Games of Kings: Shandur Polo festival attracted thousands of tourists

News Desk

ISLAMABAD: Chitral valley attracted thousands of domestic and foreign tourists; especially during the annual, internationally famed, Shandur Polo Festival held after two years break due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The three-day festival was organized by the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) besides exciting polo matches. The mega event also showcased traditional, cultural and adventurous activities including music and dances.

Chitral is the most peaceful region and a great tourist destination. Thousands of tourists visit this northern area annually and especially during the Dhandur and Kalash festivals.

The polo festival is a unique historical sport played at the world’s highest polo ground Shandur, Upper Chitral, between Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan teams. The festival provides an amazing cultural experience in the Hindukush mountain ranges.

This year, the annual festival was held from July 1-3 at the world’s highest polo ground in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa aiming to promote adventure sports and tourism in the area.

A tent village was set up, where boarding and lodging facilities were provided to both international and local tourists during the three days festival