List of World Heritage Sites in India

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

 Name Image Location  NotesAgra Fort (1983)UNESCO, "Agra Fort"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150pxUttar Pradeshcultural siteAjanta Caves Maharashtra  (1983)UNESCO, "Ajanta Caves"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150pxcultural siteBuddhist Monuments at SanchiUNESCO, "Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150pxMadhya Pradeshcultural siteChampaner-Pavagadh Archaeological ParkUNESCO, "Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150pxGujaratcultural siteChhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)UNESCO, "Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150pxMaharashtracultural siteChurches and Convents of GoaUNESCO, "Churches and Convents of Goa"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150pxVelha Goa (Old Goa), Goacultural siteElephanta CavesUNESCO, "Elephanta Caves"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150pxMaharashtracultural siteEllora CavesUNESCO, "Ellora Caves"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150pxMaharashtracultural siteFatehpur SikriUNESCO, "Fatehpur Sikri"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150pxUttar Pradeshcultural siteGreat Living Chola TemplesUNESCO, "Great Living Chola Temples"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150pxTamil Naducultural siteGroup of Monuments at HampiUNESCO, "Group of Monuments at Hampi"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150pxBellary District, Karnatakacultural siteGroup of Monuments at MahabalipuramUNESCO, "Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150pxMahabalipuram, Tamil Naducultural siteGroup of Monuments at PattadakalUNESCO, "Group of Monuments at Pattadakal"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150pxPattadakalcultural siteHumayun's Tomb, DelhiUNESCO, "Humayun's Tomb, Delhi"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150pxDelhicultural siteThe Jantar Mantar, JaipurUNESCO, "The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150px Jaipur, Rajasthancultural siteKhajuraho Group of MonumentsUNESCO, "Khajuraho Group of Monuments"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150px Madhya Pradeshcultural siteMahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh GayaUNESCO, "Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150pxBiharcultural siteMountain Railways of IndiaUNESCO, "Mountain Railways of India"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150pxDarjeeling, Nilgiriy, Kalka-Shimlacultural siteQutb Minar and its Monuments, DelhiUNESCO, "Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150pxDelhicultural siteRed Fort ComplexUNESCO, "Red Fort Complex"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150pxDelhicultural siteRock Shelters of BhimbetkaUNESCO, "Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150px Madhya Pradeshcultural siteSundarbans National ParkUNESCO, "Sundarbans National Park"; retrieved 2012-7-16. 150px West Bengalnatural siteSun Temple, KonârakUNESCO, "Sun Temple, Konârak"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150pxPuri District, Orissacultural siteTaj MahalUNESCO, "Taj Mahal"; retrieved 2012-7-16.150pxUttar Pradeshcultural site 

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

References

Other websites

  Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO 
  List of biosphere reserves which are wholly or partially world heritage sites

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