World Heritage Sites in India: A list of 38 impressive sites as declared by UNESCO

UNESCO World Herit convention describes a list of world herit sites that are spre all over world. re are a total of 38 herit sites in India. India ranks sixth in largest number of herit sites in world. April 18 is commemorated as International Day For Monuments and Sites.  aim of World Herit Day is to increase awareness about preservation of human herit, with respect to monuments, herit sites. Every year, re is a specific me for World Herit Day celebrations. Here is a list of World Herit sites in India as declared by UNESCO.

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UNESCO World Herit Sites in India

Cultural World Herit Sites in India 

• Khajuraho, Mhya Presh
• Hampi, Karnataka

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• Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra
• Ellora Caves, Maharashtra
• Bodh Gaya, Bihar
• Sun Temple, Konark, Odisha
• Red Fort Complex, Delhi
• Sanchi, Mhya Presh
• Chola Temples, Tamil Nu
• Group of Monuments in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nu
• Humayun’s Tomb, New Delhi
• Jantar Mantar, Jaipur, Rajasthan
• Agra Fort, Uttar Presh
• Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Presh

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• Taj Mahal, Agra
• Rani Ki Vav, Patan, Gujarat
• Group of Monuments in Pattakal, Karnataka
• Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra
• Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University), Bihar
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus), Maharashtra
• Mountain Railways of India
• Qutub Minar and its Monuments, New Delhi
• Champaner-Pavagh Archaeological Park, Gujarat
• Hill Forts of Rajasthan
• Churches and Convents of Goa
• Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, Mhya Presh
• Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai
• Pink City - Jaipur
• Historic City of Ahmedab
• Capitol Complex, Chandigarh

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Natural World Herit Sites in India

• Kaziranga Wild Life Sanctuary, Assam
• Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal
• Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Presh
• Manas Wild Life Sanctuary, Assam
• Keoleo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan
• Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks, Uttarakhand
• Western Ghats
• Kanchenjunga National Park, Sikkim

Cultural and Natural Mixed World Herit Site in India 

• Khangchendzonga National Park

Tentative world herit sites in India

Currently, re are a total of 43 herit sites which have been submitted to UNESCO Committee for evaluation and acceptance. 

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