Deosai A highest National Park and Natural Habitat of Brown Bear in the world

Brown bear in Deosai National park

The Deosai National Park is situated in the middle of Skardu, Gultari, Kharmang and Astore Valley, in the Gilgit-Baltistan locale of Northern Pakistan, lion's share of which falls in Skardu district. The Deosai National Park is situated amongst Astore and Skardu, Pakistan. "Deosai" (signifies 'the place that is known for Giants' in Urdu. Balti individuals call this place as "Ghbiarsa" alluding to 'Summer's Place' since it is just available in summer.

Geogharaphy

Deosai National Park falls in Skardu Baltistan and has a normal rise of 4,114 meters (13,497 ft) above ocean level, making the Deosai Plains one of the most elevated levels on the planet. The recreation center ensures a range of 3,000 square kilometers (1,200 sq mi). It is outstanding for its rich greenery of the Karakoram-West Tibetan Plateau high steppe eco area. In spring, it is secured by breadths of wildflowers and a wide assortment of butterflies. Deosai is second most elevated level after Chang Thang Plateau Tibet. The dirts of this range are extremely disintegrated, of a coarser sort and blended with rock and stones of different material and sizes. In level regions between mountains, soil is profound with mucky vegetation.

Breath taking scene of deosai lake

Deosai is open from Skardu District in the north, Gultari Kharmang region in the south-east, and the Astore District in the west. Deosai is found roughly 30 km from Skardu city and it is the most brief course to visit Deosai. Most nonnatives visit deosai by means of Skardu. It takes 1 hour to achieve Deosai beat by means of Sadpara Skardu. Another course is from Astore valley through Chilim. It is likewise open from Shila valley. The general population of Gultari travel by means of Deosai. There is another course called Burgi la by means of Tsoq Kachura valley Skardu.

Fauna And Flora

The Deosai National Park was set up in 1993 to ensure the survival of the Himalayan chestnut bear and its environment. Having for quite some time been a prize kill for poachers and seekers, the bear now has an expectation for survival in Deosai where its number has expanded from just 19 in 1993 to 40 in 2005. Amid the most recent decade, a couple yet compelling measures have been taken by the Government of Pakistan for the survival of chestnut bear in the locale. In 1993, Himalayan Wildlife Project was established with a significant money related support from worldwide natural concerns. However, the chestnut bear is still under danger.

landscaping in Deosai 

The Deosai Plains are additionally home to the Himalayan ibex, red fox, brilliant marmot privately called Phia, dim wolf, the Ladakh urial, the snow panther, and more than 124 inhabitant and transient feathered creatures. Flying creatures in the recreation center incorporate the brilliant bird, lammergeier, griffon vulture, laggar hawk, peregrine bird of prey, kestrel, sparrowhawk and snowcock. The accompanying species are found in Deosai Artemisia maritima, Polygonum relative, Thalictrum alpinum, Bromus oxyodon, Saxifraga flagellaris, Androsace mucronifolia, Aster flaccidus, Barbarea vulgaris, Artemisia maritima, Agropyron longearistatum, Nepeta connate, Carex cruenta, Ranaculyus laetus, Arenaria neelgerrensis, Astrogalus leucophylla, Polygonum amplexinade,

Natural beauty in Deosai 

Echinop nivetus, Seria chrysanthenoides, Artemisia maritima, Dracocephalum nutsus, Anapalas contorta, Chrysopogon echinulatus, and Dianthus crinitus. There were likewise watched some therapeutic plants which are locally renowned i.e. Thymu linearis (Reetumburuk), Saussures lappa (kuth), Ephedra intimedia (Say), Viola canescens (Skora-mindoq), Dracocephalum muristanicum (Shamdun) and Artemisia maritima (Bursay) and so forth are utilized as customary medication treatments.

How to Reach:

Deosai is available from Skardu District in the north, Gultari Kharmang area in the south-east, and the Astore District in the west. Deosai is found around 30 km from Skardu city and it is the most brief course to visit Deosai. Most outsiders visit deosai by means of Skardu.

Natural landscaping in deosai makes attraction for tourists

It takes 1 hour to achieve Deosai best by means of Sadpara Skardu. Another course is from Astore valley by means of Chilim. It is likewise open from Shila valley. The general population of Gultari travel by means of Deosai. There is another course called Burgi la by means of Tsoq Kachura valley Skardu

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Baltoro Glacier Adventure

Baltoro Glacier Adventure:

Glaciers of Northern area of Pakistan are some of the largest and longest mid altitude on earth with an estimated area of about 15000 sqr. meter. 
The Baltoro is one of them. This Glacier a marvelous gift of nature is about 63 Km in length and one of the largest glaciers outside the polar region. It is another fascinating natural beauty and paradise for adventurers in Pakistan. It is located in Baltistan PAKISTAN and runs though Karakuram mountain range.
K2 is the highest mountain Peaks in region and three other tops above 8000m are located within 20km area. Other most popular peaks in the region are Gasherbrum-I, Gasherbrum-II, Gasherbrum-III, Gasherbrum-IV, Broad peak, Masherbrum (K1), Chogolisa, Muztagh Tower and Snow Dome. Trango Tower is 6286 meter high but its vertical faces are the world’s tallest cliffs.
Baltoro Muztagh and Masherbrum Mountains are covered North and south side of the glacier. The confluence of the main Baltoro glacier with the Godwin Austen glacier is known as Concordia. This location and K2 base camp are popular trekking destinations. The glacier has only approaching road from Belti town of Skardu that has its own attraction for the visitors of all world. Baltoro glacier trek is the one of the trek from ten most wonder full treks in the world.
This corridor of ice leads to the colossal peak of K2 the second highest peak in the world. This incomparable trek traverses some of the most humbling scenery on the planet. What begins following ice rivers boldy goes to the guts of glacier before leading to the granite pyramidal mountain including, Paiju, Uli Buaho, Great Tango Tower and ultimately K2.
It is really a marvelous gift of nature is a paradise filled with astonishing features like superb landscapes wonder full glacial lakes, gigantic mountain chain and marvelous geography. During the visit you saw it in many ways like hiding behind clouds, getting darkest during sunset, shining beneath stars during night stay, scene of sun rising, snow falling and changing weather.  After this entire glacier gift of God and attracts visitors from all over the world. One cannot forget its beauty for the whole life. Your hear will demanding more tie to revisit this paradise.

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Track to K2 base camp Second highest Mountain Peak In the World.

Track to K2 base camp Second highest Mountain Peak In the World.

This is the one of the greatest treks in the world, unbeatable in terms of close up mountain views and proximity to many of the world’s highest peaks. On this track you literally walk past three of the world’s giants and for two nights camp right below K2, the second highest of them all. However this is tough but rewarding track, with many days being spent on the rugged, tumbled glacier as you head up to and beyond “Concordia” where the Baltoro and Godwin Austen glaciers converge in a beauty and simplicity of ice and rock.

A beautiful scene of glacier river

Many tracking operators turn around here but adventure peaks talk you on up past broad peak to K2base camp where we spent a night allowing you time to absorb the unique atmosphere and environment surrounding this unforgettable mountain. The return to Askole is in a the same route, but it is surprising how, when facing the other direction, the mountains look very different. We allow plenty of spare days for contingency and acclimatization and in case of delays. The best weather is found during the period June to August when it is usually quite fair, dry and stable.

Hill Tricking

During day time temperatures will vary from 10^O C to 35⁰ C. And you can find it very hot at the start and end of the track, but cool to very cold higher up. Night time temperature are very cold about (-15⁰ C)and you should make sure you have a very warm sleeping bag. A down jacket and good quality mitts are highly recommended.

In Islamabad and Skerdu you will be enjoy good hotels in room with private facilities Twin double or single supplement applicable rooms are also available. In the mountain you will be in two person tents, toilet tents or long drop loos are provided at camps. Facilities of warm water also available. Country wide specific information and advice about health is published by the National Travel Health Network and centre.
More ever Tap or stream water should never be drunk with out first sterilizing with chlorine dioxide tablets or by boiling. An insurance which covers rescue evocation and medical expanses is essential. You should note there are no official mountain rescue service in Pakistan and that any evacuation I the event of serious medical emergency to the nearest hospital will be by land and not by helicopter. We will require a copy of your insurance prior to the departure. Please also insure your insurance cover you for walking above 4000m. Visas for entry into Pakistan are required by foreigners.  

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