Shandur Top is situated at a height of 12,500 feet (3800 metres) above the sea level. This place is famous for its highest Polo ground of the world, Besides the Polo ground it has a beautiful lake known as Shandur Lake and it is located in Gilgit Baltistan. The top is a flat plateau known as 'Roof of the World'. It is located at a distance of about 150 KM from Chitral and 200 KM from Gilgit.
As this place has the highest Polo ground so the passion of Polo in the youngsters is also highest. Polo is also famous in Gilgit, Chitral, Skardu, Hunza, Shigar, Laspore and all other valleys around which have at least one polo ground which shows the importance of the game in the region. The best thing about it is that it is a naturally designed Polo ground. Small hills accompanying the ground on all the four sides of the ground enable the spectators to sit and enjoy the match by having a great view from the small hills.
The famous Shandur Polo Festival is held every year between 7 to 9 July and a large number of people including tourists from the entire world. In this festival, matches are held between the teams of Gilgit and Chitral. Both Gilgit and Chitral have four teams named alphabetically with 6 players a side. During the intervals, the locals entertain the visitors by cultural performances.The game is decided on 9 July and the team that scores nine goals becomes the winner of the festival. Obviously there are technicalities of the game which every person cannot understand but it is one of the best places for tourists.
The famous Shandur Polo Festival is held every year between 7 to 9 July and a large number of people including tourists from the entire world. In this festival, matches are held between the teams of Gilgit and Chitral. Both Gilgit and Chitral have four teams named alphabetically with 6 players a side. During the intervals, the locals entertain the visitors by cultural performances.The game is decided on 9 July and the team that scores nine goals becomes the winner of the festival. Obviously there are technicalities of the game which every person cannot understand but it is one of the best places for tourists.
Polo is King of Games here and tourists visit Shandur not only to enjoy Polo Festival but also to understand and interact with the culture.
History of this Polo Ground dates back to 1935 when an English Administrator of the region ordered Niat Qabool Hayat Kakakhail to make a huge Polo ground.
To conclude, it is a great place to visit especially during Polo Festival and you will be amazed by the beauty, hospitality and culture of the region.
To conclude, it is a great place to visit especially during Polo Festival and you will be amazed by the beauty, hospitality and culture of the region.
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