Passion for Polo is the highest on the world’. Shandur invites visitors to experience a traditional Polo tournament between the teams of Chitral and Gilgit during first or second week of July. The tournament is held on Shandur Pass, the highest Polo ground in the world at 3700 meters. The festival also includes folk music, dancing and a camping village is set up. Shandur Polo Festival tour is only recommended for sportive and adventure lover people.
Trip Itinerary:
Day 01: Islamabad - Peshawar
At 1345hrs assembling in front of our office. At 1400hrs departure for Peshawar, en route will stop to view the confluence of Indus and Kabul River. Our expected arrival at Peshawar is 1800hrs. Overnight stay in hotel at Peshawar.
Day 02: Peshawar - Chitral (By Air)
Our flight for Chitral will depart at 0745hrs and arrival at 0845hrs. Upon arrival transfer to hotel and check in. afterwards we make a full day excursion to Kalash valley by visiting Bamburet. Late in the afternoon visit the local Bazaar. Overnight stay in hotel at Chitral.
Day 03: Chitral - Shandur
At 0900hrs we board on jeeps for Shandur. Our expected arrival at Shandur is 1500hrs. on arrival we set up our tents. Afterwards we can see the qualifying rounds of Polo game. Overnight stay in tents at Shandur Pass.
Day 04: Shandur - Chitral
The final Polo match starts around 1000hrs in the morning. After seeing final match we drive back to Chitral. Overnight stay in hotel at Chitral.
Day 05: Chitral - Islamabad (By Air)
Early morning we will depart for Islamabad by air. If flight does not operate then second option is coming by road which will be a long day and our expected arrival at Islamabad will be at 1800hrs. On arrival you will be transferred to airport/ hotel/ residence or vice versa.
End of Shandur Polo Festival tour.
Package Includes:
Accommodation on twin sharing basis with 3 star hotels
Daily breakfast
Air-conditioned luxury transport
English speaking driver
Entry fees to monuments
All kind of taxes
Domestic flights as per program