Hussaini Suspension Bridge, The World's Most Dangerous Bridge

The Hussaini suspension bridge crosses the Lake Borot upstream of the Hunza River in northern Pakistan. At 2,600 m in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, the world's most dangerous bridge is located. It is an important point of connection of the routes that go to the north of the country, belongs to the people of Pasu and other neighbouring villages, and ends at the lake itself in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Photo credit: Jawad Bhatti

Since 1978 is relatively isolated by the lack of roads and infrastructure, the only possible way is through the mountains to Rawalpindi, or traffic of aircraft, but only for the richest people. Internal insulation between regions is offset by the construction of the Karakoram Highway, which crosses the region from outside. The view from the Hussaini-Borit Lake Bridge is picturesque, not to mention precarious and potentially lethal.

The six main cables are hung from one bank to another. Massive gaps between the wooden planks, Many planks are missing, and strong winds shake the bridge. It does little to ease the nerves that a previous, older, broken bridge hangs in tatters next to the "new" one. Crossing Borit Lake is very dangerous, and the rapidly flowing Hunza River is particularly frightening, which is why it is called the world's most dangerous suspension bridge, as well as the world's most attractive bridge. The new Hussaini hanging bridge, as well as the tattered remains of the previous bridge, still hang next to it. The deadly poor maintenance of Hussaini Bridge is also ine of the most Oldest Bridge of Pakistan.

The truly death-defying thrills and fears are associated with crossing this bridge, where sudden gusts of wind can hit travellers off their feet, face to face with death. Despite its dangerous looks, however, the Hussaini is a relatively safe bridge and has become something of a tourist draw, with hikers testing their nerves as they carefully work their way across.