Paataal Paani, near MHOW, Indore

Here are views of Paataal Paani, a scenic spot near MHOW, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh (central India).
The waterfall is little more than a trickle off-season, but the whole place turns green and vibrant in the monsoons.
Alongside is a metre-guage railway track, and the spot offers obvious opportunities to turn into a modern picnic spot with cable cars and walkways. But I prefer it 'raw'!

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Comments

  1. alicesg06 January, 2009

    Very beautiful scenery. I like the last photo of the shadows in the background. Lovely.

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  2. Louise06 January, 2009

    Incredible place!

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  3. chrome3d06 January, 2009

    I too like the raw silhouettes you made.

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  4. Baruch06 January, 2009

    Looks like a beautiful place - great waterfall!

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  5. Anonymous06 January, 2009

    Please do not reproduce without permission. Prints of all photography and artwork are available at reasonable prices.

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  6. Inner Vision06 January, 2009

    this is one place i would like to go to...beautiful just beautiful...

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  7. Jane Hards Photography06 January, 2009

    It looks like a breathe of fresh air, so peaceful.

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  8. imac06 January, 2009

    Very nice place and pics, love the shaddow one.

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  9. angie {the arthur clan}06 January, 2009

    What an amazing place to visit! The last silhouetted photo is fantastic.

    ~Angie
    www.thearthurclanphotos.blogspot.com

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  10. Anonymous06 January, 2009

    Great shots, I'd love to visit there. It looks very peaceful.

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  11. Anonymous07 January, 2009

    Great shots and I love that waterfall. My favorite shot has got to be that last one with the shadow people. That one made me smile. :-)

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  12. Swarna07 January, 2009

    Thanks, all for visiting.
    These pics were taken last week at the spot, and this blogger is one of the silhouettes! :)

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  13. Swarna07 January, 2009

    Oops!
    ...I meant - this blogger is one of the shadows! :)

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  14. Arija07 January, 2009

    I definitely prefer it undeveloped for mass tourism! What a gem of a place. Love the last shot!

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  15. Anonymous07 January, 2009

    Why the name is paataal paani ?

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  16. RAJI MUTHUKRISHNAN07 January, 2009

    Beautiful!
    The last one is the best, as well as the first one.

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  17. Gaelyn08 January, 2009

    The waterfall is impressive even in the off season. I really like the shadow shot. Nice piece of your world.

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  18. Swarna09 January, 2009

    Hobo - pl see the next post. The water falls into a very deep gorge - hence the name, I believe.
    Hope you were able to see the pictures of the place during the rainy season.

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  19. Dev10 January, 2009

    Hi Swarna... It is great seeing pictures of Pataal Pani - a place I have been visiting on and off for well nigh thirty years now. I also remember some night treks I have undertaken here on full moon nights. This place is also famous for a memorial to Tantya Bheel - a Robin Hood like figure who has hanged to death by the British at the Khandwa jail. All trains enroute to Khandwa stop at the memorial and pay homage. It is believed that this makes the downhill journey safe.

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  20. Swarna10 January, 2009

    DKV, thanks for that input.

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  21. Kat15 January, 2009

    The scenery and shadows look great :))

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  22. Anonymous18 January, 2009

    MHOW reminded me of Sainik School. I used to go there when I worked in Indore. Good pics. It's a wonderful place.

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