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 region of Pakistan administered Jammu & Kashmir.[2] 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 Ladakh, but the largest desert area is found in Skardu and Shigar Valley. The portion most visited is located near Skardu Airport.[3]

Cold Desert, Skardu
or Katpana Desert
Sand dunes in the high-altitude desert are occasionally covered in snow
Cold Desert, Skardu
Geography
CountryPakistan[1]
State/ProvinceGilgit Baltistan
DistrictSkardu District
Coordinates35.310522°N 75.590747°E / 35.310522; 75.590747 

Climate

Temperatures range from a maximum of 27 °C (81 °F) and a minimum (in October) 8 °C (46 °F), which can drop further to below −17 °C (1 °F) in December and January. The temperature occasionally drops as low as −25 °C (−13 °F).

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References
  1. http://www.gilgitbaltistan.gov.pk/
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-05-12. Retrieved 2020-05-22.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. https://www.caapakistan.com.pk/timeline/skardu/Default.aspx
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