Hussaini Suspension Bridge
Hussaini Suspension Bridge | |
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A view of the bridge with the peaks of Passu Cones partially covered by miniature clouds in the background c. 2016 | |
| Coordinates | 36°25′25.7″N 74°52′57.1″E / 36.423806°N 74.882528°E |
| Carries | Pedestrians |
| Crosses | Hunza River |
| Locale | Gojal Tehsil, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
| Official name | Hussaini Suspension Bridge |
| Other name | Hussaini Hanging Bridge |
| Named for | Hussaini Village |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Simple suspension bridge |
| Material | Wooden boards |
| Trough construction | Ropes |
| Total length | 194 m (635 ft) |
| History | |
| Engineering design by | Traditional method |
| Rebuilt | Yes |
| Statistics | |
| Daily traffic | Pedestrians (in limited numbers at a time) |
| Toll | Yes |
| Location | |
Interactive map of Hussaini Suspension Bridge | |
Hussaini Suspension Bridge (Urdu: حسینی سسپنشن پل) is a 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.