8%)37%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved13%

Unpaved87%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

13%

Gravel

47%

Dirt Track

40%

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: 28.207959

MAX LAT: 29.322500

MIN LON: 83.564961

MAX LON: 83.990808

Point Spacing: 35.5 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0