Polo Festival on Roof of The World

Polo of he orient regarded as the game of kings and king of the games has been played form centuries in the Northern regions of Pakistan. Skardu and Khaplu are the home of tradiional polo in Baltistan according to a legend it was originated in Baltistan and spread to far flung. places as far as China, Central Asia and India. The archaic chronicles of Chinese and Moghuls provide testimony that the game was played in wild war like style of Battle field and hunderd players adopted wining tactics and strategies as of the battle field. The legendary fables related when a prince was killed during a game and the emperor executed the players. Moghuls played polo at night with burning balls. present day polo in the Northern Areas though follows some rules but is still played in a wild fashion.

Pakistan has a wonderful panorama of ancient culture and fascinating landscapes stretching from the south beaches of Indian Ocean to the height of the Karakoram, Himalaya and Hindukush mountain ranges. The cultural heritage of ancient civilization of Taxila, Mohenjedaro and Harappa are versatile, dating back to 3000 years BC. The variety of attractions ranging from the ruins of ancient civilizations to the skyrocketing peaks in the north fascinates those who are interested in culture and adventure.

Trekking, mountaineering, white water rafting, wild boar hunting, mountain and desert jeep safaris, camel and yak safaris, trout fishing and bird watching are a few activities, which entice the adventure and nature lovers to Pakistan.