Welcome to this strange piece of land known as Deosai. It is a plateau, the highest plateau on this planet after Tibet at 4200 meters. It is located in Baltistan to the east of Hunza near Indian-controlled Kashmir but don't worry, you wont be bombed by the Indians, it's quite some distance away. This plateau is indeed very beautiful, full of grass in the summer with lovely flowers spread across it but absolutely treeless. Several sparkling streams and several lakes as well. The Deosai Plains are 32 km south of Skardu. This plateau is the habitat of the greatly threatened Himalayan Brown Bear and many other wild animals. At an average elevation of 3500 meters, Deosai is now a National Park and protected area for wildlife. The rolling grassland here supports no trees or shrubs and the area is snow covered for seven months of the year. Spring comes to Deosai in August when millions of wild flowers begin to bloom all over the lush green grassland.
Deosai Plains
Deosai means Land of Giants. It is among the highest plateaus in the world. The Deosai National Park is above the tree line and at an average height of 13,500 feet above sea level covers a vast area of almost 3,000 square kilometers.
Between November and May - Deosai is snow-bound. In the summer months it is accessible from Skardu in the north and the Astore Valley in the west. Deosai Plains make up one of the last frontiers of natural habitat for the Himalayan brown bear that once roamed the mountains freely.
Deosai National Park
Deosai National Park is located above the tree line and at an average height of 13,500 feet above sea level, the Deosai Plains are among the highest plateaus in the world. The Deosai Plains cover an area of almost 3,000 square kilometers. For just over half the year - between November and May - Deosai is snow-bound. In the summer months when the snow clears up, Deosai is accessible from Skardu in the north and the Astore Valley in the west. Deosai is well known for its spring season when it is covered by a carpet of millions of flowers and a wide variety of butterflies.
Attraction
Deosai National Park is a wonderful summer escape. The park is not only about wildlife but also about stunning scenic views of the snow-clad mountains and streams. The park remains wrapped in the white sheet of snow from November to May and it is only in the summer months one gets an opportunity to visit the park. The park can be reached from Astore Valley in the west and Skardu in the north.
Deosai National Park is popular for the Himalayan brown bear, which is an endangered species. Deosai National Park is also home to a number of other wild animals that include red fox, golden marmot, Sind ibex, wolf, the Ladakh urial, and the snow leopard. The Deosai National Park is also home to a number of avian species, which include lammagier vulture, griffon vulture, the golden eagle, peregrine falcon, laggar falcon, kestrel, the snow cock and Indian sparrow hawk.
Sheosar Lake
There is a lake named Sheosar Lake in the Deosai Plains. The lake is at a height of 4,142 m (13,589 feet). Its approximate length is reported to be 2.3 km (1.4 miles), width 1.8 km (1.2 miles) and average depth 40 m. The coordinates of the lake are 34°59′30.35″N, 75°14′43.42″E.
Wildlife
Deosai Plains make up one of the last frontiers of natural habitat for the Himalayan brown bear, a creature that once roamed the mountains freely. The park currently has in between 20-28 Brown bears. This park was established to protect these endangered bears. Recently a research project has started by Himalayan Wildlife Foundation (HWF) and the Northern Areas Forests, Parks, and Wildlife Department to secure the survival of the brown bear in the Deosai Plains and to monitor their population. The Deosai Plains are also home to the ibex, red fox, golden marmot, wolf, the Ladakh urial, the snow leopard, Himalayan Musk Deer, Pika, Migratory hamster, Ermine and a number of resident and migratory birds.
Birds
Birds in the park are--Golden eagle, Lammagier vulture, Griffon vulture, Laggar falcon, Peregrine falcon, Kestrel, Indian sparrow hawk and Snow cock.
Deosai Skardu Biking
Bicycling on the winding roads of the Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindukush valleys would heighten your experience as you will have an occasion of a tidies uphill paddling and then abruptly ride downhill, passing through alpine forests, open valleys, along the rivers and lakes and lush meadows. Meet friendly people on the way as you may be offered with a local taste of tea and perhaps food. We can arrange your bicycle tour with a van to follow you so that you may at any time climb aboard the vehicle in case you are tired or the weather disallow you to continue bicycling. This trek is for real mountain bike freaks, physically well prepared people! Experience in mountain biking is a must.
The Giant Bears of Deosai
Deosai or "Dev Vasai" - the Land of Giant, is a vast plateau beyond the mountains of Kashmir in Himalayan range. The highland was named for a famous legend described by the Gujjars, who used to spend summer here and rest of the seasons in Himalayan foothills. They believe in a fable according to which centuries ago there was a "Giant", who lived there all the year round and grow all the crops he needed for himself on this widespread land.
Today, this terrain is yet said to be the land of the giant. Not possessed by that legendary creature but by the giant "Brown Bears". Yes, the Deosai plateau is an imperative abode for the Himalayan Brown Bears. This flat terrain is as high as 13,500 feet above the sea level, situated 35 km south of Skardu. It's a huge and high meadow of rolling mounds and grass with a numerous dens and burrows offering an ideal habitat for grazing animals. The total area of Deosai plain is about 3,000 sq km.
Deosai Plains
Deosai means Land of Giants. It is among the highest plateaus in the world. The Deosai National Park is above the tree line and at an average height of 13,500 feet above sea level covers a vast area of almost 3,000 square kilometers.
Between November and May - Deosai is snow-bound. In the summer months it is accessible from Skardu in the north and the Astore Valley in the west. Deosai Plains make up one of the last frontiers of natural habitat for the Himalayan brown bear that once roamed the mountains freely.
Deosai National Park
Deosai National Park is located above the tree line and at an average height of 13,500 feet above sea level, the Deosai Plains are among the highest plateaus in the world. The Deosai Plains cover an area of almost 3,000 square kilometers. For just over half the year - between November and May - Deosai is snow-bound. In the summer months when the snow clears up, Deosai is accessible from Skardu in the north and the Astore Valley in the west. Deosai is well known for its spring season when it is covered by a carpet of millions of flowers and a wide variety of butterflies.
Attraction
Deosai National Park is a wonderful summer escape. The park is not only about wildlife but also about stunning scenic views of the snow-clad mountains and streams. The park remains wrapped in the white sheet of snow from November to May and it is only in the summer months one gets an opportunity to visit the park. The park can be reached from Astore Valley in the west and Skardu in the north.
Deosai National Park is popular for the Himalayan brown bear, which is an endangered species. Deosai National Park is also home to a number of other wild animals that include red fox, golden marmot, Sind ibex, wolf, the Ladakh urial, and the snow leopard. The Deosai National Park is also home to a number of avian species, which include lammagier vulture, griffon vulture, the golden eagle, peregrine falcon, laggar falcon, kestrel, the snow cock and Indian sparrow hawk.
Sheosar Lake
There is a lake named Sheosar Lake in the Deosai Plains. The lake is at a height of 4,142 m (13,589 feet). Its approximate length is reported to be 2.3 km (1.4 miles), width 1.8 km (1.2 miles) and average depth 40 m. The coordinates of the lake are 34°59′30.35″N, 75°14′43.42″E.
Wildlife
Deosai Plains make up one of the last frontiers of natural habitat for the Himalayan brown bear, a creature that once roamed the mountains freely. The park currently has in between 20-28 Brown bears. This park was established to protect these endangered bears. Recently a research project has started by Himalayan Wildlife Foundation (HWF) and the Northern Areas Forests, Parks, and Wildlife Department to secure the survival of the brown bear in the Deosai Plains and to monitor their population. The Deosai Plains are also home to the ibex, red fox, golden marmot, wolf, the Ladakh urial, the snow leopard, Himalayan Musk Deer, Pika, Migratory hamster, Ermine and a number of resident and migratory birds.
Birds
Birds in the park are--Golden eagle, Lammagier vulture, Griffon vulture, Laggar falcon, Peregrine falcon, Kestrel, Indian sparrow hawk and Snow cock.
Deosai Skardu Biking
Bicycling on the winding roads of the Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindukush valleys would heighten your experience as you will have an occasion of a tidies uphill paddling and then abruptly ride downhill, passing through alpine forests, open valleys, along the rivers and lakes and lush meadows. Meet friendly people on the way as you may be offered with a local taste of tea and perhaps food. We can arrange your bicycle tour with a van to follow you so that you may at any time climb aboard the vehicle in case you are tired or the weather disallow you to continue bicycling. This trek is for real mountain bike freaks, physically well prepared people! Experience in mountain biking is a must.
The Giant Bears of Deosai
Deosai or "Dev Vasai" - the Land of Giant, is a vast plateau beyond the mountains of Kashmir in Himalayan range. The highland was named for a famous legend described by the Gujjars, who used to spend summer here and rest of the seasons in Himalayan foothills. They believe in a fable according to which centuries ago there was a "Giant", who lived there all the year round and grow all the crops he needed for himself on this widespread land.
Today, this terrain is yet said to be the land of the giant. Not possessed by that legendary creature but by the giant "Brown Bears". Yes, the Deosai plateau is an imperative abode for the Himalayan Brown Bears. This flat terrain is as high as 13,500 feet above the sea level, situated 35 km south of Skardu. It's a huge and high meadow of rolling mounds and grass with a numerous dens and burrows offering an ideal habitat for grazing animals. The total area of Deosai plain is about 3,000 sq km.
