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11-Jul-2025

The Hussaini suspension bridge

The Hussaini suspension bridge is believed to be the second longest man made hanging bridge in the world. The Hussaini hanging bridge is a relatively new addition to the attractions of the upper Hunza Valley. It was built by the local community after their previous bridge was washed away. The bridge is 660 feet long and has 472 wooden planks and is positioned 50 feet above the Hunza River. The planks are around 6 feet in length and positioned a decent width apart. The width of the bridge means that for some, they would be unable to cross holding onto both sides of the bridge cables. The bridge is a well constructed piece of engineering and crossing it, is a bit of a bottle tester. It is a lot of fun. At the other side of the bridge if you have the time and the inclination then you can clamber up the precarious rocky pathway to the nearby village. You can return the way you came or you can opt for the zip line back. The zip line costs Rs 2,000 per person and is well worth the money. Returning on the zip line makes a great all round trip. Apart from now being a tourist attraction, the bridge is used by the residents of the nearby Zarabad hamlet to connect to Hussaini village.

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Don27-Jul-2025 02:43
I'm not sure which would be more challenging, crossing the bridge or traversing the trail on the other side.
Dan Opdal26-Jul-2025 21:51
Stunning landscape shot. Superb! V