Monday 27 February 2017

World"s most dangerous tourist destinations.

Normally tourist destinations are supposed to be attractive and relaxing destinations. These destinations provide relaxing atmosphere and nurturing environment. This is what attracts tourists in the first place but their are few destinations that are known to be quite dangerous to visit. Here are the five most dangerous tourist destinations in the world you don't want to miss knowing about them, though visiting these may depend upon your wisdom.

Let's begin with number five Trolltunga, the Trolltunga is one of the most dangerous attractions in Norway if you look at the site itself you will definitely understand why it is one of the most dangerous places.
The stone is elevated almost 800 meters high and takes one to about 10 hours to get to the top. In addition to that there are no rails around the stone to protect observers from the top vantage point. In this even makes it worse it is said that there is an Australian woman who plunged to her death from the stone this year although it is the first ever recorded death in the Trolltunga.

Number four is Running of the Bulls this is an event that happens every year in Spain. In this event six bulls are released onto the streets and they're left to run freely for about eight hundred and twenty-five meters.
The event attracts in excess of 20,000 people each year. Statistically about 100 people get injured on an annual basis while over 15 deaths have been recorded since its inception. While they're at it people might either be considered to be brave or just completely foolish by running in this event.

Number three is Mount Hua Shan. You want to go hike in the most dangerous place in the world, then welcome to Mount Hua Shan. This is probably one of the most dangerous hiking places in the world. When you visit this place it will not take you a minute to understand why it is dangerous.
The wooden planks that have been aligned along the mountain could easily fall off anytime one steps on it inappropriately.  When the planks fall off, the only option hikers are left with is to step on the foot hold otherwise you have to let go. It is estimated that close to 100people lose their lives on this mountain annually.  So next time you plan to hike on this mountain take note of the statistics.

 Number two is El Caminito Del Rey. El Caminito Del Rey is one of the most dangerous walkways in the world. It's named so because Spain's King Alfonso once walked on it. It is only about a meter and with but his link between two cliffs that are about 200meters apart and 100 meters in depth.

However over the years the walkway has been neglected and is currently in a sorry state to say the least. The path is currently closed to the public with people steal chances to go and have a hike on the path. There have been over four deaths recorded since the path was neglected. This could probably explain why it was closed to the public. Even though it is closed to the public is still so popular that money is being pumped into repairs in order to ensure it is reopen.


Number one is Death Road, the Death Road is a road that stretches more than 69 kilometers and is found in the youngest region of Bolivia. Researchers have termed it as one of the world's most dangerous roads. 

There are several risks that are associated with this road, the first is the fact that the ground on which the road is built is unstable and not firm this makes the road susceptible to mud slides which also possess great risks to motorists. Another risk is the fact that the road has no side rails that are supposed to prevent vehicles from rolling over the descent that goes for more than 600 meters. Statistically over 200 people fall victim of the roads unfriendliness and tourists are mostly advised to avoid it. So these were the five most dangerous tourist destinations in the world if you want to visit any of these please be in touch with Air View Services.

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