Deosai National Park | |
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The Land of Giants | |
Location | Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan |
Nearest city | Skardu and Astore |
Coordinates | 34°58′N 75°24′E / 34.967°N 75.400°E |
Area | 843 km2 (325 sq mi) |
Average elevation | 4,114 m (13,497 ft) |
Deosai National Park (Urdu: دیوسائی باغ ملی) is a high-altitude alpine plain and national park located between the Skardu District and Astore District in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.[1]
The Deosai Plains are situated at an average elevation of 4,114 metres (13,497 ft) above sea level and considered the second highest plateaus in the world.[2]