Rajat Prapat
Waterfall in Madhya Pradesh, India
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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]
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| Rajat Prapat Silver Falls | |
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107m high Silver Fall in Narmadapuram district, India | |
 Interactive map of Rajat Prapat Silver Falls | |
| Location | Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 22.452°N 78.445°E |
| Type | Horsetail |
| Total height | 107 metres (351 ft) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Watercourse | Not known |
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
- List of waterfalls in India
- List of waterfalls in India by height
Pachmarhi travel guide from Wikivoyage
