List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India
There are 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India that are recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as of 2017. These UNESCO Heritage sites of India are places of importance of cultural or natural heritage. India’sfirst 2 sites inscribed on the list in 1983 were the Agra Fort and the Ajanta Caves.
Over the years, 33 more sites have been inscribed, the latest being the Architectural work of Le Corbusier. Of these 35 UNESCO Heritage sites of India, 27 are cultural sites, 7 are natural sites and 1 is a mixed site. The cultural sites in India are marked by brilliance. Here is a list of all 35 sites.
Here is the list of all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India:
Name of sites | Year | Location |
Ajanta Caves | 1983 | Maharashtra |
Ellora Caves | 1983 | Maharashtra |
Agra Fort | 1983 | Uttar Pradesh |
Taj Mahal | 1983 | Uttar Pradesh |
Sun Temple | 1984 | Orissa |
Mahabalipuram Monuments |
1984 | Tamil Nadu |
Kaziranga National Park |
1985 | Assam |
Keoladeo National Park |
1985 | Rajasthan |
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary |
1985 | Assam |
Churches and Convents of Goa |
1986 | Goa |
Monuments of Khajuraho |
1986 | Madhya Pradesh |
Monuments of Hampi |
1986 | Karnataka |
Fatehpur Sikri | 1986 | Uttar Pradesh |
Elephanta Caves | 1987 | Maharashtra |
Great Living Chola Temples |
1987 | Tamil Nadu |
Pattadakal Monuments |
1987 | Karnataka |
Sundarbans National Park |
1987 | West Bengal |
Nanda Devi & Valley of Flowers National Park |
1988 | Uttarakhand |
Monuments of Buddha |
1989 | Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh |
Humayun’s Tomb | 1993 | Delhi |
Qutub Minar | 1993 | Delhi |
Mountain Railways of Darjeeling, Kalka Shimla & Nilgiri |
1999 | Darjeeling (West Bengal), Kalka Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Nilgiri (Tamil Nadu ) |
Mahabodhi Temple | 2002 | Bihar |
Bhimbetka Rock Shelters |
2003 | Madhya Pradesh |
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus |
2004 | Maharashtra |
Champaner- Pavagadh Archaeological Park |
2004 | Gujarat |
Red Fort | 2007 | Delhi |
Jantar Mantar | 2010 | Rajasthan |
Western Ghats | 2012 | Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra |
Hill Forts | 2013 | Rajasthan |
Rani Ki Vav (The Queen’s Stepwell) |
2014 | Gujarat |
Great Himalayan National Park |
2014 | Himachal Pradesh |
Nalanda | 2016 | Bihar |
Khangchendzonga National Park |
2016 | Sikkim |
Architectural Work of Le Corbusier |
2016 | Chandigarh |