The most beautiful waterfalls in the world

Have you ever heard of Blood Falls? Found it in Antarctica. From the Taylor Glacier at times you can see the appearance of a blood-red waterfall. This phenomenon is explained simply – water contains ferrous iron, which, when combined with air, oxidizes and thereby forms rust. As a result, the water turns bloody. The spectacle is mesmerizing. But this is not the only waterfall that can blow your mind. You will learn about all the most beautiful waterfalls from our article.

Each waterfall is a phenomenon of indescribable beauty, but there are also such natural masterpieces that you won't get tired of looking at for hours, at the same time never ceasing to be surprised by this enchanting natural beauty.

Niagara Falls

The most famous and, by right, the most beautiful waterfall on the planet is recognized as Niagara. It is located in the United States of America. An interesting fact is that the waterfall brings down its waters on the lands of the United States, while Canadians earn money from visiting tourists. It is from the territory of Canada that the most picturesque views open.

Niagara is a complex of waterfalls that are located on the Niagara River, stretching for more than a kilometer in length. The main water bodies are named: “Horseshoe”, “Veil” and “American” waterfall. The average height from which the water falls is 53 meters. Its roar can be heard far from the main natural attraction in the United States. In order to look at the famous waterfall, tourists most often use sea boats and other floating facilities that run both from the shores of the United States and from the shores of Canada. The average cost of a ticket for such a trip will be 10 US dollars. Another option for viewing the waterfall is the Table Rock site.

In the cold season, a festival of winter lights takes place over the waterfall. Thousands of tourists from all over the world come here to enjoy the unique spectacle.

Victoria Falls

The territorial location is the Zambezi River, the border of two African states – Zambia and Zimbabwe. The waterfall reaches a width of about two kilometers, the height of the fall is more than a hundred meters. Victoria is a unique waterfall in the world, the largest on the planet Earth. Listed in the Guinness Book of Records, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The strength of the flow of the waterfall depends on the time of year, in spring the current is powerful, at the end of summer, during the period of drought, it becomes calmer, islands of land that are located along the banks of the river are exposed. Therefore, tourists can choose which waterfall they prefer.

The best views of Victoria Falls open from such observation platforms: Knife Blade, Observation Tree. Wealthy tourists are offered sightseeing from the air – by helicopter, private jet or hang glider.

Iguazu Falls

The waterfall is located on the Iguazu River, on the border of two South American states – Argentina and Brazil. An interesting fact: in 2011, the waterfall was recognized as the eighth wonder of the world, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The waterfall appeared as a result of a volcanic ejection. The power of the water flow in spring is about 13 thousand cubic meters, the length is 4 km, the height is about 80 meters, the total number of waterfalls is 270. The water flows are separated by islands, some of them are quite large.

An excellent panoramic view opens from observation platforms located in different places of the waterfall. The infrastructure of the area where the waterfall is located is well developed, roads have been built, hiking routes have been developed. Tourists from other countries arrive at the international airport of Argentina – Foz do Iguaçu.

Angel Falls

The location of the waterfall is South America, Venezuela. The waterfall is recognized as the highest in the world, the height of the water fall is 1054 meters, as a result of which moisture reaches the earth's surface in the form of fog drops, which settles for tens of kilometers of the surroundings.

The waterfall is located in the tropical forests that belong to the Canaima National Park of Venezuela, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Water is supplied from the mountain, which is called Auyantepui and settles in the form of moisture into the Kerep River. Angel is located far from civilization, which makes it difficult and expensive for tourists to get here. By air, you can fly from the capital of Venezuela – Caracas and land on the territory of the Canaima Natural Park. Similar flights are operated by Aserca y Aeropostal, Trasmandu, private air transport companies. The cost of the trip ranges from 230 to 300 US dollars. At Canaima Airport, all tourists must pay a state fee for visiting the park, as well as provide reliable information about vaccination against yellow fever. You can continue the further path to the waterfall either on foot,

Tugela waterfall

The territorial location of the waterfall is the Natal National Park, South Africa. Tugela consists of five waterfalls, the total height of which is about one kilometer.

Tip for tourists: the waterfall is clearly visible after heavy rain, or at sunset. Getting to the place is not very difficult, there are two paths leading to the waterfall – both on foot. The first route is considered shorter, takes five hours, starts from the car park called “Witsieshoek”, then follows the ascent to the top of the mountain along the hiking trail. The second route takes a whole day of travel, the starting point is the Natal National Park, the road leads through gorges, boulders, the road is quite difficult and dangerous, not every traveler can do it.

Tugela is considered the second highest waterfall on the planet and the highest waterfall in the African continent. Laboratory studies have shown that the water here is environmentally friendly, does not have harmful and dangerous impurities, and is suitable for drinking.

Utigard Falls

Norwegian Utigard Falls – the largest in the country, is located on a glacier called Jostedal. The height of the water fall is 818 meters, the width of the waterfall is 23 meters. Type – cascade, origin of water – glacial.

The highest free fall height is 600 meters, on the way to the ground, the waterfall is waiting for three ledges that slow down its movement and reduce the speed of the water fall. The waterfall falls into the glacial lake Duen, a few kilometers from which there is a small mountain village where tourists can stay for the night.

Yosemite Falls

The waterfall is considered a symbol of the American state of California, it is one of the largest waterfalls in North America, it ranks seventh in the world. Geographical location – Yosemite National Park.

The waterfall consists of several parts: upper, middle and lower falls. The height of the water fall of the upper waterfall is more than four hundred meters. The middle part of the waterfall consists of five small sections, the total height of which is two hundred meters. The lower waterfall is the smallest section, its height is about one hundred meters.

The general view of the natural attraction can be clearly seen from the Yosemite Valley. A winding mountain hiking trail leads to the top of the waterfall, the total length of which is 5.5 km. There will be several observation platforms along the way. It is not necessary to climb to the top point, since the most picturesque view opens on the lower part of the waterfall, on one of the first observation platforms. The best time to view the waterfall is considered to be spring time, in the summer the waterfall becomes shallower, the water flow decreases, which significantly spoils the overall viewing experience.

You can get to the national park from San Francisco, which takes about three hours by car, or from Los Angeles, the journey takes six hours.

Waterfall Jog

The waterfall is the main attraction of the Indian state of Karnataka, it is listed among the largest waterfalls in Asia. The height of the water fall is 253 meters, it consists of four parts, which are called “Raja”, “Rocket”, “Rani” and “Rumbling”.

The waterfall is surrounded by dense tropical forests. The panorama on sunny days is extraordinarily beautiful, the water shimmers with all the colors of the rainbow. The best time to visit is late summer – early autumn. In the dry season, the waterfall becomes shallower, the water flows down in small streams, and the water flow is significantly reduced. Many tourists use this natural phenomenon, they bathe in the place where the waterfall falls.

The cities close to the waterfall that have airports are Hubli, Bangalore. Shuttle buses run daily from the airports to the waterfall. In order to spend a few days near a natural attraction, tourists can stay in the village of Kargal, the cities of Sagara or Honnemarda.

The surroundings of the waterfall are no less beautiful, however, when exploring these places on your own, you need to be extremely careful, there are many poisonous insect species in the area, and tropical plants grow.

It is worth noting that the rating given in the article is a subjective opinion, there are many waterfalls in the world that deserve the attention of travelers. The presented waterfalls are one of the most beautiful on the planet, located in fairly accessible places for tourists. The developed infrastructure of the surroundings, the availability of hotels and campsites, have led to the high popularity of these waterfalls among travelers.

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