Heritage is a link between past and present, and a legacy for the future. During the past 5,000 years of its known history, the country has seen the rise and fall of many civilizations, empires and dynasties. Each one of them left a unique and indelible impression in the form of their monuments, forts, stupas, stone temples, sculptures, splendid caves, monastic shelters, civilization remains, etc. The rich wealth of India’s Heritage sites is almost boundless. The heritage attractions of the country are scattered far and wide in every Indian city or state, providing a great opportunity for historical travellers. There are 40 (7 Natural, 32 Cultural, and 1 Mixed) World Heritage Sites in India that are recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as of July, 2021.
| Place of Interest | Region | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area (N) | Kullu, Himachal Pradesh | 2014 |
| Kaziranga National Park (N) | Kanchanjuri, Assam | 1985 |
| Keoladeo Ghana National Park (N) | Bharatpur, Rajasthan | 1985 |
| Manas National Park (N) | Baksa, Assam | 1985 |
| Nanda Devi & Valley of Flowers National Parks (N) | Chamoli, Uttarakhand | 1988 & 2005 |
| Sundarbans National Park (N) | Kolkata, West Bengal | 1987 |
| Western Ghats (N) | Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala & Tamil Nadu | 2012 |
| Agra Fort (C) | Agra, Uttar Pradesh | 1983 |
| Ajanta Caves (C) | Aurangabad, Maharashtra | 1983 |
| Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara (C) | Nalanda, Bihar | 2016 |
| Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (C) | Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh | 1989 |
| Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (C) | Panchmahal, Gujarat | 2004 |
| Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) (C) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 2004 |
| Churches & Convents of Goa (C) | North Goa & South Goa | 1986 |
| Elephanta Caves (C) | Gharapuri, Maharashtra | 1987 |
| Ellora Caves (C) | Aurangabad, Maharashtra | 1983 |
| Fatehpur Sikri (C) | Agra, Uttar Pradesh | 1986 |
| Great Living Chola Temples (C) | Darasuram & Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu | 1987 & 2004 |
| Group of Monuments at Hampi (C) | Hampi, Karnataka | 1986 |
| Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (C) | Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu | 1984 |
| Group of Monuments at Pattadakal (C) | Pattadakal, Karnataka | 1987 |
| Hill Forts of Rajasthan (C) | Rajasthan (Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Sawai Madhopur, Jhalawar, Jaipur, Jaisalmer) | 2013 |
| Historic City of Ahmedabad (C) | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | 2017 |
| Humayun’s Tomb (C) | Delhi | 1993 |
| Jaipur City (C) | Jaipur, Rajasthan | 2019 |
| Khajuraho Group of Monuments (C) | Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh | 1986 |
| Mahabodhi Temple Complex (C) | Bodh Gaya, Bihar | 2002 |
| Mountain Railways of India (C) | Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu & West Bengal | 1999, 2005 & 2008 |
| Qutb Minar & its Monuments (C) | Delhi | 1993 |
| Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen's Stepwell) (C) | Patan, Gujarat | 2014 |
| Red Fort Complex (C) | Delhi | 2007 |
| Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (C) | Raisen, Madhya Pradesh | 2003 |
| Sun Temple Konark (C) | Konark, Odisha | 1984 |
| Taj Mahal (C) | Agra, Uttar Pradesh | 1983 |
| The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier (C) | Chandigarh | 2016 |
| The Jantar Mantar (C) | Jaipur, Rajasthan | 2010 |
| Victorian Gothic & Art Deco Ensembles (C) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 2018 |
| Khangchendzonga National Park (M) | North Sikkim | 2016 |