Polo is one of the most famous sport of Gilgit-Baltistan. Shandur polo festival, is one the big event in Pakistan. This festival is held from 7-9 July every year at Chitral District.
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| Shandur Polo Festival |
The initiation of Polo in Shandur is credited to the Raja of Skardu, Ali Sher Khan who built the polo ground of Shandur as well. Shandur invites visitors to experience a traditional polo tournament which since 1936 has been held annually in the first week of July between the local teams of Gilgit and Chitral. Organized and financed by the Tourism Corporation of NWFP, the tournament is held on Shandur Top, the highest polo ground in the world at 3,700 meters (the pass itself is at 3,800 meters). The festival also includes Folk music, dancing and a camping village is set up. The polo tournament is featured in the first episode of Himalaya with Michael Palin.
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