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Shandur Pass, Gilgit-Baltistan · Every July
Shandur Polo Festival
Freestyle polo with no referee on the highest polo ground on earth, Chitral against Gilgit at 3,700 metres.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Chitral, Gilgit or Islamabad for July 1 to 15, 2027, round trips of 5 to 10 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Bring a sleeping bag rated for freezing; the tents on the pass are not warm.
- Tickets and camping are arranged through the tourism office or an operator, not on arrival.
- Shandur is about six hours by jeep from Chitral or eight from Gilgit; both mountain airports have unreliable flights, so most people drive from Islamabad.
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