About Sheikh-ul-Alam Shrine, Chimmer
The Sheikh-ul-Alam Shrine at Chimmer is an Islamic shrine dedicated to Sheikh Noor-ud-din Noorani, the 14th-15th century Kashmiri Sufi saint known as Sheikh-ul-Alam and Nund Rishi. Located in Chimmer village in D.H. Pora Tehsil of Kulgam District, Jammu and Kashmir, the shrine is a revered pilgrimage site. It features traditional Kashmiri wooden shrine architecture and serves as an important centre of devotion for visitors from across the Kashmir Valley.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a modest shrine complex set in the rural landscape of Chimmer village surrounded by fields and hills of Kulgam district. The main structure is a traditional Kashmiri wooden shrine with sloping roof, wooden carvings and a prayer hall. Inside is the sanctum associated with Sheikh Noor-ud-din Noorani. The surroundings include a courtyard and ancillary structures where pilgrims gather for prayer and quiet reflection. The atmosphere is devotional and peaceful.
Key highlights
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Revered shrine dedicated to Sheikh Noor-ud-din Noorani (Sheikh-ul-Alam), patron saint of Kashmir
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Traditional Kashmiri wooden shrine architecture
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Important pilgrimage centre for devotees in Kulgam district
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Rural village setting in Chimmer surrounded by scenic valley landscape
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Annual Urs observance attracting pilgrims