Pokhara & Annapurnaकुश्मा-ग्यादी झोलुङ्गे पुल

Kusma-Gyadi Suspension Bridge

A long, high pedestrian suspension bridge over the Kali Gandaki gorge, linking Kusma in Parbat with Gyadi in Baglung.

This is the long pedestrian suspension bridge across the Kali Gandaki between Kusma (Parbat) and Gyadi (Baglung).

Altitude: -*
Best months: Feb-Apr, Oct-Dec
Type: Viewpoint
District: Parbat, Gandaki
Permit: None needed

Why go

The Kusma-Gyadi bridge is a pedestrian suspension bridge spanning the Kali Gandaki gorge on the western edge of Kusma, connecting Parbat district with Gyadi on the Baglung side. It is one of the longest and highest footbridges in Nepal, and walking across it, with the river far below and the walls of the gorge falling away on either side, has become a popular outing for travellers on the Pokhara to Beni road and for day trippers from Pokhara.

Like the thousands of trail bridges that link Nepal's hill villages, it was built to carry people, livestock and goods across a river that would otherwise need a long detour. Its length and height make it unusual, and it is now part of a cluster of long-span bridges around Kusma and Baglung that local authorities promote for tourism. Viewpoints at each end give good photographs of the deck and the gorge.

The crossing takes only a few minutes for most people, but many linger in the middle to watch the river and the light on the gorge walls. It can be combined with a walk through Kusma bazaar and, for the adventurous, with the gorge activities that operate nearby.

History and culture

Nepal has a long tradition of suspension bridges, from chain bridges of earlier centuries to the steel-cable trail bridges built in large numbers from the 1960s onwards with support from Nepal's government and international partners. They are a lifeline in the hills, where children walk to school and farmers carry produce across them every day.

The Kusma-Gyadi bridge was built in the late 2000s to link communities on both banks of the Kali Gandaki, and it quickly became a point of local pride. Newer long-span bridges have since been built in the area, and the Parbat and Baglung banks of the river now share an identity as a place of bridges.

Things to do in Kusma-Gyadi Suspension Bridge

Cross the bridge
Walk to Gyadi and back, stopping in the middle for the view down to the river.
Photograph the gorge
Use the viewpoints at either end for photographs of the bridge and canyon, ideally in morning or late afternoon light.
Combine with Kusma
Pair the crossing with a visit to Kusma bazaar and other bridges nearby.

Weather and the best time to visit Kusma-Gyadi Suspension Bridge

Weather in Kusma-Gyadi Suspension Bridge

Conditions change fast in the mountains.

Weather data: MET Norway, licensed CC BY 4.0. A forecast, not a guarantee.

Best time to visit

Feb-Apr, Oct-Dec

Jan
Good month: Feb
Good month: Mar
Good month: Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Good month: Oct
Good month: Nov
Good month: Dec

Autumn (Sep-Nov): October and November are calm and clear, the most comfortable time to cross.
Winter (Dec-Feb): December to February is mild in the day, with fog sometimes lying in the gorge in the morning.
Spring (Mar-May): March and April are warm; afternoon wind can make the deck sway.
Monsoon (Jun-Aug): June to September brings rain and wind, and the river below runs high and muddy.

Where to stay

HotelsGuesthouses

Stay in Kusma or Baglung, or visit as a day trip from Pokhara.

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Getting there

Travel to Kusma on the highway from Pokhara via Nayapul, then walk or take a short taxi ride to the bridge head on the edge of town.

Nearest hub: Pokhara

roadPokhara to Kusma by bus, jeep or car via Nayapul, usually a couple of hours.
walkFrom Kusma bazaar, walk to the Kusma end of the bridge.

Boundary: Government of Nepal, Survey Department (2020). Peak data: Wikidata.

Permits and fees

None needed

No permit is required. A small local charge may apply for tourist access to the bridge.

Verify before travel: permit rules and fees change. Checked 2026-10-08 against Parbat District, Wikipedia.

Risks and conditions

Seasonal risks around Kusma-Gyadi Suspension Bridge

What this place is typically exposed to, and when. These are seasonal patterns, not a report on conditions now.

Landslidesmoderate in a typical yearJun-Sep
Monsoon landslides affect the highway between Pokhara and Kusma.
Climate of Nepal, Wikipedia
Otherlow in a typical yearMar-Apr, Jun-Aug
Strong afternoon winds in spring and storms in the monsoon make the bridge sway noticeably; cross in calm conditions.
Parbat District, Wikipedia

Check current conditions before you travel

Roads, trails, passes and flights change with the weather and with roadworks, and nothing on this page describes conditions today. Before you set off, check the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology for weather and flood warnings, the Nepal Disaster Risk Reduction Portal for incidents, and the local authority, police or your licensed operator for road, trail and flight status.

Practical tips

Hold the side cables and walk steadily; do not run, jump or deliberately swing the deck.
Give way to local people carrying loads and to livestock.
Avoid crossing in strong wind or thunderstorms.

Questions about Kusma-Gyadi Suspension Bridge

Where is the Kusma-Gyadi bridge?

On the western edge of Kusma in Parbat, crossing the Kali Gandaki to Gyadi in Baglung district.

Is it safe to walk across?

It is a working pedestrian bridge used daily by local people; cross calmly and avoid strong wind.

Is it the longest bridge in Nepal?

It is among the longest and highest footbridges in the country, but newer bridges in the same area have since been built; check current records.

Nearby

Town or village