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Skardu Katpana Desert Festival
February 12 - 2027 (day: 14)Daytime events; cultural night on 13 FebKatpana Cold Desert, Skardu
A winter celebration on the world's highest cold desert - camel racing, Balti folk music and snow-dusted dunes.
Held every winter on the dunes of the Katpana Cold Desert - the world's highest cold desert - the Skardu Desert Festival is a unique celebration of Balti culture.
Festivities include camel and donkey racing across the dunes, traditional Balti folk music and dance, food bazaars and a colourful parade, all set against the surreal backdrop of sand dunes dusted with snow and the peaks of the Karakoram range.
The festival is a highlight of the Skardu winter season and a photographer's dream.
Festivities include camel and donkey racing across the dunes, traditional Balti folk music and dance, food bazaars and a colourful parade, all set against the surreal backdrop of sand dunes dusted with snow and the peaks of the Karakoram range.
The festival is a highlight of the Skardu winter season and a photographer's dream.
Event Highlights
- Camel and donkey racing on the cold desert
- Balti folk music and dance performances
- Local food bazaar
- The surreal sight of snow-dusted sand dunes
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