In Pics: 25 Of The Most Dangerous Roads On Earth Photogallery

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Let's take a look at 25 most dangerous roads on earth. Despite their beauty, one should think twice before driving on these roads...

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In Pics: 25 Of The Most Dangerous Roads On Earth

National Highway 22, India

Some people call National Highway 22 as a ‘highway to hell’. The road here makes you cut through mountain. was also featured in the History Channel's "IRT Deadliest Roads" TV series for its poor maintenance and hazardous condition.

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Trollstigen – Norway

It is a narrow mountain road in Norway with a 9% gradient and 11 hairpin turns. Fog, poor traction and limited visibility during rain make the road more dangerous for driving.

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Nathu La Pass, India

This is one of the three open trading border posts between China and Indha which is located 54 km east of Gangtok. Massive landslides and snow sludge make this road dangerous.

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The Atlantic Road – Norway

This road is breathtakingly beautiful but dangerous. The road is built across small islands stretching up to five miles; the road is often buffeted by strong winds and rain—yet it remains a huge tourist attraction.

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Bayburt Of Yolu-/D915 - Turkey

With 29 steep hairpin turns and a distinct lack of pavement, this road is prone to accidents. At some point, it gets so narrow that one can barely fit two cars.

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Leh-Manali Highway, India

Driving on this road is risky as one small mistake can end your life. People from plain areas can not dare to drive on this dangerous stretch.

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Kuandinsky bridge over Vitim River – Sibera

Only one car can cross this bridge at a time. Rotting wood and rusting metal makes it more dangerous—the bridge can crumble any time.

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Eshima Ohashi Bridge – Japan

Known as Roller Coaster Bridge due to its steep incline, Eshima Ohashi Bridge was built to allow fishing boats to go under it. It is the third largest rigid frame bridge in the world.

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Keylong-Kishtwar Road - India

This is an unpaved road with no safety features. On some points, cliff hanging over your head makes it more horrible.

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Zoji La - India

It runs through the mountain area to connect Ladakh and Kashmir. At some point, the road gets very narrow with no guard rails. It is used by trucks, buses, cars and cattle. Dozens of deaths are reported every year.

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