The DEOSAI NATIONAL PARK. Deosai is accessible from Skardu in the north and the Astore in the west. Deosai means the land of Giants. Deosai is a tourist attraction and lot of tourists who visit Baltistan go to Deosai as well. Deosai Plateau which is the second highest plateau in the world after the Chang Tang in Tibet. In local Balti language, Deosai is called Byarsa, meaning summer place. Deosai National Park is at an average elevation of 4,114 metres (13,497 ft) above the 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. In the Spring season it is covered by sweeps wildflowers and a wide variety of birds & butterflies.
Posted on: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 18:23:23 +0000
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