10 Tallest Waterfalls of the World
There is no better place for relaxation than nature. The
beauty of nature is always accentuated by the presence of water bodies around
be it a river, lake or waterfall. Even the loud noise of falling water from a
height in the hills is music to ears. As one approaches the bottom of a
waterfall, the mist of the falling water and the tiny droplets of water
touching the body gives a deep sense of respite. Hence, waterfalls are a
popular spot for picnickers all around the world. Here are some of the tallest and
most beautiful waterfalls in the world.
1. Angel Falls
Angel falls is the
highest waterfall of the world, with a height of 3,212 feet. It is located in
Canaima National Park in Venezuela. It has different names in different
languages. In Pemon language it is known as Parakupa-vena or kerepakupi merú
which means waterfall from the highest point. In Spanish it is called Salto Ángel.
2. Tugella falls
Tugela Falls are
located in the Drakensberg (Dragon’s Mountains) in the Royal Natal National
Park in KawZuli-Natal Province, Republic of South Africa. It consists of 5
free-leaping falls dropping at from a height of 3,110 feet. They
are also considered as God gifted waterfalls as their water is very pure and
thus safe to drink.
3. Cataratas las Tres
Hermanas
“Cataratas las Tres
Hermanas” means “waterfall of the three sisters”. These waterfalls are 3,000
feet in their height. They are located in Rio Cutivireni in Peru.