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Natural World Heritage Sites
(Photo: Amit Kumar, Nanda devi National Park)
What is World Heritage Sites
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization as of special cultural or physical significance.
Natural World Heritage Sites in India (As on January, 2024)
Cultural World Heritage Sites in India (As on January, 2024)
S. No.
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Name of WH Site
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State Location
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Year of Notification
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1
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Agra Fort
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Uttar Pradesh
|
1983
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2
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Ajanta Caves
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Maharashtra
|
1983
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3
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Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University) at Nalanda
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Bihar
|
2016
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4
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Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
1989
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5
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Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
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Gujarat
|
2004
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6
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)
|
Maharashtra
|
2004
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7
|
Churches and Convents of Goa
|
Goa
|
1986
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8
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Dholavira: a Harappan City
|
Gujarat
|
2021
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9
|
Elephanta Caves
|
Maharashtra
|
1987
|
10
|
Ellora Caves
|
Maharashtra
|
1983
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11
|
Fatehpur Sikri
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
1986
|
12
|
Great Living Chola Temples
|
Tamil Nadu
|
1987
|
13
|
Group of Monuments at Hampi
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Karnataka
|
1986
|
14
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Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
|
Tamil Nadu
|
1984
|
15
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Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
|
Karnataka
|
1987
|
16
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Hill Forts of Rajasthan
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Rajasthan
|
2013
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17
|
Historic City of Ahmadabad
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Gujarat
|
2017
|
18
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Humayun's Tomb
|
Delhi
|
1993
|
19
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Jaipur City
|
Rajasthan
|
2019
|
20
|
Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple
|
Telangana
|
2021
|
21
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Khajuraho Group of Monuments
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
1986
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22
|
Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya
|
Bihar
|
2002
|
23
|
Mountain Railways of India
|
West Bengal
|
1999
|
24
|
Qutb Minar and its Monuments
|
Delhi
|
1993
|
25
|
Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan
|
Gujarat
|
2014
|
26
|
Red Fort Complex
|
Delhi
|
2007
|
27
|
Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
2003
|
28
|
Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
|
Karnataka
|
2023
|
29
|
Santiniketan
|
West Bengal
|
2023
|
30
|
Sun Temple, Konarak
|
Odisha
|
1984
|
31
|
Taj Mahal
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
1983
|
32
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The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement
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Chandigarh
|
2016
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33
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The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
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Rajasthan
|
2010
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34
|
Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai
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Maharashtra
|
2018
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Mixed World Heritage Sites in India (As on January, 2024)
(Source: UNESCO World Heritage Convention: http://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/in-title=World)