42 Famous UNESCO heritage sites in India
India has a rich cultural and natural heritage, and as of 2024, it has 42 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, making it one of the top countries globally in terms of recognized sites. These are categorized into Cultural, Natural, and Mixed heritage.
🇮🇳 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India
🏛️ Cultural World Heritage Sites in India (34)
These reflect India’s ancient architecture, art, and cultural traditions:
- Taj Mahal – Agra, Uttar Pradesh
- Agra Fort – Uttar Pradesh
- Fatehpur Sikri – Uttar Pradesh
- Ajanta Caves – Maharashtra
- Ellora Caves – Maharashtra
- Elephanta Caves – Maharashtra
- Sun Temple – Konark, Odisha
- Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram – Tamil Nadu
- Great Living Chola Temples – Tamil Nadu
- Group of Monuments at Hampi – Karnataka
- Group of Monuments at Pattadakal – Karnataka
- Brihadeeswarar Temple (Thanjavur) – Tamil Nadu
- Churches and Convents of Goa – Goa
- Qutb Minar and its Monuments – Delhi
- Red Fort Complex – Delhi
- Humayun’s Tomb – Delhi
- Jantar Mantar – Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Hill Forts of Rajasthan – Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, etc.
- Rani-ki-Vav (Queen’s Stepwell) – Gujarat
- The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai – Maharashtra
- Jaipur City – Rajasthan
- Dholavira: A Harappan City – Gujarat
- Ramappa Temple (Rudreshwara) – Telangana
- Santiniketan – West Bengal (Added in 2023)
- Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas (Belur, Halebid, Somanathapura) – Karnataka (Added in 2023)
🌿 Natural UNESCO sites in India (7)
These showcase India’s incredible biodiversity and geological beauty:
- Kaziranga National Park – Assam
- Manas Wildlife Sanctuary – Assam
- Keoladeo National Park – Rajasthan
- Sundarbans National Park – West Bengal
- Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks – Uttarakhand
- Western Ghats – Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
- Great Himalayan National Park – Himachal Pradesh
⛰️ Mixed Site (1)
Combining cultural and natural significance:
- Khangchendzonga National Park – Sikkim
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