List of UNESCO World Heritage sites in India :
A World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by UNESCO for its special cultural or physical significance. The list of World Heritage Sites is maintained by the international 'World Heritage Programme', administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) seeks to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.
This is embodied in an international treaty called the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, adopted by UNESCO in 1972.
India has 38 world heritage sites that include 30 Cultural properties, 7 Natural properties, and 1 mixed site.
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UNDER PROTECTION OF ARCHAEOLOGIC SURVEY OF INDIA
S.No
|
Name of Site |
State
|
1.
|
Ajanta Caves (1983) |
Maharashtra |
2.
|
Ellora Caves (1983) |
Maharashtra |
3. |
Agra Fort (1983) |
Uttar Pradesh |
4. |
Taj Mahal (1983) |
Uttar Pradesh
|
5. |
Sun Temple, Konarak (1984) |
Odisha
|
6. |
Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1984) |
Tamil Nadu
|
7. |
Churches and Convents of Goa (1986) |
Goa
|
8.
|
Group of Temples, Khajuraho (1986) |
Madhya Pradesh |
9.
|
Group of Monuments at Hampi (1986) |
Karnataka |
10.
|
Group of Monuments, FatehpurSikri (1986) |
Uttar Pradesh |
11. |
Group of Temples, Pattadakal (1987) |
Karnataka
|
12. |
Elephanta Caves ( 1987) |
Maharashtra
|
13. |
Great Living Chola temples at Thanjavur, Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram (1987 & 2004) |
Tamil Nadu
|
14.
|
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989) |
Madhya Pradesh |
15.
|
Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi (1993) |
Delhi |
16. |
Qutb Minar Complex, Delhi (1993) |
Delhi
|
17. |
Prehistoric Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003) |
Madhya Pradesh
|
18. |
Champaner-Pavagarh Archaeological Park (2004) |
Gujarat
|
19. |
Red Fort Complex, Delhi (2007) |
Delhi
|
20. |
Hill Forts of Rajasthan (Chittaurgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Jaisalmer and Ranthambhore, Amber and Gagron Forts) (2013) Note: Amber and Gagron Forts are under protection of Rajasthan State Archaeology and Museums |
Rajasthan
|
21. |
Rani ki Vav (2014) |
Gujarat
|
22. |
Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University) (2016) |
Bihar
|
23.
|
Capitol Complex (2016) |
Chandigarh |
UNDER PROTECTION OF MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
|
||
24.
|
Mountain Railway of India (Darjeeling,1999), Nilgiri (2005), Kalka-Shimla(2008) |
West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh |
25.
|
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) (2004) |
Maharashtra |
UNDER PROTECTION OF BODHGAYA TEMPLE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
|
||
26.
|
Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya (2002) |
Bihar |
UNDER PROTECTION OF RAJASTHAN STATE ARCHAEOLOGY AND MUSEUMS DEPARTMENT
|
||
27.
|
Jantar Mantar, Jaipur (2010)
|
Rajasthan Natural Sites |
UNDER PROTECTION OF MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FOREST
|
||
28. |
Kaziranga National Park (1985) |
Assam
|
29
|
Manas Wild Life Sanctuary (1985) |
Assam |
30. |
Keoladeo National Park (1985) |
Rajasthan
|
31. |
Sunderban National Park (1987) |
West Bengal
|
32. |
Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (1988, 2005) |
Uttarakhand
|
33. |
Western Ghats (2012)
|
Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu |
34.
|
Great Himalayan National Park (2014) |
Himachal Pradesh |
35. |
Khangchendzonga National Park (KNP) (2016) [Mixed site] |
Sikkim |