Rajat Prapat
| Rajat Prapat Silver Falls | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Type | Horsetail |
| Total height | 107 metres (351 ft) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Watercourse | Not known |
The Rajat Prapat is a waterfall in Hoshangabad 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 Hoshangabad 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
References
- ↑ "Showing all Waterfalls in India". World Waterfalls Database. Retrieved 2010-06-20.
- ↑ "Rajat Prapat Falls". World Waterfall Database. Retrieved 2010-07-01.
- ↑ "Pachmarhi – Rajat Prapat or Silver Falls". Dazzling India. Retrieved 2010-07-01.
- ↑ "Rajat Prapat". india9. Retrieved 2010-07-01.
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