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Explore The World Heritage Sites In India That Are of Immense Universal Importance

These sites are present all across the country and hold significant value, both in our past and future. Few of them are historical monuments, whereas some are entire cities that have been named and added to the list

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Explore The World Heritage Sites In India That Are of Immense Universal Importance

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  1. Explore The World Heritage Sites In India That Are of Immense Universal Importance

  2. About World Heritage In India: Our world is a mass of cultural and historical past, both in present in physical forms and carried out on text. UNESCO – United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation – decided to list out places that hold special and important relevance in our world. There are hundreds of world heritage sites in the world and 38, to be precise, World Heritage Sites in India. These sites are present all across the country and hold significant value, both in our past and future. Few of them are historical monuments, whereas some are entire cities that have been named and added to the list. Every Indian needs to make it a point to visit them and come in awe of the glory of them. ● ● ● ● ● ●

  3. Some of the spectacular World Heritage Sites in India: 1. 1. ● ● Ajanta Caves Ajanta Caves Located in Maharashtra. Built in two phases, firstly in the reign of Emperor Ashoka and then during the Gupta period ranging from 2nd century BC and 6th century BC. These are beautiful and uniquely textured and they will amaze you for real. ●

  4. Some of the spectacular World Heritage Sites in India: 2. Ellora Caves 2. Ellora Caves Located in Maharashtra and the other name given to this place is Ellora Complex. It was built from 600 to 1000 AD. They present the religious and cultural art mixture of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. ● ● ●

  5. Some of the spectacular World Heritage Sites in India: 3. Agra Fort 3. Agra Fort Built during the 16th century and is located on the banks of the holy river Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh. It basically represents what was brought by the Mughals from Akbar to Aurangzeb. You need to visit this structure and enjoy the magnanimity of it. ● ● ●

  6. Some of the spectacular World Heritage Sites in India: 4. Sundarbans National Park 4. Sundarbans National Park Famed for its Royal Bengal Tigers, is a known Tiger reserve and a Biosphere Reserve in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located on the Sundarbans Delta formed by the river Ganges in the Bay of Bengal. It is one of India’s largest reserves, largely covered by thick Mangrove forests. Other animal species including Gangetic dolphin, spotted deer, wild boar, and other mammal and amphibian species in addition to the endangered Bengal Tiger are also found. ● ● ● ●

  7. Some of the spectacular World Heritage Sites in India: 5. Taj Mahal 5. Taj Mahal Taj Mahal, which is also included in the Seven Wonders of the World, and is located in Agra in Uttar Pradesh. It was built in the 17th century and has been called one of the greatest creations of love. ● ●

  8. Some of the spectacular World Heritage Sites in India: 6. Sun Temple 6. Sun Temple Located in Konark, Odisha, this is a very famous temple which is built in the form of Surya Rath. It is a 13th-century temple and mirrors the grandeur of Kalinga Architecture. ● ●

  9. Some of the spectacular World Heritage Sites in India: 7. Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram 7. Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram Built by the Pallava kings in the 7th and 8th century and is located in Tamil Nadu. Popular for its Chariot temples, largest open-air rock relief, and for its 40 sanctuaries based on the Pallav Dynasty architecture. ● ●

  10. Some of the spectacular World Heritage Sites in India: 8. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary 8. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary Built in the 20th century and is located in Assam. It covers a total area of 50,000 hectares. The ever famous Project Tiger was started from here and it is home to various other endangered species. ● ● ●

  11. Some of the spectacular World Heritage Sites in India: 9. Kaziranga National Park 9. Kaziranga National Park Built in the 20th century in Assam, and is home to the largest number of one-horned Indian rhinoceros. It covers an area of 42,996 hectares. It is also one of the largest natural areas in the country and lies on the plains of Brahmaputra. ● ● ●

  12. Some of the spectacular World Heritage Sites in India: 10. Churches and Convents of Goa 10. Churches and Convents of Goa It is located in Goa and was built in the 15th and 16th centuries. These churches marked the arrival of Portuguese to the country and have still been beautifully maintained by the locals. One of the most famous churches from these World Heritage Sites in India is the Basilica of Bom Jesus, and it contains the relics of St. Francis Xavier. ● ● ●

  13. Some of the spectacular World Heritage Sites in India: 11. Elephanta Caves 11. Elephanta Caves It consists of a series of cave temples dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Built of rock-cut stone sculptures that incorporate both Hindu and Buddhist iconography and philosophy. Elephanta was derived from the huge rock-cut stone statue of an elephant by the Portuguese. They are on Elephanta Island, also known as Gharapuri in Mumbai Harbour, which is located 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) east of Mumbai ● ● ● ●

  14. Some of the spectacular World Heritage Sites in India: 12. Keoladeo National Park 12. Keoladeo National Park Built in 1981 in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, and extends over an area of 2783 hectares. It has been a bird sanctuary as well, and currently is home to 364 bird species. Apart from birds, this national park houses 379 floral species, 13 species of snakes, 50 species of fish, and others. ● ● ●

  15. Some of the spectacular World Heritage Sites in India: 13. Hill forts of Rajasthan 13. Hill forts of Rajasthan Six hill forts of Rajasthan, spread throughout northern India’s Rajasthan province, have been grouped. These hill forts were built by Rajputs on the Aravalli mountain range . It consists of Chittor Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Ranthambore Fort, Gagron Fort, Amer Fort, and Jaisalmer Fort. This place is well-known for its Rajput Military Defense Architecture. Major urban centers, palaces, trade centers, and other structures, including temples, are enclosed within defensive walls ● ● ● ● ●

  16. Other World Heritage Sites In India: Khajuraho Group of Monuments – In Madhya Pradesh Group and Monuments of Humpi – Ballari, Karnataka Fatehpur Sikri – Uttar Pradesh Group of Monuments at Pattadakal – In Karnataka Great Living Chola Temples – Tamil Nadu Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks – Uttarakhand Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi – Madhya Pradesh Humayun’s Tomb – Delhi Qutub Minar and its Monuments – Delhi Mountain Railways of India – Tamil Nadu Mahabodhi Complex at Bodh Gaya – Bihar Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka – Madhya Pradesh Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus – Maharashtra Champaner Pavagarh Archaeology Park – Gujarat ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

  17. Other World Heritage Sites In India: Red Fort Complex – Delhi The Jantar Mantar – Rajasthan The Western Ghats Rana ki Vav – Gujarat Great Himalayan National Park – Himachal Pradesh Archaeological site of Nalanda Mahavihara – Bihar Khangchendzonga National Park – Sikkim The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier – In Chandigarh The Historic City of Ahmedabad – Gujarat The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble – Maharashtra Jaipur (Pink City of India) – Rajasthan ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● These were all of 38 World Heritage Sites in India, and while some of these sites are actual locations, some are entire cities that have had an important significance on this country and its people. Do plan to add these locations in your travel book and enjoy the beauty our country has to offer.

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