Shandoor Top

Shandur Top is one of the most magnificent travelling sites seeting in the northern part of Pakistan, particularly Gilgit-Baltistan province. Located at a height of 3700m or 12,100ft it is rightfully called the Roof of the World owing to great altitude. They claim that Shandur Top has beautiful and fascinating natural resources, including snowcapped mountains, large fields, and clear water of lakes.

There are many events that are performed at Shandur Top and amongst all, the most famous is the Shandur Polo Festival that is organized yearly and is watched by many people from the country and tourists as well. This festival makes presentation of the classic sport of polo, performed on a polo field that is situated at the world’s highest altitude. The concrete processes of the competition include matches between teams originating from different areas and held in scenery with the views of the Himalayas, so the atmosphere can be described as extremely thrilling.

Apart from polo, tourists can enjoy and make most of trekking, hiking and camping enabling them to be fully involved with this natural beauty and the majestic excitement of the Shandur Top and its surroundings of the Shandur Himalayan range. The trekking route to Shandur Top can be definitely challenging because of the terrain and the high altitude of the plateau, but the beauty of the mountain landscapes and the opportunities to experience the ancient regional culture make the trip extremely rewarding and inspiring for those, who like adventures and are keen on exploring the natural landscapes of unique territories.