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Shandur Polo Festival

13 days

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Start and end in Islamabad

5.0

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Operator: Gypsy Traces and Tours
Festival & Events: Celebrate culture, music, and traditions around the world
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Islamabad
Start point
Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan (International Arrivals, 00:00 - 23:00)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Islamabad
- Visit Shah Faisal Mosque
- Visit Lok Virsa Museum
- Visit Pakistan National Monument
- Panoramic views from Daman-e-Koh
- View Parliament House, President House, Prime Minister House, and Supreme Court of Pakistan
Landmarks
Shah Faisal Mosque
Lok Virsa Museum
Pakistan National Monument
Daman-e-Koh
Parliament House
Day 2
Islamabad to Skardu to Karimabad Hunza
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Gilgit), Dinner
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Nanga Parbat Peak
- Drive through Gilgit region
- Visit Rakaposhi View Point
- Visit Baltit Fort
- Visit Karimabad Bazaar
- Walk along Barbar Water Channel
Landmarks
Nanga Parbat Peak
Rakaposhi View Point
Baltit Fort
Karimabad Bazaar
Barbar Water Channel
Day 3
Karimabad Hunza
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Hoper Nagar Valley
- Visit Ultar View Point
- Visit Lady Finger View Point
- Visit Altit Fort
- Sunset at Eagle's Nest View Point
Optional Activities
- Optional walk to Barpu Glacier
Landmarks
Hoper Nagar Valley
Ultar View Point
Lady Finger View Point
Altit Fort
Eagle's Nest View Point
Barpu Glacier
Day 4
Karimabad Hunza to Gilgit
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Atta Abad Lake
- Visit Passu Cones
- Visit Hussaini Suspension Bridge
- Stop at Rakaposhi View Point
Optional Activities
- Late afternoon visit to Kargah Buddha
Landmarks
Atta Abad Lake
Passu Cones
Hussaini Suspension Bridge
Rakaposhi View Point
Kargah Buddha
Day 5
Gilgit to Phandar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Fresh river trout)
Included Activities
- Drive along Ghizer River
- Visit Khalti Lake
- Visit Phander Lakes
- Enjoy fresh river trout
Landmarks
Khalti Lake
Ghizer River
Phander Lakes
Day 6
Phandar to Shandur Pass
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Phander Lake
- Arrive at Shandur Pass - world's highest polo ground
Landmarks
Shandur Pass
Phander Lake
Day 7
Shandur Polo Festival
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shandur Polo Festival matches
- Cultural performances featuring folk music and dancing
- Short hikes around the region
Landmarks
Shandur Pass
Day 8
Shandur Polo Festival Final
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shandur Polo Festival final match - Gilgit Team vs Chitral Team
- Hike around the area
- Music and dinner at camping site
Landmarks
Shandur Pass
Day 9
Shandur to Chitral
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Chitral Fort
- Visit Shahi Masjid (Royal Mosque)
Landmarks
Chitral Fort
Shahi Masjid
Day 10
Chitral to Bumburet
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Chitral Gol National Park
- Visit Kalash Museum
- Explore traditional houses
Landmarks
Chitral Gol National Park
Kalash Museum
Day 11
Bumburet to Swat Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Swat Museum
- Explore Gandhara Art collection
Landmarks
Swat Museum
Day 12
Swat Valley to Islamabad
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Butkara - Buddhist sacred area
- Visit Barikot archaeological site
- Explore Gandhara sites
Landmarks
Butkara
Barikot
Day 13
Islamabad Departure
End point
Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan (International Departure, 00:00 - 23:00)

Landmarks
Shah Faisal Mosque
Lok Virsa Museum
Pakistan National Monument
Daman-e-Koh
Parliament House

Landmarks
Nanga Parbat Peak
Rakaposhi View Point
Baltit Fort
Karimabad Bazaar
Barbar Water Channel

Landmarks
Hoper Nagar Valley
Ultar View Point
Lady Finger View Point
Altit Fort
Eagle's Nest View Point
Barpu Glacier

Landmarks
Atta Abad Lake
Passu Cones
Hussaini Suspension Bridge
Rakaposhi View Point
Kargah Buddha

Landmarks
Khalti Lake
Ghizer River
Phander Lakes

Landmarks
Shandur Pass
Phander Lake

Landmarks
Shandur Pass

Landmarks
Shandur Pass

Landmarks
Chitral Fort
Shahi Masjid

Landmarks
Chitral Gol National Park
Kalash Museum

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Swat Museum

Landmarks
Butkara
Barikot

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May 13th, 2026
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April 19th, 2026
Four stars only because the itinerary was disrupted by events outside the tour operator's control. An alternative was...
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April 10th, 2026
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Tour ID: 296524

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
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Shandur Polo Festival

Itinerary

Islamabad

Included Activities

Islamabad to Skardu to Karimabad Hunza

Included Activities

Karimabad Hunza

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Karimabad Hunza to Gilgit

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Gilgit to Phandar

Included Activities

Phandar to Shandur Pass

Included Activities