List of UNESCO world heritage sites to visit in India 2026

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Explore the complete list of 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India for 2026, from iconic monuments like the Taj Mahal to hidden cultural and natural treasures across the country

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1. Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra | Date: 1983

2. Ellora Caves, Maharashtra | Date: 1983

3. Agra Fort, Uttar Pradesh | Date: 1983

4. Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh | Date: 1983

5. Sun Temple, Konârak, Odisha | Date: 1984

6. Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu | Date: 1984

7. Kaziranga National Park, Assam | Date: 1985

8. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary,Assam | Date: 1985

9. Keoladeo National Park,Rajasthan | Date: 1985

10. Churches and Convents of Goa | Date: 1986

11. Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Madhya Pradesh | Date: 1986

12. Group of Monuments at Hampi, Karnataka | Date: 1986

13. Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh | Date: 1986

14. Group of Monuments at Pattadakal, Karnataka | Date: 1987

15. Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra | Date: 1987

16. Great Living Chola Temples, Tamil Nadu | Date: 1987

17. Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal | Date: 1987

18. Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks, Uttarakhand | Date: 1988

19. Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh | Date: 1989

20. Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi | Date: 1993

21. Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi | Date: 1993

22. Mountain Railways of India | Date: 1999

23. Mahabodhi Temple Complex, Bodh Gaya, Bihar | Date: 2002

24. Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh | Date: 2003

25. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Maharashtra | Date: 2004

26. Champaner–Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Gujarat | Date: 2004

27. Red Fort Complex, Delhi | Date: 2007

28. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur, Rajasthan | Date: 2010

29. Western Ghats | Date: 2012

30. Hill Forts of Rajasthan | Date: 2013

31. Rani-ki-Vav, Patan, Gujarat | Date: 2014

32. Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Pradesh | Date: 2014

33. Nalanda Mahavihara, Bihar | Date: 2016

34. Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim | Date: 2016

35. Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, Chandigarh | Date: 2016

36. Historic City of Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Date: 2017

37. Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai, Maharashtra | Date: 2018

38. Jaipur City, Rajasthan | Date: 2019

39. Kakatiya Rudreshwara(Ramappa) Temple, Telangana | : 2021

40. Dholavira: A Harappan City, Gujarat | Date: 2021

41. Santiniketan, West Bengal | Date: 2023

42. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas, Karnataka | Date: 2023

43. Moidams – Ahom Dynasty Burial Mounds, Assam | Date: 2024

44. Maratha Military Landscapes of India, Maharashtra | Date: 2025


India’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites are more than protected landmarks—they are living witnesses to human creativity, resilience, faith, and harmony with nature. Exploring these 44 sites in 2026 isn’t just about seeing the past; it’s about understanding how history continues to shape the present. Travel slowly, listen closely, and let India’s timeless heritage leave its mark on you—because some journeys don’t end when the trip does.

Source:moneycontrol.com



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