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]

Rajat Prapat
Silver Falls
107m high Silver Fall in Narmadapuram district, India
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LocationNarmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India
Coordinates22°27′07″N 78°26′42″E / 22.452°N 78.445°E / 22.452; 78.445
TypeHorsetail
Total height107 metres (351 ft)
Number of drops1
WatercourseNot known

The falls

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It is a horsetail type waterfall with a single drop of 107 metres (351 ft).[2]

Etymology

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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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Showing all Waterfalls in India". World Waterfalls Database. Archived from the original on 5 September 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2010.
  2. ^ "Rajat Prapat Falls". World Waterfall Database. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
  3. ^ "Pachmarhi – Rajat Prapat or Silver Falls". Dazzling India. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
  4. ^ "Rajat Prapat". india9. Retrieved 1 July 2010.


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