5 Prettiest Waterfalls In The World

If someone would ask me about the place that relaxes my soul to the deepest ends, I would only have one thing to say, and that would be about waterfalls. Utterly beautiful bounties of nature, waterfalls are more than just a picnic spot to me. They rejuvenate the mind and body, and are also the sight for sore eyes. They're like showers of blessings from the Almighty. Let me show you the most wonderful waterfalls in the world.

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is the second largest falls on the globe next to Victoria Falls in southern Africa.The falls are impressively high at 167 feet (or 99 meters) but equally impressively long, stretching on for what feels like forever. And while the Canadian side boasts a touristy town to spend the weekend, the American side trades mostly in natural, scenic views. Both are worth a visit to get the full experience of seeing the falls.

Angel Falls

Angel Falls is world’s highest singular waterfall; not to mention the tallest waterfall on our list! For visitors to Venezuela it’s an absolutely must-see attraction. As if its sheer height wasn’t awe-inspiring enough, Angel Falls is also considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and was claimed to be discovered by famous explorer Sir Walter Raleigh on his search for the city of El Dorado. Modern visitors to the falls are in for quite a journey upriver, as Angel Falls is still considered quite remote. But intrepid waterfall hunters will be rewarded with a visit to one of the most spectacular sites on Earth.

Yosemite Falls

Few have experienced the impressive beauty of California’s Yosemite National Park and not emerged in awe. And fewer still have noted the grace and the grandeur of Yosemite’s truly towering falls (they clock in at a gasping 2,425 ft or 740 m) and not returned home singing their praises. Yosemite Falls is, plainly put, absolutely massive and absolutely beautiful. And though the hike to the upper falls may be strenuous, it’s undoubtedly worth the experience. However, it’s also large enough to be enjoyed at a distance for those not able to make the journey to the top.

Iguazú Falls

Like with Niagara Falls, Iguazu Falls is a two-country-one-landmark special, as it straddles the border of Argentina and Brazil. The falls are scenic year-round, so the best time to go depends on your focus. In the months of December, January, and February, the falls are at their strongest, but the weather may be wet and rainy. March-April and August-September will find you in drier climes, but the falls may be a bit more crowded.

Sutherland Falls

Tucked away on New Zealand’s South Island is the breathtaking Sutherland Falls. Though Sutherland Falls has been hiked to since 1890, many trekkers still marvel at the remote, off-the-beaten path quality of the hike through the Milford Track, particularly in New Zealand winter, which is considered the low season and known for patches of unpredictable weather.

The best feeling that one experiences amidst the merciful showers of the waterfalls, is the one that connects the soul to the Supreme, just like devotees meet their God. Indeed, waterfalls are more than spots of sightseeing. They're messengers of love.