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Sheosar Lake is situated in Deosai National Park, in Gilgit-Baltistan province of Pakistan.
The lake is at an elevation of 4,142 meters (13,589 ft) in the Karakoram-West Tibetan Plateau alpine steppe. Its approximate length is 2.3 kilometers (1.4 mi), width 1.8 kilometers (1.1 mi), and average depth is 40 meters (130 ft). Deosai "دیوسای٘" means 'the land of Giants'.It is locally called غبیارسہ Ghbiarsa by Balti people because it is only accessible in summer.
The Deosai National Park is located in between Skardu, Gultari, Kharmang and Astore Valley, in Gilgit-Baltistan. Deosai National Park is at an average elevation of 4,114 meters (13,497 ft) above sea level, making the Deosai Plains one of the highest plateaus in the world. The park protects an area of 3,000 square kilometers (1,200 sq mi). It is well known for its rich flora and fauna of the Karakoram-West Tibetan Plateau alpine steppe eco-region. In the spring season it is covered by sweeps of wildflowers and a wide variety of butterflies. |