Noor Mahal is a historical place in Bahawalpur. It was built in 1872 with the cost of 1.2 million. It has total area of 44,600 square feet. It is built on Italian architectural style neoclassical lines. A map and coins of the state were buried in its foundation as a good omen. Most of the palace's materials and furniture were imported from England and Italy.  It belongs to the Nawabs of Bahawalpur pricey state during the British raj. There are various stories regarding its construction. According to one legend, Nawab Adnan Abbasi IV had the palace made for his wife; however, she was only there for one night, as she happened to see the adjoining graveyard from her balcony, and refused to spend another night there, and so it remained unused during his reign.

Noor Mehal is one of the hidden gems of Bahawalpur, due to the lack of publicity. The palace is open to public. It is currently in the possession of the Pakistan Army and is used as a state guest house for holding state durbars and meetings with foreign delegations.