1-North Yungas Road in Bolivia
North Yungas Road in Bolivia is considered the most dangerous road in the world. It is located in the 'Yungas Road' in Bolivia, this forty miles long road is basically stretched from La Paz to Corico. The Inter-American Development Bank regarded it as the 'World's most dangerous road', that's why it is also known as "The Death Road". According to an estimation, more than 300 people have died while driving on the North Yungas Road.
2-Halsema Highway in the Philippines
The Halsema Highway in the Philippines is regarded as the second most dangerous road in the world. This highway is basically the highest highway in terms of altitude in the Philippines. The Halsema Highway in the Philippines connects the Benguet and Baguio provinces to the Northern Luzon and it is 150 miles long. Drivers have to travel on these dangerous narrow roads at very high speed, because falling rocks, mudslides, and landslides are very common along this road.
3-Jalalabad–Kabul Road in Afghanistan
On the number three, the Jalalabad–Kabul Road, Afghanistan is included in our list of the most dangerous roads in the world. Highway 1 is basically a 2,200 Kilometers road network but the A 65-kilometer extension that links the Kabul to the Jalalabad is considered the most dangerous. Jalalabad–Kabul Road in Afghanistan is located in Taliban territory but it is not dangerous due to the threat of insurgency, in fact, the winding lanes that climb through the Kabul gorge up to 600 meters make this road dangerous.
4-Fairy Meadows Road in Pakistan
The fourth most dangerous road of the world that is included in our list is the Fairy Meadows Road in Pakistan. This dangerous road is located at the base of Nanga Parbat , which is 9th highest mountain in the world at 26,660 feet. Fairy Meadows in Pakistan is no doubt a the marvellous and splendid destination for mountain climbers, tourists, photographers and all for those who want to enjoy the natural beauty of this scenery but getting to this beautiful the destination is really very difficult through a narrow 6 miles ascending on an uneven and unpaved road.
5-Guoliang Tunnel Road in China
The Guoliang Tunnel Road in China is also included in our list of the ten most dangerous road in the world. This dangerous road is basically situated in the 'Taihang Mountains' that are located in the Hunan Province of China. Guoliang Tunnel Road in China was opened on 01 May 1977 to traffic and now it has become a famous tourist attraction in China. This 1-mile long Tunnel road is basically carved through a mountain in China.
6-Zoji Pass in India
The Zoji Pass in India is considered the sixth most dangerous road in the world. This dangerous the road is located at the Indian National Highway 1D and it links the Srinagar and the Leh district in the west part of the Himalayas on this National Highway. Zoji Pass is considered the second highest pass that is positioned at 11,575 feet high, this road is very dangerous and narrow, moreover, the weather also plays a vital role to make it a dangerous pass.
7-Skippers Canyon Road in New Zealand
The Skippers Canyon Road in New Zealand is regarded as the seventh most dangerous road in the world. This 16-mile long road is a winding, narrow and exhilaratingly treacherous pathway, its twists, and turns and at most places its extreme narrowness makes it very risky road, that can attract only the thrill seekers. Skippers Canyon Road is basically made from a narrow cut in a solid rock by the Chinese laborers.
8-Trollstigen in Norway
On the number eight, the Trollstigen in Norway is included in our list of the most dangerous roads in the world. This dangerous mountain road is basically located in Rauma, the word "Trollstigen" means in The English language "Trolls Ladder" or "Trolls Footpath". The Trollstigen road was opened in 1963 to traffic and now it has become a very famous tourist attraction, it is closed during spring and winter season because of heavy snow.
9-The Stelvio Pass in Italy
The ninth most dangerous road in the world that is included in our list is The Stelvio Pass in Italy. The mountain road of this pass is located at 9045 feet in Italy and considered the Eastern Alp's highest paved mountain pass. The Stelvio Pass was built between 1820-1825 by the Austrian Empire and it links the upper Aidige Valley to Valtellina. There are more than sixty hairpin turns and this zigzag route looks like scribbles of a child over the hills.
10-Sichuan-Tibet Highway in China
The Sichuan-Tibet Highway in China is also included in our list of the most dangerous roads in the world. This dangerous high-elevation road basically links Chengdu to Tibet, the great and common problems of this road are in fact landslides and rock avalanches and extreme weather. Sichuan-Tibet Highway is almost 1,500 miles long and like many other mountain roads, it is also very dangerous, there is a record of more than 7,500 deaths that's why it should be crossed very carefully.
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