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Death-Defying Selfie Spots That Will Make Your Heart Skip A Beat!

It’s not an over-exaggeration when we say, people can go to any extreme to get that perfect life-defining selfie these days. The craze of getting clicked and that too in a way that no one has tried to ever before make men and women climb mountains as well as a plunge into deep oceans. Here are some epic selfie spots which have become hugely popular among the selfie-fanatics, who are ready to risk it all, but for the most memorable selfie of their lives:

The Pedra da Gavea Mountain:

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This place in Rio de Janeiro has lately emerged as the top selfie spots among people from all over the world. At a towering height of 2762 feet, from the top, you get a panoramic view of the city and the ocean below. However, it is terribly dangerous to reach here, and the crazy on-the-edge selfies are certainly a risk to life. People make Air flight ticket booking to get here.

Belum Caves, Andhra Pradesh:

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If you are on a visit to Hyderabad then travel a bit further to Kurnool and go to Belum Caves. These are going to offer you innumerous selfie-moments that will be the most intriguing frames you’ll have to show to your friends ever. However, it sure is not so easy. The Belum caves are the longest caves in India, around 3.5 km and with too much humidity and lack of air inside, you better think twice before getting in.

Trolltunga, Norway:

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2,300 feet above the picturesque Ringedalsvatnet lake is the Trolltunga (Troll’s tongue). This piece of rock jutted out of a huge mountain, is one highly risky place to set your foot on. But then that hasn’t stopped selfie-obsessed travelers to book air tickets to get that one in a lifetime shot at this truly death-defining selfie spot.

Gurudongmar Lake, Sikkim:

The place requires a special permit to make the visit. Located at a height of 17,800 ft, the paucity of oxygen makes it difficult for anyone to stay there for long, so to get the selfies of lifetime tourists are only allowed at most an hour at the place. The easiest way to reach Sikkim is via a flight from Delhi.

Kjeragbolten, Norway:

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A rock hanging mid-air between two cliffs, at an astounding height of 3,228 feet is another very popular selfie spot in Norway. Just the thought of stepping onto that stone can give you real jitters inside. But then, some (actually many) would love to experience the thrill, and well, capture the moment for life.

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Half Dome at Yosemite National Park, USA:

For the dare-devils the fruits of their risk takings are magically delicious, a taste others may never have the chance to savor. And so for those lucky brave-hearts, here’s an awe-inspiring trek to Half Dome at Yosemite National Park that calls upon, when on a trip to the USA. A selfie from the top will be the memory that will remind you forever of the great adventure you undertook.

Devil’s Pool, Victoria Falls, Zambia:

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Teetering at the edge of the stupendous, magnificent, awe-inspiring Victoria Falls and getting that moment clicked would be an ambitious dream of many. Some, however, dare to actually realize it. The Devil’s Pool of Victoria Falls has gathered a high repute for being one of the top selfie spots for the adventurous selfie lovers.

Potato Chip Rock, California:

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It’s hugely popular on Instagram, which says enough of its repute as a selfie-spot. Furthermore, The peak point of Mount Woodson Poway in California offers a heavenly view and an out of the world backdrop for the best pictures ever. Social media is full of creative selfies who’ve dared to reach atop. Start looking for online flight ticket booking and visit it.

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Mount Huashan Hiking Trail, China:

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China offers one of the most dangerous hiking experiences around the world. If someone’s brave enough to take up the task, having some selfies to re-live that euphoric feeling is almost necessary. It is indeed with great pride that people post pictures taken at this death defining site.

So are you up for the challenge; to travel far and wide to capture one enthralling selfie, risking your life?