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Shandur Polo Festival Tour

Private tour in Chitral

Languages: English

  Held once a year during the months of July or August, it is one of the most outstanding festivals that are held on Pakistan's North - The Shandur Polo Festival.The polo ground placed in Shandur (Chitral) is the highest polo ground in the world and visitors spend a whole week watching exciting polo matches with traditional music.A whole new world is built at Shandur before the event. Visitors take the advantage of having a breath-taking view of Shandur with its beautiful lush green mountains and not to forget its pure water lake.The festival provides visitors with the thrilling excitement of polo in its true form. Its true form means no rules and regulations, plus the traditional music played throughout each match. Alongwith polo, you will find hundreds of local and foreign tourists. The archrival teams of Gilgit and Chitral fight for the trophy. As hundreds of spectators watch the two teams take on each other. 


  HOW TO GET THERE
We can take you to Shandur via anyone of the follwoing two hitral
1) Islamabad - Gilgit - Chitral
2) Islamabad - Peshawar - Chitral


  WHAT SORT OF TRANSPORT WILL THERE BE?
A 4X4 vehical is your transport to Shanudr. 4X4 vehicals are always recommended in this area.


  WHERE TO STAY routes

As no hotels are available, tents provide the best means of shelter


  HOW LONG TO STAY
As long as the festival lasts or else as long as you wish.


Services Included:
Airport/road transfer in AC coach and/or four wheel drive jeep.
Hotel accommodation and meals.
toll taxes and parking fee etc.
Services of English speaking guide.


Services Not Included:
International & domestic airfare and airport tax.
Extras at hotels like drinks, laundry, phone calls.
Insurance liability and other under force majeure conditions, medical aid, and helicopter rescue coverage etc.

Additional information

Tour information:
Languages: English
Tour package includes:
Airport Transfer :NO
Hotel pick-up:NO
Drop-off :NO
Tour Transportation (car, van, limo, boat, etc…):NO
Food and Drinks :NO
Other services (fees apply):
Attraction tickets (concerts, theater, museum, circus...) :NO
Translation services :NO
Reservations (hotels, restaurants, airline) :NO
Visa support :NO
Additional information:
This tour must be booked at least 7 days in advance of your travel date :NO
Tour groups must include a minimum of 2 passengers :NO
Tour prices are flexible and based on your requirements :NO
Attractions:Chitral