The second highest plateau in the world is located between the great mountain ranges of Himalaya and Karakorum at the altitude of 4100m. It is accessible from Skardu and Gilgit. There are many highlights on your way from Gilgit to Skardu. You will start your journey from Thalichi, the greatest view point of the Giant Himalayan Mountain Nanga Parbat (8,125 m) 9^th highest in the world and second in Pakistan after K2. You journey begins to the South crossing a newly built Ramgot Bridge on the mighty Indus River where River Astore Joins it few meters earlier than the Bridge. The road goes along the narrow gorge of Astore Valley from where you can access to the South and Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat and Rama Meadows which are attractive tourist destinations in Astore Valley. The other important highlights are the ancient path to Ladakh and Kashmir and Islamabad Rawalpindi before building of Karakoraum High Way.

 The most important highlight and mind blowing tourist destination is the Deosia Plateau which has great attraction and enjoyable journey to Skardu to avoid the main Skardu Road which is boring and beating heat during the summer season. The adventurous Deosia Plain starts from turning towards the east from one of the main villages Gorikot Astore. The beginning along crystal clear roaring rivers flow welcomes the visitors with joy. The lush green meadows, fields of maize, barley, wheat potatoes and many other crops add to the beauty of the valley. Once you start to climb up from the Chilam Chowk towards Deosia the natural fresh air with fragrance of alpine flowers, wild bushes and will roses give you the first surprise. Your arrival on Shoesar Lake at the height of 4,000 m shows the real natural beauty with its lovely silence and blue sky scene surrounded by lush green meadows and reflection of snowy mountains. Your journey continues further with fascinating views, the colorful flowers, bubbling springs, marmots’ colonies, trout fish, flying birds and numerous wildlife if you stay more and walk along there are possibilities to see brown bears in the Deosia National Park add to the joys of your journey. Bara Panni is the most interesting and attractive highlights on your way. You will stop for chai and eat some basic food with beautiful views in the surrounding.

Hindukush Adventures Pakistan and Hindukus Karakoram Tours & Treks are the two partner companies lead amazing adventure trips to this plateau making a unique program trekking cum vehicle safaris. For more information and booking contact us.