India
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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- India (IN)
- UNESCO Region
- Asia and the Pacific
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Forum Discussion
- forum.worldheritagesite.org — India
News Article
- July 23, 2009 livemint.com — A common entry ticket for all World Heritage Sites in the country except Taj Mahal will be introduced
Community Information
Recent Reviews
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Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
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Khangchendzonga National Park
Kurt Lauer | June 2, 2025 -
Satpura Tiger Reserve
Kurt Lauer | May 15, 2025
Recent List Updates
- Orchha : Nominated
- Ancient Buddhist Site, Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pr : Nominated
- Sarnath : Nominated
- Ashokan Edict sites : On tentative list
- Chausath Yogini Temples : On tentative list
Recent News
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livemint.com
A common entry ticket for all World Heritage Sites in …
07/23/2009