Exploring Sarfaranga Cold Desert through Shigar Jeep Rally
A three-day Sarfaranga Cold Desert jeep rally in Shigar has finally concluded. Sarfaranga Cold desert is one of the distinct features of Gilgit Baltistan. It is also known as the Katpana cold desert. The desert is a wonder in itself. Unlike the traditional hot deserts of Thar or the Sahara, this desert is known as the cold desert. This is because this desert is surrounded by mountains from all sides. Moreover, being at an altitude of 2226 meters (2.2 Km) above the ground, the weather of this desert remains cold. The cold desert is 16 Kms away from Skardu but the closest town located to it is known as Shigar.
This desert is a marvelous one and unlike any other desert in the whole world. This desert has cold weather, water nearby, mountains, and an altitude. All the features defy i...