Noori Chamb
Waterfall in Jammu and Kashmir, India
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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.
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| Location | Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Coordinates | 33.6086°N 74.4181°E |
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 10 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 bath in the waterfall.[5][6][7]
Noori Chamb is the 2nd tallest plunge waterfall and a tourist attraction[8] in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.[9][10][11]