71. Rohtang Pass, India
Constructed: 2010
Risk Factor: Rockfalls and landslides, no barrier, winding bends
India’s Rohtang Pass actually got its name from people working in bad weather who were trying to cross the pass. It is part of the Leh Manali Highway, and Rohtang is a high mountain pass that travels through the Pir Panjal Range in the Himalayas. It is 13,051 feet above sea level.
Rohtang Pass, India ©Sam Dixit / Youtube.com
The Rohtang La, as it’s called, is not just one of the most dangerous roads in the country—it’s also one of the busiest. Rohtang is open from May to November, as it would be too dangerous to attempt it in the winter months. It often encounters traffic jams, and road conditions deteriorate quickly if there is snow.