Bunji Bridge, Suspension bridge across Indus River in Astore District, Pakistan
The Bunji Bridge extends 330 feet across the Indus River, constructed with iron and steel in a cantilever truss structure design.
The bridge originated in 1893 when Captain Aylmer of Bengal Sappers and Miners installed steel wire ropes from England and wooden girders with masonry supports.
The bridge connects the regions of Gilgit and Astore District, enabling trade interactions and community connections between different cultural groups in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Following restoration in 2012, the bridge provides an essential crossing point over the Indus River, particularly when summer water levels make ferry transport impossible.
The structure incorporates nineteenth-century engineering methods with imported English materials, demonstrating early infrastructure development in the mountainous region.
GPS coordinates: 35.72978,74.62336
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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