Highest Motorable Roads and Passes of India To Feel The Adrenaline Rush

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to travel on the highest roads of the world? Are you a biker who is also in love with the mighty Himalayan mountains or a car enthusiast seeking challenges, adventure and thrill? Well, we have got the perfect roads for you to press that accelerator on! Rough and daunting but equally serene and rewarding, the top 10 motorable roads and passes in India are hugged between the Himalayas. Built by the Border Roads Organization, these roads require for you to get a special permit from the government. However, few of them are open to Indian citizens with a valid ID proof.

It is pretty clear that India is privileged with the highest roads and passes in the world but the ongoing debate on what a ‘Motorable road’ actually is has created confusion. Are these roads ranked on the basis of the fact that all citizens can have access to them or is it the government that enjoys the privilege over them? Here are the Top 10 Highest Motorable Roads and Passes in India whose altitude are measured in compliance with SRTM (Shuttle Radar Topography Mission) or modern age GPS systems.