10 most dangerous roads to travel

    

Hello there, Adventure seekers!!

Here are the top most dangerous roads that would make your heart race in excitement.

If you are a traveler and you are seeking for something adventurous to do, then you are on the right page. 

Let's get into the details.

     

Zoji La Pass

Zoji La Pass is one of the hardest pass located in Ladakh, India. This pass has a maximum elevation of 11,575 Feet. This place is worth visiting if you want to see the snow fall.

Zoji La Pass is the hardest pass to travel, but nature meets here.

September to October is the best time to visit Zoji La Pass.

"In my biking career, I have crossed The Zoji La Pass 14 times, one out of 10 most dangerous pass of world. I would request youngsters those who like adventure and thrill, to go to Leh via Zoji La Pass since this pass will be closed within 2 or 3 years as Zoji La Tunnel is on progress and will not be maintained thereafter. So we are going to loose the thrill and adventure!" says Blondee, from Google Maps reviews.

Sinchuan Tibet Highway

Sinchuan -Tibet Highway also known as China Highway 318, runs from Shanghai to Zhangmu on the China-Nepal border. It is the longest highway with the length of 5,476 kilometers. The 72 curves of Nujiang river represent the most breathtaking segment of the Sichuan - Tibet highway.

April to October best suits Sinchuan -Tibet Highway to visit.

Karakoram Highway

Karakoram highway runs from Pakistan to China with a length of 1300 kilometers and a maximum elevation of 15,466 feet. It is also called as eight wonder of the world due to the highest elevation and unique features. It almost took 20 years to complete this amazing masterpiece.

The most suitable time travel Karakoram highway is from June through early September.

North Yungas Road

North Yungas Road is known as the "Road Of Death". It is located in Bolivia, runs with a length of 49.7 miles and a maximum elevation of 15,256 feet making it one of the most deathliest roads in the world.

The most convenient time to travel the North Yungas Road is from June to August.

Gouliang Tunnel

Gouliang Tunnel, located in China with a length of 0.75 miles links from Gouliang village to Taihang mountains. It has a maximum elevation of 15,256 feet making the route scary to travel. 

People can visit this place all around the year.

"It's not easy getting there, but its worth it. We arrived by train to Xinxiang East and then took a taxi to the bottom of the mountain. From there you have to take a bus to the beginning of the tunnel. The tunnel took about 30 minutes to walk. It will take longer if you are having luggage with with you as it is uphill" says Gabriella Fabbri, from Google Maps reviews.

James Dalton Highway

James Dalton Highway is located in Alaska with a length of 414 miles and a maximum altitude of 2000 feet.

"Alaska is big - we hear that all the time from visitors. However you don't realize how big it really is until you do this trip. Sure you get the lottery and drive the Denali Road, and yes that is pretty and long. But when you drive the Dalton Highway in the middle of the summer and then you realize just how big this amazing land is.

You go through distinct areas of Alaska, and spend most of the time driving in the Arctic Circle - where the sun just spins above you without knowing which way is North, South, East or West because the sun never went down.

You see all sorts of animals. No one is there to stop you from walking anywhere - you might die, but that's on you." says Elinor from tripadvisor.

Skippers Canyon

Skippers Canyon is located in New Zealand runs of 16.5 miles along the shotover river which is once known as the richest river to exist in the world. 

Summer season is best to visit Skippers Canyon.

"Well worth doing this trek! Just make sure you have four wheel drive and also make sure that your insurance will cover you, as some rental companies will not insure your vehicle on the road. It was dry when we did this road in April, but I don't think that I would attempt it if it was wet, as this road is wide enough for one vehicle, with steep drop offs. If you don't have the means to drive this yourself, some tour guides in the area offers tours along this track. The scenery is incredible, and I recommend this drive if it can fit in your schedule!" says Kestrel Kev, from Google Maps reviews.

Jalalabad-Kabul Road

Jalalabad - Kabul road is located in Afghanistan. It is 94 miles long with a maximum elevation of 1790 meters. It is also known as the National Highway 08. It runs from Jalalabad to Kabul. 

However, it is not safe to visit Jalalabad these days. Please analyze the pros and cons before taking this route. Safety comes first!

This road is busy with travelers all over the world from June through August.

Taroko Gorge Road

Torako Gorge Road is located in Taiwan. It is 11.8 miles long and has a maximum elevation of 3,000 meters. Everytime in the year suits this road to travel but it's recommended not to travel in typhoon season that is from July to September.

Every time in the year suits this road to travel.

"Everything in Taroko Gorge is marble canyon. It has been formed by erosion, typhoons and earth quakes over millions of years, leaving huge marble gorges. Be prepared for neck ache as you'll spend quiet a bit of your time looking up, and around you at this impressive landscapes." says Yoshe Ariel.

99-Bend Road

"The elevation of Tianmen Mountains is 1518.6 meters (the highest one in Zhangjiajie); people may feel amazing that about 40 peaks inside the mountain area are over 1000 meters.

The cave is on the precipices and is over 1260 meters elevation, the height of the cave is 131.5 meters and the width is about 50 meters. The cave is like the door to heaven; it looks like the junction of common world and the place where god lives. Guest may need to walk up 999 steps to reach the cave, it will be tried but lucky, because '9' is the biggest number in Chinese culture and 999 means an eternal/forever life. Or you can take the world longest escalator over 5 times to get to the cave and another 7 times to get to the peak!

There is other way to get to mountain using the twisting mountain road from the foot of the mountains to the Tianmen Cave. The mountain road is only less than 11 kilometers but the elevation rises rapidly from 200 meters to 1300 meters. Ninety nine turnings decorate the holy road and it was built with over a hundred million of Chinese Yuan investment together with a 5 years hard working.

The highlight of Tianmen Cave is the mystic views of fog and cloud. Watching the changing of clouds and fogs, the feeling is like traveling in a place with profound questions asked by the god. The peak also poses new challenge for those love the thrill to walk on the glass walk way built along side of the mountain cliff... scary!!

The highlight of Tianmen Cave is the mystic views of fog and cloud. Watching the changing of clouds and fogs, the feeling is like traveling in a place with profound questions asked by the god" says Andrew Goh, from Google Maps review.

Fairy Meadow Road

Fairy Meadow Road is located Gilgit- Baltistan, Pakistan. It has a treacherous altitude of 10,800 feet and is 10 miles long. Fairy Meadows is ranked as the second deadliest road in the world. 

The best time to trek Fairy Meadows is from mid April to May and mid September and October.

Fairy Meadows is best recommended for the beginners who would like to trek and is the most popular among the tourists because of it's fantastic mountain views.