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New Trishuli River Bridge Ends Zip‑Line Adventure
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 09:46 PM
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A newly constructed bridge over the Trishuli River in Nepal has put an end to the popular zip‑line crossings that once attracted thrill‑seekers from the region.
The freshly completed bridge over the Trishuli River in Nepal has replaced the former zip‑line crossing that had become a local attraction for adventure enthusiasts. The structure, designed to accommodate both pedestrians and vehicles, offers a safer and more reliable crossing across the river’s fast‑moving waters.
Local officials reported that the bridge was inaugurated after a series of construction phases that began last year. The project was part of a broader effort to improve connectivity in the hilly districts surrounding the river.
While the zip‑line was dismantled, the new bridge is expected to boost tourism by providing a stable route for trekkers and tourists who previously relied on the risky zip‑line. The government highlighted that the bridge will also facilitate the transport of goods and support local economies.
Residents who once used the zip‑line for recreation now have a safer alternative, and the bridge is anticipated to reduce travel time between nearby villages.
The project’s completion marks a significant step toward enhancing infrastructure in the region, ensuring both safety and economic development for the communities along the Trishuli River.
Local officials reported that the bridge was inaugurated after a series of construction phases that began last year. The project was part of a broader effort to improve connectivity in the hilly districts surrounding the river.
While the zip‑line was dismantled, the new bridge is expected to boost tourism by providing a stable route for trekkers and tourists who previously relied on the risky zip‑line. The government highlighted that the bridge will also facilitate the transport of goods and support local economies.
Residents who once used the zip‑line for recreation now have a safer alternative, and the bridge is anticipated to reduce travel time between nearby villages.
The project’s completion marks a significant step toward enhancing infrastructure in the region, ensuring both safety and economic development for the communities along the Trishuli River.