Sheosar Lake (Urdu: شیوسر جھیل) is an alpine lake situated at the western end of Deosai National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Located at an elevation of 4,250 metres (13,940 ft), the lake is regarded as one of the highest altitude lakes in the world.[2][1][3]
| Sheosar Lake | |
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| شیوسر جھیل (Urdu) | |
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  Sheosar Lake  Sheosar Lake | |
| Location | Deosai Plains, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan (Karakoram-West Tibetan Plateau alpine steppe) |
| Coordinates | 34°59′29″N 75°14′12″E / 34.99139°N 75.23667°E |
| Etymology | Sheosar Lake means 'Blind Lake' in Shina language, as Sheo means 'Blind' while Sar means 'Lake'[1] |
| Basin countries | Pakistan |
| Max. length | 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.8 kilometres (1.1 mi) |
| Average depth | 40 metres (130 ft)[citation needed] |
| Surface elevation | 4,250 metres (13,940 ft)[2] |
| Settlements | Chilum, Astore |
Access
editThe lake is accessible through two routes. One is via Astore and the other via Skardu. From the main Astore town, it takes about four hours' jeep travel through a semi-metal road to reach Chilum, the last residential area adjacent to the plains. The second route, from Skardu, can be covered by jeep in few hours; however, a trek along this route can take two days. During a clear sunny day, Nanga Parbat peak can be seen from the location of the lake.[1]
Climate
editBetween the months of November and May the area of Deosai is snow bound. During spring, the surrounding area is covered with a wide variety of flowers and butterflies.[citation needed] Most visitors come to the lake in the summer, between June and early September.
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c Syed Mehdi Bukhari (27 April 2015). "Deosai Plains: Welcome to surreal Pakistan". DAWN. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- ^ a b "Deosai National Park". whc.unesco.org. World Heritage Convention, UNESCO. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Ashdown, Paddy (23 June 2024). "Deosai Plain – A jewel in crown of Gilgit-Baltistan". The Nation. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
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