UNESCO World Heritage in India
There are 37 (29 cultural, 7 natural and 1 mixed) World Heritage Sites in India that are recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as of June 2018.
These are places of importance of cultural or natural heritage as described in the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, established in 1972.
The Convention concerning the protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage was adopted on 17 November 1972 following the General Conference of the UNESCO held from 17 October 1972 to 21 November 1972.
India’s first two sites inscribed on the list at the Seventh Session of the World Heritage held in 1983 were the Agra Fort and the Ajanta Caves.
List of Cultural Sites (29)
Name
State
Year
Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
2018
Historic City of Ahmadabad
Ahmadabad, Gujarat
2017
Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University)
Nalanda, Bihar
2016
The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement
Chandigarh
2016
Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell)
Patan, Gujarat
2014
Hill Forts of Rajasthan
Chittorgarh; Kumbhalgarh; Sawai Madhopur; Jhalawar; Jaipur, and Jaisalmer (Rajastahan)
2013
The Jantar Mantar
Jaipur,Rajasthan
2010
Red Fort Complex
Delhi
2007
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Panchmahal, Gujarat
2004
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
2004
Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
Madhya Pradesh
2003
Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya
Bihar
2002
Mountain Railways of India
India
1999
Humayun's Tomb
Delhi
1993
Qutb Minar and its Monuments
Delhi
1993
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
Bihar
1989
Elephanta Caves
Mumbai,Maharashtra
1987
Great Living Chola Temples
Thanjavur,Tamil Nadu
1987
Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
Karnataka
1987
Churches and Convents of Goa
Goa
1986
Fatehpur Sikri
Agra,Uttar Pradesh
1986
Group of Monuments at Hampi
Karnataka
1986
Khajuraho Group of Monuments
Madhya Pradesh
1986
Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
Kancheepuram,Tamil Nadu
1984
Sun Temple, Konârak
Odisha
1984
Agra Fort
Agra,Uttar Pradesh
1983
Ajanta Caves
Aurangabad,Maharashtra
1983
Ellora Caves
Maharashtra
1983
Taj Mahal
Agra,Uttar Pradesh
1983
List of Natural Sites (7) :
Name
State
Year
Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area
Himachal Pradesh
2014
Western Ghats
India
2012
Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
Uttarakhand
1988
Sundarbans National Park
West Bengal
1987
Kaziranga National Park
Assam
1985
Keoladeo National Park
Rajasthan
1985
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
Assam
1985
List of Mixed Site(1) :
Name
State
Year
Khangchendzonga National Park
Sikkim
2016