Pathrakadavu Waterfalls

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Pathrakadavu waterfalls
Pathrakadavu waterfalls
LocationPalakkad, Kerala, India
TypeWaterfalls

Pathrakadavu waterfalls is a waterfall situated in the Silent Valley National Park in Palakkad district, Kerala, India. This tourist place is situated in Kuruthichal in Pathrakadavu.

Hydroelectric project and disputes[edit]

There was a proposal of an hydroelectric project in the river which this waterfall is located. [1]There were so many agitations on the construction of hydroelectric project in the river by different environmental organisations and activists. Even forest department protested against this.[2]

Ecotourism project[edit]

Now, government is trying to implement an ecotourism project here that will not harm the environment and protect the beauty of nature in Silent valley. [3]

References[edit]

  1. "Hydroelectric project, Pathrakadavu" (PDF). Jagrathayude Keraleeyam. June 2004.
  2. "Protest". Asianet News. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  3. "Ecotourism project". Deepika. September 2012.

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