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Shandur

The highest polo ground on earth at 3,700 m, host of the legendary Chitral versus Gilgit polo festival every July.

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Shandur Polo Festival Guide: The Highest Polo Ground on Earth

A complete, honest guide to the Shandur Polo Festival. What free-style polo really is, when the festival happens, exactly how to reach the 3,700 m pass from Chitral or Gilgit, where to sleep, what to pack for the cold, the safety you need at altitude, and how to plan around one of the wildest events in Pakistan.

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Best Time to Visit Shandur

✓ Best:April – October
⚠ Avoid:November – March (Lowari Pass closed)

Kalash festivals: Chilam Joshi (May), Uchal (Aug), Chaumos (Dec). Attending Chaumos requires winter planning.

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