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The Shandur Polo Festival is an annual sporting event held in Shandur Pass, located in the Chitral district of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. It is a unique event that attracts tourists from all over the world to witness the traditional sport of polo, played at an altitude of over 12,000 feet.
The festival is held every year in the first week of July and lasts for three days. The highlight of the festival is the polo match played between teams from the Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan regions. The match is known as the “highest polo match in the world” and is played on a field that is approximately 3750 meters above sea level.
Apart from polo, the festival also features traditional music and dance performances, handicrafts exhibitions, and camping under the stars. The festival provides a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the rich culture and traditions of the region, as well as the breathtaking natural beauty of the Shandur Pass.
The Shandur Polo Festival is an important event for the people of Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan, as it promotes cultural exchange and helps to preserve the traditional sport of polo. It also contributes to the local economy by attracting tourists to the region.