List of 38 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India are cultural, natural, or mixed sites that have been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as being of outstanding universal value to humanity. As of now there are 38 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India, including iconic landmarks such as the Taj Mahal, cultural monuments like the Khajuraho Group of Monuments and the Elephanta Caves, and natural sites like the Western Ghats and the Sundarbans National Park. These sites are protected and preserved for future generations, and their recognition as World Heritage Sites brings international attention and support for their conservation and management.

Cultural Sites:

Agra Fort

Ajanta Caves

Ellora Caves

Taj Mahal

Group of Monuments at Hampi

Group of Monuments at Pattadakal

Khajuraho Group of Monuments

Elephanta Caves

Konark Sun Temple

Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram

Churches and Convents of Goa

Fatehpur Sikri

Group of Monuments at Mandu

Group of Monuments at Orchha

Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi

Red Fort Complex, Delhi

Hill Forts of Rajasthan

Rani-ki-Vav (The Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat

The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

Natural Sites:

Kaziranga National Park

Keoladeo National Park

Manas Wildlife Sanctuary

Sundarbans National Park

Western Ghats

Mixed Sites:

Khangchendzonga National Park

Manas Wildlife Sanctuary

Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks

Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area

Kalka-Shimla Railway

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)

Mountain Railways of India

Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya

Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)

Rani-ki-Vav (The Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat

Historic City of Ahmedabad

Please note that this list may be subject to change and there may be additional sites added since my knowledge cutoff date.