Sheosar Lake

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Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use Pakistani English Template:Infobox lake Sheosar Lake (Template:Langx) is an alpine lake situated at the western end of Deosai National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Located at an elevation of Script error: No such module "convert"., the lake is regarded as one of the highest altitude lakes in the world.[1][2][3]

Access

The 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.[2]

Climate

Between 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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Most visitors come to the lake in the summer, between June and early September.

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A daytime view of lake

See also

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References

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External links

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