What is a World Heritage Site?
A World Heritage Site is a place or landmark having a special cultural, historical, scientific, or another form of significance. It may be a building, a city, a forest, an island, a lake, a monument, or a mountain. These sites are judged to contain “cultural and natural” heritage around the world.
World heritage sites are inducted by United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
This site is maintained by the international World Heritage Program administered by the UNESCO World heritage committee which is composed of 21 “states parties” that are elected by their General Assembly.
List of World Heritage Sites in India
| S.NO. | NAME OF UNESCO SITE | REGION/STATE |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ajanta Caves | Aurangabad, Maharashtra |
| 2. | Ellora Caves | Aurangabad, Maharashtra |
| 3. | Elephanta Caves | Maharashtra |
| 4. | Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| 5. | The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| 6. | Taj Mahal | Agra, Uttar Pradesh |
| 7. | Agra Fort | Agra, Uttar Pradesh |
| 8. | Fatehpur Sikri | Uttar Pradesh |
| 9. | Sanchi Stupa | Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh |
| 10. | Khajuraho Group of Monuments | Chatarpur District, Madhya Pradesh |
| 11. | Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka | Bhojpur Raisen, Madhya Pradesh |
| 12. | Humayun’s Tomb | Delhi |
| 13. | Qutub Minar Complex | Mehrauli, Delhi |
| 14. | Red Fort Complex | Chandni Chowk, Delhi |
| 15. | Keoladeo National Park | Bharatpur, Rajasthan |
| 16. | Hill Forts of Rajasthan | Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Gagron, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Ranthambore -Rajasthan |
| 17. | Jaipur City | Rajasthan |
| 18. | Jantar Mantar | Gangori Bazar-Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| 19. | Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park | Panchmahal District, Gujarat |
| 20. | Historic City of Ahemdabad | Gujarat |
| 21. | Rani-ki-vav | Patan, Gujarat |
| 22. | Dholavira | Rann of Kutch, Gujarat |
| 23. | Nalanda University | Rajgir, Bihar |
| 24. | Mahabodhi Temple Complex | Bodh Gaya, Bihar |
| 25. | Great Living Chola Temples | Thanjavur, Darasuram and Gangaikondacholapuram, Tamil Nadu |
| 26. | Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram | Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu |
| 27. | Group of Monuments at Hampi | Hampi, Tamil Nadu |
| 28. | Group of Monuments at Pattadakal | Pattadakal, Bagalkot, Karnataka |
| 29. | Konark Sun Temple | Konark, Odisha |
| 30. | Great Himalayan National Park-Conservation Area | Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh |
| 31. | Nanda Devi National Park and Valleys of Flowers National Park | Central Uttarakhand |
| 32. | Sunderbans Natioanl park | West Bengal |
| 33. | Churches and Convent of Goa | Old Goa |
| 34. | Kaziranga National Park | Kanchanjuri, Assam |
| 35. | Manas Wildlife Sanctuary | Gobardhana, Assam |
| 36. | Khangchendzonga National Park | Sakkyong, Sikkim |
| 37. | Capital Complex | Sector 1- Chandigarh |
| 38. | Kakatiya Rudreshwar Temple | Mulugu, Telangana |
| 39. | Western Ghats | Western Ghats |
| 40. | Mountain Railways of India | West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu |
