What if you could experience a thrilling polo match at 12,000 feet above sea level, with thick air and excitement?” Welcome to the Shandur Polo Festival, a remarkable event representing the blend of talent, tradition, and nature’s beauty, held every year in Shandur Pass, a beautiful region located in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. 

The Shandur Polo Festival is a massive celebration of the unique cultural and traditional sport of Polo, which skilled and experienced players have played for centuries. Shandur Polo Match is not just a short match. Still, it is one of the most famous adventurous activities, and it connects players and their traditional and cultural backgrounds. 

The Shandur Polo Performance is an unforgettable adventure that acts as a bridge among players from different cultural backgrounds. All the players showed their passion, excellent skills, and abilities while joining the Shandur Polo Event. 

Every year, thousands of tourists are attracted to the Shandur Polo Match in July to admire Gilgit Baltistan’s Cultural and Traditional Performances. For a long week of celebration, the Chitrali and the Gilgiti teams face off in this match, followed by other famous sports of Gilgit Baltistan. Other attractive and engaging activities are also performed during this match, like Traditional singing, cultural dances and enjoying delicious regional foods. 

No matter if you are a thrill seeker, nature observer, or travel enthusiast, Baltoro Adventure is always ready to help you reach your destinations. The only thing you need to know about exploring such a region is the physical and mental preparation required to overcome unpredictable weather and high-altitude challenges. 

Shandur Polo Festival- Cost

The Shandur Polo Festival Tour offers an unforgettable experience at an affordable price. Below are the details for the upcoming tours:

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 Shandur Polo Festival Overview

The Shandur Polo Festival is a significant cultural and sporting event that takes place every year at the world’s highest playground, Shandur Polo Ground: Shandur Pass, located at an elevation of 3,700 meters (12,200 feet) in the northern regions of Pakistan. Every summer, this festival is a vibrant showcase of the rich traditions, breathtaking landscapes, and adventurous spirit of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.

Dating back to 1936, the festival features exhilarating polo matches played in a wild and free-style format, preserving the game’s traditional essence. For a long week of celebration, the Chitrali and the Gilgiti teams face off in this match, followed by other famous sports of Gilgit Baltistan. Other attractive and engaging activities are also performed during this match, like Traditional singing, cultural dances and enjoying delicious regional foods. 

The Shandur Polo Festival is not only a celebration of sport and culture but also an opportunity to experience the incredible natural beauty of the region. Additional activities, including games, singing, and cooking, make this festival remarkable and attractive to national and international tourists.

What Makes Shandur Polo Festival Unique?

The World’s Highest Pologround:

Situating at 3700 meters high, Shandur Polo Ground is called the highest polo ground in the world. Surrounded by lush green valleys, natural beauty, and artistic scenic views, Shandur Polo Ground plays a major role in making the Shandur Polo Festival attractive, engaging, and unique from any other festival. 

The unparalleled beauty of Shandur attracts more and more tourists to this festival, thereby representing it nationally and internationally. 

A Wild and Free Style Polo Tradition: 

The actual purpose of this polo match is to collect happiness and excitement from people from different and unique backgrounds. Every year, the spirit and motivation of players give a sense of having strong cultural and traditional influences. 

Unlike other Polo matches, Shandur Polo Match has minimum rules and regulations because this match focuses more on the viewer’s engagement and interest. Adding other exciting elements(Music, Singing) is also a reason for the festival’s uniqueness. 

A Unique Blend of Sport and Culture

The festival doesn’t just emphasise Polo; it’s a captivating cultural experience. Following local activities are also performed while playing the Shandur Polo Match.

• Local Music and Dance: Playing traditional music, local singing competitions and regional dancing are also parts of this festival, making it more and more engaging. 
• Cooking Delights: The festival also involves more informal activities, like cooking (Chitral and Gilgiti foods), thereby enhancing its uniqueness. 
• Community Spirit: The festival brings together local, national, and international viewers from all over the world, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of northern Pakistan.

Highlights:

• Celebrating the Shandur Polo Festival in the world’s highest Shandur Polo Ground 
• Experiencing the cultural and traditional blend of different backgrounds
• Engaging in picturesque views of towering peaks: The Himalaya Range, The Nanga Parbat and Tirich
• Soft interactions among local people and national and international visitors. 
• Experiencing the tastes of delicious local food, local signing, regional dancing and music.
• Capturing the beauty of rivers (Indus, Kunar, Chitral, Gilgit) and lakes (Shandur, Phandar, Khalti)
• Admiring nature’s beautiful regions with their natural air, hospitable locals and adventurous destinations. 
• Enjoy camping places and experience the scenic views of mountains under a vast sky. 
• Exploring unseen areas of northern regions and feeling pleasure for all the blessings like( lush green valleys, ripening fruits, and preparing vegetables. 
• The interaction with hospitable locals adds a personal and welcoming touch to the experience.
• Opportunities for hiking, fishing, trekking and admiring the beautiful landscapes throughout the journey.
• The fast-paced games and the fierce rivalry keep spectators on the edge of their seats.

Important Notes:

Why Register Now?

Early Bird Discount: 

Early registration is always useful, as we offer special discounts and promotional offers(such as additional tours) for early bookings for the Shandur Polo Festival. 

Availability of Limited Spots:

As the summer season offers limited accommodations, early booking is mandatory for this tour. It also allows you to get into your desired hotels. 

Limited Flights Available:

Summer is the time to visit Shandur, so if you want to indulge in its beauty and natural peace, don’t miss a chance to book your spot now, as most visitors have filled out their forms. 

Early Deposition: 

As time passes, hotels and transport fares become increasingly expensive, so to make your Shandur Polo Match tour successful and exciting, register early to visit at reasonable prices. 

Best Rates Guaranteed

You can deposit minimal dues just after booking to secure your spot on the Shandur Tour. 

Hassle-Free Planning

By registering early, you can easily and mindfully experience a stress-free trip and get all the details about it.

Shandur Tour’s Refund Policy: 

We also provide you with the best Shandur Tour Package by refunding the policy for bookings cancelled at least 15 days before the visit starts. 

Minimal percentage Deposition:

35% of the total amount must be deposited on your booking day. 

Available Payment Method: 

You can transfer amounts through bank accounts, cash, or other payment methods. The complete amount must be transferred at least 3 weeks before the trip starts. 

Installation option is also available. 

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Single Hotel Room: 

If you are looking for a private room, you must book your spot by paying extra. 

Cultural and Local Insights

Early registration allows you to enjoy the Shandur Summer Tour and the more experienced local guides and experts. They will guide you with every detail of the local communities and cultural insights. 

Safety and Support:

Early registration provides the best opportunity to become aware of the safety measures and certain avoidances at various places. 

Expert Guides Availability:

If you register early on our page, you will be acknowledging the expertise and characteristics of our guides and various packages. 

Booking Process:

You can call us directly or you can fill out an inquiry form available on our website, or you can contact us on social media sites, like, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, email) 

Stop waiting. Secure your spot with us now and experience the best of the Shandur Festival in Summer. Let us guide you through every detail of the festival tour and make you aware of the facilities we provide.