Hussaini Suspension Bridge () is a

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over the

Hunza River Hunza River () is the principal river within the Hunza region in Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan. It is formed by the confluence of the Chapursan and Khunjerab ''nalas'' (gorges) which are fed by glaciers. It is also joined by the Gilgit River ...

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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 Gojal ( Wakhi: , Kyrgyz: ), also called Upper Hunza, is situated in northwestern Pakistan. It borders China at the Khunjerab Pass and the Shimshal valley, and Afghanistan at the Chapursan valley. In 2019, Gojal Valley became the second Karac ...

area of

Hunza District Hunza District (, ) is a district of Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan in the Kashmir#Dispute, disputed Kashmir region. The application of the term "administered" to the various regions of Kashmir and a mention of the Kashmir dispute is suppo ...

, at a distance of some from the town of Aliabad and away in the northeast of

Gilgit Gilgit (; Shina language, Shina: ; ) is a city in Pakistani-administered Gilgit-Baltistan, Gilgit–Baltistan in the disputed Kashmir region.The application of the term "administered" to the various regions of Kashmir and a mention of the Kas ...

, the capital city of Gilgit-Baltistan region. Reachable through a path from the

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, the bridge provides a passageway between the

Hussaini Husseini (also spelled Hussaini people's, Husaini, Hecini, Hosseini , Houssaini or Husayni, ) is an Arabic surname. Etymology It is a nisba derivation of the given name Hussein or Husain from the name of Imam Husain ibn Ali. People with the surn ...

and Zarabod villages of the

Upper Hunza Gojal ( Wakhi: , Kyrgyz: ), also called Upper Hunza, is situated in northwestern Pakistan. It borders China at the Khunjerab Pass and the Shimshal valley, and Afghanistan at the Chapursan valley. In 2019, Gojal Valley became the second Karachuk ...

over the

. A bridge at the site was originally built around 1968. Followed by the devastation from the

2010 Attabad landslide Attabad Lake () also known as Hunza Lake, is a lake located in the Gojal region of Gilgit-Baltistan, a region within the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir administered by Pakistan. It was formed in January 2010 when a significant 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 wooden planks of the bridge are the larger spaces which are intended to resist the wobbly vibrations in the whole structure when driven by the wind. In 2013, the American travel magazine, ''

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'' listed the bridge among the dangerous cross bridges in the world. The Hussaini Hanging Bridge

In order to visit and cross the bridge, tourists have to follow some necessary precautions such as the use of

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Incident

In July 2022, a student from

Sindh Sindh ( ; ; , ; abbr. SD, historically romanized as Sind (caliphal province), Sind or Scinde) is a Administrative units of Pakistan, province of Pakistan. Located in the Geography of Pakistan, southeastern region of the country, Sindh is t ...

, reportedly died of drowning in the Hunza River after falling from the bridge. His body was found from the river near

Gulmit Gulmit (Wakhi language, Wakhi/), also known as Gul-e-Gulmit , in upper Hunza Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. Gulmit is a centuries-old historic town, with mountains, peaks and glaciers. It is a tourist spot and has many historic places, hotels, and ...

after a 2-3 hour search operation done by the local authorities with the rescue team. The tehsil assistant commissioner of

claimed that the deceased was an epilepsy patient and might have fallen off the bridge from the outcome of a seizure. Consequently, the bridge was sealed off for some days till the complete investigations of the case.

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{{Bridges in Pakistan Footbridges Simple suspension bridges Wooden bridges Karakoram Hunza Bridges in Gilgit-Baltistan Tourist attractions in Gilgit-Baltistan