Where is the deepest gorge in the world?

KALI GANDAKI (NEPAL) The Kali Gandaki separates two of the world's 10 highest mountains, and when measured from the tip of Dhaulagiri to the riverbed – a vertical distance of about 5.5 kilometres – it's considered to be the deepest gorge in the world.



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Known as the deepest gorge in the world, Kali Gandaki Gorge is estimated to be roughly 6,000 meters deep but the very bottom still has yet to be confirmed, while the mountains surrounding it reach an ultimate height of almost 6,000 meters (18,000 feet).

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KALI GANDAKI (NEPAL) The Kali Gandaki separates two of the world's 10 highest mountains, and when measured from the tip of Dhaulagiri to the riverbed – a vertical distance of about 5.5 kilometres – it's considered to be the deepest gorge in the world.

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The largest, and undoubtedly most famous, gorge in the UK is Cheddar Gorge in Somerset. Situated at the southern edge of the rolling Mendip Hills, Cheddar Gorge reaches a maximum depth of 137 m (449 ft), its southern cliff face towering near-vertically above the base of the gorge.

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The Royal Gorge is one of the deepest canyons in Colorado, reaching a depth of 1,250 feet.

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The Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA Carved by the Colorado river, the canyon at 277 miles (446 km) long is the biggest one on Earth. Two billion years of our planet's geological history are evident here. Native Americans have been living here for centuries, inhabiting the caves and gorges.

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Vikos Gorge The gorge covers a distance of 12.43 miles (20 km) while reaching a maximum width of 1,312.3 feet (400 m). The depth of the gorge varies from 393.70 to 1,607.6 feet (120 to 490 m). The Guinness Book of Records declares Vikos as the deepest gorge in the world relative to its width.

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Things to see and do at Cheddar Gorge Discover the heights of England's largest gorge. Head out for a walk, take in the views and spot wildlife including Cheddar Gorge's famous feral goats.

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The Olduvai Gorge or Oldupai Gorge is a paleoanthropological site in the eastern Serengeti Plain, near northern Tanzania, in East Africa. The gorge is nicknamed the “Cradle of Mankind” because it is believed to be the site of found remains of the first human beings to walk on Earth.

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At its deepest point, the Royal Gorge has a depth of 1,250 feet, making it one of the deepest canyons in Colorado.

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BLYDE RIVER CANYON (SOUTH AFRICA) Modestly, South Africa claims only a podium position, claiming its spectacular Blyde River Canyon as the third largest in the world.

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Kali Gandaki Gorge Is The Deepest In The World, And Its Exact Depth Is Still Unknown. Deep in Nepal's Himalayas, the Kali Gandaki River has been flowing for millions of years, creating depths that are still somewhat unknown.

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Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you've got 20 to choose from in the United Kingdom. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the United Kingdom.

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