Apr 18, 2011

Universal World Heritage Day: April 18th

WORLD HERITAGE PROPERTIES IN INDIA

Under protection of ASI
1. Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra
2. Ellora caves, Maharashtra
3. Agra Fort, Uttar Pradesh
4. Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh
5. Sun Temple, Konark, Orissa
6. Group of monuments at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
7. Churches and Convents of Goa
8. Khajuraho Group of monuments, Madhya Pradesh
9. Group of monuments at Hampi, Karnataka
10. Group of monuments at Fatehpur Sikri, , Uttar Pradesh
11. Group of monuments at Pattadakal, Karnataka
12. Elephenta Caves, Maharashtra
13. Great Living Chola Temples at Thanjavur, Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram, Tamil Nadu
14. Buddhist monuments of Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh
15. Humayun's Tomb, Delhi
16. Qutub Minar and its monuments, Delhi
17. Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh
18. Champanere-Pavagarh Archeological Park, Gujarat
19. Red Fort Complex, Delhi

Under protection of Ministry of Railways
20. Mountain Railways of India, Darjeeling, West Bengal; Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu; Kalka, Shimla
21. Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Maharashtra

Under protection of Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee
22. Mahabodhi Temple Complex, Bihar

Under protection of Rajasthan State Archeology and Monuments Department
23. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Natural Properties (Under protection of Ministry of Environment & Forest)
1. Kaziranga National Park, Assam
2. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam
3. Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan
4. Sunderbans National Park, West Bengal
5. Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttaranchal

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