All World Heritage properties
Cultural, natural and mixed inscriptions, including serial and transnational properties.
Contains all 45 Indian properties on UNESCO’s World Heritage List at review, all 16 Representative List elements, and all 22 Eighth Schedule languages. These lists are distinct from India’s much wider cultural heritage and living languages.
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Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 1983.
UNESCO · Agra Fort ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
1983
Ajanta Caves
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 1983.
UNESCO · Ajanta Caves ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
1983
Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2026.
UNESCO · Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2026
Nalanda Mahavihara
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2016.
UNESCO · Nalanda Mahavihara ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2016
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 1989.
UNESCO · Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
1989
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2004.
UNESCO · Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2004
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2004.
UNESCO · Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2004
Churches and Convents of Goa
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 1986.
UNESCO · Churches and Convents of Goa ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
1986
Dholavira: a Harappan City
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2021.
UNESCO · Dholavira: a Harappan City ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2021
Elephanta Caves
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 1987.
UNESCO · Elephanta Caves ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
1987
Ellora Caves
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 1983.
UNESCO · Ellora Caves ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
1983
Fatehpur Sikri
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 1986.
UNESCO · Fatehpur Sikri ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
1986
Great Living Chola Temples
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 1987; extended 2004.
UNESCO · Great Living Chola Temples ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
1987; extended 2004
Group of Monuments at Hampi
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 1986.
UNESCO · Group of Monuments at Hampi ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
1986
Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 1984.
UNESCO · Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
1984
Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 1987.
UNESCO · Group of Monuments at Pattadakal ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
1987
Hill Forts of Rajasthan
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2013.
UNESCO · Hill Forts of Rajasthan ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2013
Historic City of Ahmadabad
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2017.
UNESCO · Historic City of Ahmadabad ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2017
Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 1993.
UNESCO · Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
1993
Jaipur City, Rajasthan
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2019.
UNESCO · Jaipur City, Rajasthan ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2019
Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2021.
UNESCO · Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2021
Khajuraho Group of Monuments
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 1986.
UNESCO · Khajuraho Group of Monuments ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
1986
Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2002.
UNESCO · Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2002
Maratha Military Landscapes of India
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2025.
UNESCO · Maratha Military Landscapes of India ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2025
Moidams — Ahom mound-burial system
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2024.
UNESCO · Moidams — Ahom mound-burial system ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2024
Mountain Railways of India
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 1999; extended 2005 and 2008.
UNESCO · Mountain Railways of India ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
1999; extended 2005 and 2008
Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 1993.
UNESCO · Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
1993
Rani-ki-Vav, Patan
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2014.
UNESCO · Rani-ki-Vav, Patan ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2014
Red Fort Complex
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2007.
UNESCO · Red Fort Complex ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2007
Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2003.
UNESCO · Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2003
Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2023.
UNESCO · Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2023
Santiniketan
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2023.
UNESCO · Santiniketan ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2023
Sun Temple, Konârak
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 1984.
UNESCO · Sun Temple, Konârak ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
1984
Taj Mahal
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 1983.
UNESCO · Taj Mahal ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
1983
The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2016.
UNESCO · The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2016
The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2010.
UNESCO · The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2010
Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
Cultural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2018.
UNESCO · Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2018
Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area
Natural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2014.
UNESCO · Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2014
Kaziranga National Park
Natural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 1985.
UNESCO · Kaziranga National Park ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
1985
Keoladeo National Park
Natural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 1985.
UNESCO · Keoladeo National Park ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
1985
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
Natural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 1985.
UNESCO · Manas Wildlife Sanctuary ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
1985
Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
Natural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 1988; extended 2005.
UNESCO · Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
1988; extended 2005
Sundarbans National Park
Natural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 1987.
UNESCO · Sundarbans National Park ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
1987
Western Ghats
Natural World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2012.
UNESCO · Western Ghats ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2012
Khangchendzonga National Park
Mixed World Heritage property. UNESCO inscription: 2016.
UNESCO · Khangchendzonga National Park ↗- The official property record provides its components, boundaries, criteria and conservation information.
2016
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- UNESCO · Agra Fort
- UNESCO · Ajanta Caves
- UNESCO · Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath
- UNESCO · Nalanda Mahavihara
- UNESCO · Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
- UNESCO · Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
- UNESCO · Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
- UNESCO · Churches and Convents of Goa
- UNESCO · Dholavira: a Harappan City
- UNESCO · Elephanta Caves
- UNESCO · Ellora Caves
- UNESCO · Fatehpur Sikri
- UNESCO · Great Living Chola Temples
- UNESCO · Group of Monuments at Hampi
- UNESCO · Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
- UNESCO · Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
- UNESCO · Hill Forts of Rajasthan
- UNESCO · Historic City of Ahmadabad
- UNESCO · Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
- UNESCO · Jaipur City, Rajasthan
- UNESCO · Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple
- UNESCO · Khajuraho Group of Monuments
- UNESCO · Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya
- UNESCO · Maratha Military Landscapes of India
- UNESCO · Moidams — Ahom mound-burial system
- UNESCO · Mountain Railways of India
- UNESCO · Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi
- UNESCO · Rani-ki-Vav, Patan
- UNESCO · Red Fort Complex
- UNESCO · Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
- UNESCO · Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
- UNESCO · Santiniketan
- UNESCO · Sun Temple, Konârak
- UNESCO · Taj Mahal
- UNESCO · The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier
- UNESCO · The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
- UNESCO · Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
- UNESCO · Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area
- UNESCO · Kaziranga National Park
- UNESCO · Keoladeo National Park
- UNESCO · Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
- UNESCO · Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
- UNESCO · Sundarbans National Park
- UNESCO · Western Ghats
- UNESCO · Khangchendzonga National Park