Finding The Top 6 Beautiful Waterfalls In The World

There are hundreds and thousands of beautiful waterfalls scattered around the world. Some falls are really tall, others flow underground, there are wide falls, narrow falls…. there are even horizontal falls.

Travel Bloggers Reveal Their Most Beautiful Waterfalls Pictures Around The World:

SKOGAFOSS, ICELAND

Skogafoss is located on the south coast of Iceland is undoubtedly one of the iconic waterfalls across the Land of Fire and Ice. Located on the Skoga River, this waterfall flows over the edge of cliffs that were formerly the Icelandic coastline. The highlight of this waterfall is the ability to hike to the summit using the 475+ steps and admire the breathtaking scenery from a birds-eye perspective. This hike is a challenging yet rewarding experience and for those willing to make the effort, you may be fortunate to see a gorgeous rainbow alongside Skogafoss.

NOHKALIKAI FALLS, INDIA

Nohkalikai Falls is the tallest plunge waterfall in India at a height 1115 feet. The story of the fall is weird and sad wherein a woman named Kalikai jumped to death after being unknowingly fed her daughter who was killed by her second husband in a fit of jealously. Even though the story is sad, the waterfall paints a beautiful landscape across the mountains in state of Meghalaya, India which received highest rainfall in the world.

NIAGRA FALLS, CANADA

Niagara Falls is North American’s most epic and majestic waterfall. This waterfall situated along the New York and Canadian border has views from both sides, however the Canadian side of Niagara Falls offers more opportunities to admire the size and flow of the water. If you’re lucky, you’ll spot a rainbow when you’re standing on land or admiring Niagara Falls from a boat.

DUDHSAGAR FALLS, GOA, INDIA

Dudhsagar Falls is a four-tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi River in the border of the Indian state of Goa and Karnataka. What is really unique about the waterfall is that there is a bridge that crosses the waterfall and if you time it just right you will get to see the trains crossing over the falls.

VICTORIA FALLS, ZAMBIA

Victoria Falls is classified as the largest, based on its combined width of 1,708 meters (5,604 ft) and height of 108 meters (354 ft), resulting in the world’s largest sheet of falling water.

It’s named Mosi-oa-Tunya in a local language, which means The Smoke That Thunders. Victoria falls is famous for enormous water mist, so usually, the best option to admire the view is a helicopter ride over the waterfall.

MULTNOMAH FALLS, OREGON, UNITED STATES

Located a short drive from Portland, Oregon, in a region rich in stunning scenery, the Columbia River Gorge has a waterfall that is arguably the highlight. The two tiered Multnomah Falls is truly spectacular. To witness it from the base is breathtaking but for an even more sensational experience follow the path through the forest which eventually opens out on a bridge that places you right at the middle of this wonder of nature.

Refrence From: http://souldrifters.com/