Main Info
Shandur pass (4370m) situated is famous for having the highest polo ground of the world.The version of
polo game played in Shandur Polo Ground is considered to be the purist of all. It is also called free style
polo.
Polo is the most favorite game in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral region of Pakistan, and this is traditionally in
the town must have at least one polo ground, where local people can be seen playing polo.
Shandur Polo Ground is naturally designed to be a polo ground. Small hills are on all four sides of
rectangular ground, where spectators can sit and enjoy the match. The surrounding landscape and
Shandur Lake makes it even more beautiful.
The beautiful polo ground of Shandur turns into a city of tents each year between 7 and 9 July due to
Shandur Polo Festival. A match of polo is held between teams of Gilgit and Chitral. A great number of
tourists and spectators from different areas of country especially from Hunza, Skardu and Chitral come
to attend this event.
Program:
Day 01: Islamabad / hotel
Day 02: Drive to Peshawar 3-4 hrs /hotel
Day 03: Proceed to Swat valley 4-5hrs /hotel
Day 04: Continue Jeep drive to Chitral 7-8hrs /hotel
Day 05: Continue drive to Shandur Pass(4370m) 4-5hre/camp
Day 06: Polo festival
Day 07: Polo festival
Day 08: Drive back to Kalash valley 6-7 hrs/hotel
Day 09: Day free
Day 10: Drive to Swat valley 6-7 hrs/hotel
Day 06: Trek to Guchesham (3400m) 5-6hrs/camp
Day 07: Day free for hiking
Day 08: Trek to Yeshpirth 4-5hrs/camp
Day 09: Trek to Kirguswashk (2800m) 4-5 hrs/camp
Day 10: Trek to Passu 5-6hrs/camp
Day 11: Drive to Khunjerab Pass(4730m)/ Karimabad Hunza 7-8 hrs/ hotel
Day 12: Day free to visit Baltit fort and Altit fort
Day 13: Drive to Gilgit-2-3hrs/ hotel
Day 14: Fly to Islamabad or drive to Besham 7-8hrs/hotel
Day 15: Drive to Islamabad
Day 16: Day free