Shandur Pass

Shandur Pass (Urdu: شندور‬‎) is located between Chitral District and Ghizer District of Gilgit-Baltistan in North Pakistan as a common shared pass. It is often called the 'Roof of the World'. The top is flat, a plateau and can be crossed between late April and early November. The grade is very gradual, and the area is crossed by plentiful small streams during summer. The boundary line between Chitral District and Ghizer District of Balawaristan.

During the annual 'Shandur Polo Festival,' which is organized Chitral Districts and Ministry of tourism Gilgit-Baltistan, there is a polomatch being played on Shandur Top, between the teams of Chitral District and districts of Gilgit-Baltistan.

The Shandur Pass is one of the major mountain passes between of Chitral District and Ghizer District of Balawaristan, Pakistan.

Elevation: 3,700 m

Location: Gilgit-Baltistan

Traversed by: Chitral–Shandur Road

Did you know: The tournament is held on Shandur Pass, the highest polo ground in the world at 3,700 meters