Why is the Katpana Desert famous?

Whenever we hear the word ‘Desert’, a very dry and vast plain with rigid and hard weather comes into our mind. But today we are going to tell you guys about a desert which is cold and beautiful and most surprisingly it is located in Pakistan.

Let’s have a shot journey of Katpana Desrert;

Location

This desert is known as Katpana desert also known as the desert of stars, located near Skardu in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan and is 22 kilometres from the central city of Skardu.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Katpana Desert is the months from June to September when the weather is pleasant and inviting. This is because mostly the temperature remains about 8◦C at night and rises to 27◦C at day time. While it is more challenging for tourists to visit Katpana Desert in winter because the temperature decreases to-25◦C which made this place challenging to live in.

Main attractions

There are a few things that mainly attract the tourist towards Katpana Desert, these are;

• Giant sand Dunes are the most attractive factor of this desert. In spite of the typical yellow sand, the dunes come with white granules which attract visitors as well as look adorable.
• Water Stream also known as Katpana Lake present between snowy mountains, dunes, and lush green trees presents a charming scene and offers a cool break to its visitors in the summer season.
• Blackish Grey Mountains surround the desert enhancing its beauty. These giant majestic look adorable and captivates the attraction of tourist.

Final thoughts

While having such a majestic and surprising desert, we should visit the desert to enjoy its beauty. Moreover, we can do camping, walk on the sand, gaze at the stars, and do photography as well. Its features made this a must-visit place. In addition to this Kaptana Desert offers its restaurants, huts, lamp, resorts, and many other living areas. In short, this place is the best choice to have a trip.

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