India ‘the land of culture and heritage’, is blessed with numerous historical monuments that reflect the magnificent architectural work of India. These monuments silently narrate the grandeur and legacy of the bygone era. These famed historical monuments were mainly constructed during the regime of the three powerful kingdoms namely- Rajputana empire, Dravidian empire and most important during the Mughal empire. These monuments are not just the brick structures, they are living symbols of the excellence and genius of the ancient workers, that reflect the golden age of India’s historical past.
Here is complete list of World Heritage sites in India.
| Name of the site | State | Listed Year | Remarks | |
| Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad | Maharashtra | 1983 | Cultural site | |
| Ellora Caves | Maharashtra | 1983 | Cultural site | |
| Taj Mahal in Agra | Uttar Pradesh | 1983 | Cultural site | |
| Sun Temple | Odisha | 1984 | Cultural site | |
| Agra Fort | Uttar Pradesh | 1983 | Cultural site | |
| Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram | Tamil Nadu | 1984 | Cultural site | |
| Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary | Assam | 1985 | Natural site | |
| Manas Wildlife Sanctuary | Assam | 1985 | Natural site | |
| Keoladeo National Park | Rajasthan | 1985 | Cultural site | |
| Churches and Convents of Goa | Goa | 1986 | Cultural site | |
| Group of Monuments at Hampi | Karnataka | 1986 | Cultural site | |
| Khajuraho Group of Monuments | Madhya Pradesh | 1986 | Cultural site | |
| Fatehpur Sikri | Uttar Pradesh | 1986 | Cultural site | |
| Group of Monuments at Pattadakal | Karnataka | 1987 | Cultural site | |
| Elephanta Caves | Maharashtra | 1987 | Natural site | |
| Great Living Chola Temples | Tamil Nadu | 1987 | Cultural site | |
| Sundarbans National Park | West Bengal | 1987 | Natural site | |
| Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks | Uttarakhand | 1988 | Natural site | |
| Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi | Madhya Pradesh | 1989 | Natural site | |
| Humayun’s Tomb | Delhi | 1993 | Cultural site | |
| Qutb Minar and its Monuments | Delhi | 1993 | Cultural site | |
| Mountain Railways of India, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh | West Bengal | 1999 | Cultural site | |
| Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya | Bihar | 2002 | Cultural site | |
| Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka | Madhya Pradesh | 2003 | Cultural site | |
| Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park | Gujarat | 2004 | Cultural site | |
| Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus – Formerly Victoria Terminus | Maharashtra | 2004 | Cultural site | |
| Red Fort Complex | Delhi | 2007 | Cultural site | |
| Jantar Mantar, Jaipur | Rajasthan | 2010 | Cultural site | |
| Western Ghats in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Goa | Kerala | 2012 | Natural site | |
| Hill Forts of Rajasthan | Rajasthan | 2013 | Cultural site | |
| Rani ki vav – The Queen’s Stepwell | Gujarat | 2014 | Cultural site | |
| Great Himalayan National Park | Himachal Pradesh | 2014 | Natural site | |
| Archaeological Site of Nalanda | Bihar | 2016 | Cultural site | |
| Khangchendzonga National Park | Sikkim | 2016 | Mixed | |
| The Architectural Works of Le Corbusier | Chandigarh | 2016 | Cultural site | |
| Historic City of Ahmadabad | Gujarat | 2017 | Cultural site | |
| Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai | Maharashtra | 2018 | Cultural site | |
| Jaipur city | Rajasthan | 2019 | Cultural site | |
| Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana | Telangana | 2021 | Cultural site | |
| Dholavira: a Harappan City | Gujarat | 2021 | Cultural site | |
| Santiniketan | West Bengal | 2023 | Cultural site | |
| Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas | Karnataka | 2023 | Cultural site | |
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