World’s Top 10 Highest Motorable Roads

world’s highest motorable roads

Many of us always dream of having an adventure of our lifetime but few get to do it. In this article, Team TyreMarket brings World’s Top 10 Highest Motorable Roads that you must visit if you dream of having the adventure to remember all your life.

Uturuncu

Situated in Bolivia, it is actually considered as the world’s highest motorable road at 18,953 feet or 5,777 meters. The road was initially built to serve a sulphur mine, but later on, it has attracted cyclists from all over the world. The key to conquering this road is acclimatisation. The sooner you get accustomed of this place’s vividness, the better for you. Remember, the oxygen level at this place is drastically low.

Mana Pass or Dungri La

Mana Pass or Dungri La is located at the border between Tibet (China) and India in the hilly state of Uttarakhand. Adventure seekers wanting to travel this India’s second highest motorable road and world’s third highest motorable road, have to first take a prior permission from the Indian Army. It is situated at an altitude of 18,406 feet or 5,610 meters.

Marsimek La

It is situated in the Chang-Chemno range in Ladakh at an elevation of 18,314 feet or 5,582 meterss. At this place too, you would require a prior permission from the Indian Army, which is comparatively easy to obtain as compared to Mana Pass. The road from here bifurcates through Pobrang leading you to the Pangong Tso Lake which is about 20 kms away.

Semo La

Situated in the central part of the Tibetan plateau at an altitude of 18,258 feet or 5,565 meters. People (mostly pilgrims) often use this route to western Tibet and Mount Kailash, especially when mud makes southern route difficult to access.

Photi La

Situated in Ladakh, this place is located about 30 kms away from the enticingly beautiful place called Hanle which is in Changthang region of Ladakh further away from Tso Moriri Lake. It is also one of the newly opened passes in Ladakh. One pass that you just can’t afford to miss traveling to.

Dongkha La or Donkia Pass

This pass connects Sikkim with Tibet in China. This pass is closely located to the world’s 14th highest lake Tso Lhamo Lake or Cholamu Lake in North Sikkim. This lake is also known as one of the origins of Teesta River. Located at an altitude of 17,999 feet or 5,486 meters, getting here is a bit difficult than it may seem as this pass is located close to the Tibet border, so getting a special permit from Indian Army is a laborious task that you have to go through.

Kaksang La

Located in the Changthang region of Ladakh at an elevation of 17,841 feet or 5,438 meters. It comes en route to Mahe to Nama- Chusul- Pangong Tso when going over Hora La pass. On this route, there are two serene lakes Yaye Tso and Mirpal Tso that one must visit. Getting here will need an Inner Line Permit, but having this doesn’t guarantee you an entry as it is up to the Indian Army as they can send you back from the checkpoint if it feels that it is unsafe for a civilian to go ahead.

Suge La

Situated about 110 kms from the North-West of Lhasa, Tibet, the road to the top is in decent condition which offers you an amazing view of Chomo Gangtse Mountain. Its elevation is 17815 feet or 5,430 meters. Although there’s one caution before you make it here. There’s shortage of oxygen on the top. The road to get there is in decent condition, although the shortage of oxygen will test your vehicle’s engine combustion mechanism.

Chang La

It is located on the way to the majestic Pangong Tso Lake in Ladakh at an elevation of 17,586 feet or 5,360 meters. The place gets tourists from all over the world who come to see the enthralling natural beauty of this place. And up there, you can get hot tea served by the Indian Army.

Khardung La

Last but not the least in our list of World’s highest motorable roads, Khardung La is situated at an elevation of approximately 17,582 feet or 5,359 meters in the Ladakh region of India. It is believed by many as the highest mountain motorable pass in the world, but it is not factually speaking. Nonetheless, this place is one of the most visited by adventurers. It is a gateway to the Nubra and Shyok Valley. It comes under world famous Karakoram mountain range and offers clean air and some breathtaking views of valleys. The pass has its strategic importance for both China and India. So it’s a place worth visiting.