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At Shandur, a form of polo with little rules and referee, known as free-style polo is played.
The roads to shandur are mostly unpaved. 4X4 are best suited for travel.
There are no hotels at Shandur. Visitors must bring their own tents. Nights can be very cold. Bring worm clothes and sleeping bags.
Animals can be seen around the polo ground. The locals of the area send their herds to graze in the summer.
Snow can be seen on the mountains even in July. Water from the melting glaciers irrigate the greenery in the area.
Polo ground is surrounded by many lakes. In the morning the water is freezing cold, by the afternoon is warmer...