Deosai Plains
Deosai National Park is a high-altitude alpine plain (plateau) and National Park located between Skardu District and (Kharmang District) Some places Astore District in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Deosai Plains are situated at an average elevation of 4,114 metres (13,497 ft) above sea level and considered as the second highest plateaus in the world after tibet.
Deosai is a Balti language word which means a land where Damon or God lives,The name came about from the folk tale immortalised by Mian Muhammad Baksh in his poem, "Saif al-Mulook"; the word 'Deosai' means 'the Shadow of the Giant': the word "Deo" being a contraction of 'Damon in Balti', and the word 'Sai' being one of 'Place in Balti' i.e. the place where the God or the Lord lives.
Balti people call this place 'Ghbiarsa' referring to 'Summer's Place' because it is only accessible in summer.
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