Cold Desert

Cold Desert is located in the Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Just outside Skardu, in the village of Katpana, lies one of the world’s highest cold deserts, often called the Katpana Desert.

Its shifting dunes, sculpted by strong valley winds, move as unpredictably as nomads changing camps. The sight of these sand mountains set against a backdrop of icy peaks offers a mesmerizing paradox.

This cold, high-altitude desert feels equally comforting and unsettling, perfect for wandering souls who crave the poetry of desolation.