https://indianpedia.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=5.41.64.201 2026-08-01T22:54:38Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.45.4 https://indianpedia.org/index.php?title=List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_India&diff=547374 2026-05-07T00:33:15Z

<p>5.41.64.201: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Short description|none}}<br /> {{Featured list}}<br /> {{Use mdy dates|date=September 2023}}<br /> <br /> {{location map+ |India |float=right |width=500 |caption=Location of [[World Heritage Site]]s in India: {{bullet list|Green dots indicate the seven clusters in the [[Western Ghats]]|Blue dots are the [[Hill Forts of Rajasthan]]|Yellow dots are the [[Great Living Chola Temples]]||Orange dots are the [[Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas]]|Pink dots indicate the [[Mountain Railways of India]]|Purple dots are the [[Maratha Military Landscapes of India]]|Turquoise dots indicate cities with multiple sites. Delhi and Mumbai have three sites each, Agra and Jaipur have two sites each.}}<br /> |places=<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=27.097528|N|long=77.666500 |E|label={{nowrap|[[Fatehpur Sikri]]}}|position=top}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=26.94|N|long=94.87|E|label=[[Maidam|Moidams]]|position=top}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=26.63|N|long=93.35|E|label=[[Kaziranga National Park|Kaziranga]]|position=right}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=26.50|N|long=91.85|E|label=[[Manas Wildlife Sanctuary|Manas]]|position=bottom}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=22.766 |N|long= 77.383|E|label=[[Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi|Sanchi]]|position=bottom}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=22.923|N |long=77.576|E|label=[[Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka|Bhimbetka]]|position=right}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=24.863|N|long=79.92|E |label=[[Khajuraho Group of Monuments|Khajuraho]]|position=bottom}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=24.718|N|long=84.999 |E|label=[[Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya|Bodh Gaya]]|position=bottom}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=22.4833|N|long=73.5332 |E|label=[[Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park|Champaner-Pavagadh]]|position=bottom}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=15.50222|N|long=73.91167|E|label=[[Churches and Convents of Goa|Goa]]|position=left}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=27.1667|N|long=77.5166 |E|label=[[Keoladeo National Park|Keoladeo]]|position=bottom}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=20.552377|N|long=75.700436|E|label=[[Ajanta Caves|Ajanta]]|position=right}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=20.02639|N|long=75.17917|E|label=[[Ellora Caves|Ellora]]|position=bottom}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=12.61667|N|long=80.19167|E|label=[[Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram|Mahabalipuram]]|position=right}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=15.3144|N|long=76.47167|E|label=[[Hampi]]|position=bottom}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=31.76|N|long=77.55|E|label=[[Great Himalayan National Park|Great Himalayan]]|position=top}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=15.94833|N|long=75.816667|E|label=[[Group of Monuments at Pattadakal|Pattadakal]]|position=right}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=19.8875|N|long=86.09472|E|label=[[Konark Sun Temple|Konark]]|position=right}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=23.85892|N|long=72.10162|E|label=[[Rani ki vav]]|position=right}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=23.03|N|long=72.58|E|label=[[Historic City of Ahmadabad|Ahmadabad]]|position=left}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=30.71666|N|long=79.6666|E|label=[[Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks|Nanda Devi]]|position=bottom}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=21.945 |N|long=88.8958|E|label=[[Sundarbans National Park|Sundarbans]]|position=bottom}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=27.7|N|long=88.133333|E|label={{nowrap|[[Khangchendzonga National Park|Khangchendzonga]]}}|position=top|}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=25.136667|N|long=85.443889|E|label=[[Nalanda]]|position=left}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=18.259|N|long=79.943|E|label=[[Ramappa Temple|Ramappa]]|position=bottom}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=23.888|N|long=70.213|E|label=[[Dholavira]]|position=top}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=30.7573|long=76.8066|label=[[Chandigarh Capitol Complex|Chandigarh]]|position=left}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=23.68|N|long=87.68|E|label=[[Santiniketan]]|position=bottom}}<br /> &lt;!-- Hill forts of Rajasthan --&gt;<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=24.8863|long=74.647|position=bottom|mark=Blue pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=25.148889|long=73.580278|position=top|mark=Blue pog.svg|label=[[Hill Forts of Rajasthan|Hill Forts]]}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=26.020278|long=76.455|position=bottom|mark=Blue pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=24.628|long=76.183|position=bottom|mark=Blue pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=26.9859|long=75.8507|position=bottom|mark=Blue pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=26.9127|long=70.9126|position=bottom|mark=Blue pog.svg}}<br /> <br /> &lt;!-- Multiple site locations --&gt;<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=27.1766|N|long=78.066 |E|label=[[Agra]]|position=right|mark=Turquoise pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=28.6588|N|long=77.18|E|label= [[Delhi]]|position=top|mark=Turquoise pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=26.9|N|long=75.8|E|label=[[Jaipur]]|position=left|mark=Turquoise pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=18.940122|N|long=72.836202|E|label=[[Mumbai]]|position=left|mark=Turquoise pog.svg}}<br /> <br /> &lt;!-- Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas --&gt;<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=13.16|long=75.86|position=right|mark=Orange ff8040 pog.svg|label={{nowrap|[[Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas|Hoysala Ensembles]]}}}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=13.21|long=75.99|position=bottom|mark=Orange ff8040 pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=12.27|long=76.88|position=bottom|mark=Orange ff8040 pog.svg}}<br /> <br /> &lt;!-- Mountain Railways of India --&gt;<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=31.1027|N|long=77.1598|E|label={{nowrap|[[Kalka–Shimla Railway|Kalka–Shimla]]}}|position=right|mark=Pink ff0080 pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=11.51028|N|long=76.93583|E|label=[[Nilgiri Mountain Railway|Nilgiris]]|position=right|mark=Pink ff0080 pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=26.68|N|long=88.46|E|label=[[Darjeeling Himalayan Railway|Darjeeling]]|position=left|mark=Pink ff0080 pog.svg}}<br /> <br /> &lt;!-- Western Ghats --&gt;<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=8.5297 |N|long=77.2497|E|position=bottom|mark=Darkgreen pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=9.4856 |N|long=77.21|E|position=bottom|mark=Darkgreen pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=10.2178 |N|long=77.18|E|position=bottom|mark=Darkgreen pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=11.3306 |N|long=76.3094|E|position=bottom|mark=Darkgreen pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=12.5464 |N|long=75.7078|E|position=left|label=[[Western Ghats]]|mark=Darkgreen pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=13.4997 |N|long=75.1006|E|position=bottom|mark=Darkgreen pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=17.1717 |N|long=73.7272|E|position=bottom|mark=Darkgreen pog.svg}}<br /> <br /> &lt;!-- Great Living Chola Temples --&gt;<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=10.9484 |N|long=79.3567|E|position=right|mark=Yellow ffff00 pog.svg|label=[[Great Living Chola Temples|Chola Temples]]}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=10.7828 |N|long=79.1317|E|position=right|mark=Yellow ffff00 pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=11.2062 |N|long=79.4489|E|position=right|mark=Yellow ffff00 pog.svg}}<br /> <br /> &lt;!-- Maratha Military Landscapes of India --&gt;<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=20.7225|long=73.9425|position=left|mark=Purple 8000ff pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=19.196667|long=73.858333|position=bottom|mark=Purple 8000ff pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=18.71|long=73.476667|position=bottom|mark=Purple 8000ff pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=18.703889|long=72.813333|position=bottom|mark=Purple 8000ff pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=18.236111|long=73.444444|position=bottom|mark=Purple 8000ff pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=18.246111|long=73.6825|position=right|mark=Purple 8000ff pog.svg|label=[[Maratha Military Landscapes of India|Maratha forts]]}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=17.935833|long=73.578611|position=bottom|mark=Purple 8000ff pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=17.816389|long=73.084444|position=bottom|mark=Purple 8000ff pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=16.811111|long=74.108056|position=bottom|mark=Purple 8000ff pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=16.560833|long=73.333333|position=bottom|mark=Purple 8000ff pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=16.0425|long=73.459722|position=bottom|mark=Purple 8000ff pog.svg}}<br /> {{location map~ |India |lat=12.250556|long=79.401389|position=bottom|mark=Purple 8000ff pog.svg}}<br /> }}<br /> <br /> The [[UNESCO|United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization]] (UNESCO) designates [[World Heritage Site]]s of outstanding universal value to [[cultural heritage|cultural]] or [[natural heritage]] which have been nominated by countries which are signatories to the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, established in 1972.&lt;ref name=convention&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/convention/ |title=The World Heritage Convention |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=21 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827065310/https://whc.unesco.org/en/convention/ |archive-date=27 August 2016 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt; Cultural heritage consists of monuments (such as architectural works, monumental sculptures, or inscriptions), groups of buildings, and sites (including archaeological sites). Natural features (consisting of physical and biological formations), geological and physiographical formations (including habitats of threatened species of animals and plants), and natural sites which are important from the point of view of science, conservation or natural beauty, are defined as natural heritage.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/conventiontext/ |title=Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 February 2021 |archive-date=1 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201042309/http://whc.unesco.org/en/conventiontext/ |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt; [[India]] accepted the convention on 14 November 1977, making its sites eligible for inclusion on the list.&lt;ref name=&quot;India&quot;&gt;{{Cite web |title=India |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/in |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251004174917/https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/in |archive-date=4 October 2025 |access-date=29 June 2025 |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> There are 44 World Heritage Sites in India. Out of these, 36 are cultural, seven are natural, and one, [[Khangchendzonga National Park]], is of mixed type, listed for both cultural and natural properties. India has the [[World Heritage Sites by country|sixth-most sites]] worldwide. The first sites to be listed were the [[Ajanta Caves]], [[Ellora Caves]], [[Agra Fort]], and [[Taj Mahal]], all of which were inscribed in the 1983 session of the [[World Heritage Committee]]. The most recent site listed is the [[Maratha Military Landscapes of India]], in 2025.&lt;ref name=&quot;India&quot; /&gt; At different times, two sites were listed as [[List of World Heritage in Danger|endangered]]: the [[Manas National Park|Manas Wildlife Sanctuary]] was listed between 1992 and 2011 due to poaching and the activities of [[Boro people|Bodo]] militias,&lt;ref name=&quot;Manas&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/762|publisher=UNESCO|access-date=June 21, 2011|title=Successful preservation of India's Manas Wildlife Sanctuary enables withdrawal from the List of World Heritage in Dange|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628134302/https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/762|archive-date=June 28, 2011|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; and the monuments at [[Hampi]] were listed between 1999 and 2006 due to risks from increased traffic and new constructions in surroundings.&lt;ref name=&quot;Hampi&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/264/|title=Cologne Cathedral (Germany), Djoudj Bird Sanctuary (Senegal), Ichkeul National Park (Tunisia), and Hampi (India) removed from List of World Heritage in Danger|date=July 10, 2006|access-date=May 12, 2011|publisher=UNESCO|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110605001355/https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/264/|archive-date=June 5, 2011|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; One site is transnational: [[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier]] is shared with six other countries.&lt;ref name=&quot;Corbusier&quot;&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1321 |title=The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=10 December 2020 |archive-date=24 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181124215521/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1321 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt; In addition, India has 70 sites on its tentative list.&lt;ref name=&quot;India&quot; /&gt;<br /> <br /> __TOC__<br /> <br /> == World Heritage Sites ==<br /> UNESCO lists sites under [[World Heritage Site#Selection criteria|ten criteria]]; each entry must meet at least one of the criteria. Criteria i through vi are cultural, and vii through x are natural.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/criteria/|title=UNESCO World Heritage Centre – The Criteria for Selection|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=17 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160612152223/https://whc.unesco.org/en/criteria/|archive-date=12 June 2016|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> {{Legend|#D0E7FF|Transnational site|outline=silver|text={{asterisk}}}}<br /> {{clear}}<br /> {|class=&quot;wikitable sortable plainrowheaders&quot; <br /> |-<br /> |+ {{sronly|World Heritage Sites }}<br /> ! style=&quot;width:100px;&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot; | Site<br /> ! class=&quot;unsortable&quot; style=&quot;width:150px;&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot; | Image<br /> ! style=&quot;width:80px;&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot; | Location ([[States and union territories of India|state]])<br /> ! style=&quot;width:50px;&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot; | Year listed<br /> ! style=&quot;width:60px;&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot; data-sort-type=&quot;number&quot;| {{Abbr|UNESCO data|UNESCO reference number and criteria}}<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; class=&quot;unsortable&quot;| Description<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Ajanta Caves]] <br /> | [[File:Cave 26, Ajanta.jpg|150px|alt=Cave with carved columns and a shrine in the middle]]<br /> | [[Maharashtra]]<br /> | 1983<br /> | 242; i, ii, iii, vi (cultural)<br /> | The caves at Ajanta represent a collection of [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] art from two periods. The first monuments date to the 2nd and 1st centuries BCE and were created by the followers of [[Theravada]] Buddhism. Further monuments were added in the 5th and 6th centuries CE, during the [[Vakataka dynasty]], by the followers of [[Mahayana]] Buddhism. The monuments are masterpieces of [[Buddhist art]] and exerted strong artistic influence in India and the broader region, especially in [[Java]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/242 |title=Ajanta Caves |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=December 18, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081218043116/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/242 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Ellora Caves]] <br /> | [[File:Kailasa temple overview, Ellora.jpg|150px|alt=Tourists visiting a temple cut in rock]]<br /> | [[Maharashtra]]<br /> | 1983<br /> | 243; i, iii, vi (cultural)<br /> | The Ellora Caves comprise 34 temples and monasteries that were cut into a {{convert|2|km|abbr=on}} long [[basalt]] cliff between the 7th and 11th centuries during [[Rashtrakuta Empire]]. As they were built by followers of [[Buddhism]], [[Hinduism]], and [[Jainism]], they illustrate the religious tolerance of the period when they were constructed. The largest temple is the [[Kailasa Temple, Ellora|Kailasa Temple]] (pictured), which is elaborately decorated with sculptures and paintings.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/243 |title=Ellora Caves |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=December 9, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161209142802/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/243 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Agra Fort]] <br /> | [[File:Uttar-Pradesh-Agra-Agra-Fort-Jahangiri-mahal-Apr-2004-00.JPG|150px|alt=Building in red stone with decorations]]<br /> | [[Uttar Pradesh]]<br /> | 1983<br /> | 251; iii (cultural)<br /> | Agra Fort is a 16th-century [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] imperial fortress in [[Agra]]. It got its present layout under the Emperor [[Akbar]]. The complex contains several palaces ([[Jahangiri Mahal]] pictured), audience halls, and two mosques. Stylistically, it is one of the high points of [[Indo-Islamic architecture]], with influences of Persian and [[Timurid Empire#Timurid architecture|Timurid architecture]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/document/153046 |title=Agra Fort |publisher=ICOMOS |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=July 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717160341/http://whc.unesco.org/document/153046 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/251 |title=Agra Fort |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=July 17, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100717221242/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/251/ |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Taj Mahal]] <br /> | [[File:The Taj Mahal main building.jpg|150px|alt=Taj Mahal, a domed building in white marble with four surrounding minarets]]<br /> | [[Uttar Pradesh]]<br /> | 1983<br /> | 252; i (cultural)<br /> | The Taj Mahal is considered the finest example of [[Indo-Islamic architecture]]. It was built in [[Agra]] on the bank of the [[Yamuna]] river as a mausoleum of [[Mumtaz Mahal]], the [[Persians|Persian]] wife of the [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] emperor [[Shah Jahan]], between 1631 and 1648. It was designed by [[Ustad Ahmad Lahori]] and built in white marble inlaid with precious and semi-precious stones. The tomb is surrounded by four free-standing [[minaret]]s. The complex also includes the main gate, a mosque, a guesthouse, and surrounding gardens.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/252 |title=Taj Mahal |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=March 15, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210315231759/http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/252 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Konark Sun Temple]]<br /> | [[File:Konarka Temple.jpg|150px|alt=A large Hindu temple in stone]]<br /> | [[Odisha]]<br /> | 1984<br /> | 246; i, iii, vi (cultural)<br /> | This [[Hinduism|Hindu]] temple was built by [[Narasingha Deva I]] of [[Eastern Ganga dynasty]] in the 13th century and is one of the finest examples of [[Kalinga architecture]]. It represents the chariot of the [[solar deity]] [[Surya]]: on the outer sides, it has 24 wheels carved of stone and richly decorated, being pulled by seven horses. Other decorative motifs include lions, musicians, dancers, and erotic scenes.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/246 |title=Sun Temple, Konârak |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=April 3, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403190240/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/246/ |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram]] <br /> | [[File:Shore Temple -Mamallapuram -Tamil Nadu -N-TN-C55.jpg|150px|alt=A Hindu temple in stone]]<br /> | [[Tamil Nadu]]<br /> | 1984<br /> | 249; i, ii, iii, vi (cultural)<br /> | The monuments around the town of [[Mamallapuram]] were built in the 7th and 8th centuries, under the [[Pallava dynasty]]. There are different types of monuments: the ''[[Pancha Rathas|rathas]]'', which are chariot-shaped temples ([[Dharmaraja Ratha]]); the ''[[mandapa]]s'' (rock-cut temples); rock reliefs, including the giant ''[[Descent of the Ganges (Mahabalipuram)|Descent of the Ganges]]''; [[Shore Temple]] (pictured) and other temples and archaeological remains. The artistic expression of the monuments was influential in the broader region, including Cambodia, Vietnam, and [[Java]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/249 |title=Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=December 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191202145914/http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/249 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Kaziranga National Park]] <br /> | [[File:Beauty of Kaziranga National Park.jpg |150px|alt=A rhino at a water edge]]<br /> | [[Assam]]<br /> | 1985<br /> | 337; ix, x (natural)<br /> | Kaziranga is located in the floodplains of the [[Brahmaputra River]]. It is one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in the world, home to the world's largest population of the [[Indian rhinoceros]] (pictured), as well as [[tiger]]s, [[Asian elephant]]s, [[wild water buffalo]], and the [[Ganges river dolphin]]. The wetlands are important for migratory bird species.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/337 |title=Kaziranga National Park |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=July 3, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100703121300/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/337 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Manas National Park|Manas Wildlife Sanctuary]] <br /> | [[File:Herd of Elephant in Manas.jpg|150px|A herd of Wild elephants in the park]]<br /> | [[Assam]]<br /> | 1985<br /> | 338; vii, ix, x (natural)<br /> | The sanctuary along the [[Manas River]] covers grasslands on floodplains and forests, both in lowlands and in hills. The area is a biodiversity hotspot and home to several endangered species, including the [[Indian rhinoceros]], [[Asian elephant]] (pictured), [[wild water buffalo]], [[tiger]], [[sloth bear]], [[pygmy hog]], [[Gee's golden langur]], and [[Bengal florican]]. The forests are constantly being renewed after floods and changes in the river courses. Between 1992 and 2011, the site was listed as [[List of World Heritage in Danger|endangered]] due to poaching and the activities of [[Boro people|Bodo]] militias.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/338 |title=Manas Wildlife Sanctuary |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=February 13, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060213202835/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/338 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;Manas&quot;/&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Keoladeo National Park]] <br /> | [[File:Bar-headed Geese- Bharatpur I IMG 8335.jpg|150px|alt=A group of Bar Headed Geese and Demoiselle cranes flying together in the Sanctuary]]<br /> | [[Rajasthan]]<br /> | 1985<br /> | 340; x (natural)<br /> | Initially a [[Waterfowl hunting|duck-hunting]] reserve for [[Maharaja]]s, Keoladeo is a man-made and man-maintained [[wetland]]. It is important both for migratory and resident birds, especially waterbirds. Over 350 species of birds have been recorded, including 15 species of [[heron]]s, the [[Siberian crane]], and the [[greater spotted eagle]]. The park is protected under the [[Ramsar Convention]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/340 |title=Keoladeo National Park |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=October 30, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101030050702/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/340/ |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Churches and convents of Goa|Churches and Convents of Goa]] <br /> | [[File:Basilika Bom Jesus.jpeg |150px|alt=A church in red brick and an adjacent building in white]]<br /> | [[Goa]]<br /> | 1986<br /> | 234; ii, iv, vi (cultural)<br /> | [[Old Goa]] was the capital of [[Portuguese India]], a colony that lasted for 450 years until 1961. The site comprises seven churches and convents that were built in the 16th and 17th centuries in the [[Gothic architecture|Gothic]], [[Manueline]], [[Mannerism#Mannerist architecture|Mannerist]], and [[Baroque architecture|Baroque]] styles, but which were also adapted to suit local techniques and resources. They spread architectural influences to Asian countries where [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] missions were established. The [[Basilica of Bom Jesus]], where Saint [[Francis Xavier]] is buried, is pictured.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/234 |title=Churches and Convents of Goa |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=July 3, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100703135307/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/234 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Khajuraho Group of Monuments]] <br /> | [[File:Lakshmana Temple 24.jpg |150px|alt=Stone carvings representing people in different situations]]<br /> | [[Madhya Pradesh]]<br /> | 1986<br /> | 240; i, iii (cultural)<br /> | This site comprises 23 temples, both [[Hinduism|Hindu]] and [[Jainism|Jain]], that were built in the 10th and 11th centuries, during the [[Chandelas of Jejakabhukti|Chandela]] dynasty. The temples are built in the [[Hindu temple architecture#Nagara (नागर) architecture|Nagara]] style. They are richly decorated with stone carvings and sculptures that depict sacred and secular motifs, including depictions of domestic life, musicians, dancers, and amorous couples. A detail from the [[Lakshmana Temple, Khajuraho|Lakshmana Temple]] is pictured.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/240 |title=Khajuraho Group of Monuments |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=November 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116173646/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/240 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Group of Monuments at Hampi]]<br /> | [[File:The elegant stone chariot.jpg|150px|alt=A stone chariot in Dravidian style in Hampi]]<br /> | [[Karnataka]]<br /> | 1986<br /> | 241bis; i, iii, iv (cultural)<br /> | Hampi was the capital of the [[Vijayanagara Empire]] until its abandonment after its sacking and pillaging by the [[Deccan sultanates]] in 1565. For about 200 years, it was a prosperous multi-cultural city that left several monuments in the [[Dravidian architecture|Dravidian style]] as well as the [[Indo-Islamic architecture|Indo-Islamic style]]. The remains include religious and secular buildings and defensive structures. The Vitthala Temple is pictured. A minor boundary modification of the site took place in 2012. Between 1999 and 2006, the site was listed as [[List of World Heritage in Danger|endangered]] due to risks posed by increased traffic and new constructions.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/241 |title=Group of Monuments at Hampi |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=November 19, 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051119115851/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/241 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;Hampi&quot;/&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Fatehpur Sikri]]<br /> | [[File:Fatehput Sikiri Buland Darwaza gate 2010.jpg|150px|alt=A large gate in red stone in Mughal style]]<br /> | [[Uttar Pradesh]]<br /> | 1986<br /> | 255; ii, iii, iv (cultural)<br /> | For about a decade in the second half of the 16th century, Fatehpur Sikri was the capital of the [[Mughal Empire]] under Emperor [[Akbar]], until the capital was moved to [[Lahore]] in 1585 and the city was mostly abandoned. The site comprises a large collection of monuments and temples in the [[Mughal architecture|Mughal style]], such as the [[Jama Mosque, Fatehpur Sikri|Jama Masjid]] (the gate to the mosque, the [[Buland Darwaza]], pictured), the [[Panch Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri|Panch Mahal]] palace, and the [[Tomb of Salim Chishti]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/255 |title=Fatehpur Sikri |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=May 14, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110514052508/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/255 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | Group of Monuments at [[Pattadakal]]<br /> | [[File:Pattadakal 000.JPG|150px|alt=A Hindu temple in light-coloured stone]]<br /> | [[Karnataka]]<br /> | 1987<br /> | 239rev; iii, iv (cultural)<br /> | This site comprises nine [[Hinduism|Hindu]] temples and one [[Jainism|Jain]] temple that were built in the 7th and 8th centuries under the [[Chalukya dynasty]]. They were constructed in the [[Badami Chalukya architecture|Badami Chalukya style]] that blends influences from northern and southern India. The Temple of Virupaksha is pictured.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/239 |title=Group of Monuments at Pattadakal |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=March 26, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140326134122/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/239 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Elephanta Caves]]<br /> | [[File:Trimurti, Cave No. 1, Elephanta Caves - 1.jpg|150px|alt=Stone carvings representing Shiva and religious scenes]]<br /> | [[Maharashtra]]<br /> | 1987<br /> | 244rev; i, iii (cultural)<br /> | The cave complex, located on [[Elephanta Island]] in [[Mumbai Harbour]], was constructed mainly in the 5th and 6th centuries, with remains of human occupation dating back to the 2nd century BCE. The temples are dedicated to [[Shiva]]. The caves are decorated with stone carvings, some of them colossal. A statue of [[Trimurti]] Shiva, flanked by the ''[[dvarapala]]s'', is pictured.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/244 |title=Elephanta Caves |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=April 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200414214727/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/244/ |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Great Living Chola Temples]]<br /> | [[File:Le temple de Brihadishwara (Tanjore, Inde) (14354574611).jpg|frameless|150x150px]]<br /> | [[Tamil Nadu]]<br /> | 1987<br /> | 250bis; i, ii, iii, iv (cultural)<br /> | This site comprises three [[Hinduism|Hindu]] temples built in the 11th and 12th centuries under the [[Chola dynasty]]. They represent some of the best examples of [[Dravidian architecture]] of the Chola period. They are made of stone and decorated with stone and bronze sculptures. Initially, only the [[Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur|Brihadisvara Temple]] (pictured) was listed as a World Heritage Site; two other temples, the [[Brihadisvara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram|Brihadisvara Temple]] and the [[Airavatesvara Temple]] were added in 2004, after which the site was renamed to its current name.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/250 |title=Great Living Chola Temples |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=January 5, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130105115252/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/250 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/decisions/115 |title=Decision 28 COM 14B.32. Extension of Properties Inscribed on the World Heritage List (Great Living Chola Temples) |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=April 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421114539/https://whc.unesco.org/en/decisions/115 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Sundarbans|Sundarbans National Park]]<br /> | [[File:Sundarban Tiger.jpg|150px|alt=A tiger at the water margin]]<br /> | [[West Bengal]]<br /> | 1987<br /> | 452; ix, x (natural)<br /> | The national park covers the Indian part of the [[Sundarbans]], the delta of the [[Ganges]] and [[Brahmaputra]] rivers. It is the world's largest and richest [[mangrove forest]], with about 78 recorded [[mangrove]] species. It is a biodiversity hotspot, home to a large population of [[Bengal tiger]]s (one pictured), as well as an important habitat for the [[Irrawaddy dolphin]] and [[Ganges river dolphin]], several species of birds and sea turtles. In Bangladesh, the Sundarbans is listed as a separate World Heritage Site.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/452 |title=Sundarbans National Park |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=March 6, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306224515/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/452 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/798|title=The Sundarbans|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=28 May 2010|archive-date=July 3, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100703145630/http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/798|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks ]]<br /> | [[File:(A) Valley of flowers, Garhwal Uttarakhand India.jpg|150px|alt=Flowers in a mountain valley]]<br /> | [[Uttarakhand]]<br /> | 1988<br /> | 335bis; vii, x (natural)<br /> | This site comprises two areas in the West [[Himalayas]], the [[Valley of Flowers National Park]] (pictured) and the [[Nanda Devi National Park]]. There are different types of high-altitude habitats, from high mountain peaks ([[Nanda Devi]] at {{convert|7817|m|abbr=on}} is India's second-highest mountain) to alpine meadows. In addition to numerous mountain plant species, the area is home to the [[Asiatic black bear]], [[snow leopard]], [[brown bear]], and [[bharal]]. Nanda Devi NP was originally listed alone in 1988; the Valley of Flowers NP was added in 2005.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/335 |title=Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=September 29, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160929132458/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/335 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/decisions/477 |title=Decision 29 COM 8B.14. Nominations of Natural Properties to the World Heritage List (Nanda Devi National Park) |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=April 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421125408/https://whc.unesco.org/en/decisions/477 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | Buddhist Monuments at [[Sanchi]]<br /> | [[File:Sanchi1 N-MP-220.jpg|150px|alt=A large stupa in stone with an elaborate gate in front]]<br /> | [[Madhya Pradesh]]<br /> | 1989<br /> | 524; i, ii, iii, iv, vi (cultural)<br /> | Sanchi is one of the oldest extant [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] sanctuaries and was instrumental in the spread of the religion through the Indian subcontinent. It became important under Emperor [[Ashoka]] of the [[Maurya Empire]] in the 3rd century BCE. The remains of a [[Pillars of Ashoka|pillar]] from the period are preserved. [[Stupa]]s (Stupa 1 pictured), palaces, temples, and monasteries are preserved in different states of conservation, mostly dating to the 2nd and 1st centuries BCE. The city declined in importance in the 12th century.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/524 |title=Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=July 3, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100703142650/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/524 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Humayun's Tomb]]<br /> | [[File:Humayun's tomb by Shagil Kannur 4.jpg|150px|alt=Look at a mausoleum in white and red stone through a gate]]<br /> | [[Delhi]]<br /> | 1993<br /> | 232bis; ii, iv (cultural)<br /> | The tomb of the [[Mughal emperors|Mughal emperor]] [[Humayun]] was constructed in the 1560s and represents the first example of a garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent, introducing the elements of [[Persian gardens]]. The monumental double-domed mausoleum represents a leap in [[Mughal architecture]] and is an architectural predecessor of the [[Taj Mahal]]. The complex includes several smaller tombs from the period. A minor boundary modification took place in 2016.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/232 |title=Humayun's Tomb, Delhi |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=May 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190527102431/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/232 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Qutb Minar complex]]<br /> | [[File:Qutab Minar mausoleum.jpg|150px|alt=A tall minaret and a mausoleum, both in red and white stone]]<br /> | [[Delhi]]<br /> | 1993<br /> | 233; iv (cultural)<br /> | The complex comprises several early Islamic India monuments from the 13th and 14th centuries when the [[Delhi Sultanate]] established power there. They include the [[Qutb Minar]], a {{convert|72.5|m|abbr=on}}-high [[minaret]] (pictured), the [[Alai Darwaza]] gateway, the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque where several stone pillars from previous Hindu temples were repurposed, the [[Iron pillar of Delhi|Iron pillar]], and several tombs and other monuments.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/233 |title=Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=November 27, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127002942/http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/233 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Mountain railways of India|Mountain Railways of India]]<br /> | [[File:KSR Train on a big bridge 05-02-12 71.jpeg|150px|alt=A train crossing a bridge with several arches]]<br /> | [[West Bengal]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Himachal Pradesh]]<br /> | 1999<br /> | 944ter; ii, iv (cultural)<br /> | This site comprises three mountain railways built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries during [[Company rule in India|British East India Company Rule in India]] to provide access to towns in the highlands. They represent a technology transfer in a colonial setting; the construction involved building bridges and tunnels to cross difficult terrains. The railways supported further human settlement of the areas they linked to and are still fully operational. The [[Darjeeling Himalayan Railway]] was initially listed alone in 1999. The [[Nilgiri Mountain Railway]] was added in 2005, and the [[Kalka–Shimla railway]] (pictured) in 2008.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/944 |title=Mountain Railways of India |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=May 3, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060503143242/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/944/ |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Mahabodhi Temple|Mahabodhi Temple Complex]] at Bodh Gaya<br /> | [[File:Mahabodhitemple.jpg|150px|alt=A large stone Buddhist temple]]<br /> | [[Bihar]]<br /> | 2002<br /> | 1056rev; i, ii, iii, iv, vi (cultural)<br /> | The [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] temple complex marks the site where [[Gautama Buddha|Buddha]] is said to have attained [[Enlightenment in Buddhism|enlightenment]] under the [[Bodhi Tree]]. The present temple dates to the 5th and 6th centuries CE (during the [[Gupta Empire|Gupta period]]) and was built upon a previous structure commissioned by Emperor [[Ashoka]] in the 3rd century BCE. The temple is {{convert|50|m|abbr=on}} high and made of brick. It had a substantial influence on the development of architecture in the following centuries. After centuries of abandonment and neglect, the temple was extensively restored in the 19th century.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1056 |title=Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=November 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201105154305/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1056/ |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Bhimbetka rock shelters|Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka]] <br /> | [[File:Rock Shelter 8, Bhimbetka 02.jpg|150px|alt=Rock paintings depicting people and animals]]<br /> | [[Madhya Pradesh]]<br /> | 2003<br /> | 925; iii, v (cultural)<br /> | This site comprises five clusters of [[rock shelter]]s in the foothills of the [[Vindhya Range]]. They contain rock paintings from the [[hunter-gatherer]] societies of the [[Mesolithic]] to the historical period. The nearby villages still maintain some cultural practices similar to those depicted in the paintings.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/925 |title=Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=March 8, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070308082739/https://whc.unesco.org/pg.cfm?cid=31&amp;id_site=925 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus]] (formerly Victoria Terminus)<br /> | [[File:Chhatrapati shivaji terminus, esterno 01.jpg|150px|alt=A large heavily decorated railway station building]]<br /> | [[Maharashtra]]<br /> | 2004<br /> | 945rev; ii, iv (cultural)<br /> | The historic [[Train station#Terminus|terminal train station]] in [[Mumbai]] was built in the late 19th century. It was designed by [[Frederick William Stevens]] in the [[Gothic Revival architecture|Victorian Gothic]] style, drawing influences from [[Italian Gothic architecture]] and combining them with influences from Indian traditional buildings. It symbolized the wealth of Mumbai as a major commercial port within the [[British Commonwealth]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/945 |title=Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=November 27, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127020843/http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/945 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park]] <br /> | [[File:Jama masjid in Champaner.JPG|150px|alt=A mosque in brown stone]]<br /> | [[Gujarat]]<br /> | 2004<br /> | 1101; ii, iv, v, vi (cultural)<br /> | The site contains remains from several periods, from the [[Chalcolithic]] to the remains of [[Champaner]], a short-lived capital of the [[Gujarat Sultanate]] in the 16th century. Important buildings include the [[Hinduism|Hindu]] temple [[Kalika Mata Temple, Pavagadh|Kalika Mata]], [[Jain temples, Pavagadh|Jain temples]], and [[Jama Mosque, Champaner|Jama Mosque]] (pictured) which features both Hindu and Muslim architectural elements, and the remains of water-managing systems, fortifications, and 14th-century temples.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1101 |title=Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=July 4, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100704064711/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1101 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Red Fort|Red Fort Complex]] <br /> | [[File:Delhi fort.jpg|150px|alt=Fortress walls and a gate in red stone]]<br /> | [[Delhi]]<br /> | 2007<br /> | 231rev; ii, iii, vi (cultural)<br /> | The Red Fort was built under [[Mughal emperors|Mughal emperor]] [[Shah Jahan]] in the mid-17th century. It represents the zenith of [[Mughal architecture]], blending the elements of [[Indo-Persian culture]] with [[Timurid Empire#Timurid architecture|Timurid]] elements. Its architecture had a strong influence on later palaces and gardens in the region. The Red Fort was also the setting of historical events; it was sacked and partially repurposed by the [[British Empire|British]], and it was the site where the [[Indian independence movement|independence of India]] was first celebrated. The [[Delhi Gate (Red Fort)|Delhi Gate]] is pictured.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/231 |title=Red Fort Complex |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=August 3, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090803141206/http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/231 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Jantar Mantar, Jaipur|Jantar Mantar]], Jaipur<br /> | [[File:Yantramandir01.jpg|150px|alt=A collection of buildings for astronomical purposes]]<br /> | [[Rajasthan]]<br /> | 2010<br /> | 1338; iii, vi (cultural)<br /> | The Jantar Mantar in [[Jaipur]] is India's most significant historic astronomical observatory. It dates from the early 18th century and was built by Rajput king [[Sawai Jai Singh]]. There are about 20 astronomical instruments that were designed and built for [[naked eye]] observations of the positions of stars and planets. It also served as a meeting point for different scientific cultures.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1338 |title=The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=October 5, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101005070230/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1338/ |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Western Ghats]]<br /> | [[File:Pampadumshola.jpg|150px|alt=A scenic view of Pampadumshola Mountains]]<br /> | [[Maharashtra]], [[Karnataka]], [[Kerala]], [[Tamil Nadu]]<br /> | 2012<br /> | 1342rev; ix, x (natural)<br /> | The Western Ghats is a mountain range that runs along the western coast of the [[Indian subcontinent]]. It is covered with montane forests. The area is a biodiversity hotspot and home to endangered species such as the [[Bengal tiger]], [[lion-tailed macaque]], [[Nilgiri tahr]], and [[Nilgiri langur]]. In terms of evolutionary history, the area is important given the breakup of [[Gondwana]] in the early [[Jurassic]] period, after which India was an isolated landmass until its collision with the [[Eurasian Plate]]. The World Heritage Site comprises 39 individual properties.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1342 |title=Western Ghats |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=July 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180704212953/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1342 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Hill Forts of Rajasthan]]<br /> | [[File:Amber Fort (आमेर का किला ).jpg|150px|alt=A fortress in light-coloured stone above a river]]<br /> | [[Rajasthan]]<br /> | 2013<br /> | 247rev; ii, iii (cultural)<br /> | This site comprises six forts: the [[Chittor Fort]], [[Kumbhalgarh Fort]], [[Ranthambore Fort]], [[Gagron Fort]], [[Amber Fort]] (pictured), and [[Jaisalmer Fort]], which were constructed between the 8th and 18th centuries by [[Rajput]] kingdoms. They are eclectic in style, with elements of [[Delhi Sultanate|Sultanate]] and [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] architecture, and were influential on the later styles of the [[Maratha Empire]]. They are situated in different settings; for example, Ranthambore is in a forest, and Jaisalmer is in a desert.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/247 |title=Hill Forts of Rajasthan |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=June 25, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130625034554/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/247 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Rani ki vav|Rani-ki-Vav]] (the Queen's Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat<br /> | [[File:Rani ki vav 02.jpg|150px|alt=A view of the stepwell with several decorated pillars]]<br /> | [[Gujarat]]<br /> | 2014<br /> | 922; i, iv (cultural)<br /> | Rani-ki-Vav is one of the finest examples of a [[stepwell]], an elaborate type of [[well]] where groundwater is accessed through several levels of stairs. It was constructed in the 11th century, during the [[Chaulukya dynasty]], on the banks of the [[Saraswati River (Gujarat)|Saraswati River]] in the city of [[Patan, Gujarat|Patan]]. It has seven levels, each decorated with stone carvings and sculptures depicting religious and secular themes and literary works. After the change in the river course in the 13th century, it was no longer in use and got covered with [[silt]], which allowed for its preservation.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/922 |title=Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen's Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=December 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226001327/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/922 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Great Himalayan National Park]] Conservation Area<br /> | [[File:Himalayn National Park 01.jpg|150px|alt=Meadow with cattle grazing and snow-capped peaks in the background]]<br /> | [[Himachal Pradesh]] <br /> | 2014<br /> | 1406rev; x (natural)<br /> | The national park covers habitats from alpine peaks of the [[Himalayas]] above {{convert|6000|m|abbr=on}} to alpine meadows and riverine forests below {{convert|2000|m|abbr=on}}. In total, there are 25 types of forests recorded, and they have rich floral and faunal assemblies, including numerous species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects. It is home to endangered species such as the [[western tragopan]] and [[musk deer]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1406 |title=Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=July 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180704212820/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1406 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | Archaeological Site of [[Nalanda|Nalanda Mahavihara]] at Nalanda, Bihar<br /> | [[File:Temple No.- 3, Nalanda Archaeological Site.jpg|150px|alt=Ruins of brick buildings]]<br /> | [[Bihar]]<br /> | 2016<br /> | 1502; iv, vi (cultural)<br /> | Nalanda Mahavihara was a [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] [[ancient higher-learning institutions|ancient higher-learning institution]] established in the 5th century during [[Gupta Empire]] and lasting until its sacking in the 13th century. However, some archaeological remains also date back to the 3rd century BCE. The remains include shrines and [[stupa]]s, ''viharas'' (residential and educational buildings), and artworks in different materials. Both the architectural solutions and educational approaches were influential in other similar institutions in the broader region.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1502 |title=Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda, Bihar |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=September 27, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180927054041/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1502 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Khangchendzonga National Park]] <br /> | [[File:Abhishek532 SamitiReflections.jpg|150px|alt=Snow-covered mountains and a lake in front]]<br /> | [[Sikkim]] <br /> | 2016<br /> | 1513; iii, vi, vii, x (mixed)<br /> | The national park is located around Mount [[Kangchenjunga|Khangchendzonga]], the world's third highest mountain ({{convert|8586|m|abbr=on}}). It is a sacred mountain in [[Tibetan Buddhism]], where the area is considered a ''[[beyul]]'', a sacred hidden land. It is home to ethnically very diverse Sikkimese communities. From the natural perspective, the area comprises various habitats, from high mountains with [[glacier]]s to old-growth forests, and is rich in animal and plant species.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1513 |title=Khangchendzonga National Park |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=July 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711185515/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1513 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; style=&quot;background:#D0E7FF;&quot;| [[The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier|The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement]]{{asterisk}}<br /> | [[File:Palace of Assembly Chandigarh 2006.jpg|150px|A modernist concrete building, a pond in front]] <br /> | [[Chandigarh]]<br /> | 2016 <br /> | 1321rev; i, ii, vi (cultural)<br /> | This transnational site (shared with Argentina, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Japan) encompasses 17 works of Franco-Swiss architect [[Le Corbusier]]. Le Corbusier was an important representative of the 20th-century [[Modernism|Modernist movement]], which introduced new architectural techniques to meet the needs of the changing society. The [[Chandigarh Capitol Complex]] is listed in India. It is the central part of the city of Chandigarh and is designed in line with the principles of a [[Ville Radieuse|radiant city]]. The [[Palace of Assembly, Chandigarh|Palace of Assembly]] is pictured.&lt;ref name=&quot;Corbusier&quot;/&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Historic City of Ahmadabad]] <br /> | [[File:Teen Darwaza.JPG|150px|alt=An intricately carved Jali Design on Sidi Saiyyed Mosque]]<br /> | [[Gujarat]] <br /> | 2017<br /> | 1551; ii, v (cultural)<br /> | The city of [[Ahmedabad]] was founded by [[Ahmad Shah I]] in 1411 to serve as the capital of the [[Gujarat Sultanate]]. It was the meeting place of many religions ([[Hinduism]], [[Islam]], [[Buddhism]], [[Jainism]], [[Christianity]], [[Zoroastrianism]], and [[Judaism]]), which resulted in a unique urban fabric. The architecture is based on timber, and the typical neighborhoods are called [[Pol (housing)|pols]], densely packed traditional houses with gated streets. Important buildings from the Sultanate period include the [[Bhadra Fort]] city walls, [[Teen Darwaza]] (Pictured), [[Rani Sipri's Mosque]], [[Sidi Bashir Mosque]], [[Sidi Saiyyed Mosque]] and [[Jama Mosque, Ahmedabad|Jama Mosque]] and other numerous mosques, tombs, and shrines.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1551 |title=Historic City of Ahmadabad |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=July 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180704111432/http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1551 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai|Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai]]<br /> | [[File:Mumbai 03-2016 40 Bombay High Court.jpg|150px|alt=A brick building in neo-gothic style]]<br /> | [[Maharashtra]] <br /> | 2018<br /> | 1480; ii, iv (cultural)<br /> | This site comprises two assemblies of buildings in [[Mumbai]] from the [[British Empire]] era. Public buildings in the [[Gothic Revival architecture|Victorian Gothic]] style from the second half of the 19th century adapted Gothic Revival elements for the Indian climate, introducing features such as balconies and [[veranda]]s. The [[Bombay High Court]] building is pictured. The [[Art Deco]] buildings date to the early 20th century and include cinema halls and apartment buildings. See also [[Art Deco in Mumbai]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1480 |title=Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=July 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707140322/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1480 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Jaipur|Jaipur City]], Rajasthan<br /> | [[File:20191218 Pałac Wiatrów w Jaipurze 1129 9124.jpg|150px|alt=A large palace in red and pink sandstone with many windows]]<br /> | [[Rajasthan]] <br /> | 2019<br /> | 1605; ii, iv, vi (cultural)<br /> | Jaipur was founded by the [[Rajput]] ruler [[Jai Singh II]] in 1727. The city was built with a [[grid plan]], inspired by ancient Hindu and Western ideals, in a departure from the medieval architecture of the region. It was a strong trade centre and home to craftsmen and artists. Important buildings and sites include the [[Hawa Mahal]] palace (pictured), [[Govind Dev Ji Temple]], [[City Palace, Jaipur|City Palace]], and [[Jantar Mantar]], which is listed as a separate World Heritage Site.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1605 |title=Jaipur City, Rajasthan |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=May 10, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200510213435/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1605 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Ramappa Temple|Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple]], Telangana<br /> | [[File:Ramappa Temple 02.jpg|150px|alt=A Hindu temple in red stone]]<br /> | [[Telangana]] <br /> | 2021<br /> | 1570; i, iii (cultural)<br /> | The [[Hinduism|Hindu]] temple, dedicated to [[Shiva]], was constructed in the first half of the 13th century under the [[Kakatiya dynasty]]. It is decorated with stone carvings and sculptures in [[granite]] and [[Diabase|dolerite]] that depict regional dance customs. In line with Hindu practices, the temple is constructed in a way that blends harmonically with the environment.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1570 |title=Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=July 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725122608/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1570 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Dholavira]]: a Harappan City<br /> | [[File:Dholavira-1.jpg|150px|alt=Archaeological site with some brick and stone walls]]<br /> | [[Gujarat]] <br /> | 2021<br /> | 1645; iii, iv (cultural)<br /> | Dholavira was one of the centres of the [[Indus Valley civilisation|Harappan Civilisation]] from the 3rd to mid-2nd millennium BCE, in the [[Bronze Age]]. The remains include a walled city and a cemetery, and there are remains of buildings and water management systems. The city's location was chosen because of nearby sources of precious minerals. The city had trade connections with other cities in the region and as far as [[Mesopotamia]]. The site was rediscovered in 1968.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1645 |title=Dholavira: a Harappan City |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=3 April 2022 |archive-date=April 17, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170417071611/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1645 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Shantiniketan|Santiniketan]]<br /> | [[File:Santiniketan Prayer Hall.jpg|150px|alt=A building with elaborate facade behind a metal fence]] <br /> | [[West Bengal]]<br /> | 2023<br /> | 1375; iv, vi (cultural)<br /> | Santiniketan was founded as an [[ashram]] by [[Debendranath Tagore]] in the second half of the 19th century and then developed into a university town for [[Visva-Bharati University]]. It is connected to the life and philosophy of Debendranath's son [[Rabindranath Tagore]], the leading figure of the [[Bengali Renaissance]]. The prayer hall is pictured.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5495/|title=Santiniketan|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516231235/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5495/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Santiniketan |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1375 |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=19 September 2023 |archive-date=September 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230920110348/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1375 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas]]<br /> | [[File:Le temple de Chennakesava (Somanathapura, Inde) (14465165685).jpg|150px|alt=Hindu temple in Dravidian style]] <br /> | [[Karnataka]]<br /> | 2023<br /> | 1670; i, ii, iv (cultural)<br /> | Three [[Hoysala Empire|Hoysala]] temples - the [[Chennakeshava Temple, Belur|Chennakeshava Temple]] in [[Chennakeshava Temple, Belur|Belur]], the [[Hoysaleswara Temple]] in [[Halebidu]] and the [[Chennakeshava Temple, Somanathapura|Keshava temple]] (pictured) in [[Somanathapura, Mysuru|Somanathapura]], dating between the 12th and 14th centuries. [[Hoysala architecture]] combined the elements of [[Dravidian architecture]] with influences from northern India. The temples were built by the followers of [[Vaishnavism]] and [[Shaivism]] and they are richly decorated with stone sculptures and carvings. The Chennakeshava Temple in Belur is still an important pilgrimage site.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5898/|title=Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=December 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181204005659/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5898/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1670 |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=19 September 2023 |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013010823/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1670 |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Maidam|Moidams]] – the Mound-Burial system of the [[Ahom dynasty|Ahom Dynasty]]<br /> | [[File:Charaideo Maidam of Ahom Kings at Charaideo in Sivasagar, Assam 4.jpg|150px|alt=A tumulus in a forest]] <br /> | [[Assam]]<br /> | 2024<br /> | 1711; iii, iv (cultural)<br /> | [[Charaideo]] was the capital of the [[Ahom kingdom]] (1228–1826), and the tumuli were the burial sites of the royals and nobility. The tumuli create an undulating landscape reminiscent of hills, in line with the spiritual beliefs of the [[Ahom people|Tai-Ahom people]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5915/|title=Moidams – the Mound-Burial system of the Ahom Dynasty|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516235030/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5915/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1711|title=Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=23 July 2024|archive-date=July 27, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727121513/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1711|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Maratha Military Landscapes of India]]<br /> | [[File:Raigad fort towers.jpg|150px|alt=Two fortress towers, partially in ruin]] <br /> | [[Maharashtra]], [[Tamil Nadu]]<br /> | 2025<br /> | 1739; iv, vi (cultural)<br /> | This inscription comprises eleven forts in Maharashtra and one in Tamil Nadu. They are typically constructed of [[basalt]] rocks on the hills and were used for defensive purposes in different historical periods. The forts are connected to the [[Maratha Empire|Maratha]] ruler [[Shivaji|Chhatrapati Shivaji]], who commissioned several of them in the 17th century. The [[Raigad Fort]] is pictured.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1739/|title=Maratha Military Landscapes of India|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=11 July 2025}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Tentative list==<br /> In addition to sites inscribed on the World Heritage List, member states can maintain a list of tentative sites that they may consider for nomination. Nominations for the World Heritage List are only accepted if the site was previously listed on the tentative list.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/ |title=Tentative Lists |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=7 October 2010 |archive-date=1 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401104537/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/ |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt; India lists 70 properties on its tentative list.&lt;ref name=&quot;India&quot;/&gt;<br /> {|class=&quot;wikitable sortable plainrowheaders&quot; <br /> |-<br /> |+ {{sronly|Tentative sites }}<br /> ! style=&quot;width:100px;&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot; | Site<br /> ! class=&quot;unsortable&quot; style=&quot;width:150px;&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot; | Image<br /> ! style=&quot;width:80px;&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot; | Location ([[States and union territories of India|state]])<br /> ! style=&quot;width:50px;&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot; | Year listed<br /> ! style=&quot;width:60px;&quot; scope=&quot;col&quot; | UNESCO criteria<br /> ! scope=&quot;col&quot; class=&quot;unsortable&quot;| Description<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Temples of Bishnupur|Temples at Bishnupur]], West Bengal<br /> | [[File:Jor Bangla Temple Arnab Dutta 2011.JPG|150px|alt=A brick temple with a domed roof]] <br /> | [[West Bengal]]<br /> | 1998<br /> | (cultural)<br /> | The terracotta temples built by [[Mallabhum|Malla kings]] of [[Bishnupur (West Bengal)|Bishnupur]] date to the 17th century. They were built in brick and [[laterite]] stone. They have characteristic sloping roofs. The [[Jor Bangla Temple]], from 1655, is pictured.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/1087/|title=Temples at Bishnupur, West Bengal|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516231314/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/1087/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Mattancherry Palace]], Ernakulam, Kerala<br /> | [[File:Kerala Dutch Palace1.JPG|150px|alt=A building with cars parked in front]] <br /> | [[Kerala]]<br /> | 1998<br /> | (cultural)<br /> | The palace was built by the [[Portugal|Portuguese]] for the local rulers around 1555. It is a two-storey building with several halls and a ceiling decorated with carvings in the coronation hall.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/1092/|title=Mattanchery Palace, Ernakulam, Kerala|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517062709/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/1092/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | Group of Monuments at [[Mandu, Madhya Pradesh|Mandu]], Madhya Pradesh<br /> | [[File:Jahaz Mahal 10.jpg|150px|alt=A building in Indo-Islamic style above a pond]] <br /> | [[Madhya Pradesh]]<br /> | 1998<br /> | (cultural)<br /> | This nomination comprises monuments dating from the 11th to the 16th centuries. They include rock-cut tombs and temples, mosques, palaces, and pavilions. The Jahaz Mahal palace is pictured.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/1095/|title=Group of Monuments at Mandu, Madhya Pradesh|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516235153/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/1095/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | Ancient Buddhist Site, [[Sarnath]], Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh<br /> | [[File:Ancient Buddhist monasteries near Dhamekh Stupa Monument Site, Sarnath.jpg|150px|alt=A brick Buddhist stupa]] <br /> | [[Uttar Pradesh]]<br /> | 1998<br /> | (cultural)<br /> | This nomination comprises two groups of monuments. The first group includes [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] temples, [[stupa]]s ([[Dhamek Stupa]] pictured), and monasteries, as well as the remains of a [[Pillars of Ashoka|pillar of Ashoka]]. They date from the 3rd century BCE to the 12th century CE. The second group is represented by the [[Chaukhandi Stupa]], built in 1588.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/1096/|title=Ancient Buddhist Site, Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=November 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126071858/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/1096/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Golden Temple|Sri Harimandir Sahib]], Amritsar, Punjab<br /> | [[File:Amritsar Golden Temple 3.JPG|150px|alt=A temple in golden colour with a pool in front]] <br /> | [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]<br /> | 2004<br /> | iii, iv, vi (cultural)<br /> | Sri Harimandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, is the spiritual centre of [[Sikhism]]. The temple complex was rebuilt several times. The architectural layout of the complex reflects the spiritual concepts of the religion. The main temple building is richly decorated with floral patterns, either painted or as marble [[inlay]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/1858/|title=Sri Harimandir Sahib, Amritsar, Punjab|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516231406/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/1858/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | River Island of [[Majuli]] in midstream of Brahmaputra River in Assam<br /> | [[File:Majuli Island.jpg|150px|alt=Two men on a boat on a river]] <br /> | [[Assam]]<br /> | 2004<br /> | ii, iii, v, vi (cultural)<br /> | Majuli is a large [[river island]] in the [[Brahmaputra River]]. There are over 200 villages on the island, inhabited by people from various ethnic origins. A characteristic concept of the region is the ''[[Satra (Ekasarana Dharma)|satras]]'', institutional centres for cultural activities that also serve as democratic mediators for dispute resolution.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/1870/|title=River Island of Majuli in midstream of Brahmaputra River in Assam|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516231227/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/1870/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Namdapha National Park]]<br /> | [[File:Forest snow Namdapha IMG 3373 04.jpg|150px|alt=Forest and snow-covered mountains in the background]] <br /> | [[Arunachal Pradesh]]<br /> | 2006<br /> | vii, ix, x (natural)<br /> | The national park covers an extensive wilderness area mostly covered in forests and sparsely explored. It is located in the [[Eastern Himalayas]]. The highest peak is Dapha Bum, at {{convert|4571|m|abbr=on}}.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/2104/|title=Namdapha National Park|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=September 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230918084032/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/2104/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |[[Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary|Wild Ass Sanctuary]], Little Rann of Kutch<br /> | [[File:IndianWildAss (cropped).jpg|150px|alt=Two wild asses]] <br /> | [[Gujarat]]<br /> | 2006<br /> | x (natural)<br /> | [[Little Rann of Kutch]] is a [[salt marsh]] with sparse vegetation, mostly with [[Xerophyte|xerophytic]] species. It is home to the last wild population of the [[Indian wild ass]] (pictured). It is also an important nesting area for birds.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/2105/|title=Wild Ass Sanctuary, Little Rann of Kutch|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516234433/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/2105/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |[[Neora Valley National Park]]<br /> | [[File:The mystic forest.jpg|150px|alt=Forest scenery]] <br /> | [[West Bengal]]<br /> | 2009<br /> | vii, x (natural)<br /> | The area is covered by virgin forest and is a biodiversity hotspot. The valley spans from lowlands to altitudes around {{convert|3200|m|abbr=on}}, which results in a variety of habitats. It is home to several bird species and mammals, including the [[red panda]] and two species of [[pangolin]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5447/|title=Neora Valley National Park|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517132906/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5447/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |[[Desert National Park]]<br /> | [[File:A view on Sams sand dunes.JPG|150px|alt=Sand dunes and some shrubs]] <br /> | [[Rajasthan]]<br /> | 2009<br /> | vii, viii, x (natural)<br /> | The national park covers a part of the [[Thar Desert]]. It is home to several endemic species such as the [[Indian hairy-footed gerbil]] and the [[Bufoniceps laungwalaensis|Rajasthan toad-headed lizard]]. It is also home to two endangered species of [[vulture]]s. The [[Chinkara]] gazelle (Gazella bennettii) is a common antelope of this region. There are [[fossil]] beds in the park, dating to the [[Jurassic]] period.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5448/|title=Desert National Park|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516235029/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5448/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Silk Road sites in India|Silk Road Sites in India]]<br /> | [[File:VikramshilaRuins.jpg|150px|alt=Archaeological remains of a stupa]] <br /> | [[Bihar]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Puducherry (union territory)|Puducherry]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]<br /> | 2010<br /> | ii, iii, vi (cultural)<br /> | This nomination comprises 12 sites connected to the ancient [[Silk Road]], a network of trade routes connecting [[Eurasia]]. There were at least three corridors in India. In addition to the movement of goods, they were important in the spread of [[Buddhism]] and [[Greco-Buddhism|Greco-Buddhist]] culture. Sites in the nomination include the [[Ancient Rome|Roman]] trade port at [[Arikamedu]], [[Vikramashila]] (pictured) and the early Buddhist site of [[Vaishali (ancient city)|Vaishali]] (the Relic Stupa).&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5492/|title=Silk Road Sites in India|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220501084120/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5492|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | The Qutb Shahi Monuments of Hyderabad [[Golconda Fort]], [[Qutb Shahi tombs|Qutb Shahi Tombs]], [[Charminar]]<br /> | [[File:Charminar Hyderabad 1.jpg|150px|alt=Charminar at Hyderabad]] <br /> | [[Telangana]]<br /> | 2010<br /> | i, ii, iii, iv (cultural)<br /> | This nomination comprises the monuments of the [[Qutb Shahi dynasty]], a sultanate that ruled in the 16th and 17th century, in [[Hyderabad]] and its surroundings. The Golconda Fort is a citadel and early capital. Qutb Shahi tombs (two pictured) are mosques and burial places of the sultans, and Charminar, built in 1591, is a monumental gateway with four minarets. These sites illustrate the cosmopolitan nature of the region in that period.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5573/|title=The Qutb Shahi Monuments of Hyderabad Golconda Fort, Qutb Shahi Tombs, Charminar|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=February 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180201205635/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5573/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | Mughal Gardens in Kashmir<br /> | [[File:Shalimar Bagh 1.jpg|150px|alt=A pavilion in the middle of a pond]] <br /> | [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]<br /> | 2010<br /> | i, ii, iv (cultural)<br /> | [[Mughal gardens]] were built in a style influenced by [[Persian gardens]], particularly by the ''[[Charbagh]]'' layout, with terraces and fountains arranged around a central water channel, reflecting the Islamic concept of [[paradise]]. Six gardens are listed in the nomination: [[Chashme Shahi]], [[Shalimar Bagh, Srinagar|Shalimar Bagh]] (pavilion pictured), [[Pari Mahal]], [[Verinag]], [[Achabal Gardens]], and [[Nishat Bagh]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5580/|title=Mughal Gardens in Kashmir|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516234416/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5580/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Delhi]] - A Heritage City<br /> | [[File:Jama Masjid,Delhi,India 05.jpg|150px|alt=Two Islamic tombs with white domes and several people around]] <br /> | Delhi<br /> | 2012<br /> | ii, v, vi (cultural)<br /> | Delhi, as [[Qila Rai Pithora|Lal Kot]], was founded in 1060 as a capital of the [[Tomara dynasty]]. Later, rulers built subsequent cities on the site. Delhi was the capital of the [[Delhi Sultanate]] and an intermittent capital of the [[Mughal Empire]]. During the [[British Raj|British rule]], the capital was moved from [[Kolkata|Calcutta]] to the newly constructed [[New Delhi]] in 1911. The nomination lists the following areas of historical and architectural importance: [[Mehrauli]], [[Nizamuddin Dargah]] (the tomb of the [[Sufi]] saint [[Nizamuddin Auliya]]), [[Old Delhi|Shahjahanabad]] (pictured), and New Delhi.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5743/|title=Delhi - A Heritage City|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=April 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180424023553/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5743/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | Monuments and Forts of the Deccan Sultanate<br /> | [[File:Gateway to Bidar fort.jpg|150px|alt=Fortress gate in red brick]] <br /> | [[Karnataka]], [[Telangana]]<br /> | 2014<br /> | ii, iii (cultural)<br /> | This nomination comprises the monuments of [[Deccan sultanates]], dating between the 14th and 17th centuries, in four cities: [[Gulbarga]], [[Bidar]], [[Bijapur]] in Karnataka state, and [[Hyderabad]] in Telangana state. The [[architecture of the Deccan sultanates]] represents interactions between Islamic and Hindu influences. Some of the monuments in the nomination include the [[Bidar Fort]] (pictured), [[Jama Mosque Kalaburagi|Jama Mosque]] in Gulbarga, and the [[Qutb Shahi tombs]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5887/|title=Monuments and Forts of the Deccan Sultanate|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=February 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180228210923/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5887/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Cellular Jail]], Andaman Islands<br /> | [[File:Cellular Jail, Andaman and Nicobar.JPG|150px|alt=One of the jail wings with three rows of cells]] <br /> | [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]]<br /> | 2014<br /> | iv, vi (cultural)<br /> | The jail was constructed in 1906 by the British, primarily to exile political prisoners to the remote archipelago. The architecture was based on the [[panopticon]] system, with radiating wings that were easy to monitor by a single guard. Jail cells were intended for individuals for confinement. The jail was infamous for the brutal treatment of inmates and is important in the history of the [[Indian independence movement]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5888/|title=Cellular Jail, Andaman Islands|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517062631/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5888/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | Iconic Saree Weaving Clusters of India<br /> | [[File:Styles of Sari.jpg|150px|alt=Picture of different types of saris]] <br /> | [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Assam]]<br /> | 2014<br /> | iii, v (cultural)<br /> | [[Sari]], or saree, is a traditional attire of Indian women. Sari weaving required particular adjustments of the weavers' houses to accommodate [[loom]]s and other devices for [[silk]] processing, resulting in a specific vernacular architecture. This nomination comprises eight clusters where sari weaving was and still is a major profession of the villagers. Different styles of saris are pictured.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5890/|title=Iconic Saree Weaving Clusters of India|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220510232614/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5890/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | Apatani Cultural Landscape<br /> | [[File:A cross section of luch green valley of Ziro.jpg|150px|alt=A hill covered with forest, a village and rice paddies]] <br /> | [[Arunachal Pradesh]]<br /> | 2014<br /> | iii, v (cultural)<br /> | [[Apatani people]] live in the [[Ziro|Ziro Valley]] that is surrounded by high mountains of the [[Himalayas]]. They have a culture that is distinct from that of other tribes in the region, with traditional crafts and festivals. They practice [[paddy field|wet rice cultivation]] and are careful in land management, which allowed sustainable agriculture for several centuries. The resulting [[cultural landscape]] reflects the ability of the tribe to make the adverse environment habitable.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5893/|title=Apatani Cultural Landscape|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=August 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190810213143/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5893/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam|Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple]], Srirangam<br /> | [[File:Ranganathaswamy temple tiruchirappalli.jpg|150px|alt=Two gopuram of a temple, decorated with figures]] <br /> | [[Tamil Nadu]]<br /> | 2014<br /> | i, ii, iii, v (cultural)<br /> | The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is dedicated to [[Ranganatha]]. It is the world's largest operating [[Hindu temple]] and is, in fact, a temple town, with inner enclosures constituting the temple and outer ones being used for settlements. There have been temples at the site for over two millennia; however, the key buildings standing today date to the time of the [[Vijayanagara Empire]], from the 14th to the 16th century. The temple has 21 ''[[gopuram]]s'', which are richly decorated with paintings and sculptures.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5894/|title=Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516231635/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5894/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | Monuments of [[Srirangapatna]] Island Town<br /> | [[File:Gopuram of the Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna Karnataka India.jpg|150px|alt=Ranganathaswamy temple, Srirangapatna]] <br /> | [[Karnataka]]<br /> | 2014<br /> | i, ii, iii, iv (cultural)<br /> | Srirangapatna, the [[river island]] in the [[Kaveri]] river, is an important pilgrimage site in South India. It has been continuously inhabited since the 12th century. The monuments on the island date to different historical periods, including the periods of the [[Hoysala Empire]], [[Vijayanagara Empire]], [[Kingdom of Mysore]], and the [[British Raj]]. Most monuments date from the 16th to the 19th centuries and have elements of Hindu, Indo-Islamic, and British styles. The [[Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna|Ranganathaswamy Temple]] is pictured.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5895/|title=Monuments of Srirangapatna Island Town|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516235113/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5895/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Chilika Lake]]<br /> | [[File:Chilika Bhubaneswar.me.jpg|150px|alt=A group of Flamingos flying over Chilika Lake]] <br /> | [[Odisha]]<br /> | 2014<br /> | ix, x (natural)<br /> | Chilika Lake is a large [[brackish water]] [[lagoon]], fed by over 50 rivers and streams. It is an ephemeral environment, with the river sediments being deposited to the [[Bay of Bengal]]. Different parts of the lake are freshwater, brackish, and marine ecosystems and are an important habitat for birds and mammals, including the endangered [[Irrawaddy dolphin]]. The lake is rich in fish species that support the local fishermen population.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5896/|title=Chilika Lake|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=August 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190824112741/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5896/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Padmanabhapuram Palace]]<br /> | [[File:Padmanabhapuram Palace 1.jpg|150px|alt=A large building with white walls, red roof, and wooden beams]] <br /> | [[Tamil Nadu]]<br /> | 2014<br /> | iii, iv (cultural)<br /> | The palace in [[Padmanabhapuram]] was constructed in the 16th century, with later additions continuing into the early 19th century, to serve as the seat of the [[Travancore royal family]]. It is a masterpiece of traditional timber architecture decorated with murals and carvings. Murals depict [[Hindu mythology]] and secular themes.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5897/|title=Padmanabhapuram Palace|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517062632/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5897/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | Sites of Satyagrah, India's non-violent freedom movement<br /> | [[File:GANDHI ASHRAM 03.jpg|150px|alt=People in front of an ashram building]] <br /> | several sites<br /> | 2014<br /> | iv, vi (cultural)<br /> | ''[[Satyagraha]]'', a form of [[nonviolent resistance]] or [[civil resistance]], was developed by [[Mahatma Gandhi]] in the first half of the 20th century, as a part of the [[Indian independence movement]]. The nomination comprises 22 sites across India related to the movement. Several sites are [[ashram]]s ([[Sabarmati Ashram]] pictured), founded by Gandhi to teach his philosophy. Other sites are related to the independence movement. Satyagraha theory was influential in the [[civil rights movement]] in the United States and in the fight against [[apartheid]] in South Africa.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5899/|title=Sites of Satyagrah, India's non-violent freedom movement|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516231340/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5899/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Thembang]] Fortified Village<br /> | [[File:Northern gate of Thembang fort.jpg|150px|alt=Stone gate to the village]] <br /> | [[Arunachal Pradesh]]<br /> | 2014<br /> | ii, iii, v (cultural)<br /> | The village of Thembang is located in the [[Eastern Himalayas]] at an altitude above {{convert|2000|m|abbr=on}}. It is built as a [[Dzong architecture|dzong]], a type of fortified monastery also found in neighbouring [[Bhutan]] and [[Tibet]]. It is inhabited by the Monpas and was constructed before the 12th century.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5913/|title=Thembang Fortified Village|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516231638/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5913/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Narcondam Island]]<br /> | [[File:Narcondam Hornbill DSCN1242 15.jpg|150px|alt=A bird, hornbill, sitting on a tree branch]] <br /> | [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]]<br /> | 2014<br /> | viii, ix, x (natural)<br /> | Narcondam Island is a volcanic island off the main chain of the [[Andaman Islands]]. It is composed mostly of [[andesite]], [[dacite]], and [[amphibole]], types of volcanic rocks and minerals. The island provides an important example of evolutionary processes due to its isolation. It is the only place where the endangered [[Narcondam hornbill]] (pictured) is found, and it is also home to several endemic species of the Andaman Islands.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5914/|title=Narcondam Island|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516235129/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5914/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Bhubaneswar|Ekamra Kshetra – The Temple City, Bhubaneswar]]<br /> | [[File:Lingaraj Temple Complex.jpg|150px|alt=A Hindu temple in stone]] <br /> | [[Odisha]]<br /> | 2014<br /> | i, ii, iii (cultural)<br /> | Ekamra Kshetra is the name of the old part of the city of Bhubaneswar. It is a holy city and has earned the nickname &quot;Temple City&quot; due to about 700 temples that once stood here. The temples were built between the 3rd century BCE and 15th century CE. They are built in the [[Kalinga architecture|Kalinga style]], and belong to [[Hinduism|Hindu]], [[Buddhism|Buddhist]], and [[Jainism|Jain]] religions. The [[Lingaraja Temple]] is pictured. In addition to the temples, there are also [[Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves]] built by Jain worshipers.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5916/|title=Ekamra Kshetra – The Temple City, Bhubaneswar|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=October 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001225112/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5916/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | The Neolithic Settlement of [[Burzahom archaeological site|Burzahom]]<br /> | [[File:Horned figure on pottery. Pré-Indus civilization. Kashmir.jpg|150px|alt=A clay pot with an animal with horns painted]] <br /> | [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]<br /> | 2014<br /> | ii, iii, v (cultural)<br /> | The archaeological site at Burzahom has provided information about different stages of societal development from the 4th to the 2nd millennium BCE. People initially lived in [[pit-house]]s and later built houses of mud and brick. There are also remains of [[megalith]]ic structures. Material remains excavated at the site hint at interactions with cultures of Central and South West Asia. A painted pot from 2700 BCE is pictured.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5917/|title=Burzahom archaeological site|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516231230/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5917/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | Archaeological remains of a Harappa Port-Town, [[Lothal]] <br /> | [[File:The drainage system at Lothal 2.JPG|150px|alt=Archaeological site with remains of drainage channels]] <br /> | [[Gujarat]]<br /> | 2014<br /> | v (cultural)<br /> | Lothal was the only port-town of the [[Indus Valley civilisation]], or Harappan Civilization, from the [[Bronze Age]]. It was occupied from around 2400 BCE to 1600 BCE when it was likely damaged by tidal flooding. The settlement consisted of a citadel with wide streets, a warehouse, and a port area along the river. Remains found at the site demonstrate trade links with the [[Persian Gulf]] region. The remains of drainage channels are pictured.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5918/|title=Archaeological remains of a Harappa Port-Town, Lothal|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516231301/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5918/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Mountain Railways of India]] (Extension)<br /> | [[File:Train to Matheran.JPG|150px|alt=Train on a hilly railway]] <br /> | [[Maharashtra]], [[Himachal Pradesh]]<br /> | 2014<br /> | ii, iv (cultural)<br /> | This is a proposed extension of the existing World Heritage Site. It includes the [[Matheran Hill Railway]] (pictured) and the [[Kangra Valley Railway]]. They were built in the early 20th century; construction involved technical innovation to overcome difficult mountainous terrain.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5919/|title=Mountain Railways of India (Extension)|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516231641/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5919/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Chettinad]], Village Clusters of the Tamil Merchants<br /> | [[File:Chettinad palatial house.jpg|150px|alt=A large two-storey building with white decorated facade]] <br /> | [[Tamil Nadu]]<br /> | 2014<br /> | ii, v, vi (cultural)<br /> | This nomination comprises 11 villages in three clusters. Wealthy merchants built them in the second half of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The villages mix urban and rural influences, both Tamil and those from a broader region, as a result of the travels of the merchants in Southeast Asia. Thousands of palatial houses were built using local and imported materials. The most recent ones, built in the 1930s and 1940s, are in the [[Art Deco]] style. An example of a palatial house is pictured.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5920/|title=Chettinad, Village Clusters of the Tamil Merchants|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518215344/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5920/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Lotus Temple|Bahá'í House of Worship]] at New Delhi<br /> | [[File:LotusDelhi.jpg|150px|alt=A temple in the shape of a lotus flower]] <br /> | [[Delhi]]<br /> | 2014<br /> | i, v, vi (cultural)<br /> | The Lotus Temple is the main [[Baháʼí House of Worship]] in India. It was inaugurated in 1986. It has the shape of a [[Nelumbo nucifera|lotus]] flower, with petals made of concrete and covered by [[marble]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5921/|title=Bahá'í House of Worship at New Delhi|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=August 26, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826220742/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5921/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Badami Chalukya architecture|Evolution of Temple Architecture – Aihole-Badami-Pattadakal]]<br /> | [[File:Durga Temple.jpg|150px|alt=A Hindu temple in red stone]] <br /> | [[Karnataka]]<br /> | 2015<br /> | iii, iv (cultural)<br /> | This nomination comprises several temples in [[Aihole]], [[Badami cave temples|Badami]], and [[Pattadakal]], that were built between the 6th and 8th centuries under the [[Chalukya dynasty]]. They demonstrated the evolution of [[Hindu temple architecture]] with rock-cut and free-standing temples and were influential in temples built in later periods. The temples at Pattadakal are already listed as a World Heritage Site. The Durga Temple in Aihole is pictured.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5972/|title=Evolution of Temple Architecture – Aihole-Badami-Pattadakal|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516231411/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5972/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | Cold Desert Cultural Landscape of India<br /> | [[File:Kee monastery Spiti Valley (edited).jpg|150px|alt=A monastery in a mountain valley covered by snow]] <br /> | [[Ladakh]], [[Himachal Pradesh]]<br /> | 2015<br /> | iii, v, vi, x (mixed)<br /> | The landscapes in the [[Himalayas]] are characterized by high altitudes, between {{convert|3000|m|abbr=on}} and {{convert|5000|m|abbr=on}}, and harsh dry weather and temperatures ranging from above {{convert|30|C}} in summer to below {{convert|-30|C}} in winter. Two areas are inhabited, the [[Ladakh]] and the [[Spiti Valley]]. The culture is a mixture of Indian and [[Tibet]]an cultures. Several settlements are linked to [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] monasteries ([[Key Monastery]] pictured). From the natural perspective, the area is home to endangered species such as the [[snow leopard]], [[Tibetan antelope]], and the [[Himalayan wolf]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6055/|title=Cold Desert Cultural Landscape of India|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 June 2022|archive-date=May 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527061843/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6055/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | Sites along the Uttarapath, Badshahi Sadak, Sadak-e-Azam, [[Grand Trunk Road]]<br /> | [[File:Ambala-Kos Minar.jpg|150px|alt=A stone pillar close to a road]] <br /> | several sites<br /> | 2015<br /> | ii, iv, vi (cultural)<br /> | The Grand Trunk Road is one of Asia's oldest and longest roads. It connects Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. The road has been used at least since the times of the [[Maurya Empire]] in the 4th century BCE, has been reconstructed several times in different periods, and has been upgraded to modern traffic in the 20th century. In addition to trade, the road has been instrumental in the spread of ideas, religions, and culture. Several historical sites have been preserved along the road. The [[Kos Minar]], a milestone, in [[Ambala]] is pictured.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6056/|title=Sites along the Uttarapath, Badshahi Sadak, Sadak-e-Azam, Grand Trunk Road|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 June 2022|archive-date=January 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117131142/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6056/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Keibul Lamjao National Park|Keibul Lamjao Conservation Area]]<br /> | [[File:Loktak Lake,Manipur,India 01.jpg|150px|alt=Lake with some floating plants]] <br /> | [[Manipur]]<br /> | 2016<br /> | v, vii, ix, x (mixed)<br /> | [[Loktak Lake]] is a large freshwater lake that features a unique type of ecosystem called [[phumdi]], [[floating island]]s consisting of soil and vegetation. The area is a mixture of aquatic, wetland, and terrestrial habitats, and is home to [[sangai]], an endangered deer species. There are several villages on the shores of the lake, as well as some settlements on the phumdis.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6086/|title=Keibul Lamjao Conservation Area|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 June 2022|archive-date=July 15, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170715011918/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6086|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Garo Hills]] Conservation Area (GHCA) <br /> | [[File:West Garo Hills View Sasatgre Oct24 A7CR 03240-Pano.jpg|150px|alt=Lush green Scenery of western Garo Hills]] <br /> | [[Meghalaya]]<br /> | 2018<br /> | v, vi, viii, x (mixed)<br /> | [[Garo Hills]] (Pictured) are inhabited by the [[Garo people]], a tribe that speaks a language from the [[Tibeto-Burman languages|Tibeto-Burman family]]. They practice [[slash-and-burn]] agriculture regulated by community rules to ensure sustainable land use. The area is interesting from a geological perspective, with the terrain being shaped by the [[Paleogeography of the India–Asia collision system|India–Asia collision system]]. The area is home to [[Asian elephant]], [[gaur]], [[clouded leopard]], [[sambar deer]], and five species of [[civet]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6356/|title=Garo Hills Conservation Area (GHCA)|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 June 2022|archive-date=November 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181112181502/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6356/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | The historic ensemble of [[Orchha]]<br /> | [[File:OrchhaPalace.jpg|150px|alt=A palace overlooking a forest and a river]] <br /> | [[Madhya Pradesh]]<br /> | 2019<br /> | ii, iv (cultural)<br /> | The town of Orchha was founded in the 16th century by the [[Bundela]] clan to serve as their capital. In the following century, it came under [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] influence. The architecture of the [[Orchha Fort complex|fort complex]], palaces, temples, and gardens represent a mixture of styles from [[Rajput architecture|Rajput]] and [[Mughal architecture]]. The [[Jahangir Mahal, Orchha|Jahangir Mahal]] is pictured.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6404/|title=The historic ensemble of Orchha|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 June 2022|archive-date=July 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706095312/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6404/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Ghats in Varanasi|Iconic Riverfront of the Historic City of Varanasi]]<br /> | [[File:Ahilya Ghat by the Ganges, Varanasi.jpg|150px|alt=Ganges riverfront with steps, temples, people, and boats]] <br /> | [[Uttar Pradesh]]<br /> | 2021<br /> | iii, iv, vi (cultural)<br /> | [[Varanasi]] is a holy city of [[Hinduism]], [[Buddhism]], and [[Jainism]]. More than 80 [[ghat]]s (steps to the river bank) are located along the [[Ganges]], the [[holy river]], and serve as a place for rituals and festivals. Varanasi has been continuously inhabited since at least 1200 BCE, while the earliest stone ghats date to the 14th century. Palatial buildings, temples, [[ashram]]s, and rest houses for pilgrims date to the 18th and later centuries. The Ahilya Ghat is pictured.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6526/|title=Iconic Riverfront of the Historic City of Varanasi|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 June 2022|archive-date=April 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220425223400/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6526/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | Temples of [[Kanchipuram]]<br /> | [[File:Parameswara Vinnagaram.JPG|150px|alt=A Hindu temple in Tamil style]] <br /> | [[Tamil Nadu]]<br /> | 2021<br /> | iv, vi (cultural)<br /> | Kanchipuram was the capital of the [[Pallava dynasty]] from the 6th to the 9th century. It is a holy [[Hinduism|Hindu]] city which used to have hundreds of temples. The architecture marks the shift from rock-cut temples to free-standing structures. 11 temples are listed in the nomination. The [[Ekambareswarar Temple (Kanchipuram)|Ekambareswarar Temple]] is pictured.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6528/|title=Temples of Kanchipuram|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 June 2022|archive-date=May 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508093324/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6528/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Hire Benakal]], Megalithic Site<br /> | [[File:Pre-historic tombs-1.JPG|150px|alt=Several prehistoric dolmens]] <br /> | [[Karnataka]]<br /> | 2021<br /> | iii, iv (cultural)<br /> | Hire Benakal is the largest [[megalith]]ic site in India. The [[dolmen]]s date to the 1st millennium BCE to the [[Iron Age in India|Iron Age]] and provide information about the culture that constructed India's first large-scale monuments. Rock paintings have also been discovered on site. Depictions of human figures, riders, and animals date roughly from 700 to 500 BCE, while some paintings are older, from the [[Mesolithic]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6529/|title=Hire Benkal, Megalithic Site|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 June 2022|archive-date=April 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426080555/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6529/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Marble Rocks|Bhedaghat]]-[[Lameta Formation|Lametaghat]] in Narmada Valley<br /> | [[File:Marble Rocks - Jabalpur.jpg|150px|alt=River flowing through a gorge with white marble stones]] <br /> | [[Madhya Pradesh]]<br /> | 2021<br /> | vii, viii (natural)<br /> | At [[Bhedaghat]], the [[Narmada River]] has carved a canyon through a mountain of white [[marble]] (pictured), creating a landscape that is both popular with tourists for its perceived beauty and of special interest for geologists. The Lameta Formation contains several [[fossil]]s, including those of [[dinosaur]]s and [[crocodilia]]ns.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6531/|title=Bhedaghat-Lametaghat in Narmada Valley|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 June 2022|archive-date=March 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331194524/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6531/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Satpura Tiger Reserve]]<br /> | [[File:Tiger satpura .jpg|150px|alt=A Bengal tiger in Satpura]] <br /> | [[Madhya Pradesh]]<br /> | 2021<br /> | vii, ix, x (natural)<br /> | The forests in the [[Satpura Range]] hills are protected as a habitat for a large population of [[Bengal tiger]] (Pictured). The area acts as a faunal bridge between the [[Western Ghats]] and the [[Himalayas]] and is also home to several endangered plant species.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6532/|title=Satpura Tiger Reserve|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 June 2022|archive-date=June 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607144135/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6532/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Konkan geoglyphs]] <br /> | [[File:Usgalimal.PNG|150px|alt=Geoglyphs of Konkan Goa]]<br /> | [[Maharashtra]], [[Goa]]<br /> | 2022<br /> | i, iii, iv (cultural)<br /> | This nomination comprises 10 sites with [[geoglyph]]s in the [[Konkan]] coast. They date from the [[Mesolithic]] period, about ten millennia BCE to the second millennium BCE. They depict animals, human figures, and abstract art, and are related to the transition from [[hunter-gatherer]] societies to settled ones.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6605/|title=Geoglyphs of Konkan Region of India|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 June 2022|archive-date=May 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516231414/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6605/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | Jingkieng jri: [[Living root bridge|Living Root Bridge]] Cultural Landscapes<br /> | [[File:Living root bridges, Nongriat village, Meghalaya2.jpg|150px|alt=Two bridges, consisting of tree roots, crossing a river]] <br /> | [[Meghalaya]]<br /> | 2022<br /> | i, iii, vi (cultural)<br /> | A living root bridge is a type of [[simple suspension bridge]] formed of living plant roots by [[tree shaping]]. They are handmade from the [[aerial root]]s of rubber fig trees (''[[Ficus elastica]]'') over several generations and are common in the communities of the [[Khasi people]]. The bridges reflect a harmonious relationship between people and nature. An example of such a bridge in [[Nongriat]] village is pictured.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6606/|title=Jingkieng jri: Living Root Bridge Cultural Landscapes|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 June 2022|archive-date=June 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616070739/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6606/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi|Sri Veerabhadra Temple]] and [[Monolithic Bull, Andhra Pradesh|Monolithic Bull]] (Nandi), Lepakshi (The Vijayanagara Sculpture and Painting Art Tradition)<br /> | [[File:Front side of Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi.jpg|150px|alt=A Hindu temple in stone]] <br /> | [[Andhra Pradesh]]<br /> | 2022<br /> | i, ii, vi (cultural)<br /> | The [[Hinduism|Hindu]] temple is located in the village of [[Lepakshi]]. The temple's construction started around 1100, while the major development took place during the period of the [[Vijayanagara Empire]], from 1350 to 1600, when a large complex was built. The temple contains important examples of Vijayanagara art, including the only surviving frescoes from that period. A large monolithic bull ([[Nandi (Hinduism)|Nandi]]) is located on the temple grounds.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6607/|title=Sri Veerabhadra Temple and Monolithic Bull (Nandi), Lepakshi (The Vijayanagara Sculpture and Painting Art Tradition)|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=3 June 2022|archive-date=May 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517062600/http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6607/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Sun Temple, Modhera]] and its adjoining monuments<br /> | [[File:Surya mandhir.jpg|150px|alt=A Hindu temple complex in stone]] <br /> | [[Gujarat]]<br /> | 2022<br /> | i, iv (cultural)<br /> | The temple complex, a prominent example of the [[Māru-Gurjara architecture|Māru-Gurjara]] style from the 11th century, is dedicated to the Sun God. It has three components: ''Gūḍhamanḍapa'', the shrine hall; ''Sabhamanḍapa'', the assembly hall; and ''Kunḍa'', the reservoir.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6627/|title=Sun Temple, Modhera and its adjoining monuments|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=21 December 2022|archive-date=December 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221221074701/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6627/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | Rock-cut Sculptures and Reliefs of the [[Unakoti]], Unakoti Range, Unakoti District<br /> | [[File:Unakotiswara Kal Bhairava,Unakoti ( ঊনকোটি).JPG|150px|alt=Rock cut bas relief of Hindu deity]] <br /> | [[Tripura]]<br /> | 2022<br /> | i, iv (cultural)<br /> | Unakoti features colossal rock cut panels and bas relief sculptures depicting Hindu deities, which date from the 8th and 9th centuries. They were created by the adherents of [[Shaivism]], with the style influenced by local folk arts.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6628/|title=Rock-cut Sculptures and Reliefs of the Unakoti, Unakoti Range, Unakoti District|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=21 December 2022|archive-date=August 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829203802/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6628/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | [[Vadnagar]] – A multi-layered Historic town, Gujarat<br /> | [[File:Vadnagar's Kirti Toran full shot with beautiful clouds.JPG|150px|alt=A ''torana'' gate in stone]] <br /> | [[Gujarat]]<br /> | 2022<br /> | ii, v (cultural)<br /> | The town has been continuously occupied since 750 BCE, with monuments such as gates (Kirti Toran pictured), fortresses, and temples constructed throughout different historical periods. Remains found on site demonstrate the trade connections with the [[Indo-Greek Kingdom]] and the [[Roman Empire]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6629/|title=Vadnagar – A multi-layered Historic town, Gujarat|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=21 December 2022|archive-date=December 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221221074659/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6629/|url-status=live}}&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |Serial nomination of Coastal Fortifications along the Konkan Coast, Maharashtra<br /> | [[File:Bastions of vijaydurg.jpg|150px|alt=An old fort with several towers, located at a coast]]<br /> | [[Maharashtra]]<br /> | 2024<br /> | ii, iv, vi (cultural)<br /> |This nomination comprises nine forts in Maharashtra. They were used for trade and military functions between the 9th and 19th centuries. They supported trade routes connecting India with African and Arabian coasts and with the western countries. [[Vijaydurg Fort]] is pictured.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Serial nomination of Coastal Fortifications along the Konkan Coast, Maharashtra |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6703/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325072346/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6703/ |archive-date=2024-03-25 |access-date=2024-03-25 |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |The Gond monuments of Ramnagar, Mandla<br /> | [[File:Moti Mahal Mandla.jpg|150px|alt=An old fortress made of stone, a wire fence in front]]<br /> | [[Madhya Pradesh]]<br /> | 2024<br /> | ii, iii (cultural)<br /> | The nomination comprises clusters of monuments related to the kingdoms of the [[Gondi people|Gond people]], including the [[Garha kingdom]] of the early modern era. The Gonds are the largest tribe in India and held a substantial rule over the central India before the rise of the [[Mughal Empire]]. The forts display an influence of the [[Mughal architecture]] and some influence from the [[List of Rajput dynasties and states|Rajputs]]. The [[Moti Mahal, Mandla|Moti Mahal]], built under [[Hridayshah]], is pictured.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=The Gond monuments of Ramnagar, Mandla |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6735/ |access-date=2024-03-25 |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |The [[Bhojeshwar Temple|Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple]], Bhojpur<br /> | [[File:Shiva Temple, Bhojpur 01.jpg|150px|alt=A large stone temple with some people around]]<br /> | [[Madhya Pradesh]]<br /> | 2024<br /> | i, iii, iv (cultural)<br /> | Construction of the large temple started in the 11th century under the [[Paramara dynasty|Paramara]] king [[Bhoja]] but was at some point abandoned so the temple is left unfinished. It demonstrates the architecture and arts of the period. Important features of the temple are a large [[lingam]] and architectural drawings carved on the walls, intended to assist the builders.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=The Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple, Bhojpur |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6733/ |access-date=2024-03-25 |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |language=en |archive-date=July 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727121513/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6733/ |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |Rock Art Sites of the [[Chambal River|Chambal]] Valley<br /> | [[File:Rock Art Sites of the Chambal Valley.jpg|150px|alt=Rock art in red colour depicting human figures with weapons]]<br /> | [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Rajasthan]]<br /> | 2024<br /> | iii, iv (cultural)<br /> | Chambal Valley has a large concentration of rock art. Sites date from the [[Paleolithic]] period with [[Acheulean]] stone tools, to rock art sites from the early historic times. Motifs and styles differ between periods. Some depict human figures, hunting and battle scenes, while art from the later periods has religious motifs.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Rock Art Sites of the Chambal Valley |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6732/ |access-date=2024-03-25 |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |language=en |archive-date=July 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727121514/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6732/ |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |Khooni Bhandara, Burhanpur<br /> | [[File:Khooni bhandara.jpg|150px|alt=Underground tunnel for water management]]<br /> | [[Madhya Pradesh]]<br /> | 2024<br /> | ii, iii, iv (cultural)<br /> | Khooni Bhandara is an underground water management system built under the [[Mughal Empire]] in the early 17th century in the city of [[Burhanpur]]. It is based on the Persian [[qanat]] system where the water flow is assisted only by gravity. The water system comprises pipelines and reservoirs. The capacity has been decreasing through time due to deposition of sediments on the walls.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Khooni Bhandara, Burhanpur |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6731/ |access-date=2024-03-25 |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |language=en |archive-date=July 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727121514/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6731/ |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |[[Gwalior Fort]], Madhya Pradesh<br /> | [[File:Gwalior Fort front.jpg|150px|alt=Fortress wall on a hill with several towers and elaborate decoration]]<br /> | [[Madhya Pradesh]]<br /> | 2024<br /> | ii, iv (cultural)<br /> | The architecture of the fort predominantly shows a mixture of [[Rajput]] and [[Mughal architecture|Mughal]] styles but also includes earlier components, dating back to the 5th century. It features delicate stone carving elements. It served as a reference for later structures.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Gwalior Fort, Madhya Pradesh |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6730/ |access-date=2024-03-25 |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |The historic ensemble of [[Dhamnar Caves|Dhamnar]]<br /> | [[File:Buddist sculpture caves.jpg|150px]]<br /> | [[Madhya Pradesh]]<br /> | 2024<br /> | ii, iv (cultural)<br /> |The [[Dhamnar Caves]] are rock-cut caves dating back to between the 5th and 7th centuries CE. There are numerous Buddhist caves and a Hindu temple complex. Some of the caves include secluded and not ornamented spaces for monks ([[Vihāra]]s).&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=The historic ensemble of Dhamnar |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6736/ |access-date=2024-03-25 |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |language=en |archive-date=July 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727121513/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6736/ |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |[[Kanger Valley National Park]]<br /> | [[File:Kanger valley11.JPG|150x150px]]<br /> | [[Chhattisgarh]]<br /> | 2025<br /> | vii, viii, x (natural)<br /> |The national park covers the Kanger River valley. Its varying topography and the multitude of geological features contribute to the park's natural beauty and scientific importance. As an untouched forest area, it also contains diverse wildlife, including various [[threatened species]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Kanger Valley National Park |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6801/ |access-date=10 March 2025 |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |[[Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs]]<br /> | [[File:Mudumal Megalithic Menhris Narayanpet Telangana India 11.jpg|150x150px]]<br /> | [[Telangana]]<br /> | 2025<br /> | v, vi (cultural)<br /> |The [[menhir]]s date back 3500–4000 years and are arranged to align with celestial events. They reflect the ancient cultures' understanding of celestial phenomena and have influenced local religious beliefs.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6802/ |access-date=10 March 2025 |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |Serial nomination for [[Edicts of Ashoka|Ashokan Edict]] sites along the Mauryan Routes<br /> | [[File:Ashoka Lauriya Areraj inscription.jpg|213x213px]]<br /> | [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Bihar Legislative Assembly|Bihar]], [[Delhi]], [[Gujarat]], [[Karnataka]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]<br /> | 2025<br /> | iii, iv, v (cultural)<br /> |This nomination comprises thirty-five rock and pillar edicts, as well as cave inscriptions (segment of the [[Lauriya Araraj|Lauriya Araraj pillar]] pictured).&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Serial nomination for Ashokan Edict sites along the Mauryan Routes |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6803/ |access-date=10 March 2025 |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |Serial nomination of [[Yogini temples|Chausath Yogini Temples]]<br /> | [[File:Chausath Yogini Temple, Mitaoli, Morena 006.jpg|150x150px]]<br /> | [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Odisha]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]<br /> | 2025<br /> | iii, iv (cultural)<br /> |This nomination comprises thirteen temples of [[yogini]]s (female yoga practitioners), each with 64 images or statues of yoginis ([[Chausath Yogini Temple, Mitaoli|temple in Mitaoli]] pictured).&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Serial nomination of Chausath Yogini Temples |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6804/ |access-date=10 March 2025 |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |Serial nomination of [[Gupta Empire|Gupta]] Temples in North India<br /> | [[File:Deogarh01.jpg|150x150px]]<br /> | [[Bihar]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]<br /> | 2025<br /> | i, iii (cultural)<br /> |This nomination comprises twenty temples of the [[Gupta Empire|Gupta dynasty]] (Dashavatara Temple in Deogarh pictured).&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Serial nomination of Gupta Temples in North India |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6805/ |access-date=10 March 2025}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |The Palace-Fortresses of the [[Bundelkhand|Bundelas]]<br /> | [[File:View of Raja Mahal from Jahangir Mahal with Ram Raja Temple and Chaturbhuj Temple in the background, Tikamgarh.jpg|150x150px]]<br /> | [[Madhya Pradesh]] and [[Uttar Pradesh]]<br /> | 2025<br /> | ii, iv (cultural)<br /> |This nomination comprises six fortresses of the Bundelkhand region (Raja Mahal pictured).&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=The Palace-Fortresses of the Bundelas |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6806/ |access-date=10 March 2025 |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |[[Salkhan Fossils Park|Salkhan Fossil Park]], Sonbhadra<br /> | [[File:150 crore years old Fossils of Blue green algae, in Salkhan (Sonebhadra, UP).jpg|alt=Fossilized green algae with greenery in the background|150x150px]]<br /> | [[Uttar Pradesh]]<br /> | 2025<br /> | viii (natural)<br /> |This park features a large number of [[stromatolite]]s and [[microfossil]]s. It demonstrates the effect of the [[Great Oxidation Event]] on the development of unicellular life and how early microbes shaped the Earth's environment.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Salkhan Fossil Park, Sonbhadra |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6842/ |access-date=29 June 2025 |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; | Naga Hill Ophiolite<br /> |<br /> | [[Nagaland]]<br /> | 2025<br /> | viii, ix (natural)<br /> | The [[Naga Hills]] are important in view of their geological structure. They containe [[ophiolite]]s, sections of Earth's [[oceanic crust]] and the underlying [[upper mantle (Earth)|upper mantle]] that have been uplifted and exposed on the continental plate. They provide insight into [[plate tectonics]] and continent collision. The area is also important due to its biodiversity, and is home to the vulnerable bird species [[rufous-necked hornbill]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6889/ |title=Naga Hill Ophiolite |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=1 November 2025 |url-status=live |archive-date=1 November 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251101230151/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6889/}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |Deccan Traps at [[Panchgani]] and [[Mahabaleshwar]]<br /> | [[File:Picturesque - Mahabhaleshwar - Panchghani (5767643681).jpg|150px|alt=View of rugged hills]]<br /> | [[Maharashtra]] <br /> | 2025<br /> | viii, x (natural)<br /> | This nomination comprises parts of the [[Deccan Traps]] (Panchgani pictured) and the [[Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary]]. Deccan Traps are a [[large igneous province]] that was created in a geologically short volcanic episode around 66 million years ago. This resulted in lava deposits up to {{convert|2000|m|abbr=on}} thick. The area is also a biodiversity hotspot, with animals including the [[Indian leopard]], [[sloth bear]], [[Nilgiri tahr]], [[Indian giant squirrel]], as well as numerous bird, reptile, and amphibian species.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6890/ |title=Deccan Traps at Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=1 November 2025 |url-status=live |archive-date=1 November 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251101230307/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6890/}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |Geological Heritage of [[St. Mary's Islands|St' Mary's Island]] Cluster <br /> |[[File:St. Mary's islands, Udupi 1767.jpg|150px|alt=Basaltic rock formations on a shore]]<br /> | [[Karnataka]]<br /> | 2025<br /> | viii (natural)<br /> | The four islands are significant because of their [[Columnar jointing|columnar basalt]] formations, originating from the [[Late Cretaceous]] [[epoch]]. They are associated with the volcanic activitsy during the breaking up between the [[Indian plate|Indian]] and the [[Madagascar plate]]s.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6891/ |title=Geological Heritage of St' Mary's Island Cluster |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=2 November 2025 |url-status=live |archive-date=2 November 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251102000637/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6891/}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |Meghalayan Age Caves<br /> | <br /> | [[Meghalaya]]<br /> | 2025<br /> | vii, viii, ix (natural)<br /> | The four nominated caves feature numerous [[speleothem]]s. The stalagmite sampled from the [[Mawmluh Cave]] was used to detect the chemical signatures related to the [[4.2-kiloyear event]], a prolongued drought linked to the collapse of several ancient civilizations. The cave is used as the [[Global Boundary Stratotype Section and Point]] for the [[Meghalayan]] age. Additionally, the caves are home to endemic species of fish and arthropods.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6892/ |title=Meghalayan Age Caves |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=2 November 2025 |url-status=live |archive-date=2 November 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251102001043/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6892/}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |Natural Heritage of [[Erra Matti Dibbalu]]<br /> |[[File:Erramatti Dibbalu (Red Sand Hills) in Visakhapatnam 03.jpg|150px|alt=Red sand formation with some plants]]<br /> | [[Andhra Pradesh]] <br /> | 2025<br /> | viii (natural)<br /> | The sand, [[silt]], and [[clay]] formations preserve the geologic record of the late [[Quaternary]], including the fluctuations of the sea level during the [[Quaternary glaciation|glaciation]] episodes, monsoons, and dry seasons. The sediments were deposited by rivers or winds.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6893/ |title=Natural Heritage of Erra Matti Dibbalu |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=2 November 2025 |url-status=live |archive-date=2 November 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251102000742/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6893/}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |Natural Heritage of [[Tirumala]] Hills<br /> | [[File:Natural stone arch in tirumala.JPG|150px|alt=A stone arch made of ancient rocks]]<br /> | [[Andhra Pradesh]]<br /> | 2025<br /> | vii, viii, x (natural)<br /> | The area is significant due to the [[Eparchaean Unconformity]], a rare geological [[Stratigraphy|stratigraphic]] formation where there is a gap of hundreds of million of years between the older [[Archean]] and younger [[Proterozoic]] rocks. One of the formations in the area is the [[Natural Arch, Tirumala hills|Natural Arch]] (pictured), which is also sacred to the Hindus. The area is also home to diverse flora.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6894/ |title=Natural Heritage of Tirumala Hills |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=2 November 2025 |url-status=live |archive-date=2 November 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251102001448/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6894/}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |Natural Heritage of Varkala<br /> |[[File:Varkala cliff 02.jpg|150px|alt=A beach and a cliff in the background]]<br /> | [[Kerala]]<br /> | 2025<br /> | vii, viii (natural)<br /> | This nomination comprises the cliff and the beach in [[Varkala]]. The cliff is a geological formation that shows differet layers of sediments, documenting the processess such as tectonic uplift, sedimentation, and tropical weathering. There are numerous fossils found in the rocks. The area is also popular with visitors because of its scenic beauty.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6895/ |title=Natural Heritage of Varkala |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |access-date=2 November 2025 |url-status=live |archive-date=2 November 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251102001724/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6895/}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |-<br /> ! scope=&quot;row&quot; |Serial Nomination of Buddhist Triangle Sites of Odisha<br /> |[[File:Lalitagiri Courtyard.jpg|150px|alt=Ruins and a collection of artefacts]]<br /> | [[Odisha]]<br /> | 2025<br /> | ii, iv (cultural)<br /> | The nomination comprises three sites connected with [[Buddhism]]: [[Lalitagiri]] (ruins of a [[stupa]] pictured), [[Udayagiri, Odisha|Udayagiri]], and [[Ratnagiri, Odisha|Ratnagiri]]. They document the development of the religion from the 3rd or 2nc century BCE, with the transition from [[Theravada]] traditions into the [[Mahayana]] and [[Vajrayana]] schools. The sites also demonstrate the evolution of art and architectural styles.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6926/|title=Serial Nomination of Buddhist Triangle Sites of Odisha|publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date=31 January 2026|url-status=live|archive-date=31 January 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260131221945/https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6926/}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[List of Intangible Cultural Heritage elements in India]]<br /> * [[List of inscriptions in UNESCO Memory of the World Register from India]]<br /> * [[National Geological Monuments of India]]<br /> * [[UNESCO world heritage site]]<br /> * [[Monuments of National Importance of India]]<br /> * [[List of rock-cut temples in India]]<br /> * [[List of forts in India]]<br /> * [[List of museums in India]]<br /> * [[Tourism in India]]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{Reflist}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> {{Commons category|World Heritage Sites in India}}<br /> {{wikivoyage|UNESCO World Heritage List (India)}}<br /> <br /> {{World Heritage Sites in India}}<br /> {{Lists of World Heritage Sites in Asia}}<br /> {{India topics}}<br /> {{Tourism in India}}<br /> {{Portal bar|India|Society}}<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:World Heritage Sites in India}}<br /> [[Category:World Heritage Sites in India| ]]<br /> [[Category:Lists of tourist attractions in India|World Heritage Sites]]<br /> [[Category:Lists of World Heritage Sites|India]]<br /> [[Category:Historic preservation in India]]<br /> [[Category:Architecture in India]]</div>

5.41.64.201