Sheosar Lake, Alpine lake in Deosai National Park, Pakistan
Sheosar Lake extends 2.3 kilometers in length and 1.8 kilometers in width, with an average depth of 40 meters at 4142 meters elevation.
The name originates from the Shina language, combining the words 'Sheo' meaning blind and 'Sar' meaning lake to form its current designation.
The lake represents a significant element of Gilgit-Baltistan's natural heritage, located between the Himalayas and Karakoram mountain ranges.
Two main routes lead to the lake: a few hours by jeep from Skardu or a four-hour drive from Astore town to Chilum via semi-metal road.
The waters remain frozen from November to May, while spring transforms the surrounding plains with numerous flowers and butterflies.
Location: Skardu District
Elevation above the sea: 4,142 m
GPS coordinates: 34.99111,75.23583
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:08
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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