Have you ever heard of Blood Falls? Found it in Antarctica. From the Taylor Glacier, at times, you can see the appearance of a waterfall of blood-red color. This phenomenon can be explained simply - water contains ferrous iron, which, when combined with air, oxidizes and thereby forms rust. As a result, the water turns bloody. The sight is mesmerizing. But this is not the only waterfall that can capture your imagination. 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 will not get tired of looking at for hours, at the same time never ceasing to be amazed at this enchanting natural beauty.
Niagara Falls
Niagara is recognized as the most famous and, by right, the most beautiful waterfall on the planet. It is located in the United States of America. An interesting fact is that the waterfall collapses its waters on the lands of the United States, while Canadians make money on visiting tourists. It is from the territory of Canada that the most picturesque views open up.
Niagara is a complex of waterfalls located on the Niagara River, stretching over a kilometer in length. The main water bodies are named: Horseshoe, Veil and American Falls. The average height from which the water falls is 53 meters. Its rumbling is heard far from the main natural attraction of 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 coast of the United States and from the coast of Canada. The average ticket price for such a trip is $ 10. Another option for viewing the waterfall is the Table Rock.
In the cold season, a festival of winter lights is held 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 width of the waterfall reaches about two kilometers, the height of the fall is more than one hundred meters. Victoria is a unique waterfall in the world, the largest on 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 the spring the current is powerful, at the end of summer, during the period of drought, it becomes calmer, islands of land are exposed that are located along the banks of the river. Therefore, tourists can choose which waterfall they like best.
The best views of Victoria Falls open from such observation platforms: "Knife's Blade", "Observation Tree". Wealthy tourists are offered a sightseeing tour 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. Interesting fact: in 2011, the waterfall was recognized as the eighth wonder of the world and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The waterfall appeared as a result of a volcanic outburst. The capacity 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 the observation platforms located in different parts of the waterfall. The infrastructure of the area where the waterfall is located is well developed, highways have been built, and walking routes have been developed. Tourists from other countries arrive at Argentina's international airport - Foz do Iguacu.
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 surrounding area.
The waterfall is located in tropical forests that belong to the Venezuelan Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Water is supplied from the mountain, which is called Auyantepui, and in the form of moisture it settles into the Kerep River. Angel is located far from civilization, which makes it difficult and expensive for a tourist to get here. By air, you can take off 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, and private air transport. The cost of the trip ranges from US $ 230 to US $ 300. At Canaima Airport, all tourists must pay a state fee to visit the park, and provide reliable information on the yellow fever vaccination. The further journey to the waterfall can be continued either on foot or by water floating means, for example, by canoe.
Tugela waterfall
The territorial location of the waterfall is Natal National Park, South African Republic. Tugela consists of five waterfalls, the total height of which is about one kilometer.
Travel tip: the waterfall is clearly visible after a heavy rain, or at sunset. It is not difficult to get to the place, there are two paths leading to the waterfall - both of them are walking. The first route is considered to be shorter, takes five hours, starts from the parking lot called "Witsieshoek", followed by an ascent to the top of the mountain along the hiking trail. The second route takes a whole day's journey, 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 ecologically clean, does not have harmful and dangerous impurities, and is suitable for drinking.
Utigard Falls
Norwegian waterfall Utigard - the largest in the country, is located on a glacier called "Jostedal". The height of the fall of the water is 818 meters, the width of the waterfall is 23 meters. The type is cascading, the origin of the water is glacial.
The highest free fall height is 600 meters; on the way to the ground, the waterfall is awaited by three ledges, which slow down its movement and reduce the speed of the water falling. The waterfall falls into the glacial lake Duen, a few kilometers from which there is a small mountain village, where tourists can stay overnight.
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. Territorial location - Yosemite National Park.
The waterfall consists of several parts: the upper, middle and lower waterfalls. The height of the waterfall 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 area, its height is about one hundred meters.
The general view of the natural landmark 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 up to the lower part of the waterfall, on one of the first observation platforms. The best time to view the waterfall is considered to be the spring time, in the summer the waterfall becomes shallower, the water consumption decreases, which significantly spoils the overall viewing experience.
You can get to the territory of the national park from San Francisco, it will take about three hours by car, or from Los Angeles, the travel time is six hours.
Jog Falls
The waterfall is the main attraction of the Indian state of Karnataka, and is one of the largest waterfalls in Asia. The height of the water fall - 253 meters, consists of four parts, which are named "Raja", "Rocket", "Rani" and "Rumbling".
The waterfall is surrounded by dense tropical forests. The panorama on sunny days is unusually 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 trickles, and the water consumption is significantly reduced. This natural phenomenon is used by many tourists, swimming in the place where the waterfall falls.
The cities close to the waterfall, which have airports - Hubli, Bangalore. Regular buses run daily from the airports to the waterfall. In order to spend a few days near a natural landmark, tourists can stay in the village of Kargal, the cities of Sagara or Honnemarda.
The surroundings of the waterfall are no less beautiful, but when you independently explore these places, 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 among the most beautiful on the planet, located in sufficiently accessible places for tourists. The developed infrastructure of the surrounding area, the availability of hotels and campgrounds, have led to the high popularity of these waterfalls among travelers.
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