Tour Overview
Shandur Pass is one of the most spectacular mountain destinations in Pakistan and is famous for hosting the world’s highest polo festival. The pass lies at an incredible height of 3,700 meters (12,139 feet) above sea level. Surrounded by snow-covered peaks, alpine lakes, green meadows, and dramatic valleys, Shandur offers breathtaking natural beauty and a unique cultural experience.
Every year in July, the legendary Shandur Polo Festival brings together polo teams from Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral for traditional freestyle polo matches. The festival also includes cultural music, folk dances, camping, local food, and adventure activities, creating an unforgettable atmosphere for visitors from around the world.
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Tour Itinerary
• Arrival at Islamabad International Airport
• Meet and greet with tour staff
• Transfer to hotel
• Welcome dinner and tour briefing
• Overnight stay in Islamabad
• Scenic flight or drive toward Chitral
• Enjoy mountain rivers and valleys along the way
• Explore Chitral Bazaar and local culture
• Traditional Chitrali dinner
• Overnight stay in Chitral
• Breakfast and drive toward Mastuj Valley
• Photography stops at mountain villages and rivers
• Experience local hospitality and culture
• Bonfire evening beside the river
• Overnight stay in Mastuj
• Drive toward the legendary Shandur Pass
• Arrival at the world’s highest polo ground
• Camp setup beside Shandur Lake
• Enjoy cultural music and local food stalls
• Sunset photography session
• Overnight camping at Shandur
• Full day enjoying freestyle polo matches
• Witness the famous Chitral vs Gilgit rivalry
• Cultural dances and folk music performances
• Interaction with local polo players
• Night camping under the stars
• Attend the grand final polo match
• Explore festival activities and local handicrafts
• Traditional lunch and closing ceremony
• Overnight stay at Shandur or Phander Valley
• Scenic drive to beautiful Phander Valley
• Explore turquoise lakes and peaceful landscapes
• Trout fishing and riverside relaxation
• Overnight stay in Phander
• Drive toward Gilgit City
• Explore local bazaars and cultural sites
• Shopping and photography session
• Farewell dinner
• Overnight stay in Gilgit.
• Flight or scenic drive back to Islamabad
• Relaxation and free time
• Overnight stay in Islamabad
• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to airport
• Departure with unforgettable memories of Pakistan’s mountains and the legendary Shandur Polo Festival
Services
- Hotel Accommodation on twin sharing basis
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Air-conditioned luxury transport
- English speaking tour guide
- Entry fees
- toll taxes
- Domestic flights tickets
- Tips for baggage handling at airport & at hotels
- Member international flight tickets
- Member personal insurance and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks,
- Helicopter emergency rescue fees
- Room service, personal services, items of a purely personal nature any unforeseen expenses (just like road block extra hotel stay) then members will be pay according to the numbers of days basses
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Shandur Polo Ground Festival is a famous cultural sports event where traditional freestyle polo matches are played at the highest polo ground in the world.
It is held at Shandur Pass, between Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan in northern Pakistan.
It is usually held every year in July (summer season), depending on weather conditions.
World’s highest polo ground (around 3,700 meters) Traditional freestyle polo rules Chitral vs Gilgit rivalry match Beautiful mountains and scenic views Cultural music, dance, and camping experience
From Chitral via jeep through Shandur Pass From Gilgit via mountain road journey Both routes require 4x4 vehicles
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