Rajat Prapat
| Rajat Prapat Silver Falls | |
|---|---|
.jpg/1280px-Silver_Fall_(Rajat_Prapat_in_Hindi).jpg) 107m high Silver Fall in Narmadapuram district, India | |
| Location | Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 22°27′07″N 78°26′42″E / 22.452°N 78.445°E / 22.452; 78.445 |
| Type | Horsetail |
| Total height | 107 metres (351 ft) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Watercourse | Not known |
The Rajat Prapat is a waterfall in Narmadapuram district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the 30th highest waterfall in India.[1]
The falls
It is a horsetail type waterfall with a single drop of 107 metres (351 ft).[2]
Etymology
When sunlight falls on it, it shines as silver, that is why it is known as Rajat Prapat or Silver Fall.[3] In Hindi, ‘rajat’ means silver and ‘prapat’ means falls.
Location
The Rajat Prapat is located at Pachmarhi, known as the Queen of Satpura, in Narmadapuram district. It is 10 min walk over rocks and boulders from Apsara Vihar.[4]
See also
- List of waterfalls in India
- List of waterfalls in India by height
Pachmarhi travel guide from Wikivoyage
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References
- ^ "Showing all Waterfalls in India". World Waterfalls Database. Archived from the original on 5 September 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2010.
- ^ "Rajat Prapat Falls". World Waterfall Database. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
- ^ "Pachmarhi – Rajat Prapat or Silver Falls". Dazzling India. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
- ^ "Rajat Prapat". india9. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
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