Deosai National Park

Deosai National Park is located in Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The area was declared a National Park in 1993. Deosai National Park is rich in natural life and beauty. This park is one of the most famous national parks in Pakistan. It is 13,500 feet above sea level and covers 3,000 square kilometres. The park is located between Astor Valley, Khurramang and Skardu.

The presence of Himalayan brown bears adds importance to the park. These rare types of bears are not present anywhere else in the world. The bear sleeps in caves for six months of the year, from November to April. During periods of sleep, their body’s fat melts and provides them with energy. When the snow melts, they come out of their cave. These bears are Pakistan’s largest omnivorous animal (an animal that eats both plants and other animals).

In addition to brown bears, there are marmots, rabbits, Tibetan wolves, red foxes, Himalayan ibex, yaks, Himalayan musk deer, snow leopards, Ladakhi flies and snow leopards. As well as migratory birds, including the golden eagle, bearded vulture, eagle and Shikra are notable.

Dewasi National Park is home to thousands of medicinal herbs, a wide variety of wild flowers and wildlife. There are also about 150 species of valuable and rare herbs. Of these, only 10 to 15 are used by locals for various ailments.

This park is one of the most beautiful places in the world on which many books.