Field guides / Khyber Pakhtunkhwa / Haripur / Noori Waterfall
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Haripur
Haripur District · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Noori Waterfall
A 30 m waterfall into a turquoise pool on the Haro River at Tial village, Haripur.
Noori waterfall drops about 30 m into a turquoise pool in a cove on a hillside above the Haro River, in Tial village, Haripur District. It is about 54 km from Islamabad, and became widely known in 2020 after hikers shared photos of it.
Why go
- ✦A 30 m fall into a turquoise pool
- ✦A sheltered cove on the side of a hill
- ✦About 54 km from Islamabad
- ✦Known locally as Noori de tahand, Noori's pond
About
The pool is roughly 80 by 120 feet, with a sandy floor and waist-deep water that is deeper at the edges. Locally it is called Noori de tahand, Noori's pond. Some say it is named after a woman, Noor Bibi, who drowned in the pool; others after its milky look at night, or a tribe called Noori.
How to Reach
In Tial village, Haripur District, on the Haro River, about 54 km from Islamabad and 60 km from Haripur.
Responsible Travel
Use Leave No Trace principles, carry out all rubbish, avoid disturbing wildlife and livestock, and respect private/community land.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, March to October; after heavy rain the path and pool can be unsafe.
Getting there, In Tial village, Haripur District, on the Haro River, about 54 km from Islamabad and 60 km from Haripur.
Allow, Half a day from Islamabad.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Noori Waterfall, within 5 km.
Nothing else genuinely close by (within 5 km of Noori Waterfall) is published yet.
