Deosai Ali Malik Top

Quick facts

• Height above sea level: 13,400 ft (about 4,080 m)
• Nearest city: Astore — About 55 km from Astore via Chilam (about 2.5–3 hours by jeep)
• Summer (Jun–Aug): 0°C to 14°C
• Winter (Dec–Feb): -30°C to -15°C (road usually closed)

Famous for: Ali Malik Mar, the high pass on the western (Astore) edge of Deosai, where the jeep road from Chilam climbs onto the plateau, with wide views over Deosai.

Ali Malik Top (often referred to as Deosai Ali Malik Top) is the highest elevation pass and primary gateway entering the Deosai National Park from the Skardu side in Gilgit-Baltistan. Sitting at an altitude of over 4,000 meters, this high point offers breathtaking panoramic views across the vast, treeless plains of the Deosai Plateau—often called the "Land of Giants." During summer, the surrounding plains turn into a colorful carpet of wild alpine flora set against snow-capped peaks. It serves as a popular photography stop and scenic viewpoint for travelers journeying across Deosai toward Sheosar Lake or Astore Valley.

Altitude:

• Elevation: Approximately 4,080 meters (around 13,385 feet) above sea level.