Something about waterfalls just instantly makes you stop scrolling, pull out your camera, and just stare at the beauty in front of you. Maybe it is the way
that water cascades down effortlessly, or how the mist catches the sunlight in a perfect rainbow.
Iguazu Falls, Argentina & Brazil
Spanning the border of Argentina and Brazil, Iguazu Falls is a thunderous and stunning masterpiece. Over 275 cascades spill into the lush rainforest below, making it feel endless. The sheer scale and power of this mighty waterfall is just jaw-dropping, yet somehow, each individual fall looks delicate and picture-perfect at the same time. One glance at this, and you will question whether you are still on Earth or in a dream.
Jog Falls, Karnataka, India
Jog Falls is one of India’s tallest waterfalls, and it plummets in a series of segmented streams over rugged cliffs. It is surrounded by the Western Ghats, and the lush greenery of it makes the waterfall look dramatic yet pristine. Especially during the monsoon, the roar and the misty atmosphere creates a scene straight out of a fantasy movie.
Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
Plitvice Lakes is not just a waterfall; it is a turquoise-coloured wonderland. Beautiful water tumbling over the terraced rocks, surrounded by vibrant greenery, and every step along the trails feels like walking through a painting. The cascading waters of the pools are so symmetrical and serene that it becomes hard to believe that nature could get this precise on its own.
Havasu Falls, Arizona, USA
Havasu Falls is nestled in the Grand Canyon, and it surprises everyone with its electric blue waters against the red rocks. The contrast is stunning, and it looks almost unreal. Adding to this, the gentle roar of the waterfall and the soft sand below, it looks like someone photoshopped it into the desert. A true bucket-list, Pinterest-coded waterfall.
Athirappilly Falls, Kerala, India
This waterfall is known as the ‘Niagara of India’, and it is a waterfall which is wide, powerful and framed by a thick tropical forest. The spray of the water catches the sunlight in the most beautiful way and creates a magical rainbow. This is the kind of waterfall that you could stare at for hours on end and you will feel like you have stumbled into a hidden, magical world.
Seljalandsfoss, Iceland
Iceland is basically the land of mystical waterfalls, but Seljalandsfoss really stands out. You can walk behind it, peeking through the cascading water while the Icelandic cliffs frame the view. It is ethereal, cinematic, and so immensely beautiful that you will wonder if it is real or a movie set.
Ban Gioc-Detian Falls, Vietnam & China
Bordering Vietnam and China, this waterfall spreads far and wide across jagged limestone cliffs with the water crashing down into emerald pools below, surrounded by misty mountains. Its sweeping scale and lush setting give it a fantasy storybook quality, which is perfect for those ‘Is this place even real?’ Instagram reels.
Kaieteur Falls, Guyana
Kaieteur Falls is one of the world’s most powerful single-drop waterfalls, and it plunges over 700 feet into the rainforest below. This combination of height, greenery, and sheer force creates a scene so beautiful that, standing near it, you almost expect some fantasy mythical creatures to appear in the mist.
