Deosai Plateau

Deosai National Park
(Urdu: دیوسای٘‎, Balti: غبیارسہ)
The blooming Deosai Plains, Deosai National Park.
Location	Skardu, Astore, Gilgit Baltistan,
Nearest city	Skardu, Astore
Coordinates	34°58′N 75°24′E / 34.967°N 75.400°E / 34.967; 75.400Coordinates: 34°58′N 75°24′E / 34.967°N 75.400°E / 34.967; 75.400
Area	3,000 km2 (1,200 sq mi)
Established	1993
Governing body	Directorate of Deosai National Park Sadpara Road, Skardu

The Deosai National Park (Urdu: دیوسائی نیشنل پارک‎) is located in Skardu, district of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan.

'Deosai' (Urdu: دیوسای٘‎) means 'the land of Giants' in Urdu. Balti people call this place 'Ghbiarsa' (Balti: غبیارسہ) referring to 'Summer's Place' because it is only accessible in summer.

The Deosai National Park is located between Kharmang, Astore and Skardu in Gilgit Baltistan. It 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.

Deosai is accessible from Skardu District in the north, Galtari 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 Galtari travel via Deosai. There is another route called Burgi la via Tsoq Kachura valley Skardu.