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This is part of the 800 mile Karakoram Highway between Pakistan and China.
Is this the scariest road in the world?
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We're trying to get there with our infrastructure, give it time.
Too bad the idiot(s) who shot the video don't understand the concept of horizontal orientation of the camera or smartphone they were using.
I hate that vertically oriented video shit that people who are too fucking stupid and/or lazy to rotate their phones 90° are always posting.
I hate that vertically oriented video shit that people who are too fucking stupid and/or lazy to rotate their phones 90° are always posting.
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True, but can't help thinking what would happen in a rock fall or landslide.
Far from it.
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What's it like in winter when it's icy, those hairpins look really threacherous.
Low traffic, and there is adequate width.
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It reaches up to an altitude of over 16,000 ft and many people have died due to blacking out from altitude sickness. It is a very dangerous with many hazards.
Nickname: "Friendship Highway"
Location: Pakistan-China
Fear factor: At over 16,000 feet, it's the highest paved road on the planet
Choice ride: Land Rover Defender
The highest paved international road on the planet doesn't come without its dangers. A route that connects Pakistan to China, the Karakoram Highway winds its way through the mountains at an altitude of 16,000+ feet. While the incredible views of K2 you see along the way make it a popular tourist route, the 800-mile highway is a nightmare for people who are prone to altitude sickness. With absolutely no barrier on one side, and shear rock wall on the other, the margin of driver error is fairly slim. To make matters worse, the area is prone to floods and landslides.
Don't let the unassuming nickname of Karakoram Highway fool you. The road is extremely treacherous and requires a vehicle that can hold its own against some of the most unforgiving terrain in the world. One such vehicle is the Land Rover Defender.
Developed for heavy-duty use, the Defender Utility Wagon features everything you'll need to get from Pakistan to China, including permanent four-wheel drive and a front and rear beam axle with coil spring suspension-both of which will allow maximum wheel contact over the uneven terrain that you will inevitably face on Karakoram. This ultimate off-road machine is powered by a 2.2L diesel engine that produces 266 lb-ft of torque (enough to get you up, over and around some of the highest mountain peaks around).
https://www.complex.com/sports/2014...us-roads-and-the-perfect-car-to-conquer-each/