Monday, May 9, 2011

Amazing waterfalls in the world


Here is the collection of some extraordinary beautiful pictures of waterfalls. Hope you’ll enjoy it.

Victoria Falls


Grand Victoria Falls is one of the major tourist attractions of South Africa. People just love to view the exotic and spectacular natural beauty of these great falls. The Victoria Falls are one of the Seven Wonders of the World. These great waterfalls are located on the Zambezi River which lies in the Southern Africa.



Iguazu Falls


In the world of ostentatious and majestic waterfalls of the world, the great Iguazu Falls have stolen away the glare of publicity. Iguazu Falls is one of the major tourist attractions from the last many years. It is situated in the grand Iguazu River which is located on the border of the Brazilian State and the Argentine. These grand and glorious waterfalls divide up the Iguazu River into two parts: one part is the upper Iguazu and the other part is the lower Iguazu.



Huangguoshu, China


It is also known as Yellow Fruit Tree Waterfall, Haungguoshu waterfall is one of the largest waterfall in Asia. Situated on Baihe River, Huangguoshu is around 77.8 meters high and about 101 meters wide. Millions of people visit this place every year.



Blue Nile Falls, Ethiopia


This waterfall is also called as Tis Issat, which means ‘smoking water’. Along with being a major tourist attraction, Blue Nile Falls is extensively used generate power in Ethiopia. It is located on Blue Nile River and is the best spot to visit, when you are in Ethiopia.



Angel Falls, Venezuela


It is highest waterfall in the world of the height of 978 meters. The source of this fall is the pinnacle of Auyan Tepuy, which is a mountain from where the water plunges without any interruption. It is a must visit spot if you wanna feel the thrill.



Niagara Falls, Canada/USA


Niagara Falls witnesses more than 14 million visitors every year. It is probably the most admired waterfall around the world. This magnificent plunge shares its beauty with two countries (Canada and USA) and is a combination of three falls.
The Bridal Veil Falls and American Falls can be witnessed from New York City and the glorious panorama of Horseshoe Falls can be viewed from Canada.



Jog Falls, India


Situated over River Sharavathi, Jog Falls is considered to be the largest waterfall in India. The plunge is around 829 feet high, which is roughly 253 meters. To have the most splendid views of Jog Falls, it’s advisable to visit this spot in monsoon.



Gullfoss, Iceland


It is also known as ‘the Golden Falls’. Gullfoss waterfall is a remarkable tourist spot in Iceland which possess the water of White River. This destination is considered to be one of the most popular tourist places in Europe mainly in summer days.



Dettifoss Water Falls


Dettifoss is 44m tall and 100m wide in Iceland.



Sutherland Falls


This waterfall is located in Fiorland National Park of New Zeland. It is famous for the rough stream, beautiful scenery, and the Milford Track.



Kaieteur Falls


If you are extremely rich, you can go to Kaieteur falls in Postaro river, Guyana because the transportation is very poor and very few people know about this beautiful object.



Yosemite Falls


This waterfall is known as one of the tallest in the world, 2425ft from the lower course.



Angel Falls


As per local people this place is also called as Auyantepuy (Devil’s Mountain). This waterfall hides many histories and stories. You can see this place at the rain forest of Canaima National Park, Venezuela.



Plitvice Waterfalls


Plitvice Waterfalls is famous since the late of 19th century.



Great Falls


Great Falls, also known as Grindstone Falls, which has a height of 10m or 33 feet, and a crest width of 5m or 16 feet located on the Grindstone Creek



Damajagua Falls






Kegon Falls. Japan


It is one of Japan’s top 3 great waterfalls, which takes water from the nearby Lake Chuzenji down 318 feet off the edge of a cliff to a river below.[source]

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