Deosai National Park, National Park in Skardu District, Pakistan
The national park encompasses 3,000 square kilometers of high-altitude terrain at 4,114 meters, featuring expansive grasslands, lakes, and mountain ranges in Gilgit-Baltistan territory.
The Pakistani government established this protected area in 1993 to safeguard the endangered Himalayan brown bear population and preserve the natural ecosystem.
The Persian-derived name translates to 'Land of Giants', reflecting the local Balti people's perception of the vast plateau's grandeur through generations.
Access to the park remains restricted to summer months between June and September, when temperatures permit comfortable exploration and wildlife observation activities.
The park contains the second-highest plateau worldwide, where wildflowers carpet the landscape during summer while snow leopards roam the surrounding peaks.
Location: Skardu District
Inception: 1993
GPS coordinates: 35.01893,75.41439
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:25
Pakistan offers photographers diverse subjects: mountain ranges above 13000 feet (4000 meters), Islamic architecture, desert landscapes and modern city views. The Faisal Mosque in Islamabad ranks among the largest mosques globally and displays contemporary design with white marble walls and four slender minarets. In Lahore, the Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort document Mughal architecture from the 16th and 17th centuries, while Wazir Khan Mosque is known for its tile work. The northern areas present alpine settings: Attabad Lake formed in 2010 from a landslide and sits between steep mountains, the Passu Cones rise as jagged peaks above Hunza Valley, and Fairy Meadows offers views of Nanga Parbat, the ninth highest mountain on Earth. Khunjerab Pass marks one of the highest border crossings in the world at 15400 feet (4693 meters) on the Pakistan-China frontier. The collection also includes historic fortifications and cultural sites. Rohtas Fort from the 16th century extends over 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) of walls, Derawar Fort shows 40 bastions in the Cholistan Desert, and Ranikot Fort stands as one of South Asia's largest fortifications. The Makli Necropolis near Thatta contains tombs and mausoleums spanning six centuries. In Karachi, Mohatta Palace and Frere Hall document colonial architecture, while Mazar-e-Quaid serves as the mausoleum of founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Natural areas like Deosai National Park above 13000 feet (4000 meters) and the juniper forest of Ziarat complete the photographic range.
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