India is a land of wonder and beauty filled with pristine beaches, majestic mountain views, lush forests, wildlife and bio reserves, impressive ancient marvels and more which change according to place providing an array of treats to the eyes.
A user named “Gems of Bharat” shared some of the most impressive UNESCO heritage sites of India on platform X, which will make you say “WOW”.
Explore the stunning array of India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, from the iconic Taj Mahal to the biodiverse Sundarbans National Park. This visual journey showcases historical monuments, ancient temples, and natural reserves that reflect India's diverse heritage and natural beauty.
Let’s have a look at them!
Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh: Synonymous with the identity of India, this spectacular historical monument was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan on the bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
Konark Sun Temple, Odisha: Situated on the coastline in Puri, Odisha, this impressive monument also known as ‘Black Pagoda’ is a 13th-century CE Hindu Sun temple built by the king Narasingha Deva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty.
Group of Temples at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu: This UNESCO World Heritage site situated 60 km away from Chennai on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, is a collection of religious monuments built in the 7th-8th century CE.
Churches and Convents of Goa: Declared as a UNESCO heritage site in 1986, the Churches and Convents of Goa consist of religious monuments situated in Goa.
Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Madhya Pradesh: The monuments include a group of Hindu and Jain religious temples in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh.
Group of Monuments at Hampi, Karnataka: Hampi, the capital of the last Hindu kingdom Vijayanagar, now carries the remains of the timeless beauty of the town filled with Dravidian-style temples.
Temples of Chola Era, Tamil Nadu: Consisting of Chola dynasty-era Hindu temples, this historical site is situated in Tamil Nadu.
Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal: Spreading over 10,000 km2 in India and Bangladesh, the Sundarbans contains the world’s largest mangrove forest area with many rare or endangered species living in the park.
Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand: Tracing its existence in Hindu mythology, Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Park creates a unique land between the mountain ranges of the Zanskar and Great Himalaya, with stunning natural views.
Humayun's Tomb, Delhi: Built in the 1560s, during the time of the great Emperor Akbar for his father Humayun, the monument was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent which inspired other major architectural marvels, including the Taj Mahal.
Outub Minar, Delhi: Situated in the southern fringe of New Delhi, this is a minaret and "victory tower" completed by subsequent rulers – Qutb ud din Aibak and Shamsu’d-Din Iltutmish.
Mountain Railways of India: The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and the Kalka–Shimla Railway, are collectively declared as UNESCO World Heritage under the name Mountain Railways of India.
Mahabodhi Temple at Gaya, Bihar: Bodh Gaya, Bihar, where the Buddha is said to have achieved enlightenment, has the stunning ancient Mahabodhi Temple, 96 km away from Patna.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai: Formerly Victoria Terminus, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai is situated in the Western Part of India along the shores of the Arabian Sea.