At present, India has 38 World Heritage Sites. The world heritage sites are well conserved and in good shape. The details of World Heritage Sites are as below:-
CULTURAL SITES:
Under Protection of Archaeological Survey of India (22)
- Agra Fort (1983), Uttar Pradesh
- Ajanta Caves (1983) Maharashtra
- Ellora Caves (1983) Maharashtra
- Taj Mahal (1983) Uttar Pradesh
- Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1984) Tamil Nadu
- Sun Temple, Konarak (1984) Odisha
- Churches and Convents of Goa (1986) Goa
- Fatehpur Sikri (1986) Uttar Pradesh
- Group of Monuments at Hampi (1986) Karnataka
- Khajuraho, Group of Temples (1986) Madhya Pradesh
- Elephanta Caves ( 1987) Maharashtra
- Great Living Chola Temples at Thanjavur, Gangaikondacholapuram, and Darasuram (1987 & 2004) Tamil Nadu
- Group of Monuments at Pattadakal (1987) Karnataka
- Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989) Madhya Pradesh
- Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi (1993) Delhi
- Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi (1993) Delhi
- Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003) Madhya Pradesh
- Champaner-Pavagarh Archaeological Park (2004) Gujarat
- Red Fort Complex, Delhi (2007) Delhi
- Hill Forts of Rajasthan (Chittaurgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Jaisalmer and Ranthambhore, Amber and Gagron Forts) (2013) (Amber and Gagron Forts are under the protection of Rajasthan State Archaeology and Museums) Rajasthan
- Rani-ki-Vav (The Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan (2014) Gujarat
- Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University) at Nalanda (2016) Bihar
Under Protection of Ministry of Railways (2)
- Mountain Railways of India ( Darjeeling,1999), Nilgiri (2005), Kalka-Shimla(2008) West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) (2004) Maharashtra
Under Protection of Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (1)
- Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya, (2002) Bihar
Under Protection of Rajasthan State Archaeology and Museums (1)
- The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur (2010) Rajasthan
Under Protection of Chandigarh Administration (1)
- The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement (2016) Chandigarh
Under Protection of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (1)
- Historic City of Ahmedabad (2017) Gujarat
Under Protection of Bombay Municipal Corporation (1)
- Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai (2018) Govt of Maharashtra
Under Protection of Jaipur Municipal Corporation (1)
- Jaipur City, Rajasthan (2019) Govt of Rajasthan
Under Protection of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Changes
- Kaziranga National Park (1985) Assam
- Keoladeo National Park (1985) Rajasthan
- Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (1985) Assam
- Sunderbans National Park (1987) West Bengal
- Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (1988, 2005) Uttarakhand
- Western Ghats (2012) Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu
- Great Himalayan National Park (2014) Himachal Pradesh
Under Protection of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Changes
- Khangchendzonga National Park (2016) Sikkim
Source: PIB
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