Altit Fort & Royal Garden
Altit Fort is an ancient 1000-year-old fort in Altit village, Hunza Valley, featuring the lush Royal Rose Garden, Kha Basi Cafe, and rich cultural heritage overlooking the Hunza River
ExploreDanyore Suspension Bridge and Tunnel
Gilgit Danyore, Gilgit-Baltistan
Overview
Spanning the roaring Hunza River near Gilgit city the Danyore Suspension Bridge and Tunnel is a remarkable historic engineering landmark built in the mid twentieth century. Locally referred to as the Bridge of Death due to its narrow single lane wooden plank design the structure measures over five hundred feet in length suspended by heavy wire cables. On the Danyore side the suspension bridge connects directly into a hand carved rock tunnel cut straight through a vertical granite cliff face. Built to connect Danyore village with Gilgit central bazaar before modern CPEC highway bridges were constructed this historic pass remains an iconic symbol of local engineering resilience. Visitors to the site can walk across the wooden suspension bridge photograph the roaring Hunza River below and walk through the historic curved cliff tunnel.
Highlights
- Historic mid 20th century wooden suspension bridge spanning over 500 feet across Hunza River
- Hand carved rock tunnel cut directly through vertical granite mountain cliffs
- Historic lifeline route connecting Danyore village directly to Gilgit city center
- Panoramic vantage views of the Hunza River confluence and surrounding Karakoram peaks
- Thrilling pedestrian walk across suspended wooden planks and dark rock tunnel arches
Things To Do
- Walk carefully across the historic wooden suspension bridge over the roaring Hunza River
- Explore and photograph the hand carved rock tunnel opening on the Danyore cliff side
- Capture high altitude landscape photographs of the river bed and Karakoram mountain ridges
- Learn about early road connectivity and infrastructure history of Gilgit Baltistan
- Visit nearby Chinese Martyrs Cemetery located close to the Danyore bridge exit
Local Transportation
Easily accessible via a short 15 minute drive or taxi ride from central Gilgit city across the main CPEC bridge route.
Accommodation
Stay at central Gilgit city hotels including Serena Hotel Gilgit, Hotel City Gate, Ramada Gilgit, or local guesthouses in Danyore.
Food & Cuisine
Local cafes and tea stalls offer fresh chapshuro, local mutton karahi, trout fish, fresh fruit juices, and hot green tea.
Safety Information
The wooden suspension bridge is now predominantly used for pedestrians and two wheelers. Exercise caution when walking near low side cables over fast flowing water.
Travel Tips
Carry a flashlight or phone light for walking through the unlit rock tunnel section and wear comfortable flat shoes for walking on wooden planks.