Sunday, October 10, 2010

10 Roads to DEATH !!!!

How would you love to visit world's most deadliest roads ? lets have a look.

10.   Rohatang Pass, Himachal, India 










Rohatang Pass, India
Rohtang is a Persian word which means pile of dead bodies.


Altitude 13,050 ft,rough terrain, compounded by snow and ice

Traffic jams and accidents are common in this area





9. Trollstigen (Norway)



Rank 9 goes to Trollstigen of Norway


It is a 60 Kms road connecting two cities of Norway
  
It has most dramatic turns 
Speed up to 30 kms is prohibited here


Vehicles over 12.4 meters long are prohibited from driving the road.


8.  James Dalton Highway (Alaska)

It is a 665 Kms road in Alaska, also known as route 11


 Most rental companies will not allow you to drive their cars on the Dalton.


Trucks speeding along the slippery gravel track kick up thick clouds of dust or mud, reducing visibility to absolutely zero




 Don't even consider driving the J.D. unless you have 4-wheel drive


7. Pan America Highway (Costa Rica)


Pan American Highway is nicknamed Hill of Death and has drastic insane portions. It’s the stretch from San Isidro de El General to Cartago and is filled with steep curves and potholes.






6. Taroko Gorge Road (Taiwan)


Its beautiful and amazing view can take your breath away and you might even need to observe a view of grave instead. You might not be surprise by its deadly turns  but your life is still hung by a thread.You should be thanking God if you are still alive after the drive on this scary road.








5. Siberian Road (Russia)


This is also know as the " ROAD TO HELL".It is the only road available to Yakutsk City of Russia. People have no choice but take risk .After the rain the road gets totally muddy and it’s a total disaster when people are in a chaos seeking warm clothes and food while being stuck in a 100 kms long car line-ups. Once awoman has even given birth to a baby on a bus wallowing in the mud.





4.  Sichuan-Tibet Hishway (china)


The Sichuan-Tibet Highway is 2412 Kms long. It is the one of the most deadly road across the globe. It is a high elevation road where landslides and rock avalanches are very common. Its the most adventurous road as well. 






3. Pasubio (Italy)

It is an ancient road of Italy. It is now converted into hiking trail for mountain bike lovers due to its scary and sudden turn and tunnels. You will enjoy breathtaking views here. A little mistake can lead you to disaster.




2. Guoliang Tunnel (China)

The Guoliang Tunnel is world's most scariest road. It was built by local villagers. It is 1,200 m long and 4 m wide. Driving in this road will make feel like your playing some kind of video game. Tunnel has little windows and the view of nature at outside is magnificent and scary too.


   




1. Bolivia (The road of death)

The road of Bolivia is known as the road of death. It is most scary, deadly and dangerous road. Every year 200-300 people were killed. It is 70 kms road with too many narrow curves. People avoid to drive here at night, in rain and in foggy weather. You can not exceed your speed here more than 10-15. Only one vehicle can pass at a time.







So how would you like to make your next visit on these 10 roads ? 

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