Sheosar Lake
| Sheosar Lake | |
|---|---|
| شیوسر جھیل (Urdu) | |
| Location | Deosai Plains, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan (Karakoram-West Tibetan Plateau alpine steppe) |
| Coordinates | 34°59′29″N 75°14′12″E / 34.99139°N 75.23667°E |
| Etymology | Sheosar Lake means 'Blind Lake' in Shina language, as Sheo means 'Blind' while Sar means 'Lake' |
| Basin countries | Pakistan |
| Max. length | 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.8 kilometres (1.1 mi) |
| Average depth | 40 metres (130 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 4,250 metres (13,940 ft) |
| Settlements | Chilum, Astore |
Sheosar Lake (Urdu: شیوسر جھیل) is an alpine lake situated at the western end of Deosai National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Located at an elevation of 4,250 metres (13,940 ft), the lake is regarded as one of the highest altitude lakes in the world.