Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra - List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India

List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India

India has 40 World Heritage Sites recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). These sites are spread across the country and include cultural, natural and mixed properties. Here’s a comprehensive list of World Heritage Sites in India:

  • Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra
  • Ellora Caves, Maharashtra
  • Agra Fort, Uttar Pradesh
  • Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh
  • Sun Temple, Konรขrak, Odisha
  • Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
  • Kaziranga National Park, Assam
  • Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam
  • Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan
  • Churches and Convents of Goa, Goa
  • Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Madhya Pradesh
  • Group of Monuments at Hampi, Karnataka
  • Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh
  • Group of Monuments at Pattadakal, Karnataka
  • Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra
  • Great Living Chola Temples, Tamil Nadu
  • Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal
  • Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks, Uttarakhand
  • Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh
  • Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
  • Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi
  • Mountain Railways of India, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh
  • Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya, Bihar
  • Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh
  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) Maharashtra
  • Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Gujarat
  • Red Fort Complex, Delhi
  • The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur, Rajasthan
  • Western Ghats, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
  • Hill Forts of Rajasthan
  • Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat
  • Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area, Himachal Pradesh
  • Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda, Bihar
  • Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim
  • The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement, Chandigarh
  • Historic City of Ahmadabad, Gujarat
  • Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Jaipur City, Rajasthan
  • Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana
  • Dholavira: a Harappan City, Gujarat
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India Photo gallery

These World Heritage Sites in India showcase the rich cultural, architectural, natural and historical diversity of the country. Each of these sites is a testament to India’s rich heritage and history, and offers a unique insight into the country’s past and present.

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