10 Of The Most Daring Mountain Roads Of India

India has some of the best roads in the world, whereas some most dangerous yet stunning terrains exist. Road trips are fun for many people, but when it comes to driving on the challenging roads of India, their nerves are shot to hell while crossing the road. Here are ten of the most daring mountain roads of India-

1. Chamba To Killar in Himachal Pradesh

This is one of the most dangerous routes in India. The car has to pass through the Saach La, a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.420 m (1,4500 ft) above sea level. The challenging road to the summit is totally unpaved.

2. Kolli Hills/Kollimalai Hills, Tamil Nadu

Kolli Hills is called the Kolli Malai, meaning the ‘Mountains of Death.’ The height of the mountain is around 1300 metres, and crossing this road gives you an amalgamation of emotions like that of amazement, excitement and anxiety as you go through zigzag bends that are very narrow and do not have space for two vehicles to pass simultaneously.

3. Old Silk Route, Zuluk, South Sikkim

Old Silk Route is spectacular and remarkably thrilling with its sharp hairpin turns. It is at an altitude of 10000 ft. If your soul is longing for adventure, the Old Silk Route is the one to add to your bucket list.in your bucket list.

4. Roghi Cliff Road, Himachal Pradesh

Roghi Cliff Road, Himachal Pradesh, is a piece of road nested amid high mountains with a steep slope. Though there are guard rails, but a safe distance from the cliff is advisable.

5. Hindustan Tibet Highway, Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh

Hindustan Tibet Highway is popularly known as the world’s most adventurous and deadliest road. Incredibly, they built the road with hand tools, without the help of modern machines. The ride over this road, running through some of the remotest and most magnificent vistas, is hard to forget.

6. Patratu Valley, Ranchi, Jharkhand

It is one of the most dangerous roads and has a beautiful way. Trees have been planted there to make it more beautiful. The length of this road is 35.24 km. Driving on this road has to be done safely because there is a deep trench on one side and a curved bend on the other.

7. Taglang La Pass, Leh Ladakh

It is one of the country’s highest and most dangerous roads at an elevation of 5.328m above sea level. Do not take this drive if you have respiratory problems or a heart condition. The oxygen level is half of that at sea level.

8. Thamarassery Churam, Kerala

It is located 800 meters above sea level and has a length of 18 kilometres. The drive through Wayanad Churam is a spine-chilling experience. The road has extreme bends, and every bend has steep drops. The surrounding area of the road is under a thick forest.

9. Ooty Coonoor Hairpin Route, Tamil Nadu

Located in Nilgiri hills, this hairpin road is one of the most dangerous roads in India that passes through the green lands of South India. It has many accident-prone areas, which has led to the death of several passengers. Those who are not experts in driving must avoid driving on this road as it may lead to severe consequences.

10. Leh-Manali Highway

It is a challenging mountain road with snow and never-ending traffic jams across the Himalayan mountain range. The road is 479 km long, running from Leh to Manali. The blind turns and the low overhanging rocks make this road the deadliest.

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