Cox & Kings Pakistan.

Cox & Kings Pakistan was established in August 2000 to develop the tourism of Pakistan by practicing the knowledge which the oldest land operator in the world holds.Cox & Kings Pakistan invites you to visit this exotic land and meet the friendly people of Pakistan who display equally diverse cultures and languages.

Shandur Polo Festival.

Shandur  is situated at an altitude of 12,500 feet (38000 meters) above sea level is famous for having the highest polo ground of world. It is sometimes called Roof of the World. It is located in District Ghizer, Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan. The version of polo game played in Shandur Polo Ground is considered to be the purist of all. It is also called free style polo.Polo is the most favorite game in Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza, Shigar, Laspor, Mastoj, Chitral and all other valleys around must have at least one polo ground, where Foreign tourist and local people can be seen playing polo.

History of Polo in Gilgit-Baltistan

Historically, polo being the king of games was played between small kingdoms, villages and rival groups of Gilgit and Chitral. From 1936 onwards polo tournaments were held annually on this ground. The three day Shandur Polo Festival has developed steadily in recent years into the massive celebration of mountain polo that it is today.

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