Deosai National Park
| Deosai National Park | |
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| Ghbyarsa "غبیارسہ" | |
The blooming Deosai Plains, Deosai National Park.
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| Location | Skardu Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) |
| Nearest city | Skardu |
| Coordinates | 34°58′N 75°24′E / 34.967°N 75.400°ECoordinates: 34°58′N 75°24′E / 34.967°N 75.400°E |
| Area | 3,000 km2 (1,200 sq mi) |
| Established | 1993 |
| Governing body | Directorate of Deosai National Park Sadpara Road, Skardu |
The Deosai National Park is located in between Skardu, Gultari, Kharmang and Astore Valley, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, majority of which falls in Skardu district.
The Deosai National Park is located between Astore and Skardu, PoK. 'Deosai' (Urdu: دیوسای٘) means 'the land of Giants' in Urdu. Balti people call this place as 'Ghbiarsa' (غبیارسہ) referring to 'Summer's Place' because it is only accessible in summer.
Deosai National Park falls in Skardu Baltistan and has an average elevation of 4,114 metres (13,497 ft) above sea level, making the Deosai Plains one of the highest plateaus in the world. The park protects an area of 3,000 square kilometres (1,200 sq mi). It is well known for its rich flora and fauna of the Karakoram-West Tibetan Plateau alpine steppe eco region. In spring, it is covered by sweeps of wildflowers and a wide variety of butterflies. Deosai is second highest plateau after Chang Thang Plateau Tibet.
The soils of this area are severely eroded, of a coarser nature and mixed with gravel and stones of various material and sizes. In flat areas between mountains, soil is deep with marshy vegetation.
Deosai is accessible from Skardu District in the north, Gultari Kharmang district in the south-east, and the Astore District in the west. Deosai is located approximately 30 km from Skardu city and it is the shortest route to visit Deosai. Most foreigners visit deosai via Skardu. It takes 1 hour to reach Deosai top via Sadpara Skardu. Another route is from Astore valley via Chilim. It is also accessible from Shila valley. The people of Gultari travel via Deosai. There is another route called Burgi la via Tsoq Kachura valley Skardu.
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