Difference Between Gorge Valley and Canyon
A gorge is a deep cleft that usually contain a river or water stream, major difference between gorge and canyon is that gorge is narrow passage and while canyon is a cleft between escarpments.
Gorge
Gorge is a narrow valley between hills or mountains with steep rocky sides. Most of the Himalayan rivers passes through deep gorges and offers spectacular view cliff sides.
- Marble Rocks Gorge
- Papi Hills Gorge
- Himalayan River Gorge
Valleys
- Kashmir Valley
- Spiti Valley
- Nubra Valley
- Valley of Flower
A Valley is a land area between hills with a river running through the cross section of the slopes. The valleys are well known for its scenic landscape and are simply breathtaking.
Canyon
- Gandikota Grand Canyon
- Laitlum Canyon
- Gangani Grand Canyon
- Chambal River Canyon
Canyon is a natural deep rift between two cliffs, where a large rivers run through canyons or between the mountains. Gandikota grand canyon and Chambal river canyon are two most famous and deepest canyon in India.
