Skardu / Baltistan
Sheosar Lake
Also known as Sheosar, Sheosar Lake Deosai
Access
Getting there
650 km
Distance
~18 hrs
Drive
Last mile
Jeep to shoreline viewpoints; short walks along the open plateau shore.
Road Seasonal, rough Deosai road - snow and weather often gate access into mid-summer.
When to go
Month-by-month access and crowding.
- Ideal
- Crowded
- Risky
- Closed
- Unknown
Sheosar Lake is a high alpine lake on the Deosai Plateau, usually visited as a jeep day trip from Skardu in the short summer window. The setting is open and cold - plan layers, altitude pacing, and weather buffers.
On the ground
What to expect
Facilities
None on site
Permit
Not required
Entry fee
Confirm locally
Facilities No developed lakeside facilities; self-sufficient day kit and layers required.
Permit Confirm Deosai National Park entry rules from Skardu.
The story
Sheosar is the signature water stop on many Deosai itineraries rather than a standalone long-haul day trip from the plains. Combine with Deosai Plateau walks and a Skardu base (Satpara is a lower warm-up lake nearer town). Access is strictly seasonal; confirm road opening before leaving Skardu. Treat swimming as unsafe in cold high water and respect park camping rules.
Photos
On the map
Sheosar Lake
34.99000, 75.24000 · Open in OpenStreetMap
Nearby
- Deosai Plateau WalkHikes+0 hrs
- Satpara LakeLakes+2 hrs
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