SKARDU · MEADOW
Deosai Plains
One of the highest plateaus in the world, with Sheosar Lake, summer wildflowers and Himalayan brown bears.
- ALTITUDE
- 4,250 m
- BEST TIME
- Jun – Sep
- FROM LAHORE
- ~985 km
- Skardu area, ~22 h driving
- FROM ISLAMABAD
- ~650 km
- ~18 h driving
Photos of Deosai Plains
Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, free licences. Open the map to see credits for each photo.
Visiting Deosai Plains
When is the best time to visit Deosai Plains?
Usually Jun – Sep. Outside those months some roads and jeep tracks can be closed by snow.
How high is Deosai Plains?
About 4,250 metres above sea level. Take it slowly on the first day and drink plenty of water.
How do I get to Deosai Plains from Lahore?
By road: about 985 km to the Skardu area (around 22 hours of driving), which Billman splits over days with hotel stops. From Islamabad it is about 650 km.
Which Billman trip goes to Deosai Plains?
Deosai Plains is on or near our Skardu & Deosai trip (7 days, best April – October (Deosai June – September)). Every trip can be changed to add or skip places.
