There are many places to visit in India, where everyone likes to travel. We enjoy traveling in India a lot. But under the initiative of UNESCO in 1945, many important places have been listed in the World Heritage Sites. All these places are listed keeping in mind the cultural and natural heritage. You get to see 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. Out of which 32 are cultural, 7 natural and 1 mixed property.
The first Ajanta Caves in India were declared a World Heritage Site in 1983. And last time in 2021 Dholavira: a Harappan city has been included in UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.
In this article, Local Tourism want to give you information about UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India, under which you can get a good knowledge.
We are trying to list for you the World Heritage Sites in India from North to South. Which will make it easier for you to remember and travel.
This will give you a good knowledge about the Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites of India. From this an initiative can be taken that you must visit all these world heritage sites in India.
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India from North to South
We will try to prepare all these sites through zones. This makes it so much easier to remember. North Zone, South Zone, East Zone, West Zone, Central Zone and North East Zone.
North Zone
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Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area
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The Great Himalayan National Park is home to the largest known population of the western tragopan, an endangered species of pheasant.
It is considered the rarest of all living pheasants, and is endemic to the northwestern Himalayas.
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Kalka-Shimla Railway (Mountain Railways of India)
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Here you can enjoy the toy train. While going on this trip, you will get to see a good view of Himanchal.
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The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement
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A must visit for every tourist, Chandigarh Capital Complex is one of the favorite tourist places in Chandigarh, which is preferred by both national and international tourists.
It is an architectural marvel of India.
The architecture of the buildings is amazing which attracts even those who have no knowledge in the field of architecture.
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Red Fort Complex
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\’Red Fort Complex\’ is one of the greatest monuments of India.
It is a must watch to know more about the history of Indian revolution to get comfort and freedom.
There are also museums to learn more about each initiative and the weapons used during that time.
A great place for kids to understand our history and visit this monument.
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Humayun\’s Tomb, Delhi
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Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi
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Keoladeo National Park
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Hill Forts of Rajasthan
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Jaipur City, Rajasthan
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The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
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Central Zone
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Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
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Taj Mahal
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Agra Fort
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Fatehpur Sikri
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Khajuraho Group of Monuments
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Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
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Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
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East Zone
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Khangchendzonga National Park
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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Mountain Railways of India)
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Archeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda, Bihar
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Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya
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Sundarbans National Park
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Sun Temple, Konark
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North East Zone
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Kaziranga National Park
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Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
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West Zone
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Dholavira: a Harappan City
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Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen\’s Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat
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Historic City of Ahmadabad
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Champaner-Pavagadh Archeological Park
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Ajanta Caves
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Ellora Caves
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Formerly Victoria Terminus)
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Elephanta Caves
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Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
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Sahyadri (Western Ghats)
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South Zone
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Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana
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Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
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Churches and Convents of Goa
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Group of Monuments at Hampi
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Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
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Karnataka, Nilgiri, Kerala (Western Ghats)
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Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Mountain Railways of India)
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Great Living Chola Temples
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