A total of 195 countries support life on earth and are in line with the UNESCO framework. UNESCO has found out the cultural, historical, scientific, and architectural significance and documented the best world heritage sites. As per the news for the counting of world heritage sites, there are around 1092 heritage sites registered under UNESCO, and 38 out of these are present in India. This data point has encouraged different people from the world to explore the beauty of India. Here we have compiled up a total of 38 World Heritage Sites of India as per UNESCO that people generally love to visit. Also, learn about the significance attached to these sites.
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Indian Heritage Sites Declared by UNESCO in 2020
| Heritage Site | Significance |
| Taj Mahal, Agra | Jewel of Muslim Art in India |
| Agra Fort, Agra | Won 2004 Aga Khan Award, new postage stamps issued, Private Palace |
| Fatehpur Sikri, UP | For being Ghost Town |
| Mahabodhi Temple Complex, Bodh Gaya Bihar | Fine piece of Indian Brickwork |
| Nalanda Mahavihara, Bihar | Institution of Learning and Monastery in the Kingdom of Magadha |
| Humanyun’s Tomb, New Delhi | Refugee camp for people moving to Pakistan |
| Red Fort Complex, New Delhi | Red sandstone fort, PM hoist Indian National Flag on Lahore Gate every year |
| Qutub Minar and monuments, New Delhi | Tapering structure with carvings of rules by different Parso-Arabic and Nagari Characters |
| Jaipur, Rajasthan | City of Rajas and Maharajas and Palaces |
| Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan | A royal hunting reserve and game reserve for the British and Maharajas |
| Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Home of Sabarmati Ashram with coexist harmony of Hindus, Muslims, and Jain |
| Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh | Nagara erotic sculpture and architecture |
| Janta Mantar, Jaipur, Rajasthan | Describing movement of the celestial objects with a proper observatory |
| Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra | Inspiration to Indian Art |
| Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra | Evidence of occupation in Elephanta with a collection of temples of Lord Shiva. |
| Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam | Diversity presence of Assam roofed Turtle, Golden Langur, Hispid Hare, and pygmy hog. |
| Capitol Complex, Chandigarh, Punjab | Designed Government building by Le Corbusier |
| Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh | Oldest Sanctuary of Buddhist existence |
| Kaziranga National Park, Assam | Wide variety of wildlife species present |
| Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal | Has the world’s largest mangrove forest |
| Mountain Railways of India | Railways built on inside mountains in Darjeeling |
| Hampi, Karnataka | Prominent Lotus Temple and religious centre |
| Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Gujarat | Presence of temples and mosques, water installations, tombs, and the residential area. Kali Mata Temple |
| Churches and Convents of Goa | Church of Bom Jesus |
| Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, MP | World’s oldest floor and stone walls presence |
| The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai 0069 | Regal Cinemas and Eros Cinemas since 19th and 20th century |
| Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand | Monitoring ecological conditions of Himalayas |
| Kanchenjunga National Park, Sikkim | Buddhist master hid holy text and mixed heritage |
| Hill forts of Rajasthan | For all fort presence, the legend of Rani Padmavati in Chittorgarh, beautiful palaces |
| Rani ki Vav, Gujarat | Sculpture theme of Lord Vishnu, Ram, Krishan, and Gautam Buddha presence |
| Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area, Himachal Pradesh | Outstanding biodiversity conservation |
| Group of Monuments, Pattadakal, Karnataka | A harmonious blend of architect forms an illustration of electrical art |
| Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu | A glimpse of a beautiful sunrise at Eastern Coast |
| Chola Temples, Tamil Nadu | A stone image of Lord Shiva and 24 m high sanctum tower |
| Sun Temple, Konark, Odisha | Black Pagoda, statues of the daily life of humans, animals, and aquatic life. |
| Western Ghats | Connecting the life of people with nature, Dudhsagar falls |
| Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai, Maharashtra | 3D carving on the stones of flora, animals, decorated windows, and second-best photographed structure |
| Ellora Caves | Largest rock-cut structure and Kailasa Temple of Lord Shiva. Carvings of Ramayana and Mahabharata elephants and lions. |
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