Ten amazing waterfalls of Asia

Published on : Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Pongour-Waterfall-Dalat-300x188Though the best time to visit waterfall destinations is during summers but monsoon bring the best out of the gushing and roaring waters. Asia is gifted with the most spectacular waterfall locations that cascades with breathtaking beauty. The scenic spectrum that surrounds them is also equally sublime and all it does is to enchant a traveler and persuade him to visit more, adding to his storehouse of experiences. Keeping in tune with the mood and passion for wanderlust, Travel And Tour World has picked up a few waterfalls from the list of numerous that bejewel the landscape of Asia.

 

The Jog Falls India: Located on the Sagara, and Uttara Kannada district of Sagara Karnataka, the water falls down to 253 meters. The falls are on the Sharavathi River. Gerosoppa Falls, another name for Jog is the second-highest plunge waterfall of India.

 

 

Nohkalikai waterfalls India: It is located near Cherrapunji. The water fall from height is 1115 feet (335 m). This is considered to be one of the most photogenic falls of Asia along with another tourist attraction, the Kynrem Falls and Mawsmai Falls in Cherrapunji. It is the tallest Plunge waterfall of Cherrapunji.

 

 

Detian Waterfalls China: It is located between China and Vietnam, Daxing County, Guangxi Province. The fall is on the Guichun River, straddling the Sino-Vietnamese border. The water flows into Vietnam and then flows back into Guangxi. It is the largest transnational waterfall in Asia and ranks fourth in the world. The water cascades in three layers and turns between towering old trees. There are many tour packages in the offer for visiting the fall. You can also opt for tailor made trips.

 

 

Jiuzhaigou Nuorilang Waterfall China: located in Jiuzhaigou, the nature reserve and national park of Sichuan Province. It is one of the large travertine waterfalls and drops down 20 meters. It is 270 meters wide; the widest waterfall in China. Nuorilang is a transliteration of the Tibetan. It means “god”, as a symbol of height and majesty.

 

 

Pongour Waterfalls in Dalat Vietnam: This waterfall comes in seven levels and is the most spectacular water show of Indochina. It is Located in a splendid mountainous area, 50 kilometers from the city of Dalat. The water falls down the mountains at a height of 40 meters and spreads to more than a 100 meters on seven level rocks. There are hundreds of vivid wild flowers covering the poetic paths leading to more isolated waterfalls close by. The layers and layers of water fall to create white foam and the cool air near the foam is heavenly.

 

 

Thac May (Cloud Waterfall) in Thanh Hoa Province Vietnam: This is one of the most amazing waterfalls of Vietnam. Also called the ‘nine steps of Love’, as the water cascades in nine levels making it an ideal place for couples in love. Nine levels of water are said to be the tracks of nine ferries after they returned to the sky according to a local legend. It is a wild, mysterious and magnificent travel address for adventurers to explore in Vietnam. It is located at Thac May (Cloud Waterfall) in Thanh Hoa province.

 

Nungnung Waterfall Indonesia: Located in a small village, this waterfall cascades down to 50 meters. A bit difficult to get there as the fall is situated at the bottom of a gorge, you must descent 509 steps to reach the falls. But once there the magnificent view will captivate you. The fall is about 90 minutes towards Sangeh.

 

Tegenungan Waterfall Vietnam: Tegenungan is one of the few waterfalls in Bali that isn’t situated in the highlands or mountains. It is not really that tall, only approximately 15 meters high, so you can actually jump right into the waterfall. It has lush green surroundings that are perfect for a fresh water swim. It is a 16 km drive from Denpasar to the Tegenungan Kemenuh village, in Gianyar.

 

 

Mitchell Falls Australia: Located in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia, this multi-tiered waterfall. The water finds its course through the deep red cliffs framing and contrasting the white of the plunging Mitchell River.

 

Fukuroda Falls Japan: Fukuroda Falls or Fukurodanotaki are wonder-falls located in the town of Daigo in Ibaraki Prefecture, Fukuroda district. It has a height of 120 meters and a width of 73 meters. It is regarded as the 3rd most beautiful Japanese waterfall. The waterfalls freeze during winter.

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