GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The Katpana cold desert is famous for being the highest desert in the world, standing at an altitude of 2226 meters above sea level. While the desert spreads over Khaplu and extends to Nubra which is situated in Indian occupied Kashmir, the largest part of the Katpana desert is found in Skardu and the Shigar Valley.

Detailed explanation-2: -Katpana Desert stretches from the Khaplu Valley to Nubra, Ladakh and Shigar, Skardu Valley to Zanskar in Indian Occupied Kashmir. The largest area of Katpana Desert is found in Skardu and Shigar Valleys. It is called Biana Naqpo and Katpana Biana, in local language.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thar Desert. The next major desert in Pakistan is the Thar Desert. It is the largest desert in Pakistan. Also known as the Great Indian Desert, Thar Desert is another arid region in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent that covers an area of 200, 000 km2 (77, 000 sq mi).

Detailed explanation-4: -The Cold Desert, also known as the Katpana Desert or Biama Nakpo, is a high-altitude desert located near Skardu, in Pakistan’s northern Gilgit-Baltistan region.