What are the most spectacular roads in Nepal?
Set high in the Himalayas, Nepal is home to the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. The country is very mountainous, and so are most of the roads in the country, climbing up to stunning elevations. So, when traveling to Nepal, get ready to experience countless 4x4 adventures like never before. Most of them are very risky, so you’ll need to drive carefully. You can start with the Manang Road, a dangerous drive leading to Manang, a small mountain town at an elevation of 3,776m (12,388ft) above sea level, located in Gandaki Province.
Bordered by China and India, the country covers an area of 147,516 square kilometers. Nepal is known for its mountainous terrain, with eight of the world's ten highest peaks located within its borders. Due to the difficult topography of the country, many roads are very dangerous: the amazing BP Highway, where you have to be careful as the road with sharp turns is pretty narrow; Arniko Highway, the road where ‘one mistake, game over,’ that provides Nepal’s overland link with Tibet and China; or the Karnali Highway, a true lethal adventure. Due to its danger, the police have banned driving at night on this road due to the high number of fatal accidents. The landscape is characterized by deep valleys, glaciated peaks, and fast-flowing rivers
Dare to drive the dangerous Chhatang La
Chhatang La is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.674m (18,615ft) above the sea level, located on the Nepal-China border.
An Explorer's Guide to the top of Lajyung La
Lajyung La is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.000m (16,404ft) above the sea level, located on the border of China and Nepal.
A road trip to Marim La is truly epic
Marim La is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.494m (18,024ft) above sea level, located on the border of China and Nepal.
Samto La: a challenging 4x4 track
Samto La is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.064m (16,614ft) above the sea level, located on the Nepal-China border.
Travel guide to the top of Chyangchumi La
Chyangchumi La is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.177m (16,984t) above the sea level, located on the border of China and Nepal.
Khung La: Only Experienced Drivers with Advanced Off Road Skills
Khung La is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.425m (17,798ft) above the sea level, located on the border of China and Nepal.
The road to Sechi Lagna will take your breath away
Sechi Lagna is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.513m (14,806ft) above the sea level, located in Humla District in the Karnali Zone of Nepal.