25 Most Dangerous Roads to School
To the joy (or sorrow) of millions, a new school year has begun around the world. But in some countries, going to school is an unaffordable luxury. Many children are forced to travel through incredible and unimaginable routes to get the education that many of us take for granted.
We are amazed by the determination and courage of students who go through such a difficult journey to gain knowledge.
5-hour narrow road through the mountains to the most remote school in the world. Gulu, China
On a wooden ladder without safety net. South China
To boarding school via the Himalayas. Zanskar, India
Across a crumbling suspension bridge. Lebak, Indonesia
On a steel cable 800 meters long over the Rio Negro River. Colombia
To school by canoe. Riau, Indonesia
Through the forest on a bridge made of tree roots. India
To school on a buffalo. Myanmar
To school by auto rickshaw. Beldanga, India
During a snowstorm on a broken bridge. Sichuan, China
To school on a wooden boat. Pangururan, Indonesia
To school along a beam between walls built in the sixteenth century. Fort Galle, Sri Lanka
To school by boat. Kerala, India
From school by auto rickshaw. Delhi, India
On a homemade bamboo raft. Indonesia
A 200-kilometer road to a boarding school through the mountains. Pili, China
On a rope stretched 10 meters above the river. Sumatra, Indonesia
Across the river on an inflated tire. Rizal, Philippines