Noor Mang

Noor Mang (نو ر منگ, also transliterated Noormong, Noor Mung, etc.), is a small village situated between Namli Maira and Phalkot (Dhaki Khaiter) in Abbottabad District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province (formerly, the North West Frontier Province) of Pakistan. Noor Mang is located on Murree road in Namli Maira Union Council.

The majority of the people of Noor Mang belong to the Awan tribe. People are religious and are all Muslims. The total population is approximately 5,500–6,500.

The valley is located at the back of Abbottabad at the foot of Nathiagali/Thandani hills. Some mountains of the valley, such as Barian, and Daka, are nearly the same height as the Nathiagali hills. The valley has beautiful pine, scrub and shrub forests, streams, waterfalls, peaks, and gorges.

Most of the area of these hilly hamlets and villages is covered with trees. Peaks are covered with evergreen trees including pine, walnut, oak, and maple trees. Herbs, shrubs, wildflowers, and thorny bushes can be seen in abundance. Goats and other livestock animals graze in pastures. Most of the people use forest wood as fuel for daily use and also for home construction.

The forests of the valley are full of wildlife including leopards, monkeys, jackals and foxes. The barking jungle cock, and rabbits, are occasionally seen.

The Dhor River consists of two main streams and their small tributaries: Bari Dhor (Bara Hotter) has its source in the Phalkot/Barangali hills; the waters of the Kutli and Jandger Bari slopes and surrounding areas flow into this stream. Choti Dhor (Namli Maira/Bagnoter) starts from the base of Nathiagali hills; the waters of western slopes of the Mira Jani hills, and of the southern slopes of Nathia hills, flow into this stream.

There are several high peaks and mountains in the region of the village of Noor Mang.

Dana Meerajani is a beautiful and large mountain located on the near corner of Nathiagali. There are a few villages on this mountain, including Namli Maira, Bara Maira, and Nakah Maira. Abbottabad is located at an awe-inspiring location at an altitude of 9,800 feet above sea level. Meera Jani is the major tourist attraction of this village, during both summer and winter. Due to its tremendous scenic beauty, velvet green plateaus, and wonderful climate, covered with snow it wins the admiration of nature lovers.

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