India is known for its troublesome roads which have claimed lots of lives in the past. But this negative Indian aspect is at present a source of thrill to the bikers and adventure lovers.

Let us checkout some of the dangerous Indian roads.

1. Zoji La Pass, Kashmir

While this road is a link between the beautiful lands of Leh and Kashmir, it is also scary to the ultimate point. Located at a height of 3538 meters, the Zoji La Pass is frightening due to its thick layered snow and dust.

2. Neral- Matheran Road, Maharashtra

Though this road looks smooth, this twisted path never lets you speed up due to its narrowness. If you do not have confidence on yourself, just hire a cab here, which comes with expert drivers and go on a winding trip.

3. National Highway 22, Himachal Pradesh

This mountain cut road is considered one of the deadliest roads due to the hanging cliffs which almost kiss the roofs of the cars. Heavy traffic and hairpin turns are like icing on the cake at this Himalayan foothill.

4. Chang La, Ladakh

At an elevation of 5360 metres, when you bike through the snow capped mountains, it becomes one of the most memorable rides of your life. But the picture is not so rosy due to the lack of oxygen and chilled climate of the place. A number of foreigners take Hill Station Tour India and comes here to enjoy the beauty of nature also they enjoy the bike expedition through this road.

5. Leh- Manali Highway, Kashmir

Located at an altitude of 5238 metres, this pass from Kashmir to Himachal Pradesh is mysterious with its uncertain weather, snow drizzles and avalanches.

6. Munnar Road, Kerala

Kerala is popular to enjoy the Honeymoon in India but do not get mesmerized by the sweet aroma of tea leaves while driving on Munnar road, as the sharp turns and sloppy paths are known to cause accidents.

7. Three Level Zig Zag Road, Sikkim

You are bound to feel dizzy while travelling through this Himalayan road. This spiral pathway comes with almost hundred hairpins in 30 kms.

8. Khardung La Pass, Ladakh

The highest motorable road of the world, the Khardung La Pass lies at 18,379 feet. Cycle or bike on the icy path of Ladakh as huge mountains overshadows you. Many bike riders take the trip to Ladakh for bike expedition as it is the most breathtaking and challenging.

9. Kishtwar- Kailash Road, Jammu

It is a life threatening journey though the Kishtwar-Kailash Road, as it can take you down to almost 2000 feet. The road is for the slow and steady, as your GPS stops working here and high speed is fatal.

10. Rajmachi Road, Maharashtra

Cycling on the Rajamachi road through the Sahyadri Hills does not sound as fascinating as it should be due to its thick fog.

11. Kinnaur Road, Himachal Pradesh

Darkness is the prime obstruction of travelling on the Kinnaur Road. The low handing cliffs and narrow holes makes the journey difficult, while the high changes of falling down into the Baspa River causes heart sank.

12. Nathu La Pass, Sikkim

How good may be you at driving, the high frequency of landslides and snow sludge throw a challenge in front of you at this road.

13. Valparai Tirupati Ghat, Andhra Pradesh

The serpentine road of Valparai Tirupati Ghat takes you to the most popular Hindu temple of India, Tirupati Balaji. The sharp turns of the road are known to cause accidents.

14. Gata Loops, Manali

If the spellbinding beauty of Manali is not enough to pull you to the place, the infinite hairpins and ghost stories revolving round the road will.

15. Pune- Mumbai Expressway, Maharashtra

Landslides are not the only excuses for transforming this highway into a nightmare; the roller coaster driving habits of drivers form the major cause of accidents at this highway.

16. Killar- Kishtawar, Himachal Pradesh

If you have two hundred percent control on your steering, this road is for you. This narrow road comes with no rails and is scary with low handing cliffs.

Hence if you want to taste an ultimate level of adventure, bike on any of the above mentioned roads of India.

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