Which is the best road in Pakistan?

Which is the best road in Pakistan?

The 10 best roads to drive in Pakistan

1. Makran Costal Highway.
2. Road to Khunjerab Pass.
3. Naran to Babusar Road- Kaghan Valley.
4. Quetta to Taftan Road-Balochistan.
5. Sost Road- Gilgit Baltistan.
6. Kashmir Highway.
7. Pir Sohawa Road- Islamabad.
8. Shigar Road- Gilgit Baltistan.

Is Fairy Meadows road Safe?

It’s said to be one of the most dangerous roads in the world. Getting to Fairy Meadows is a huge risk that prevents many from enjoying the view. In 2013 the road was ranked as the second deadliest highway in the world, because it’s a ‘treacherous high altitude, unstable and narrow mountain road’.

How many people died in making Karakoram highway?

The road is one of the scariest and hair raising jeep trips in the world. Construction of the road started in 1959 and opened to the public in 1986 after 27 years of corded drilling and construction. 810 Pakistani and 82 Chinese workers lost their lives, mostly in landslides and falls, while building the highway.

What are the benefits of Fairy Meadows road?

The road serves as the launching point for trekkers summiting on the Rakhiot face of the Nanga Parbat, the world’s ninth tallest mountain at 8,126 metres above sea level. Fairy Meadows National Park is a breathtakingly beautiful grassland surrounded by thick alpine forest and it’s a great spot for nature lovers.

Which is the beautiful road in the world?

EXCITING: STELVIO PASS, ITALY. Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson has already awarded the Alpine Stelvio Pass with the title of ‘Most Beautiful Road in the World’. Anyone who has traversed its hairpin corners will know exactly what the British TV presenter is talking about.

Is road to Gilgit open?

Gilgit Naltar Road is opened for traffic.

Why is it called Fairy Meadows?

Fairy Meadows (Urdu: پریوں کا چراگاہ‎), named by German climbers (German Märchenwiese, “fairy tale meadows”) and locally known as Joot, is a grassland near one of the base camp sites of the Nanga Parbat, located in Diamer District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.

How high is Nanga Parbat basecamp?

However, the Nanga Parbat base camp trek, which takes you to an altitude of 3,850 m (12,631 ft.), is a great way to discover this majestic peak safely (although difficult none the less). On this program, we will trek to the base camp and then over the Mazeno Pass at 5,377 m (17,641 ft.).

Who controls Karakoram Pass?

The entire Siachen Glacier, with all major passes and heights of the Saltoro Ridge (including Sia La, Bilafond La, Gyong La, Yarma La (6,100m), and Chulung La (5,800m).), has been under the administration of India (currently as part of the union territory of Ladakh) since 1984.

Is Karakoram Highway safe?

Stay safe. The Karakoram Highway lies in one of the safest part of Pakistan, but expect inhospitable terrain. The more you go north, the safer it becomes, especially between Gilgit and the border pass.

Which country has bad roads?

South Africa has world’s most dangerous roads; India in fourth place: Study.