Shandur Polo Festival
Shandur Polo Festival in Pakistan: Experience free-form Polo
on the Top of the World
Situated at an elevation of 3700 meters/12,200 feet above
ocean level, Shandur Pass is a high mountain pass that interfaces Chitral and
Gilgit-Baltistan locales. It is frequently alluded to as the "Top of the
World" because of its high height and staggering all-encompassing
perspectives on the encompassing mountains. The pass is likewise known for
yearly polo celebration happens in July, which draws in guests from everywhere
the world. Shandur welcomes guests to encounter a conventional polo competition
between the groups of Chitral and Gilgit in July consistently. The celebration
incorporates people music, moving and a setting up camp town. The primary Polo
competition occurred at Shandur Pass in 1936. An English political specialist
major Cobb, who was enamored with playing polo under a full moon, had polo
ground close to Shandur named, "Moony Polo Ground". The outing
incorporates a visit to Hunza, Ghizer, Chitral and Kailash valleys. The outing
has been predetermined consolidating social encounters, visit of charming
valleys and free-form polo competition.
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Days |
TOURS ITINERARY |
HOTEL |
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Day-01 |
Arrival at Islamabad International Airport,
transfer to hotel. Full day city tour of Islamabad.Shah Faisal Mosque – the
largest mosque in Pakistan .Lok Virsa (Folk Heritage) Museum .Pakistan
National Monument .Daman-e-Koh (Islamabad View Point |
HOTEL |
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Day-02 |
Fly To Gilgit / Chilas : Islamabad-Gilgit: 1
hour’ flight .Gilgit to Karimabad
Hunza: 104 kms/2 hours’ drive A morning flight to Gilgit. Upon arrival
drive to Karimabad Hunza. After lunch half day sightseeing. Rakaposhi
View Point Ghulmet ,Baltit Fort Karimabad Bazaar Walk Along Barbar Water Channel |
HOTEL |
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Day-03 |
Exploring Hunza Valley :Full day for
exploring the unique culture of central Hunza & Nagar. Place to
visit Hoper Nagar Valley ,Stop at Ultar & Lady Finger View
Point Optional Walk to Barpu Glacier ,Altit Fort ,Sunset from the
Eagle’s Nest View Point in Duiker |
HOTEL |
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Day-04 |
Karimabad Uper Hunza : Karimabad-Atta Abad
Lake: 30km/40 minutes’ drive Atta Abad Lake-Gilgit: 135 km/2.30 hrs
drive ,Drive to Atta Abad Lake. Visit Gulmit, Hussaini Bridge, & Passu.
After lunch drive back to Gilgit for overnight stay. Visit Kargah
Buddha in the late afternoon. Ganish Cluster- the oldest settlement in
Hunza Dong Rock Inscriptions Atta Abad Lake Gulmit Village Hussaini
Bridge ,Passu Cones/Passu Cathedrals Kargah Buddha Gilgit (Time Permitting) |
HOTEL |
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Day-05 |
Gilgit-Phandar: 165 kms/7 hours’
drive Drive from Gilgit to Phandar visiting Kargah Buddha on the
way. Kargah Buddha ,Drive to along Ghizer river Beautiful villages along the road |
HOTEL |
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Day-06 |
Phandar to Shandur Pass: 50 kms/3 hours’
drive ,Drive to Shandur Pass. Overnight in camps Phander Lake Shandur
Pass- the highest polo ground in the world |
HOTEL |
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Day-07/08 |
Enjoy Shandur Polo Festival/ Shandur Pass: Experience Shandur Polo
Festival at Shandur “The roof of the world .Polo tournament ,Music &
dancing ,Short hikes around |
HOTEL |
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Day-09 |
Shandur- Chitral: 150 kms/7 hours’ drive ,Drive
to Chitral via Mastuj.Chitral Fort Shahi Masjid (Royal Mosque) |
HOTEL |
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Day-10 |
Chitral-Kailash : Chitral – Bumburet
Kailash: 22 kms/1 hour’s drive In the morning visit Chitral Gol National
Park. After lunch drive to Bumburet via Rambur. Kailash Museum Traditional
House to explore the way of life time adventures places |
HOTEL |
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Day-11 |
Kailash-Mingora Swat : Bumburet Kailash –
Mingora Swat: 246 kms/7 hours’ drive ,Drive from Kailash to Swat. Upon
arrival visit Swat Museum.Swat Museum-showcasing collections of Gandhara
Art |
HOTEL |
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Day-12 |
Mingora Swat-Islamabad Swat- Islamabad: 230
kms/4 hours’ drive ,Drive to Islamabad visiting Ghandhara sites on the
way.The Buddhist sacred Area of Butkara Barikot Archaeological site
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HOTEL |
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Day 13 |
Transfer to Islamabad
airport for International flight. |
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