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Planning your epic Northern Pakistan road trip? Get the ONLY complete guide to the Chitral-Shandur Road (S-2 Highway) in 2025! This video covers everything you need to know about the current road conditions, the massive CPEC project, and how to reach the magnificent Shandur Pass for the world-famous Polo Festival.

🔴 ROAD & CONSTRUCTION STATUS (2025 FACTS & FIGURES)
The Chitral Shandur Road is currently undergoing a major upgrade as part of the KKH Alternate Route under the CPEC framework, aiming for an all-weather road.

Project Name: KKH Alternate Route Shandur - Chitral Road (KP Highway S-2)

Length: Approximately 172 km (107 mi) (Chitral to Shandur Top)

Projected Travel Time (Current/Old): Expect a challenging drive of approximately 6-8 hours from Chitral Main Bazaar to Shandur Top due to ongoing work and high-altitude terrain.

Altitude: You will ascend to the breathtaking Shandur Pass at 3,720 meters (12,205 feet), known as the 'Roof of the World.'

Key Challenge: Reports in 2025 have highlighted public concerns over the slow pace of work and alleged design flaws (especially around the Chitral-Booni section). Keep an eye on local news for acceleration efforts by the National Highway Authority (NHA).

⚠️ TRAVEL ADVISORY & BEST TIME TO VISIT
Is Shandur Road Open Now? The pass is generally accessible from late June to early October. It is CLOSED during heavy snowfall in winter (Nov-May). Always check for real-time closures due to landslides, flash floods, or construction blockades (especially near Gupis, Khalti, and Khotum).

Best Time to Visit: The ideal time is July, which coincides with the exhilarating annual Shandur Polo Festival (usually the first week of July).

Vehicle Requirement: While improved, the road remains rough and challenging in parts, especially the final section to the pass. A 4x4 vehicle (Jeep/Land Cruiser) is strongly recommended, particularly for the unpaved portions beyond Mastuj.

📍 KEY ROAD STOPS & CONNECTIVITY
This road links Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Gilgit-Baltistan (Ghizer District).

Route: Chitral City → Booni → Mastuj → Laspur → Shandur Pass

Connectivity: At Shandur Top, the road seamlessly turns into the Gilgit-Shandur Road (N-140 Highway), which is another 216 km to Gilgit City.

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