List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India 2020

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.