world heritage sites of india

The Konark temple is famous for its representation of the Sun Gods chariot with 24 wheels, led by six horses. The temple is on the shores of the Bay of Bengal and provides a stunning view against an equally luscious backdrop.

Built in the 13th century, the red sandstone tower of Qutb Minar is 72.5 m high and is one of Delhis iconic monuments and a mustvisit for every tourist.

The Elephanta Caves are a network of sculpted caves on the Elephanta Island in Mumbai Harbour. It can be reached by ferries running all through the day from Mumbai.

This iconic railway station is also known as Victoria Terminus, and features a seamless and stunning blend of Victorian Italianate Gothic Revival and traditional Mughal styles of architecture.

The archaeological park dates back to the regional capital city built by Mehmud Begda in the 16th century. It represents a perfect blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture that later inspired much of later mosque architecture in India.

A collection of architectural astronomical instruments, built by Raja Sawai Jai Singh II, is one of the largest observatories of the world.

These are an archaeological site of the Paleolithic Age, exhibiting the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent. These caves were declared a world heritage site in 2003.

Founded in 1569 by the Mughal emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585. The complex still stands as one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture from Akbars time.

Part of the six hill forts of Rajasthan that have been declared world heritage sites by UNESCO, Jaisalmer Fort is one of the largest fortifications of the world.

This group of temples were founded by the Pallava kings and carved out of rock along the Coromandel coast in the 7th and 8th centuries.