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Hussaini Bridge
Hussaini Suspension Bridge () is a footbridge, pedestrian hanging bridge over the Hunza River in Gilgit Baltistan's Karakoram range. It was originally built for local access but has become a popular tourist attraction due to its striking structure and dramatic location. Description The bridge is situated in the Gojal area of Hunza District, at a distance of some from the town of Aliabad, Hunza, Aliabad and away in the northeast of Gilgit, the capital city of Gilgit-Baltistan region. Reachable through a path from the Karakoram Highway, the bridge provides a passageway between the Hussaini (Hunza), Hussaini and Zarabod villages of the Upper Hunza over the Hunza River. A bridge at the site was originally built around 1968. Followed by the devastation from the 2010 Attabad landslide, the bridge was reconstructed later. The long suspended structure consists of rectangular wooden planks held utilizing six main ropes that support the entire length. Kept between the consecutive wood ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tupopdan
Tupopdan, also known as Passu Cathedral or Passu Cones, is a mountain in northern Pakistan. Description Tupopdan is a summit in the South Ghujerab Mountains subrange of the Karakoram. The mountain is situated north of the village of Passu and the mountain is one of the most scenic sights along the Karakoram Highway. Precipitation runoff from this mountain's slopes drains into tributaries of the Hunza River. Topographic relief is significant as the north face rises 1,700 metres (5,577 ft) in , and the summit rises 3,600 metres (11,811 ft) above the Hunza River in . The first ascent of the summit was achieved on July 6, 1987, by Andy Cave and John Stevenson via the Northeast Ridge. One source claims that ''Tupopdan'' means "sun-drenched mountain", whereas another source states it is a Wakhi language, Wakhi word meaning "hot rock" which alludes to snow shedding quickly from the south slopes in winter. Climate Based on the Köppen climate classification, Tupop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
