Shandur
The Roof of the World
7 packages2 group tours0 rating
From Handrap-Shandur an area of 51800 hectares was been declared as National Park in 1983 to preserve flora and fauna of region. Wildlife variety that includes Snow leopard, Indian grey wolf, Himalayan ibex, Himalayan brown bear and Birds include Booted Eagle, Eurasian Sparrow Hawk, Golden eagle, Himalayan Griffon vulture. It also preserves alpine meadows of Langar and alpine waterbodies of Handrap and Baha Lake which adds up to annual count of famous Trout Lake in the region. Fishing and Hunting is strictly prohibited in Shandur National Park.
Packages in Shandur
7 flexible packages — your dates, your tier
Group Tours in Shandur
2 tours to choose from
Where to Stay in Shandur
3 hotels & properties
Four chapters
Best Time to Visit
spring
April – May
Poor timeShandur Pass snowbound — road stays closed until late May in most years.
summer
June – August
Best timePass fully open — the July polo festival, wide plateau camping, and clear alpine light at 3,700m.
autumn
September – October
ShoulderWide grass turns tawny and the first snow arrives — quiet crossing before winter closure.
winter
November – March
Poor timePass closed by heavy snow — Chitral–Ghizer link severed until late May.