Sarfaranga Cold Desert Skardu
The Cold Desert, also known as the KATPANA DESERT or BIAMA NAKPO, is a high-altitude desert located near SKARDU, northern GILGIT-BALTISTAN. The desert contains expanses of large sand dunes that are sometimes covered in snow during winter.
Situated at an elevation of 2,226 metres (7,303 feet) above sea level, the Katpana Desert is one of the highest deserts in the world. The desert technically stretches from the KHAPLU Valley to NUBRA in LLADAKH, but the largest desert area is found in SKARDU and SHIGAR Valley. The portion most visited is located near Skardu Airport.It is one of the most beautiful tourist place in pakista
situated in:
Country Pakistan
State/Province Gilgit Baltistan
District Skardu District