About This Tour
Deosai means "land of giants" in the Shina language, and standing in the middle of it you understand exactly why. The plateau sits at an average elevation of 4,114m above sea level, making it the second-highest plateau in the world after Tibet. It covers over 3,000 square kilometres of open, rolling grassland with no trees — just sky, peaks and the most extraordinary wildflower display in Pakistan during July and August, when hundreds of species bloom simultaneously across the entire plateau floor.
Deosai National Park was established in 1993 specifically to protect the Himalayan brown bear, which had been hunted almost to extinction. Today the population has recovered to over 50 individuals and sightings, while not guaranteed, are genuinely possible from July to September. The park also hosts wolves, red foxes, golden marmots, snow leopards and over 100 bird species. At its heart is Sheosar Lake — a glacial mirror lake that reflects the mountains above it in conditions of total stillness. This tour combines Deosai with Skardu as your base. All tours depart from Lahore.
Tour Highlights
Wildflower Plateau
In July and August the entire plateau floor erupts with hundreds of wildflower species in simultaneous bloom — one of Pakistan's most extraordinary natural events.
Himalayan Brown Bear
The national park was created to protect this rare species. Sightings are possible Jul–Sep when bears emerge from their dens to graze on the plateau.
Sheosar Lake
A glacial lake at 4,114m whose perfectly glassy surface mirrors the mountains and sky above it on still mornings.
Stargazing at 4,000m
Zero light pollution and altitude combine for some of the finest stargazing in Pakistan. The Milky Way is visible with the naked eye on clear nights.
Bara Pani River
The river that crosses the plateau, famous for its large brown trout — some of the finest trout fishing in South Asia.
Wildlife — Fox, Marmot, Wolf
Golden marmots stand upright beside the road watching passing vehicles. Red foxes, wolves and snow leopards also inhabit the park.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
We fly from Lahore to Skardu (via Islamabad) or drive the KKH. Skardu is the base for Deosai. Afternoon rest and evening in Skardu bazaar.
- Fly or drive Lahore to Skardu
- Hotel check-in and rest
- Evening in Skardu bazaar
- Overnight: Skardu
A gentle acclimatisation day at Skardu's altitude (2,228m) before ascending to Deosai. We visit Karphocho Fort and Satpara Lake, enjoying the scenery without strenuous activity to prepare the body for 4,000m tomorrow.
- Karphocho Fort morning visit
- Satpara Lake and Buddha Rock carvings
- Local Skardu bazaar afternoon
- Early night ahead of Deosai day
We drive up the track from Skardu to Deosai, ascending steadily through the landscape as it transitions from mountain valley to open plateau. The moment the plateau opens up is genuinely spectacular. We spend the full day on Deosai — Sheosar Lake, a long walk across the plateau, wildlife spotting and a picnic lunch. Optional overnight camping on the plateau itself.
- Drive up to Deosai plateau — watch the landscape change
- Sheosar Lake morning stop
- Walk across the wildflower plateau
- Wildlife spotting — bears, marmots, fox
- Optional overnight camping on Deosai
A more relaxed day around Skardu's most beautiful lakes. Shangrila Resort beside Lower Kachura Lake and the quieter Upper Kachura Lake above it.
- Shangrila Resort and Lower Kachura Lake
- Upper Kachura Lake hike
- Lakeside lunch
- Return to Skardu
Morning departure from Skardu back to Lahore.
- Farewell breakfast
- Fly or drive back to Lahore
- Tour complete
What's Included & Excluded
✓ Included
- ✓ All transport from Lahore and back
- ✓ Comfortable hotel/guesthouse accommodation
- ✓ Daily breakfast and selected meals
- ✓ Dedicated local guide throughout
- ✓ All sightseeing and entry fees
- ✓ 24/7 WhatsApp support
- ✓ 4x4 jeep for Deosai plateau
- ✓ Camping on Deosai (tents, sleeping bags, meals) if chosen
- ✓ Domestic flights if chosen
✗ Not Included
- ✗ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- ✗ Meals not mentioned in itinerary
- ✗ Personal shopping and souvenirs
- ✗ Tips for guide and driver
- ✗ Any costs due to weather delays
- ✗ Domestic flights Lahore–Skardu return (~Rs 14,000–20,000/person if chosen)
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