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Sawjian is a village in Mandi tehsil of district  Poonch  of  Jammu & Kashmir . It is situated 36 kilometers in the north-east of Poonch town near Line of control. The valley comprises of Gagrian, Narian, Rangwar, Sari Mangyana, Brari, Gali Madan and Kopra. The valley opens towards Kashmir valley through Chour Pass, Dewar Pass and Jamia Pass.   The climate, terrain, vegetation and geographic conditions of Sawjian resembles that of Gulmarg. The valley is surrounded by snow clad high peaks of Pir Panjal, thick Deodar forest with rich natural vegetation. Crystal clear Gagrian stream passes through the heart of the valley. The double storey Kashmiri style houses on the slopes of the mountains, flowers, and green turf all over the vacant lands adds to the beauty of the valley.   With the start of spring, Gujjars and Bakerwals migrates to Dhoks and Margs of Sawjian area. These high pasture lands which are located in between 6000 to 11000 feet above the sea level are one of the mos

For better understanding, view this map in full screen view and use 'Zoom in and out' feature. See keys used in map below. Map Keys: Route drawn in Blue colour indicates the existing highway which is being be upgraded. Route drawn with Red colour indicates new road to be constructed. Route drawn with Yellow colour indicates new Bridges to be constructed. Route drawn with Green colour indicates new Tunnels to be constructed . To get complete details about this project, visit: Jammu - Poonch National Highway Upgradation Project More articles from the author: Beautiful Places to visit in Poonch Poonch Fort

Noori Chamb      Noori Chamb is a waterfall in the headwaters of the Poonch river in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated in Pir Panjals  and is popular for a waterfall with historic importance and its natural surroundings. Located at a distance of around 45 km from Poonch, it is situated between Behramgala and Chandimarh which was one of the major heal thing camps of Emperor Jahangir and his successors. It is at a distance of 10 km from Bufliaz on right side of the historical Mughal Road.         Noori Chamb translates as "Noor's waterfall". Mughal Emperor Jahangir was a great lover of nature. According to locals, Mughal Emperor Jehangir admired the beauty of this waterfall so much that he named it as "Noori Aabshar" after his Queen Noor Jehan. And in the local dialect the name became famous as "Noori Chamb" as Chamb means water fall. It is said that Queen Noor Jehan during halt of caravan at this Parrao used to take bath in the prist