India is a melting pot of experiences and cultures, a quality that also bleeds out onto our everyday lives and what we do. Obviously, with all the craziness and fervour in our country, our surroundings had to reflect the people we are. Some of these places are man made, some have been naturally around since time immemorial, but all of them are guaranteed to give you a thrill. Presenting, the most dangerous spots in India.

1. Phugtal Monastery - Built on a cliffside



This surreal Monastery, known as the Phugtal Gompa, is situated in Ladakh and is built in the form of a honeycomb cut into the side of the cliffside. A precipitous climb to the spot and very limited options for food make this a place you prepare yorself to go to. The dizzying heights are commonplace for the locals, but anyone else might have a hard time.

3. Dras- The 2nd coldest habitable area in the world



Also known as the 'Gateway to Ladakh', this town in J&K is famous for being one of the spots attacked during the Kargil war and being a generally high militancy area. It is also however, the second coldest inhabitable area in the world. So if you're lucky enough to not get shot down by a military incursion, you still have to contend with hypothermia: not exactly great odds.

5. Khardung La - Highest road, lowest oxygen



The world's highest motorable road is located in Ladakh and is a 3 hour drive up from Leh. The winding roads, high altitude and direct sunlight come together to give most people's stomachs a run for their money. Sometimes things even go beyond tummy trouble, but lets pray that doesn't happen.