<h2>Where the Sky Meets the Polo Ground</h2><p>At 3,700 meters above sea level, Shandur Pass is home to the highest polo ground in the world. Every July, this remote alpine plateau comes alive with the thrilling Shandur Polo Festival.</p><h3>The Polo Festival</h3><p>Teams from Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral compete in a traditional free-style polo tournament that has been played for centuries. The high-altitude setting, with snow-capped peaks as a backdrop, makes this one of the most unique sporting events in the world.</p><h3>Beyond Polo</h3><p>Shandur also offers stunning alpine lakes, wildflower-covered meadows, and the chance to experience the unique culture of the Wakhi and Khowar people who inhabit this remote region.</p>
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