World’s most breathtaking roads to take a drive on!

World’s most breathtaking roads to take a drive on!

 

After a week that started off with skiing moved on to exotic destinations and cooled off with gaming thrills on the couch it is time to now ponder about the path rather than the destination. Most often both in life and journey we are so often bothered about the destination that we actually forget to enjoy the path that leads us there. If you actually sum it up then most often it is the path where you spend more time on rather than the destination.

 

Traveling by good old road still offers unmatched delights and you only need to look around to find them. Here are some of the best roads in the world which will enthrall you captivate you with their enjoyable ride and will take you to the edge of adrenaline at times. So loosen your seatbelts and join the ride…

 

1. North Yungas Road- Bolivia = Road of Death

 

 

The North Yungas Roadalso known as El Camino de la Muerte (Spanish for “Road of Death”)is a 43 mile road that leads from La Paz to Coroico35 miles northeast of La Paz in the Yungas region of Bolivia. The road seems breathtaking and awesome just in the pictures and if you want to drive on its nerve-tingling and even limb to life-losing edges then you will be dubbed as a ‘brave-expert-lucky’ rider.

 

2. Atlantic Road- Norway

Dubbed and voted as the Norwegian construction of the century this five-mile stretch along highway Rv64 between Molde and Kristiansund. The road is anything but even and riding above some real rough waves is a thrill like none other. The road itself surges up and falls down much like the tides at different places making it a perfectly safe yet totally exciting ride.

 

3. Blue Ridge- USA

 

 

If you are looking for a roadway whose every inch will be just fine on a picture postcard the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina is the place to go. The 496 mile road has been specially crafted for drivers to go on a magical trip with scenic panorama all around. Nature is at its very best around Blue Ridge.

 

4. Columbia George Highway 30USA

 

 

The much fabled ‘Kingdom of Narnia’ shot will be visible from one of the bridges on this trip as the road takes you through a journey that will bring the silver screen to life. Described by many as ‘the ultimate drive’ for scenic pleasure in North America the Columbia George Highway comes very close to dethroning the Blue Ridge Parkway from its spot!

 

5. Guoliang Tunnel- China

 

 

After North Yungas in Boliviawe bring you the Guoliang Tunnel located high up Taihang Mountains in China. The road is like a little cavern on the side of a mountain with holes of various shapes and sizes acting as windows. The road will offer you a journey and a view like none other in the world as you feel transported to an ancient and mystical land. If you want a safe way to experience how it feels like when hanging from a bottomless cliff then this is your best shot!

 

6. Amalfi Coast Road- Italy

 

 

Amalfi seems to be getting pretty popular these days as it is creeping up into most of our lists or maybe we just have a special fascination towards Italy! Riding on the beautiful coast of Amalfi is in contrast to places like Guoliang Tunnel as this experience is more romantic than scary. The beautiful Italian coast dotted with villages and the drive right next to waves makes this a captivating one.

 

7. Three Capes Route- USA

 

 

Located on the coast of Oreg on the ride is famous for its proximity to a beautiful coast on one side and lush green forests on the other side of the road. The long ride can eventually take you to the Cape Kiwanda drive which is both beautiful and unique as you put your set of wheels through waves- quite literally!

 

8. Transfagarasan Road- Romania

 

 

Many consider this stunning and breathtaking road clad in natural beauty as the road that leads you to the sky. It runs North to South across the tallest sections of the Carpathian Mountains between the highest peak in the countryMoldoveanuand the second highestNegoiu. Yesin the way you also can stop at the castle of Vlad III the Impaler the king who inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula character. Welcome to Transylvania- Dracula Land baby!

 

9. Red Rock Scenic Road- USA

 

 

This route passes through the Coconino National ForestRed Rock Country and the Montezuma Castle National Monument. The beautiful road is known for providing the best view of nature’s beauty around Arizona.

 

10. Seward Highway- Alaska

 

 

While Alaska is technically USAwe do not want our riders to be searching for Seward Highway in US mainland so the special mention of the region in the title (and not our bias towards Sarah Palin!) The Seward Highway extends 127 miles (204 km) from Seward to Anchorage and offers you the best view of this unique land and its special topography.