Shandur Polo Festival

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Tour Details

Shandur Polo Festival Day 1: Islamabad – Besham – Chilas

  • Early departure from Islamabad for Chilas via Abbottabad, Mansehra and Thakot.
  • Night stay in Chilas Hotel

Shandur Polo Festival Day 2: Chilas – Karimabad ( Hunza Valley )

  • Departure for Hunza Valley, making photo stops at Junction Point of 3 mountain ranges and Rakaposhi view point.
  • On arrival transfer to hotel and rest of the time free to visit Baltit Fort.
  • Night stay in Karimabad Hotel

Shandur Polo Festival Day 3: Karimabad – Gilgit – Phander

  • We leave for Gilgit and start driving along Gilgit river to Ghizer valley.
  • After crossing Gupis, we further drive to Phander and transfer to hotel on arrival.
  • Night stay at Phandar Valley 

Shandur Polo Festival Day 4: Phander – Excursion Shandur Pass for Polo Festival – Mastuj

  • We drive to Shandur Pass and enjoy the thrilling competitions of Polo at one of the highest Polo grounds in world.
  • In the afternoon, we drive to Mastuj in Chitral valley and transfer to hotel on arrival.
  • Night stay at Mastuj

Shandur Polo Festival Day 5: Mastuj – Chitral – Bamburet

  • We drive to Chitral and after a brief stopover, further drive to Bamburet, the main village of Kalash valley.
  • Night stay at PTDC Motel / Local Inn

Shandur Polo Festival Day 6: Bamburet – day free

  • Day free to enjoy the exotic culture of Kalasha tribe and the picturesque valley.
  • Night stay at Chitral

Shandur Polo Festival Day 7: Bamburet – Dir – Islamabad

  • Early departure for Islamabad driving through Lowari & Malaknd pass.
  • On arrival drop at one designated place.
End of the Tour…

Includes

Price Includes:

  1. Private air conditioned transport 
  2. Accommodation based on triple sharing in standard hotels/Tents 
  3. Jeep for Shandur Pass
  4. Daily breakfast
  5. Guide for complete tour
  6. Basic First Aid kit

The Shandur Polo Festival, held annually at the Shandur Pass in Pakistan, is a vibrant celebration of culture and sport, often referred to as the “World’s Highest Polo Ground.” Taking place in July, this festival features thrilling polo matches between teams from the regions of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, showcasing their unique styles and skills. All airlines of Pakistan including PIAAirblueSerene AirAirSial, and Fly Jinnah offers cheap flights during Shandur Polo festival, AirSial cheap flights from Karachi are highly appreciated by travelers because of low fare. 

Excludes

Price Excludes:

  1. Late checkout, if different from standard checkout time
  2. Personal insurance of clients/luggage
  3. Meals other than breakfast
  4. Laundry, beverages & phone calls or other expenses of personal nature
  5. Extra expenses due to the acts of nature and political reasons etc.
  6. Medical aid, evacuation or extra expenses in emergencies
  7. Any item not mentioned above

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Shandur Polo Festival

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