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Shandur Polo Festival Tour
Watch free-style polo on the highest polo ground in the world, with camping at Shandur Lake.
Duration8 Days
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Private Festival Tours
Festival Tours in Pakistan
Mountain polo at Shandur, Sufi nights in Lahore and Sehwan, spring in Hunza and Vaisakhi at Panja Sahib. Run by The Golden Adventure (TGA).
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Our Festival Tours
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Nauroz Festival Tour in Hunza
Celebrate the spring new year in Hunza with music, dance and polo as the valley begins to blossom.
Duration7 Days
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Mela Chiraghan Festival Tour, Lahore
Experience Lahore's Festival of Lights at the shrine of Shah Hussain, with Sufi music, dhamaal and the old city.
Duration4 Days
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Urs of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar Tour, Sehwan
Join one of South Asia's largest Sufi gatherings at Sehwan Sharif, with dhamaal, drums and devotion.
Duration5 Days
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Lok Virsa Folk Festival Tour, Islamabad
Meet artisans, musicians and dancers from every region of Pakistan at the Lok Virsa folk festival in Islamabad.
Duration4 Days
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Vaisakhi Festival Tour at Panja Sahib
Celebrate Vaisakhi with Sikh pilgrims at Gurdwara Panja Sahib, plus Nankana Sahib, Kartarpur and Lahore.
Duration6 Days
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Travel When Pakistan Celebrates
Pakistan's festivals are some of the most colourful and moving events in Asia. From free-style polo on the world's highest polo ground to Sufi music and dhamaal at ancient shrines, they show you the country's living culture in a way no museum can.
Every festival tour is private, with a local guide who knows the traditions, finds the best places to watch and keeps you safe in the crowds. We plan each trip around the festival dates, which we confirm with you before you book.
6festival tours to choose from
4–8days per trip
100%local guides, drivers and crew
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Compare our festival tours
For mountain adventure, choose the Shandur Polo Festival. For Sufi music and devotion, choose Mela Chiraghan or the Urs at Sehwan. Also see our three Kalash festival tours in Chitral.
| Tour | Days | Style | Region | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shandur Polo Festival Tour | 8 | Moderate | Shandur Pass, Gilgit & Chitral | July (festival dates) |
| Nauroz Festival Tour in Hunza | 7 | Easy | Hunza Valley | March (around 21 March) |
| Mela Chiraghan Festival Tour, Lahore | 4 | Easy | Lahore, Punjab | March (festival dates) |
| Urs of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar Tour, Sehwan | 5 | Easy – Moderate | Sehwan Sharif, Sindh | Annual Urs (Islamic calendar) |
| Lok Virsa Folk Festival Tour, Islamabad | 4 | Easy | Islamabad & Taxila | Festival dates (announced yearly) |
| Vaisakhi Festival Tour at Panja Sahib | 6 | Easy | Hasan Abdal, Lahore | April (around 13–14 April) |
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How to Plan a Festival Trip to Pakistan
Choosing your festival
For mountains and sport, choose Shandur. For spring in the north, choose Nauroz in Hunza. For Sufi culture, choose Lahore or Sehwan. For crafts and music from every region, choose Lok Virsa.
Festival dates
Some festivals follow fixed dates, like Nauroz and Vaisakhi. Others are set by organisers or follow the Islamic calendar, so we confirm the dates with you before you book.
Respect and etiquette
Many festivals are religious. Dress modestly, cover your head at shrines and gurdwaras, and always ask before taking photos of people.
Crowds and safety
Festivals draw big crowds. Your guide stays with you, chooses safe places to watch and follows local advice. Read our Pakistan safety guide.
Plan around your festival trip
FAQ
Festival Tours FAQ
More questions? See our Pakistan travel FAQ, read reviews from our guests, or plan your trip with our team.
Are your festival tours private?
Yes. Every festival tour is private, with your own guide and vehicle, and can be combined with other trips.
How do you confirm festival dates?
Some festivals have fixed dates, while others are set each year by organisers or follow the Islamic calendar. We confirm the exact dates with you before you book.
Is it safe to attend festivals in Pakistan?
Large festivals draw big crowds, so we always travel with a local guide, choose safe viewing spots and follow official advice. Read our honest guide, Is Pakistan Safe?
Can women join festival tours?
Yes. Women are welcome at all of these festivals. We recommend modest dress and a scarf for shrines and gurdwaras.
Can I join the Kalash festivals too?
Yes. We run three Kalash festival tours in Chitral: Chilam Joshi in spring, Uchal in summer and Chaumos in winter.
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Dreaming of Something Different?
Every festival trip can be designed around your dates and interests. Tell us which celebration you would love to see, and our team will plan a private trip just for you.
