Hazara Waterfalls
| Hazara Waterfalls | |
|---|---|
| ہزارہ آبشار جب وادی | |
Interactive map of Hazara Waterfalls | |
| Location | Jab Valley, Haripur District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 33°52′2″N 73°0′7″E / 33.86722°N 73.00194°E |
| Type | Tiered waterfalls |
| Elevation | 850–900 m (approx.) |
| Watercourse | Seasonal streams of Jab Valley |
| https://hazarawaterfalls.org/ | |
The Hazara Waterfalls[1][2][3] (Urdu: ہزارہ آبشار جب وادی) are a group of eight waterfalls located in the Jab Valley of Haripur District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.[4][5] The waterfalls were discovered in 2021 by Hassan Nisar, through the use of a drone.[4]
Geography
The Hazara Waterfalls are situated in the mountainous Jab Valley of Haripur District, approximately 25 kilometres from Haripur city and about 60–80 kilometres from Islamabad.[6][7]
The falls include eight distinct cascades of varying height and flow. Some are surrounded by rock formations, while others form natural pools that attract visitors.[8][9][10][11]
References
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- ^ "Hazara Waterfall: Pakistan's tourism treasure awaits". The Express Tribune. 11 May 2025. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ a b "One man's drone footage turn Jab Valley into Pakistan's newest tourism treasure". 31 May 2025. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Hayat, Yawar (20 October 2025). "Haripur's hidden gem reborn, Hazara waterfalls project reaches completion". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ Sadaqat, Muhammad (24 October 2021). "Student 'discovers' Hazara area with eight waterfalls". Dawn. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Salamat, Sajid (7 May 2025). "8 waterfalls of Jab Valley — Pakistan's hidden tourism treasure". Daily Times. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Hayat, Yawar (10 June 2025). "Thousands of tourists flock to Jab Valley". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Azeem, Muhammad (11 September 2021). "Youtuber discovers eight waterfalls in Haripur". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ "Hazara Waterfalls attract thousands of tourists". The Nation. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Rizwan (22 June 2024). "Hazara Waterfalls, Jab Valley attract tourists during Eidul Azha". The News. Retrieved 20 September 2025.