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On-Road

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ID: IN-UK-11

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Tawaghat to Darma Valley

Added on 13 May 2026

Logged by @mk47

Challenging Himalayan mountain drive traversing steep ascents to reach remote Darma Valley. Requires cautious driving.

ID: IN-UK-11

TRAILX ART GALLERY

Tawaghat to Darma Valley

Uttarakhand, India

TrailX

Difficulty

Hard

Surface

100% Unpaved

Tortuosity Index

1.55

Distance

51.04 KM

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%): 24%

Moderate (3-8%): 35%

Steep (>8%): 41%

Origin Coordinates

29.961486°N / 80.599354°E

Target Coordinates

30.252798°N / 80.542336°E

Max Gradient

21.6%

Peak Elev.

3055M

Ascent

2411M

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 well-maintained for steep grades. Drive cautiously on narrow, winding mountain roads.

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	4%	2H
2.1 km	NW Continue on track	6%	2H
4.1 km	NW Continue on track	4%	2H
6.2 km	N Continue on track	6%	2H
8.2 km	N Steep Ascent	10%	2H

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

Weather check

At Start

1195m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

29.9615, 80.5994

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 29.9615, 80.5994 @ 1195m

Quick Stats

Distance

51.04 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

1195m - 3055m

Max Elevation

3055 m

Max Gradient

21.6%

19.1%

Highlights

Tawaghat
Datu

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

+2411 m

Total Descent

-552 m

Ruggedness Index

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

58.1

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.

1.55

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)24%

Moderate (3-8%)35%

Steep (>8%)41%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved0%

Unpaved100%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Gravel

40%

Dirt Track

60%

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: 71

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

Resulting CategoryHard

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 29.961486

MAX LAT: 30.252809

MIN LON: 80.539061

MAX LON: 80.622873

Point Spacing: 60.3 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0