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Festivals & Cultural Events in Gilgit-Baltistan

From Shandur polo to Hunza harvest feasts — discover the cultural calendar of the Karakoram. Photos, highlights, and travel tips for every season.

Shandur Polo Festival
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Shandur Polo Festival

The Shandur Polo Festival is Pakistan's most iconic mountain sports festival, held at the legendary Shandur Pass between Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. Set on the world's highest polo ground, the three-day celebration features traditional freestyle polo, folk music, cultural dances, camping, local cuisine, and breathtaking alpine scenery.

7–9 JulyShandur Polo Ground, Shandur Pass, Gupis Yasin

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Scenes from mountain celebrations

Polo tournaments, harvest feasts, and cultural nights across the Karakoram — a glimpse of what awaits.

Karakoram peaks at golden hour

Time your trip right

Visit Gilgit-Baltistan during festival season

We can build your itinerary around polo tournaments, harvest celebrations, and cultural nights — with transport, stays, and local guides included.

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Dates, group size, and budget

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Districts, stays, and day-by-day flow

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Local guides and 24/7 support

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Custom plans in 48 hours

  • Free consultation, no booking required
  • Flexible routes across all 14 districts
  • Transparent pricing for your group size
  • Timed around Shandur, Silk Route, and local festivals

We align transport and stays with event dates