Jaipur City enters the World Heritage Site list
- Neha Gore
- last edited by Neha Gore
Jaipur City, known for its architectural legacy and spectacular cultural heritage makes its entry to the (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) UNESCO World Heritage Site list at the 43rd session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
Jaipur was nominated for its development in town planning and the architecture which is also witnessed by the number of tourists visiting this place. Jaipur is one of the most visited places in Rajasthan.
The World Heritage Committee is composed of representatives of 21 State Parties to the World Heritage Convention. All over the world, there are 1092 sites in 167 countries in the World Heritage Site list.
In India, there are a total of 38 World Heritage Sites including Jaipur which is newly added. Let’s take a look at all the World Heritage Sites in India quickly.
Taj Mahal, Agra
Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
Hampi, Karnataka
Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra
Ellora Caves, Maharashtra
Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Sun Temple, Konark, Odisha
Red Fort, Delhi
Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh
Chola Temples, Tamil Nadu
Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam
Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal
Humayun’s Tomb, New Delhi
Jantar Mantar, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Agra Fort, Uttar Pradesh
Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh
Rani Ki Vav, Patan, Gujarat
Group of Monuments at Pattadakal, Karnataka
Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra
Nalanda Mahavira, Bihar
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Maharashtra
Mountain Railways of India
Qutub Minar and its Monuments, New Delhi
Champaner- Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Gujarat
Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Pradesh
Hill Forts in Rajasthan
Churches and Convents in Goa
Rock shelters of Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam
Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan
Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand
Western Ghats
Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim
Capitol Complex, Chandigarh
The Historic City of Ahmedabad
The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai
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