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4-Day Shandur Polo Festival Tour

📅 4 Days / 3 Nights🚗 By Road📍 From Gilgit · Chitral

Shandur Pass, at 3,700m, hosts the legendary Shandur Polo Festival every July, a fiercely contested freestyle polo tournament between the teams of Chitral and Gilgit, played on the world's highest polo ground. Expect thundering hooves, traditional music, folk dancing and a full camping festival atmosphere under the stars.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1, Gilgit to Phandar

Drive from Gilgit toward Shandur via the scenic Phandar Valley. Overnight at Phandar.

Day 2, Arrive Shandur Pass

Continue to Shandur Pass (3,700m). Set up festival camp. Evening opening ceremony and folk music.

Day 3, Polo Tournament Day

Full day watching the Chitral vs Gilgit freestyle polo final, plus traditional dance performances and local handicraft stalls.

Day 4, Return to Gilgit or Chitral

Break camp and descend either back to Gilgit or onward to Chitral, depending on your route.

Tour Highlights

Shandur Polo Tournament (Chitral vs Gilgit)Freestyle Polo at 3,700mFestival Camping & Folk MusicShandur LakePhandar Valley (en route)

✅ What's Included

Private transport throughout
Camping or guesthouse accommodation
All meals during festival days
Licensed local guide

❌ Not Included

International flights
Personal expenses
Travel insurance

Tour Information

Max Altitude3,700m (Shandur Pass)
Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
StartGilgit or Chitral
FitnessEasy, mostly spectating
Best TimeEarly-mid July (festival dates)
Group Size2 to 12 people

Where You'll Stay

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Festival camping
2 nights camping at Shandur Pass, all gear provided.
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Phandar guesthouse
1 night at a valley guesthouse en route.

Questions About This Tour

Camping is the classic Shandur experience and included in this package. For travelers who prefer not to camp, we can arrange guesthouse accommodation in Phandar with a longer daily drive to the festival, ask us for this option.
Traditionally early-to-mid July each year, dates confirmed a few months ahead. We track the official schedule and plan around it.

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Max Altitude3,700m (Shandur Pass)
Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
StartGilgit or Chitral
FitnessEasy, mostly spectating
Best TimeEarly-mid July (festival dates)
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