1. Deosai Plateau – The land of Giants

Deosai Plains topes our list of breathtaking tourist attractions in Pakistan. Deosai, in local Balti language, is called Byarsa, meaning ‘summer place’ is the second highest plateau in the world after the Chang Tang in Tibet. The plateau is situated in Astore District of Gilgit-Baltistan at the boundary of the Karakorum and the western Himalayas. It is famous for its rich fauna and flora, in the Spring spell it is roofed by sweeps wildflowers and a diversity of butterflies.

Deosai means ‘the land of Giants’ is a tourist attraction and lot of tourists who visit Baltistan go to Deosai as well.

Deosai National Park is at an average elevation of 4,114 meters above the sea level. Deosai Lake or Sheosar Lake from the Shina language meaning “Blind lake” is in the park. The lake, at an elevation of 4,142 meters, is one of the highest lakes in the world is about 2.3 km in length, 1.8 km in width and average depth is 40 meters.