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Shandur Pass Trek

Pakistan · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

moderate

Trek across the "Roof of the World" Shandur Pass (3,734m), home to the world's highest polo ground, linking Chitral to Gilgit through stunning highland scenery.

⛰Trailhead:3,500m
🏔Summit:3,734m
📅Duration:3 days
🌍Country:Pakistan

Generating AI safety verdict…

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Extreme Cold Warning

Temperature dropping to -17°C. Risk of frostbite.

Trailhead Conditions

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan · 3500m

Friday, November 6 at 11:26 AM

-4°C

Feels like -4°C

Mainly clear

Humidity

68%

Wind

3 km/h NW

Gusts

3 km/h

Pressure

1030 hPa

Dew Point

-9°C

Cloud Cover

19.5%

Visibility

10.0 km

Precip

0 mm

48-Hour Forecast

14-Day Forecast

Today
-4°/ -17°
Sat, Nov 7
1°/ -16°
Sun, Nov 8
1°/ -14°
Mon, Nov 9
0°/ -14°
Tue, Nov 10
1°/ -12°
Wed, Nov 11
0°/ -8°
Thu, Nov 12
0°/ -6°
Fri, Nov 13
0°/ -11°
Sat, Nov 14
-5°/ -17°
Sun, Nov 15
-5°/ -14°
Mon, Nov 16
-7°/ -7°

Is Shandur Pass Trek safe to hike right now?

The AI safety verdict above is updated every 4 hours using live weather data from MET Norway at both the trailhead (3,500m) and the summit (3,734m). A GO verdict means current conditions are suitable for the trek. CAUTION means proceed with awareness of specific risk factors shown above. NO-GO means conditions are currently inadvisable — check back after the weather window passes.

How difficult is Shandur Pass Trek?

Shandur Pass Trek is rated moderate. It requires a reasonable level of fitness and some prior hiking experience. Expect sustained ascents and variable terrain. The typical completion time is 3 days for a short trek.

What is the elevation of Shandur Pass Trek?

The trailhead starts at 3,500 metres above sea level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The summit or highest point reaches 3,734 metres — a net elevation gain of 234 metres. At this altitude, altitude sickness (AMS) is possible — ascend gradually and rest if symptoms appear.

What gear do I need for Shandur Pass Trek?

The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Shandur Pass Trek in Pakistan: waterproof jacket and trousers, trekking poles, sturdy boots, sun protection, and a first aid kit.

Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude