Pakistan Live Events
Polo at 3,700 metres and Pakistan's most prestigious literary festival
Pakistan's live events range from the extraordinary — polo at the world's highest ground on the Karakoram — to the intellectual, with the Lahore Literary Festival bringing the world's finest writers to one of Asia's most cultured cities.
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Shandur Polo Festival
Polo at 3,700 metres — the world's highest polo ground on the Roof of the World
The Shandur Polo Festival is one of the most extraordinary sporting events in the world — a polo tournament played at 3,700 metres above sea level on the "Roof of the World" between the teams of Chitral and Gilgit. The three-day festival combines polo with traditional music, dancing, and the spectacular scenery of the Karakoram mountains.
Event Highlights
- World's highest polo ground at 3,700m altitude
- Chitral vs Gilgit — a centuries-old rivalry
- Traditional Karakoram music and dancing
- Camping under the stars at altitude
- Free to attend — one of the world's most extraordinary sporting events
What to Do There
- Watch polo at the world's highest polo ground
- Experience the extraordinary mountain scenery of the Karakoram
- Attend the traditional music and dance performances
- Camp under the stars at 3,700m altitude
- Meet the Chitrali and Gilgiti polo players and their communities
Event Info
Next Event
Annual — first week of July
Location
Shandur Pass, 3,700m altitude
Duration
3 days
Ticket Price
Free
Travel Tips
- ·The journey to Shandur is an adventure in itself — hire a jeep from Chitral or Gilgit
- ·Acclimatise to altitude before the festival
- ·Camping is the only accommodation option at Shandur
- ·July weather can be unpredictable — bring warm clothing
- ·Combine with trekking in the Karakoram mountains
Lahore Literary Festival
Pakistan's most prestigious cultural event — writers, thinkers, and artists from across the world
The Lahore Literary Festival is Pakistan's most prestigious cultural event, bringing together writers, thinkers, and artists from Pakistan and around the world. The three-day festival features panel discussions, book launches, poetry readings, and music performances at the beautiful Alhamra Arts Council.
Event Highlights
- Pakistan's most prestigious cultural event
- Leading Pakistani and international writers
- Traditional music and Urdu poetry performances
- Free to attend with registration
- Lahore's extraordinary intellectual and cultural scene
What to Do There
- Attend panel discussions with leading Pakistani and international writers
- Discover contemporary Pakistani literature
- Watch traditional music and poetry performances
- Browse the book fair and publishers' stalls
- Experience Lahore's extraordinary intellectual and cultural scene
Event Info
Next Event
Annual — February
Location
Alhamra Arts Council, Lahore
Duration
3 days
Ticket Price
Free (registration required)
Travel Tips
- ·Register in advance — the festival is free but popular
- ·Lahore is Pakistan's cultural capital — allow 3–4 days
- ·Combine with visits to the Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort
- ·February is the best time to visit Lahore — cool and dry
- ·Lahore has excellent traditional Pakistani cuisine — try the food street near the Badshahi Mosque
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