Shandur Pass
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Shandur Pass(Urdu: شندور) is a pass located in district Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is often referred to as 'The Roof of the World.[1]
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Shandur Pass | |
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شندور (Urdu) | |
Elevation | 12,205 ft (3,720 m) |
Traversed by | Chitral–Shandur Road |
Location | Upper Chitral, Chitral[2] |
Coordinates | 36°04′32″N 72°31′12″E |
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The pass hosts the annual Shandur Polo Festival, an event that features polo matches between teams representing the Chitral District and Gilgit-Baltistan Province. These matches are held at the Shandur Polo Ground, located on Shandur Top. The festival typically spans three days, taking place from July 7 to July 9 each year. Approximately seven polo matches are played during this festival.