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Shandur Pass and the Roof of the World Polo Festival

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ShandurChitral
August 10, 2026

Shandur Pass and the Roof of the World Polo Festival

At 3,700 m in the Hindu Kush, Shandur Pass hosts the world's highest polo match every July. Here's how to get there and why it's worth the journey.

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