Shandur Pass
Mountain pass in Pakistan
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Shandur Pass (Urdu: شندور) is a pass located on the boundary of Upper Chitral District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan and Gilgit-Baltistan, a disputed territory within the larger region of Kashmir. Often referred to as 'The Roof of the World,[2] it is located besides the Shandur Polo Ground which hosts the annual Shandur Polo Festival.
| Shandur Pass | |
|---|---|
| شندور (Urdu) | |
Shandur pass | |
| Elevation | 12,205 ft (3,720 m) |
| Traversed by | Chitral–Shandur Road |
| Location | Upper Chitral, Chitral[1] |
| Coordinates | 36°04′32″N 72°31′12″E |
  Location of Shandur Pass  Shandur Pass (Pakistan) | |
Shandur Pass, which is considered one of the most serene areas of Pakistan, is at an elevation of around 12,500 ft (3,800 m). It connects the two regions of Pakistan via a road. It is 212 km away from Gilgit.[3]
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