
The high plateau between Skardu and Astore: when the road opens, Sheosar Lake, Himalayan brown bears, where to camp and how to plan a day trip.
One of the highest plateaus on earth, home to the Himalayan brown bear and Sheosar Lake.
One of the highest plateaus on earth, home to the Himalayan brown bear and Sheosar Lake.

The high plateau between Skardu and Astore: when the road opens, Sheosar Lake, Himalayan brown bears, where to camp and how to plan a day trip.

A day-by-day 10-day route through Northern Pakistan that combines Fairy Meadows, Hunza, Khunjerab Pass, Skardu and Deosai without rushing.

From warm summer lakes to crisp autumn air and winter snow, here is the best season to explore Skardu and Baltistan.
The best time to visit Deosai National Park is July to September (the road is snowbound for most of the year). Cold and windy even in summer; sudden rain and hail are common.
Jeep from Skardu via Satpara (about 2-3 hours to the plateau) or from Astore via Chilim.
A typical trip to Deosai National Park starts from about Rs 25,000 per person.
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