The highest roads in the world
Nevada Ojos del Salado, Argentina-Chile: The highest accessible point by car on Earth is reached by following the gravel track.
Umlingla Pass, India: According to Guinness World Records, Umlingla Pass in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir.
Uturuncu, Bolivia: Not much more than a loose gravel track, the old mine road serving the twin summits of Uturunca.
Chongnyi La, India: Perched at a height of 5,632 m (18,477 ft) above sea level, Chongnyi, or Mana Pass, is one of the highest motorable passes in the world.
Tanglang La, India: Tanglang La, a high mountain pass in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, reaches an elevation of 5,328 m.
Chivay-Arequipa road, Peru: The spectacular Carretera Chivay-Arequipa, a 149-km (93-mi) mountain road that meanders through Peru's Arequipa region.
Khunjerab Pass, China-Pakistan: The border crossing at Khunjerab, a mountain pass in the Karakoram range.
Mount Evans Scenic Byway, USA: Quickly gaining 2,743 m (9,000 ft) through the high plains of Denver in Colorado.
Mauna Loa Scenic Drive, USA: The 27-km (17 mi) road that snakes through the lunar landscape leading up to the summit of Mauna Loa.
Marsimik La, India: Summiting at an elevation of 5,582 m (18,313 ft), Marsimik La carves its way through the Chang Chenmo mountain.