Thursday, November 5, 2009

Indian sites on its World Heritage List

UNESCO has put following Indian sites on its World Heritage List:
  • Agra Fort (1983)
  • Ajanta Caves (1983)
  • Ellora Caves (1983)
  • Taj Mahal (1983)
  • Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1984)
  • Sun Temple, Konârak (1984)
  • Kaziranga National Park (1985)
  • Keoladeo National Park (1985)
  • Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (1985)
  • Churches and Convents of Goa (1986)
  • Fatehpur Sikri (1986)
  • Group of Monuments at Hampi (1986)
  • Khajuraho Group of Monuments (1986)
  • Elephanta Caves (1987)
  • Great Living Chola Temples (1987, 2004) 12
  • Group of Monuments at Pattadakal (1987)
  • Sundarbans National Park (1987)
  • Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (1988, 2005)
  • Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989)
  • Humayun's Tomb, Delhi (1993)
  • Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi (1993)
  • Mountain Railways of India (1999, 2005) 13
  • Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya (2002)
  • Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003)
  • Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (2004)
  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) (2004)
  • The Red Fort complex (2007)