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Join us for an unforgettable polo experience at the Shandur Polo Festival from June 28th to June 30th, 2024!
This ground is renowned as the highest polo ground globally and sits adjacent to the picturesque Shandur Lake. Here, teams engage in a unique, wild free-style polo match, offering a captivating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Hindukush mountain ranges.
It is in these valleys that the game is played closest to its original form with a minimum rules and therefore is a real enjoyment to watch polo in these regions.
One must give credit to local rulers and princes of these regions who have been patrons of the game through centuries which helped the game to survive to this day. Many of the rulers themselves used to be good players of polo and all of them encouraged others to play polo.
Immerse yourself in the captivating sights and sounds as fearless horsemen display their prowess in the thrilling game of kings. Witness the fusion of tradition and sport, where ancient traditions meet modern competition. 🏆🎠
Shandur Pass connects Chitral and Ghizer Gilgit Baltistan, and is home to the world's highest Polo ground at 3,700 meters (12,000ft).
exhilarating journey to the beautiful Shandur Polo Festival, where the world's highest polo ground comes alive with passion, skill, and cultural splendor! 🌄🏔️🏇
“At present there are no permanent arrangements to provide ongoing support and encouragement for this sport. But despite this fact, still, nowadays, one can find a lot of people in these areas who are passionately fond of polo. There are even those who look upon playing it as one of the chief occupations for which they were sent into this world. Good players and great matches are remembered and talked about for generations.
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