The Roof of the World & Its Legendary Polo Festival
Shandur: The Roof of the World & Its Legendary Polo Festival The Crown Jewel: Location: Gilgit-Baltistan. Claim to Fame: The Highest Polo Ground in the World (3,734 meters / 12,250 feet). Nickname: "The Roof of the World." Setting: A breathtaking high-altitude plateau nestled between the Hindu Kush and Karakoram mountain ranges . Features lush alpine meadows, crystal-clear lakes (including the famous Shandur Lake), dramatic valleys, and wide-open skies. Remoteness ensures relatively untouched natural beauty. The Shandur Polo Festival: Heart of the Experience When: Annually in July . What: A century-old tradition (first recorded match in 1936) that is far more than just a sport – it's a major cultural extravaganza . The Rivalry: The highlight is the fierce but friendly polo tournament between the teams of Chitral (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) ...