Sheosar Lake lies at about 4,142 meters in Deosai National Park, in the northern mountains of Pakistan. It sits high on the Deosai plateau, one of the highest plateaus in the world, and it is counted among the highest lakes anywhere, which makes it an unusual place to stand on the shore of still water.
What the visit is like
Sheosar is a lake to be seen rather than a site to be toured. Its water is clear, and in calm conditions it mirrors the snow-capped peaks around it. The surrounding plateau is open and wide, with long views in every direction, so the lake feels like the centre of a very large landscape.
The season matters. In the summer months the plateau is covered in colourful wildflowers, and this is when the scene is at its fullest. Outside that period the landscape looks very different, so the timing of a trip shapes what you will find.
Around the lake
- The Deosai plateau: the wide high ground that gives the park its character, best explored slowly on foot or from the road.
- Deosai National Park: the protected area that holds the lake and the plateau, and which gives the region its nickname, the 'Land of Giants'.
- Wildlife: the plateau serves as an important habitat, so a visit can be a chance to appreciate the natural life of the high country.
Because Sheosar sits at such altitude, plan for cold air and changeable weather, and allow time to adjust to the height. Those who come for the open landscape, the reflected peaks and the summer flowers will find the lake a memorable stop in the far north of Pakistan.