Canyons are one of the most beautiful wonders of nature. It presents before us an undeniable proof about the existence of the immense strength of water flowing in the river. It demonstrates that the same water which sustains life and allows all the living beings to survive on our planet can also make its way through thick stones and mountains and can result in amazing new structures. River canyons look spectacular and they are one of the most attractive places for hiking, rock climbing, floating, paddling etc. The sheer beauty of the canyons will never fail to amaze you whether you are a photographer, an extreme sports enthusiast or just an admirer of natural wonders and so, here is a list of seven most formidable canyons scattered all across the globe:
Tara River Canyon (Montenegro)
Tara River canyon is breathtakingly beautiful and deepest river gorge in entire Europe. Also known as the Tear of Europe due to its perfection, the canyon is 1300meters deep and 82kms long. Located in the Durmitor National Park, and surrounded by thick forest on all sides, the Tara River Canyon is a magnificent view in itself, which attracts millions of tourists from all over the world every year.
Fish River Canyon (Namibia)
The Fish River Canyon is the biggest canyon in the continent of Africa and it has 160kms long gorge. However, one of the most significant things about this canyon is its width, which is measured as wide as 27kms in certain parts of its trail. The rocky terrain of this magnificent gorge is a very suitable place for hiking and so, it attracts hundreds of thousands of hikers from all parts of the world every year. Besides hiking, the Fish River Canyon also attracts many long distance runners because of the presence of ultra-marathon trails in the gorge.
Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon (Tibet)
Located in the magnificent Himalayas, it’s no wonder that the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon is the biggest and the deepest river canyon of the planet. As the Himalayan mountain range is the biggest mountain range of the world, so it is evident that it has many canyons in the region, some of which are still not measured yet. Therefore, as long as no new record-breaking measurement of canyons comes along, the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon with a depth of 6009meters will remain the deepest gorge of the world. The average depth of this canyon is 4,876meters and the highly challenging condition of the gorge attracts many brave kayakers from all over the world.
Colca Canyon (Peru)
Regarded as the Peruvian gem, the Colca Canyon is one of the most famous tourist attractions of South America that flaunts a depth of 4,160 meters. It is also among the deepest gorges of the planet. Surrounded by gorgeous landscapes, the Colca Canyon is home to many rare birds including the rare and famous Andean Condor. However, besides the majestic natural views, the canyon is also considered as a great historic monument because of the discovery of many archeological sites that dates back to almost 6,000 years ago. So, it is evident that this natural wonder successfully attracts millions of tourists from across the globe per year.
Copper Canyon (Mexico)
The Copper Canyon in Mexico might seem like an ordinary river gorge but its specialty lies in the way it was formed. This unique river gorge was formed by a combination of six rivers and all of them are part of Rio Fuerte. Surrounded by thick forest on all sides, the Copper Canyon is also home to many exotic animal species but unfortunately, the increasing deforestation in the past few years has greatly affected the surrounding fauna of this canyon.
The Grand Canyon (USA)
The Grand Canyon in Arizona is one of the most famous gorges of the world which provides you with the most spectacular view you can ever imagine. The Grand Canyon is also among the seven Wonders of The Natural World and the magnificent sight of this canyon attracts nearly 5million people to Arizona every year. It has 445km long gorge and is 1,828meters deep and according to the geologists, the canyon was formed almost 70milion years ago. However, many scientists claim that the latest studies have revealed that it was formed earlier than what is believed now although no definite number has been settled yet.
Capertee Valley (Australia)
The largest canyon in Australia, the Capertee Valley is not too deep but in comparison to The Grand Canyon in Arizona, it is longer and wider. The canyon is surrounded by beautiful Australian scenery, which lends the entire spot a majestic view. Moreover, the 2000 years old rock art found near the Capertee Valley also proves its relationship with the Australian Aborigines and therefore, it is also considered as a historic monument.