17 places to discover
Bhumibol Bridge is a pair of cable-stayed bridges crossing the Chao Phraya River, connecting Bangkok's Yan Nawa District with Phra Pradaeng in Samut Prakan Province. Part of the Industrial Ring Road, it comprises Bhumibol Bridge 1 and Bhumibol Bridge 2 meeting at Bang Krachao. Opened in 2006 and named after King Bhumibol Adulyadej, it is notable for its distinctive diamond-shaped pylons and role in easing industrial traffic.
Chalkewadi Windmill Farm is a large-scale wind energy project located on a plateau in Chalkewadi, Satara district, Maharashtra. Developed for renewable energy generation, it features hundreds of windmills spread across a 5 km plateau that supply electricity to Satara, Mahabaleshwar, and Panchgani. The site has evolved into a tourist destination known for its scenic landscape of lush green hills, valleys, red soil, and towering wind turbines. It is situated approximately 29 km from Satara and 6 km from Thoseghar Falls.
Chicham Bridge is a suspension bridge located in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, connecting the villages of Chicham and Kibber over the Samba Lamba Nallah gorge. Completed in 2017 by the Border Roads Organisation, its deck sits at an elevation of 4,145 meters (13,596 feet) above sea level, making it Asia’s highest suspension bridge by elevation. The bridge spans approximately 114 to 136 meters and stands about 150 meters above the gorge floor.
Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Setu, also known as Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, is a 9.15 km beam bridge over the Lohit River in Tinsukia District, Assam. Connecting Dhola and Sadiya near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, it is the longest bridge in India. Inaugurated on 26 May 2017, it is named after Bharat Ratna awardee Dr. Bhupen Hazarika and significantly reduces travel time between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Khau Coc Cha Pass, also known as Me Pia Pass, is a mountain pass on National Highway 4A in Xuan Truong Commune, Bao Lac District, Cao Bang Province, northeastern Vietnam. Famous for its 14 sharp hairpin bends climbing a limestone mountainside, it connects Xuan Truong to Bao Lac town. The pass offers panoramic views of forested karst mountains and valleys and is a celebrated stop for motorbike tours and photographers visiting the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark.
Magapit Suspension Bridge is a steel suspension bridge spanning the Cagayan River at Barangay Magapit in Lal-lo, Cagayan. Completed in 1978, it was the first suspension bridge in Southeast Asia and remains one of the longest of its type in the country. The bridge carries the Pan-Philippine Highway (AH26), connecting eastern and western Cagayan, and is noted for its engineering and scenic river views.
Malshej Ghat is a scenic mountain pass located in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, situated on the Kalyan-Ahmednagar highway at an elevation of approximately 700 meters. It connects Thane and Pune districts and is renowned for its lush green valleys, misty hills, and numerous seasonal waterfalls during the monsoon season. The area holds historical significance as part of ancient trade routes and strategic Maratha movements. It serves as a nature destination for driving, trekking, birdwatching, and viewing waterfalls.
Paringa Bridge is a heritage-listed lift-span bridge crossing the Murray River between Paringa and Renmark in South Australia's Riverland. Opened on 31 January 1927, it was built to carry both the Sturt Highway and the former Barmera railway line. Notable for its central lifting span that still opens for river vessels, it is an important example of early 20th-century bridge engineering and a landmark on the Sturt Highway.
Photi La is a high mountain pass in the Changthang region of Ladakh, located on the Hanle to Umling La road near Hanle village in Leh district. Situated at an elevation of approximately 5,524 metres (18,124 feet), it is among the highest motorable passes in India. The pass offers expansive views of the cold desert plateau, surrounding snow-capped peaks and is marked by prayer flags.
Seri Gemilang Bridge is a ceremonial bridge in Putrajaya, Federal Territory of Putrajaya, spanning Putrajaya Lake between Precinct 4 (Core Island) and Precinct 5. Completed in 2003 as part of the planned administrative capital development, it is notable for its modern Islamic-inspired arch design, night illumination, and role as the main gateway to the Putrajaya International Convention Centre and Heritage Square.
Seri Saujana Bridge is a prominent cable-stayed bridge in Putrajaya, Malaysia, spanning Putrajaya Lake to connect Lebuh Sentosa on Core Island with Lebuh Wawasan. Completed in 2003 as part of Putrajaya's planned administrative capital, it is one of eight major bridges in the city. Notable for its symmetrical cable-stayed design, twin pylons and night illumination, the bridge serves both as a functional roadway and a scenic landmark overlooking the lake and nearby Iron Mosque.
Shinku La, also known as Shingo La, is a high Himalayan mountain pass at about 5,091 metres on the border of Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh. It connects the Zanskar Valley via Kargyak with the Lahaul Valley at Darcha and lies on the Nimmu-Padum-Darcha Road. Notable for its stark alpine landscape, snow-covered slopes and prayer flags, it serves as a vital seasonal link and scenic transit point for trekkers and motorists.
Stilwell Road is a historic World War II military road stretching from Ledo in Assam through Jairampur in Arunachal Pradesh to Kunming in China via Pangsau Pass on the India-Myanmar border. Built between 1942 and 1945 under US General Joseph Stilwell, it was constructed to supply Allied forces in China. The Jairampur section is noted for its forested hills, wartime heritage and border landscape.
Sudarshan Setu is a cable-stayed bridge connecting Okha on the mainland to Beyt Dwarka Island in Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat. Inaugurated in February 2024, it is India's longest cable-stayed bridge at 2.32 km. Built over the Arabian Sea, it replaces the ferry service and provides direct road access to the pilgrimage island, featuring solar panels, footpaths and distinctive design elements.
Tsaga La is a high-altitude mountain pass located near Chushul in Leh district, Ladakh, on the route connecting Loma to Chushul and the southern bank of Pangong Tso. Situated on the Changthang plateau at over 4,500 metres elevation, it offers stark, barren Himalayan landscapes. The pass is known for its remote setting, prayer flags, and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and plateau, and is traversed by visitors traveling between Hanle, Loma and Pangong Tso region.
Umling La is a high mountain pass near Hanle in Leh District, Ladakh, India, recognized as the world's highest motorable road at approximately 19,024 feet (5,798 metres) above sea level. Constructed by the Border Roads Organisation under Project Himank, it connects Chisumle and Demchok villages. The pass offers stark Himalayan landscapes and is notable for its engineering achievement and extreme high-altitude driving experience.
Wari La is a high mountain pass at approximately 5,312 metres (17,427 ft) on the Sakti approach in Ladakh, connecting the Indus Valley near Sakti village to the Nubra Valley via Agham-Shyok. Built and maintained by the Border Roads Organisation, it is one of India's highest motorable passes. Notable for its remote, rugged landscape, prayer flags at the summit, and panoramic views of the Ladakh and Karakoram ranges.