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Shandur Pass, The World's Highest Polo Ground

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Overview

A high-altitude plateau at 3,700m hosting the legendary Shandur Polo Festival each July, the world's highest polo ground, between Chitral and Gilgit.

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History

Shandur has hosted freestyle polo matches between Chitral and Gilgit teams for generations, formalised into the modern Shandur Polo Festival that now draws visitors from across Pakistan and internationally each July.

Geography

A high plateau and pass at 3,700m connecting Chitral to Gilgit-Baltistan, functioning as a natural border between the two regions.

Culture

Best known for the annual polo festival, alongside its role as a historic connecting route between Chitral and Gilgit.

๐ŸŒฆ Weather & Best Time to Visit

Accessible roughly June-September; snowbound and closed the rest of the year.

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โœˆ How to Reach

Drive from Gilgit or Chitral, both routes taking 6-8 hours on rough mountain roads.

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Festival Days, Shandur Polo Festival

Multi-day camping and polo tournament attendance during the July festival.

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Shandur Polo Festival (July)Standing at the world's highest polo ground

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4x4s, sedans and family vans with a driver included, see vehicle types and every city we serve.

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Travel Tips

โœ“ Outside festival dates, Shandur is a remote pass with minimal facilities, most visitors time their trip specifically around the festival
โœ“ Camping is the standard way to experience Shandur during the festival

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, as a scenic high-pass stop between Chitral and Gilgit, though most visitor interest and infrastructure centres on the July festival period.

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