World Heritage Day: List Of Indian Heritage Sites That Gained Global Recognition By UNESCO

Monuments and heritage sites play an important role in contributing to the GDP of a country. It also beautifies a place and adds historic and cultural significance. Therefore, it is essential to honour these sites for their marvellous architecture and contribution. 

World Heritage Day

World Heritage Day, or the International Day for Monuments and Sites, is celebrated every year on April 18. This day has been introduced to appreciate and spread awareness about the preservation of ancient monuments and heritage sites. This year, the theme is “Discover and experience diversity.”

Indian Infrastructure On World Heritage List

Due to their intelligent architecture and historic value, many Indian monuments and heritage sites have made it to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Check it out here: 

Cultural 

• Agra Fort (1983)
• Ajanta Caves (1983)
• Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda, Bihar (2016)
• Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989)
• Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (2004)
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) (2004)
• Churches and Convents of Goa (1986)
• Dholavira: a Harappan City (2021)
• Elephanta Caves (1987)
• Ellora Caves (1983)

• Fatehpur Sikri (1986)
• Great Living Chola Temples (1987, 2004)
• Group of Monuments at Hampi (Virupaksha Temple In Hampi) (1986)
• Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1984)
• Group of Monuments at Pattadakal (1987)
• Hill Forts of Rajasthan (2013)
• Historic City of Ahmedabad (2017)
• Humayun's Tomb, Delhi (1993)
• Jaipur City, Rajasthan (2019)
• Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana (2021)
• Khajuraho Group of Monuments (1986)
• Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya (2002)
• Mountain Railways of India (1999, 2005, 2008)
• Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi (1993)
• Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat (2014)
• Red Fort Complex (2007)
• Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003)
• Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas (2023)
• Santiniketan (2023)

• Sun Temple, Konârak (1984)
• Taj Mahal (1983)
• The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement (2016)
• The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur (2010)
• Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai (2018)

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Natural 

• Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area (2014)
• Kaziranga National Park (1985)
• Keoladeo National Park (1985)
• Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (1985)
• Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (1988, 2005)
• Sundarbans National Park (1987)

• Western Ghats (2012)

Mixed 

• Khangchendzonga National Park (2016)

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