Shandur Pass
Shandur Pass(Urdu: شندور) is a pass located on the boundary of district Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan and Gilgit-Baltistan, a disputed territory within the larger region of Kashmir. Historically part of Gilgit-Baltistan; however, recent Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governments have made claims for the Shandur. It is often referred to as 'The Roof of the World.
The pass hosts the annual Shandur Polo Festival, an event that features polo matches between teams representing the Chitral District and Gilgit-Baltistan (disputed territory within the larger Kashmir region). 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.
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