India
Agra Fort by Randi Thomsen
Ahmadabad by Solivagant
Aihole-Badami- Pattadakal by Stanislaw Warwas
Ajanta Caves by Els Slots
Bahá'í House of Worship at New Delhi by Carlo Sarion
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Photo in the Public Domain
Champaner-Pavagadh by Els Slots
Chettinad by Roman Bruehwiler
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus by Els Slots
India ratified the UNESCO World Heritage Convention on 14 November 1977. Its World Heritage portfolio includes a majority of cultural sites, alongside notable natural and mixed properties.
Common themes in India’s nominations include ancient temple architecture, Mughal monuments, Buddhist heritage, historic forts, and cultural landscapes. Natural sites highlight biodiversity-rich regions such as national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and mountain ecosystems.
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- July 23, 2009 livemint.com — A common entry ticket for all World Heritage Sites in the country except Taj Mahal will be introduced
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Recent List Updates
- Orchha : Nominated
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- Ashokan Edict sites : On tentative list
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