Most Beautiful Waterfalls in the World

Most Beautiful Waterfalls in the World 10 IGUAZU FALLS (IGUASSU FALLS) The Iguazu falls are nestled on the Iguazu river that lies on the border of Misiones – a province in Argentina and Parana – a state in Brazil. The waterfalls amazingly divide the river into the upper and lower Iguazu. These waterfalls are one of the most beautiful and super imposing tourist attractions of Argentina. Iguazu falls which means large water exhibit cascades that are a result of the magnanimous falls on the Iguazu river. The Iguazu waterfalls have found a place in the new Seven Wonders of the World. There are multiple islands situated alongside the 2.7 meter long stretch of these falls. This divides the falls into a multitude of cataracts and cascades. Depending on the water level, you may witness 150 to 300 small waterfalls. 9 VICTORIA FALLS (Livingstone, Zambia/Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe) The Victoria waterfalls is located on the Zambezi river which lies on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia in South Africa. The Victoria falls is regarded as the world’s largest sheet of falling water or the largest curtain of water with a height of 108 meters and width of 1,708 meters. It is twice the height of the wonder struck Niagara falls and twice the width of the Canadian falls or the horse shoes falls. These waterfalls have also carved a place for themselves in the top list of the seven natural wonders of the world 8 NIAGARA FALLS (Ontario, Canada/New York, USA) The American Falls (lies between the Luna Island and Prospect Point) on the extreme left, the Bridal Veil Falls (lies between the Goat Island and the Luna Island) on the middle left and the Canadian Falls or the Horse Shoe Falls (lies between the Table Rock and Goat Island) on to the extreme right, together constitute the Niagara Falls. The Niagara river is touted to be a legacy river of the last Ice age witnessed by Planet Earth. These waterfalls have the highest falling water flow rate in the world. These waterfalls are a valuable resource for two hydroelectric power plants. The total height of the waterfalls is about 162 feet with three vertical drops 7 PLITVICE WATERFALLS (Northern Dalmatia, Croatia) One of the most spectacular sights of a waterfall can be witnessed in Croatia by the side of Plitvice Waterfalls. Can you imagine a scenic locale where you are standing amidst a large network of waterfalls and Karstic lakes? This is the place to be in Croatia to experience this awestruck beauty of nature. The lakes are abundant with fish and are in their full form with serene clarity and pristine colours of the water. The sequence of a lake-waterfall-lake-waterfall is simply jaw dropping. One of the most sought after lakes here is the Galvanovac Lake. These waterfalls offer a picturesque location with its scenic beauty and attracts visitors from across the globe. 6 ANGEL FALLS (SALTO ÁNGEL Canaima, Venezuela) The angel falls is regarded as the highest uninterrupted waterfall in the world. It is perched in Venezuela at a recorded height of 979 metres. The recorded plunge of the waterfall is 807 metres and with two different drops. The angel waterfalls are seen falling on to the Gauja River which is also known as the Kerepacupai or the Kerep River. The best view of these waterfalls can be witnessed with a flight that is arranged from the river camp base to the base of the falls. The tourist trips are organised from June to December each year when the water is at its peak level. 5 YOSEMITE FALLS (California, USA) The Yosemite falls is touted to be one of the highest measured waterfalls in the North America. It is nestled in the Sierra Nevada, California’s Yosemite national Park. The best time to visit the park and witness the amazing view of these waterfalls is during the late springs. This is the time when the water flows in its peak level. The Yosemite falls is the sixth largest waterfall recorded in the world that flows at a height of 2,425 feet. However, with the recent inclusion of Gocta Cataracts, the Yosemite falls is listed as the seventh. The two stage drop of the waterfalls drops in three cascades of sections at 1430 feet, 675 feet and 320 feet respectively. 4 KAIETEUR FALLS (Potaro River, Guyana) Located on the Kaieteur National Park is the Kaieteur waterfalls. It is perched on the Potaro river in the territory of central Essequibo of Guyana. The height of this amazing waterfall is 226 meters. One can witness the waterfall plunging its first break over the conglomerate and sandstone cliff. This is the world’s largest single drop waterfall ever recorded at 741 feets. The kaieteur falls is about five times taller than the Niagara waterfalls in comparison. The very rare and unique Guianan Cock of the rock can be seen here alongside the tiny golden frog spending its entire life in these waterfalls. The extremely famous Makonaima birds nest here near these waterfalls under a widespread rock shelf. 3 GULLFOSS (Haukadalur, Iceland) Located on the Great Canyon of the Hvita river is the Gullfoss waterfalls in the south west of Iceland. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Europe where the wide river of Hvita gushes downwards. The beauty of the waterfall lies on its journey downwards where it turns to its right after a kilometre and falls in a three step staircase. The waterfalls has been titled as the Golden Falls of Iceland. The longest drop recorded here was 21 meters. 2 DETTIFOSS (Jökulsárgljúfur, Iceland) The Dettifoss waterfall is one of the most reputed and powerful waterfalls situated in the North east of Iceland, Europe. The waterfall starts with the Jokulsa a Fjollum river that flows through the Vatnajokull glaciers. The waterfall is graded at a height drop of 45 metres and a width of 100 meters to the Canyon of Jokulsargljufur. The average flow of water here is 193 meter cube per second. The width of the waterfalls offers one of the most jaw dropping views of Dettifoss. 1 SUTHERLAND FALLS (Fiordland, New Zealand) The Southerland Falls in Fiordland, near Milford Sound is the tallest waterfall in New Zealand between the Lake Quill and Arthur view. The water falls on the bed rocks in three different cascades spectacularly with the uppermost as 229 metre tall, the medium at 248 metre tall and the lowest one at 103 metres. The horizontal distance of the waterfall is 480 metres with a mean grade of 56 degrees approximately. The most remarkable views of this waterfall can be seen during a helicopter flight in the cold winters. The lake Quill which is behind the waterfall is at its best frame with snow-capped mountains.

6 ANGEL FALLS (SALTO ÁNGEL Canaima, Venezuela)

Murtaza Rangwala

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