Shandur Festival
"Where Mountains Meet, and Cultures Compete in Harmony"
Polo Above the Clouds. A Celebration Carved in the Sky:
Each year in July, Shandur Pass becomes the stage for the world’s highest polo match. Set at 12,000 feet, the festival blends sport with breathtaking scenery. Polo here is raw and traditional fast, fearless, and full of local pride. Teams from Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral compete with unmatched passion.
Beyond the game, the festival showcases music, dance, and mountain culture, turning this remote plateau into a lively celebration in the clouds.
At the World’s Highest Pass, Tradition Rides Free :
Shandur is where tradition gallops freely. The festival honors centuries-old polo, played with no strict rules just pure skill and spirit. Surrounding the matches, locals set up camps, share meals, and perform folk songs that echo through the valley. It's more than a game , it’s a cultural bond between communities, alive under the open sky.
Galloping Spirits, Echoing Peaks — Shandur Awaits :
With the mountains watching, Shandur comes alive with hooves and cheers. Polo is fast-paced and fierce, a true test of strength and unity. Music, dance, and warm hospitality add soul to the spectacle, inviting everyone into the rhythm of mountain life.
Shandur isn’t just a festival , it’s a memory carved into the heart of the north.
