Created: February 1, 2024, 3:30 p.m
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The Sach Pass to Killar: One of the most dangerous roads in the world in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Unpaved, steep and breathtakingly beautiful.
Himachal Pradesh – There are roads that require a considerable amount of courage from drivers.
A careless steering error can result in a crash or collision with oncoming traffic.
One of the most dangerous roads in the world is in the north of India: the Sach Pass to Killar.
The Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, nestled in the mighty Himalayas, impresses with spectacular landscapes of breathtaking lakes, endless plains and snow-capped mountains.
Every year this region attracts tourists from all over the world.
But the way there is demanding and involves a number of obstacles and pitfalls and it is not uncommon for locals and tourists to have accidents in the majestic mountains.
People gather at the site of a road accident in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India on April 9, 2018.
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India may have some of the best roads in the world, but it is also home to some of the most dangerous yet breathtaking landscapes due to deep gorges, icy winds and cascading rocks.
The road from Chamba to Killar in Himachal Pradesh is undoubtedly one of them.
A video that has surfaced online documents a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus ride along Chamba and Killar roads.
The route is known to be one of the most dangerous in India.
The bus must pass through Sach La, a high mountain pass at a dizzying height of 4,420 meters.
The road to the summit is completely unpaved.
Sach Pass in India: One of the most dangerous roads in the world
The Sach Pass, with its narrow and winding paths, poses a serious challenge for drivers and vehicles and is one of the most dangerous roads in all of India, India
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From mid-October to the end of June it is completely impassable due to the weather.
Nevertheless, the route from Chamba to Killar is considered by mountaineers and adventurers to be one of the most picturesque in the region, according to reviews on Tripadvisor.
“This pass is truly breathtaking in its beauty,” reads one comment.
The route offers waterfalls and extremely dangerous roads.
From the end of June, the road will be cleared for brave souls for a few months, so that the way to the mountains is open.
also extremely dangerous roads.
The pass is open in the summer months.
There is also a small temple at the summit.
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In the state of Himachal Pradesh there are numerous mountain passes that lead through the Himalayas.
One of them is the Sach Pass © tourtravelworld.com
The breathtaking but dangerous road has now created its own reputation, attracting travel enthusiasts looking for the thrill of driving through such extreme terrain.
Sach Pass offers breathtaking views that seem to outweigh the risks for some.
However, anyone embarking on this adventure should be aware of the dangers.
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