Shandur Polo Festival

per person

The world famous Shandur Polo Festival is one of the biggest festivals is approx. 3798meters above sea level and lies midway between Chitral and Gilgit in Pakistan. This festival is held from the 7th to the 9th of July every year on Shandur Pass in Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The polo match is played between the teams of Chitral District and districts of Gilgit-Baltistan, is a free style game. Passion for polo will be the highest on the world’s highest Polo ground. Every year, Shandur invites visitors to experience a traditional polo tournament between the teams of Chitral and Gilgit from 7 to 9 July. The festival also includes folk music, folk dance, traditional sports and a camping village is set up on the pass. The distance from chitral is 155km and from Gilgit 235km approximately. The Shandur Lake adds to the colors of the plateau surrounded by the high mountains.

15 Days

20+ Age

Festivals

Departure

Please arrive by 9:15 AM for a prompt departure at 9:30 AM.
Departure Time

Approximately 8:30 PM.
Dress Code

Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat and warm jacket.
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