Bashu Suspension Bridge

Quick facts

• Height above sea level: 7,050 ft (about 2,150 m)
• Nearest city: Skardu — About 42 km (about 1 hour by road along the Skardu–Gilgit road)
• Summer (Jun–Aug): 15°C to 31°C
• Winter (Dec–Feb): -8°C to 4°C

Famous for: The bridge over the Indus River at the mouth of the Basho Valley, where the jeep track up to the Basho meadows begins. It is a common photo stop beside the Chocolate Rocks and Basho waterfall.

The Bashu Suspension Bridge is a key gateway landmark located in the Skardu district of Gilgit-Baltistan. Suspended over the roaring waters of the Indus River, this narrow wooden and cable suspension bridge serves as the primary access point for travelers journeying from the main road into the remote wilderness of Bashu Meadows. Crossing the bridge—often in 4x4 Jeeps—is an exciting experience that offers striking views of the river canyon and rugged surrounding cliffs, marking the transition from the main highway to the mountain trail of Bashu Valley.