India has a phenomenally rich historical background. One of the oldest civilizations in the world, India history began with Indus Valley civilization. India is known for its majestic natural beauty, grand monuments and exotic wildlife. India has many firsts to its credit in diverse range of spheres right from medicine, education to health and spirituality. Ruled by Kings and Emperors of different cultures and religions, India is a beautiful amalgamation of varied traditions. India is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. Plenty of Indian sites have been assigned the status of world heritage because of their unique features and historical importance.

The world heritage sites in India are incredibly worth praising. These UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in both categories – Cultural and National Sites. The popularity of India as a tourist destination has been further fuelled by world heritages sites. These historical sites offer tourists a wonderful opportunity to know about India’s glorious history and fascinating wildlife activities. Sites are testimony to the glorious bygone era. Many of the heritage sites are famous for their architectural splendor. No less than 28 sites in India are listed as world heritage sites by the UNESCO.

Cultural Heritage Sites in India are;

Taj Mahal (Agra, Uttar Pradesh)
Red Fort (Delhi)
Khajuraho group of Temples (Madhya Pradesh)
Agra Red Fort (Agra, Uttar Pradesh)
Group of Monuments (Hampi, Karnataka)
Fatehpur Sikri (Agra, Uttar Pradesh)
Elephanta Caves (Mumbai, Maharashtra)
Group of Monuments (Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu)
Red Fort (Delhi)
Mahabodhi Temple Complex (Bodhgaya, Bihar)
Qutub Minar Complex (Delhi)
Churches and Convents (Goa)
Humayun’s Tomb (Delhi)
Great Living Chola Temples (Tamil Nadu)
Ajanta & Ellora Caves (Aurangabad, Maharashtra)
Sanchi Buddhist Stupa & Monuments (Madhya Pradesh)
Konark Sun Temple (Orissa)
Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (Madhya Pradesh)
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) (Mumbai, Maharashtra)
Group of Monuments at Pattadakal in (Karnataka)
Mountain Railways of India
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (Gujarat)

Natural Heritage Sites in the country are;

Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (Assam)
Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Park (Uttarakhand)
Keoladeo Ghana National Park also known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Rajasthan)
Sunderbans National Park (West Bengal)
Kaziranga National Park (Assam)