Pathrakadavu Waterfalls

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.

Pathrakadavu waterfalls
Pathrakadavu waterfalls
LocationPalakkad, Kerala, India
TypeWaterfalls

Hydroelectric project and disputes

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

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]

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References

  1. "Hydroelectric project, Pathrakadavu" (PDF). Jagrathayude Keraleeyam. June 2004.
  2. "Protest". Asianet News.
  3. "Ecotourism project". Deepika. September 2012.

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