Deosai National Park; Ferry Meadows Pakistan

 Deosai National Park is a high-altitude alpine plain (plateau) and National Park in Gilgit-Baltistan that is situated between the districts of Astore, Kharmang, and Skardu. Skardu District is where most of the area is located.  The Deosai Plains are the second-highest plateaus in the world, with an average elevation of 4,114 metres (13,497 feet) above sea level.

Named after the folktale Mian Muhammad Baksh immortalised in his poem "Saif al-Mulook," "Deosai" means "the Shadow of the Giant," with "Deo" being a contraction of "Deva" and "Sai" being one of "Saya," i.e. "Shadow." An abbreviation for swami or lord is Sai or Sain. Because it is only accessible during the summer, Balti people refer to this location as "Ghbiarsa," which means "Summer's Place."

    In Pakistan's Gilgit Baltistan (GB), the Deosai National Park is situated in the western Himalayas. The Deosai Plains are the second highest plateau in the world after the Changtang Tibetan Plateau, rising an average of 4,114 metres (13,497 ft) above sea level[3]. [4] 843 square kilometres are protected by the park. It is well known for its rich flora and fauna of the Karakoram-West Tibetan Plateau alpine steppe eco-region. In spring, it is covered by sweeps of wildflowers and a wide variety of butterflies.