Katapana Desert / Lake Katpana Skardu
, Gilgit - Baltistan 1st rout . Katpana Dessert can be reached straight from skardu city via a clear road . 2nd rout . From Gumba Skardu can be reached on 15 minutes drives . One of the most unique deserts , Katapana is located in Skardu , Gilgit Baltistan , and is the world's highest desert ( 303 meters ) . Due to its distinctive terrain and climate , the Katpana Dessert has become a popular tourist destination . The " Cold Desert , " as it is better known , is a desert that stands out from the rest of the deserts with its icy nights and powerful winds .
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The Katpana Desert , sandwiched between two mountains , is the only place in the world where . sand grains are white rather than yellow , giving them a pearlescent sheen when exposed to sunlight . Because of the strong gusts , the dunes are constantly shifting creating a different sight each time . When one thinks of a desert , one usually envisions little flora , yet the lush plantation and greenery of the Katpana desert are a pleasant surprise . The night - time temperature in the desert can fall as low as -10 degrees Fahrenheit . If you're going on this desert trip , you need warm clothes as well . The freezing desert has a wealth of activities for those who want to spend the night there .
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You may now enjoy camping in a glamorous way by going glamping ! There is nothing quite like the awe - inspiring silence of a campfire at night to complete your perspective of the vastness of the area . You won't want to miss seeing the sun rise over the horizon when you get up in the morning ! Spend the day exploring the desert on quads and getting your heart rate up on AVTS . Pakistan International Airlines connects Skardu to Islamabad . Flights take off and land often , but only on clear days .
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