r/desert

One of the most unique places in Skardu is the famous Sarfaranga/katpana Cold Desert, where you can witness sand dunes surrounded by snow-covered mountains at the same time.

It honestly feels unreal when cold winds, desert views, and majestic peaks all come together in one place. During winter, the desert sometimes gets covered with snow, making the whole landscape look like something from another world.

Whether you love adventure, peaceful landscapes, camping, photography, or simply nature..,Skardu’s Cold Desert gives a completely different experience from anywhere else in Pakistan.

This is the kind of beauty that makes Gilgit-Baltistan unforgettable 🇵🇰🏔️

Sarfaranga Cold Desert is one of the most unique places in Gilgit-Baltistan, located near Skardu. It is often called one of the highest cold deserts in the world. What makes it special is the combination of white sand dunes surrounded by massive snow-covered Karakoram mountains.

Unlike traditional deserts, Sarfaranga is not extremely hot. In fact, it stays cool most of the year, and in winter it can even get very cold with snow around the nearby peaks.