Hussaini Suspension Bridge

The Hussaini Suspension Bridge is a wooden footbridge with steel cables that spans a deep gorge, linking Hussaini Village to Zarabad across the Hunza River valley. The structure sits high above the water and rocky terrain below, creating a striking crossing between two mountain communities.

The bridge was built in 1970 to connect the isolated mountain villages. After heavy monsoon flooding damaged it in 2011, the structure was rebuilt with reinforced steel cables and new wooden planks to improve durability.

The bridge serves as a daily gathering point where villagers meet, exchange news, and maintain social bonds across the communities. It sits at the heart of how people here move through their landscape and connect with one another.

Wear sturdy footwear and cross carefully, as some wooden sections are missing and wind can cause the bridge to sway. It helps to move at a steady pace and maintain a firm grip on the side ropes throughout your crossing.

The missing wooden planks are not a defect but rather a continuous result of wind and foot traffic slowly wearing away the wood. This creates an unfiltered view straight down to the gorge, which many visitors find both thrilling and humbling during their crossing.

Location: Hunza District

Inception: 1970

Length: 193 m

GPS coordinates: 36.42361,74.88250

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:21