Sheosar Lake Deosai

Sheosar Lake is an alpine lake situated at the western end of Deosai National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Located at an elevation of 4,250 metres, the lake is regarded as one of the highest altitude lakes in the world.
  • Location: Deosai Plains, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan · (Karakoram-West Tibetan Plateau alpine steppe)
  • Etymology: Sheosar Lake means 'Blind Lake' in Shina language, as Sheo means 'Blind' while Sar means 'Lake'
  • Basin countries: Pakistan
  • Max. length: 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi)
  • Max. width: 1.8 kilometres (1.1 mi)
  • Average depth: 40 metres (130 ft)
  • Surface elevation: 4,250 metres (13,940 ft)

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