Noori Chamb

Noori Chamb is a waterfall in the headwaters of the Poonch River in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir in India. It is named after the Mughal queen Nur Jahan.

Noori Chamb Waterfall
Noori Chamb Waterfall
Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Coordinates: 33.6086°N 74.4181°E / 33.6086; 74.4181
Country India
Union territoryJammu and Kashmir
DistrictPoonch
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN Code
185102

Noori Chamb is located near the hill village of Bahramgala below Pir Panjal Pass (Peer Ki Gali) in the Poonch district. It is at a distance of 45 km from Bufliaz. The Mughal Road passes next to it.

This place is linked with the Mughal history.[1][2] According to local legends, it is named after Nur Jahan, the wife of emperor Jehangir. "Chamb" in local terminology is water fall.[3][4] On the way to Kashmir, Nur Jahan used to bathe in the waterfall.[5][6][7]

Noori Chamb is the tallest plunge waterfall and a tourist attraction[8] in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.[9][10][11]

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