Waterfalls

Dhani Waterfall Lower Neelum

Neelum Dhani, Azad Jammu & Kashmir

Overview

Located at Noseri in the Lower Neelum District of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Dhani Waterfall also known as Dhani Noseri Waterfall is widely celebrated as the highest and most roaring natural waterfall in the entire Neelum Valley region. Sitting at an elevation of approximately 1097 meters above sea level this spectacular waterfall cascades down a sheer vertical rock face from a height of over one hundred and thirty meters fed by pristine high altitude glacial melt streams. Situated directly alongside the main paved Neelum Valley Road thirty eight kilometers from Muzaffarabad Dhani Waterfall serves as the first major iconic tourist landmark and welcome gateway for travelers entering Neelum Valley. Featuring a powerful mist spray cool mountain winds crystal clear plunge pool and surrounding forested cliffs Dhani Waterfall offers an unmissable roadside stopover for nature photography refreshing travel breaks and local Kashmiri tea.

Highlights

  • Highest and most powerful natural waterfall cascade in the entire Neelum Valley region
  • Soaring drop height of over 130 meters cascading down a vertical granite cliff face
  • Located directly alongside the main paved Neelum Valley Road at Noseri
  • Serves as the primary tourist welcome landmark for travelers entering Neelum Valley
  • Features a refreshing icy mist spray cool mountain winds and a clear plunge pool

Things To Do

  • Photograph the grand vertical drop and white water foam of Dhani Waterfall from view decks
  • Experience the cool icy spray mist blowing off the cascade during high summer water flow
  • Enjoy hot Kashmiri Kahwa tea fresh pakoras and local snacks at roadside wooden cafes
  • Capture wide angle landscape shots of the waterfall framing the roaring Neelum River below
  • Take a refreshing travel rest stop while journeying between Muzaffarabad and Kutton or Keran

Local Transportation

Easily accessible via any private car, tourist van, or bus along a short 45 to 60 minute drive 38 km from Muzaffarabad city along Neelum Valley Road.

Accommodation

Roadside tourist inns and guesthouses nearby in Noseri, or major hotel stays in Muzaffarabad 38 km or Kutton 30 km further ahead.

Food & Cuisine

Roadside tea stalls and local wooden dhabas serve hot Kashmiri Kahwa tea, fresh vegetable pakoras, boiled eggs, chicken karahi, and cold drinks.

Safety Information

Highly accessible roadside site. Avoid climbing slippery wet boulders directly beneath the high velocity main water drop.

Travel Tips

Keep your camera lens protected from the heavy mist spray when taking close up photos near the waterfall pool during summer months.

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