Shandur : The highest polo ground of world.
Shandur polo ground was made in 1935 by UK Administrator for Gilgit-Baltistan
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shandur top is located in Gilgit Baltistan the famous tourist place through out the world.Gilgit baltistan is located in Pakistan.
It is situated 38000 meters above sea level.The world highest polo ground is situated over here.It is also famous & known for the Roof of the World.Shandur polo is also called free style polo.
As per polo is concern it is the famous and most favorite game of Gilgit Baltistan.
Shandur is 197 kilometers away from gilgit and 147 kilometers from Chitral.The route from Gilgit to Shandur is full of beauty places and amazing valleys like Gahkuch,Pandar and gupis.These places have God gifts like beautiful lakes,mountains and wildlife animals.
Polo ground of Shandur is not man made ground.it is naturally designed to be a polo ground.This ground is made by small hills around it all sides.These small hills are used by spectators to enjoy the matches.Shandur lake and the beauty of surrounding makes it more beautiful.
Shandur polo festival is very famous in entire world.it starts from 7 to 9 july at Shandur polo ground.Polo teams of Gilgit and Chitral come to face.Large number of spectators from different corners of world enjoy this match every year.This match is very hard and its very difficult for players to play at 12000 feet above sea level.
Shandur polo festival was frist held in 1936.The other acivites like paragliding,folk music, cultural dance are also held with polo matches.
Remember one thing if any one want to visit this beautiful place.Please don't forget to bring warm clothes beacuse it is cold over here in evening and night.
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Tourist guides:
Travel & Culture Services (pvt) Ltd in Pakistan
HUNZA GUIDES PAKISTAN
The Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab Limited (TDCP)
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