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Photo ofIndia, Jammu, Frontal Thrust off road trail - Kathad-Rajool section

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Naveen Kotwal

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Trail stats

Distance: 6.63 mi
Elevation gain: 1,237 ft
Technical difficulty: Very difficult
Elevation loss: 594 ft
Max elevation: 2,005 ft
TrailRank: 39
Min elevation: 1,362 ft
Trail type: One Way

Coordinates: 298
Uploaded: October 9, 2012

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near Babnergarh, Jammu and Kashmīr (India)

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Itinerary description

The Frontal Thrust off road trail, has various sections, the Kathad-Rajool section being the most difficult of all. It is highly technical & demanding. The section covers, river beds, hill slopes,ditches and gullies. The section offers some unparalleled views of the frontal thrust are and the 'Kandi' area in general. Lots of drinking water and some rest on the trial is advisable. There is a nice camping site next to the temple in Kathad, that is recommended. Again, the section is demanding and tests a riders skill. It is advised, that this section, should be done after the Mahorgarh & Bhupnergarh section of the Frontal Thrust off road trail.
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from river bed on to the trail

the trail starts from Chila danga, a small village about 15kms from the Mansar road. remember to buy refreshments from the only shop, near the matador stand. P.S: local mid size vans are called 'matadors'

trail goes up hill

The trail, till now runn, to a dring next to the dry river bed, turns up hill. The trail is full of stones, and cracks in the sandstone bed.

view of frontal thrust area from Kathad

The typical 'table top topography' of the frontal thrust area of the Indian tectonic plate is visible and can be appreciated. the southern faces are sloping while as the northern faces make steep walls.

view of Kandi area from Kathad

View of the semi arid "Kandi" area. Watch out for the 'crazy cow',in the house nearby, she likes to chase motorcycles. I had a close call.

dicey

Now these three consecutive hair pins are dicey and need lot of attention. Be careful. This is a one way step, once you cross it it is very very very difficult to go back. A total energy consumer.

trail joins bigger river bed

Watch out for the bigger river bed and turn right.

trails leaves river bed goes up hill

The trail goes up hill, watch out for the ditch, made by seasonal rains.

near water reservoir at Rajool

The water reservoir at Rajool is a welcome change , a temple nearby adds to the calmness. The reservoir is for the cattle. The big tree nearby provides shade and a nice camping site, for the much deserved rest. The village locals are friendly, a cluster of about 30 houses, the children are curious and very helpful.

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