What are the most spectacular roads in India?

Located in the southern part of Asia, India covers a total area of 3,287,263 square kilometres (1,269,219 sq mi). With a very diverse landscape, comprising snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, plains and a coastline stretching over 7,500 kilometers, the country offers never ending driving experiences and 200 of the most spectacular roads in the world. One of the most challenging drives is the road to Umling La: at 5.882m (19,300ft) above sea level it is the highest paved road on Earth offering views that can make you feel on top of the world.

The country shares borders with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar. Some of the borders are on high mountain passes, so the country features some of the highest roads in the world. Another driving challenges are Driving from Kishtwar to Keylong, India's Most Terrifying Road, or the isolate road to Jalori Pass, a mountain pass at 3,134m (10,282ft) above sea level. The country experiences a wide range of climates, from tropical to alpine, and monsoon rains influencing much of the country.

Hatu Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.184m (10,446ft) above the sea level, located in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

Murgum La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.397m (14,425ft) above the sea level, located in the Leh district of Ladakh, India.

Patnitop (or Patni Top) is a hilltop tourist location at an elevation of 2.048m (6,719ft) above the sea level, located in Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Mayudia Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.645m (8,677ft) above the sea level, located in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.

Khungyami La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.844m (19,173ft) above the sea level, located on the border of China and India. It’s one of the world's highest motorable roads.

Lungnak La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.084m (16,679ft) above the sea level, located in the Chopta valley, in the Indian state of Sikkim. The India-China border is just a few kilometres away from the summit.

Mt. Saraswati is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 4,532m (14,868ft) above sea level, located in Ladakh, in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Cho La is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.593m (16,068ft) above the sea level, located in the Himalayas.

Karakoram Pass is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.542m (18,182ft) above the sea level, located on the China-India border. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Lungar La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.795m (19,012ft) above the sea level, located in the disputed Demchok sector between China and India. It is one of the highest motorable roads on Earth.

Nurbula Top is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5,310m (17,421ft) above sea level, located in the Leh District of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Kaatu Bannari and Talamalai are 2 viewpoints located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Nestled between the mountains, Langza is a village at an elevation of 4.311m (14,143ft) above the sea level, in the state of Himachal Pradesh, in India.

Hor La is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 4.908m (16,102ft) above the sea level, located in Leh District, Jammu and Kashmir in northern India

Gurudongmar peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 5.631m (18,474ft) above the sea level, located in North Sikkim, India, near the Chinese border. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Satatho La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.082m (16,673ft) above the sea level, located in Ladakh, in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India.

If you love adventure, then you must know how adventurous road trips can be. There are many places in the world you can go for such experiences. This article has particularly picked Delhi as the focus place considering that it has numerous amazing and adventurous roads you can take for fun.

Jai Valley is a high altitude tourist destination at an elevation of 2.336m (7,664ft) above the sea level, located in the district Doda of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Gora La is an international high mountain pass located on the border of India and China.

Kangju Kangri is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.027m (16,492ft) above the sea level, located in northern India’s Jammu and Kashmir state.

Chattarga La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.045m (9,990ft) above the sea level, located in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Lenak La is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 5.519m (18,106ft) above the sea level, located in south-eastern Ladakh, in northern India’s Jammu and Kashmir state. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

The Spanggur Gap is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.308m (14,133ft) above the sea level, located in the India (Jammu and Kashmir state)–China border.

Shashi La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.264m (1,3989ft) above the sea level, located in the Aryan valley of Ladakh, India.

Shilung La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.808m (15,774ft) above the sea level, located in northern India’s Jammu and Kashmir state.

Gyu La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.550m (14,927ft) above the sea level, located in northern India’s Jammu and Kashmir state.

Lungmar La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.776m (18,950ft) above the sea level, located on the Chinese-Indian border. It's one of the highest motorable roads in the world.

Lanak La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.495m (18,028ft) above the sea level, located on the disputed region of Aksai Chin, on the border of India and China. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Quidijiankela pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.047m (16,558ft) above the sea level, located on the Line of Actual Control between China (Tibet Autonomous Region) and India (Jammu and Kashmir).

The Kukshow Road is a scary and dangerous mountain road located in Ladakh, in India.

Zursair La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.960m (16,272ft) above the sea level, located in Leh District, Jammu and Kashmir in northern India.

Apharwat Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 4.165m (13,664ft) above the sea level, located in the Baramulla district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, close to the Line of Control (LOC) with Pakistan.

Salsal La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.201m (17,063ft) above the sea level, located in south-eastern Ladakh, in northern India’s Jammu and Kashmir state. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Key La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.669m (18,600ft) above the sea level, located in Ladakh, in northern India’s Jammu and Kashmir state. It’s one of the highest roads of the country. Altitude sickness is a common phenomenon here, so you are suggested not to stay there for more than 20 minutes.

Medo La is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.915m (19,406ft) above the sea level, located on the border of China and India. It’s one of the world's highest motorable roads.

Jianan Daban is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.360m (17,585ft) above the sea level, located in Ladakh, in Jammu and Kashmir region of India. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Rightly name ‘The Detroit Of India,’ Chennai contributes to one-third of India’s total automobile industry and is also home to the popular Tamil film industry. However, it still attracts many tourists, both domestic and international, who come to visit the city for its rich history and beautiful beaches and religious institutions.

Lamzo La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.911m (16,112ft) above the sea level, located in northern India’s Leh District.

If you want to sightsee India, there are so many exotic places to see and explore, where you can indulge in adventure and outdoor activities. These locations offer something special, unique, and different, giving an experience like none other. You will take with you the memories of an amazing time spent.

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