Deosai Plains: facts about the Land of Giants
Deosai National Park in Gilgit-Baltistan is one of the highest plateaus in the world, averaging about 4,100 m, and home to the Himalayan brown bear.
The Deosai Plains lie between Skardu and Astore in Gilgit-Baltistan. Locals call the area the "Land of Giants".
Deosai in numbers
- Average height: about 4,100 metres above sea level, among the highest plateaus in the world
- National park: since 1993
- Open season: roughly June to September; snow covers it the rest of the year
- Sheosar Lake: one of the highest lakes in the area, at the western edge of the plains
Wildlife
Deosai is one of the last homes of the Himalayan brown bear in Pakistan. The park was created largely to protect it. Visitors may also see marmots, foxes and birds of prey.
Wildflowers
In July and August the plains are covered in wildflowers, which is why summer is the best time to visit.
Tips
- There are no hotels inside the park; most visitors come on a day trip from Skardu or camp.
- Take warm clothes even in summer.
Related
- K2 and the 5 Pakistani peaks above 8,000 metres
- Shandur Polo Festival
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