Title: List of World Heritage Sites in India Content: thumb|right|260px|Fine detail of flowers in marble at the Taj Mahal The List of World Heritage Sites in India is a group of places chosen by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. ==History== UNESCO was created for the "conservation and protection of the world’s inheritance of books, works of art and monuments of history and science". The constitution of UNESCO was ratified in 1946 by 26 countries.UNESCO, "Constitution"; retrieved 2012-7-12. India agreed to take part in the World Heritage Convention in 1977.UNESCO, "States Parties: Ratification Status"; retrieved 2012-7-12. ==List== The World Heritage Site (WHS)WHS is an acronym. WHS stands for "World Heritage Site". list has developed over time. It is part of a process; and the list continues to grow. As of 2020, there are 38 WHS places in India.UNESCO, "India"; retrieved 2012-4-18. * 30 cultural sites * 7 natural sites *And one composite. There are 48 sites which are on a tentative list. ===Table===  ===Tentative list=== The Tentative List consists of sites which have been nominated. The evaluation process is not yet completed. * Buddhist Monastery Complex, Alchi, Leh, known as Alchi Chos-korUNESCO, "Buddhist Monastery Complex, Alchi, Leh, known as Alchi Chos-kor"; retrieved 2012-7-12. * Golconda Fort, Hyderbad, TelanganaUNESCO, "Golconda Fort, Hyderbad, Andhra Pradesh"; retrieved 2012-7-12. * Dholavira: a Harappan City, Gujarat, Disstt, KachchhUNESCO, "Dholavira: a Harappan City, Gujarat, Disstt, Kachchh"; retrieved 2012-7-12. * Mattanchery Palace, Ernakulam, KeralaUNESCO, "Mattanchery Palace, Ernakulam, Kerala"; retrieved 2012-7-12. * Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, Sasaram, BiharUNESCO, "Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, Sasaram, Bihar"; retrieved 2012-7-12. * Group of Monuments at Mandu, Madhya PradeshUNESCO, "Group of Monuments at Mandu, Madhya Pradesh"; retrieved 2012-7-12. * Ancient Buddhist Site, Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar PradeshUNESCO, "Ancient Buddhist Site, Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh"; retrieved 2012-7-12. * Hemis GompaUNESCO, "Hemis Gompa"; retrieved 2012-7-12. * Sri Harimandir Sahib, Amritsar, PunjabUNESCO, "Sri Harimandir Sahib, Amritsar, Punjab"; retrieved 2012-7-12. * River Island of Majuli in midstream of Brahmaputra River in AssamUNESCO, "River Island of Majuli in midstream of Brahmaputra River in Assam"; retrieved 2012-7-12. * Namdapha National ParkUNESCO, "Namdapha National Park"; retrieved 2012-7-13. * Wild Ass Sanctuary, Little Rann of KutchUNESCO, "Wild Ass Sanctuary, Little Rann of Kutch"; retrieved 2012-7-13. * Kangchendzonga National ParkUNESCO, "Kangchendzonga National Park"; retrieved 2012-7-13. * Urban and Architectural Work of Le Corbusier in ChandigarhUNESCO, "Urban and Architectural Work of Le Corbusier in Chandigarh"; retrieved 2012-7-13. * The Matheran Light Railway (extension to the Mountain Railways of India)UNESCO, "The Matheran Light Railway (extension to the Mountain Railways of India)"; retrieved 2012-7-13. * The Kangra Valley Railway - Extension to the Mountain Railways of IndiaUNESCO, "The Kangra Valley Railway - Extension to the Mountain Railways of India"; retrieved 2012-7-13. * Churchgate - Extension to Mumbai CSTUNESCO, "Churchgate - Extension to Mumbai CST"; retrieved 2012-7-13. * The Maharaja Railways of IndiaUNESCO, "The Maharaja Railways of India"; retrieved 2012-7-13. * Oak Grove SchoolUNESCO, "Oak Grove School"; retrieved 2012-7-13. * Excavated Remains at NalandaUNESCO, "Excavated Remains at Nalanda"; retrieved 2012-7-13. * Great Himalayan National ParkUNESCO, "Great Himalayan National Park"; retrieved 2012-7-14. * Bhitarkanika Conservation AreaUNESCO, "Bhitarkanika Conservation Area"; retrieved 2012-7-14. * Neora Valley National ParkUNESCO, "Neora Valley National Park"; retrieved 2012-7-14. * Desert National ParkUNESCO, "Desert National Park"; retrieved 2012-7-14. * Silk Road Sites in IndiaUNESCO, "Silk Road Sites in India"; retrieved 2012-7-14. * SantiniketanUNESCO, "Santiniketan"; retrieved 2012-7-14. * The Qutb Shahi Monuments of Hyderabad Golconda Fort, Qutb Shahi Tombs, CharminarUNESCO, "The Qutb Shahi Monuments of Hyderabad Golconda Fort, Qutb Shahi Tombs, Charminar"; retrieved 2012-7-14. * Mughal Gardens in KashmirUNESCO, "Mughal Gardens in Kashmir"; retrieved 2012-7-14. * Hill Forts of RajasthanUNESCO, "Hill Forts of Rajasthan"; retrieved 2012-7-14. * Historic city of AhmadabadUNESCO, "Historic city of Ahmadabad"; retrieved 2012-7-14. * The Victorian & Art Deco Ensemble of MumbaiUNESCO, "The Victorian & Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai"; retrieved 2012-7-14. * Delhi - A Heritage CityUNESCO, "Delhi - A Heritage City"; retrieved 2012-7-14. * Amaravathi-Andhra Pradesh ==Related pages== *World Heritage Committee *UNESCO World Heritage Site *Table of World Heritage Sites by country *List of World Heritage Sites in Asia