A swaying plank-and-wire bridge over the Hunza River, with the Passu Cones on the skyline.
The Hussaini Suspension Bridge is in Upper Hunza, about 1 hour 15 minutes from Karimabad. The planks are widely spaced and the bridge sways in the wind, so it needs a steady head. It is best from April to October, and most people combine it with the Passu Cones and Attabad Lake.
Reviewed by ToursInPakistan Travel Team Last updated October 2026 ← Back to the Hunza Travel Guide
About 1 hour 15 minutes.
1–2 hours with the walk down.
April to October.
A short path down from the KKH, then the crossing.
Tea and snacks at stalls by the road.
Passu Cones, Borith Lake and Attabad.
Drive times and access vary with season and road conditions.
The bridge hangs over the Hunza River near Hussaini village, with the Passu Cones behind it. Wooden planks are tied to steel cables with gaps between them, and the whole bridge moves as you walk.
Go slowly, hold both side cables and don’t crowd the bridge. If you’d rather not cross, the bank gives the best photos of people on it.
Tell us your dates. We’ll fit it in at the best time of day.
Enjoy it from the bank with little ones.
Bridge, river and cones in one frame.
A shared bit of adventure.
Borith Lake walk nearby.
Open when Khunjerab is closed.
Private tours with transport, hotels and a backup plan for flights and roads.
Duration: 8 Days
Every highlight at an easy pace, with the best stays.
About 1 hour 15 minutes by road, then a short walk down from the Karakoram Highway.
Visitors cross it every day, but the planks are spaced apart and it sways. Hold both side cables, wear grippy shoes and skip it in strong wind or if heights worry you.
April to October. Mornings are usually calmer, with less wind on the bridge.
We do not recommend it for young children. Older children can cross with an adult beside them; everyone else can enjoy it from the bank.
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