2022-01-01
What is World Heritage Sites
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization as of special cultural or physical significance.These are of two types-
Natural World Heritage Sites in India (As on December, 2020)
|
Sl. No. |
Name of WH Site |
State Location |
Year of Notification |
Area (sq.km) |
|
1 |
Himachal Pradesh |
2014 |
905.4 |
|
|
2 |
Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala |
2012 |
7,953.15 |
|
|
3 |
Uttarakhand |
1988 |
630.00 |
|
|
4 |
West Bengal |
1987 |
1,330.10 |
|
|
5 |
Assam |
1985 |
429.96 |
|
|
6 |
Rajasthan |
1985 |
28.73 |
|
|
7 |
Assam |
1985 |
391.00 |
Cultural World Heritage Sites in India (As on December, 2020) 
|
Sl. |
Name of WH Site |
State |
Year of |
|
1 |
Historic City of Ahmadabad |
Gujarat |
2017 |
|
2 |
Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University) at Nalanda |
Bihar |
2016 |
|
3 |
The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement |
Chandigarh |
2016 |
|
4 |
Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan |
Gujarat |
2014 |
|
5 |
Hill Forts of Rajasthan |
Rajasthan |
2013 |
|
6 |
The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur |
Rajasthan |
2010 |
|
7 |
Red Fort Complex |
Delhi |
2007 |
|
8 |
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park |
Gujarat |
2004 |
|
9 |
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) |
Maharashtra |
2004 |
|
10 |
Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka |
Madhya Pradesh |
2003 |
|
11 |
Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya |
Bihar |
2002 |
|
12 |
Mountain Railways of India |
West Bengal |
1999 |
|
13 |
Humayun's Tomb |
Delhi |
1993 |
|
14 |
Qutb Minar and its Monuments |
Delhi |
1993 |
|
15 |
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi |
Madhya Pradesh |
1989 |
|
16 |
Elephanta Caves |
Maharashtra |
1987 |
|
17 |
Great Living Chola Temples |
Tamil Nadu |
1987 |
|
18 |
Group of Monuments at Pattadakal |
Karnataka |
1987 |
|
19 |
Churches and Convents of Goa |
Goa |
1986 |
|
20 |
Fatehpur Sikri |
Uttar Pradesh |
1986 |
|
21 |
Group of Monuments at Hampi |
Karnataka |
1986 |
|
22 |
Khajuraho Group of Monuments |
Madhya Pradesh |
1986 |
|
23 |
Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram |
Tamil Nadu |
1984 |
|
24 |
Sun Temple, Konârak |
Odisha |
1984 |
|
25 |
Agra Fort |
Uttar Pradesh |
1983 |
|
26 |
Ajanta Caves |
Maharashtra |
1983 |
|
27 |
Ellora Caves |
Maharashtra |
1983 |
|
28 |
Taj Mahal |
Uttar Pradesh |
1983 |
|
29 |
Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai |
Maharashtra |
2018 |
|
30 |
Jaipur City |
Rajasthan |
2019 |
Mixed World Heritage Sites in India (As on December, 2020)
|
Sl. No. |
Name of WH Site |
State Location |
Year of Notification |
|
1 |
Sikkim |
2016 |