17 Breathtakingly Beautiful Waterfalls in The World
Waterfall is one of the most amazing creations and definitely the natural wonders on Earth. There are several waterfalls from all around the world, here is the list of top 17 most powerful and beautiful waterfall in the world.
Victoria Falls in Zambia/Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls is among the most spectacular waterfalls in the world,on the Zambezi river at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The falls is not the widest waterfall in the world but classified as largest sheet of falling water in the world.
Iguazu Falls in Argentina/Brazil
Iguazu Falls is a massive, picturesque waterfalls surrounded by trails with wildlife and through the jungle on the border of the Argentine and Brazil. The falls on the Iguazu river are the largest waterfalls system in the world and one of the world’s largest waterfalls.
Angel Falls in Venezuela
Angel Falls is the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall and one of Venezuela top tourist attraction. Total height of Angel Fall is 979 m created by the Churun River,over the mountain in the Canaima National Park.
Kaieteur Falls in Guyana
Kaieteur Falls is the world’s widest single drop waterfall,on the Potaro River in the Kaieteur National Park. The falls is four times higher than the Niagara Falls and Victoria Falls, major tourist attraction in Guyana.
Niagara Falls in USA/Canada
Niagara Falls is actually the collective name of three waterfalls,the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls. The falls is located on the Niagara river, between the international border between Canada and the United States.
Yosemite Falls in USA
Yosemite Falls located in the Sierra Nevada of California is the highest waterfall in Yosemite National Park. The falls consist of three sections and among the twenty highest waterfalls in the world.
Plitvice Falls in Croatia
Plitvice Falls is situated inside the Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia. The national park is famous for its lakes arranged in cascades waterfall and Lakes consists of various geologic features.
Sutherland Falls in New Zealand
Sutherland Falls is a very high concentration of waterfalls and tallest waterfall in New Zealand. The Sutherland Falls is created by Arthur river and amongst the tallest waterfalls in the world.
Wallaman Falls in Australia
Wallaman Falls is a cascade and horsetail waterfall,situated in the Girringun National Park. The waterfall is tallest single drop waterfall of Australia, located in the northern region of Queensland.
Gocta Waterfall in Amazonas
Gocta Cataracts waterfall over the Cocahuayco river is one of the world’s highest waterfalls. This gorgeous waterfall was remained a secret from the rest of the world until 2005 and ranked third tallest free-leaping waterfall in the world.
Detian Waterfall China/Vietnam
Detian Waterfall is one of the most beautiful and biggest waterfall in Asia, on Guichun river between China and Vietnam. The waterfalls is a shared natural treasure for China and Vietnam tourist.
Jog Waterfall in India
Jog Falls also known as Gerosoppa Falls is a segmented waterfall,located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi river and second-highest plunge waterfall in India.
Dudhsagar Falls in India
Dudhsagar Falls literally means Sea of Milk, is a four-tiered waterfall located at border of the Indian states of Karnataka and Goa. The falls created by Mandovi river and amongst India’s tallest waterfalls with a height of 310 m.
Nohkalikai Falls in India
Nohkalikai Falls is tallest plunge waterfall in India,located near Cherrapunji. The Nohkalikai Falls is the most beautiful and photogenic falls and major tourist attractions along with Kynrem Falls and Mawsmai Falls.
Vinnufossen Falls in Norway
Vinnufossen waterfall is the tallest waterfall in Europe and the sixth tallest in the world. The waterfall is located in village of Sunndalsora in Norway. Vinnufossen Falls in Norway is one of the must see waterfall in the world.
Kilt Rock Fall in Scotland
Kilt Rock Mealt Falls of Scotland is an impressive waterfall, located in a small crofting township on the island of Skye. Mealt Falls and Kilt Rock is the major tourist attraction and Scotland’s second largest island.
Yumbilla Falls in Peruvian
Yumbilla Falls is the world’s fifth tallest waterfall, located near the town of Cuispes in Peruvian region of Amazonas. The fall is situated in Peru Amazonas Region and area around the waterfall is covered with montane forest.
