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India accepted the convention on 14 November 1977, making its sites eligible for inclusion on the list. [3] There are 43 World Heritage Sites in India. Out of these, 35 are cultural, seven are natural, and one, Khangchendzonga National Park, is of mixed type, listed for both cultural and natural properties. India has the sixth-most sites worldwide.
Khajuraho (pronunciation ⓘ) is a city, near Chhatarpur in Chhatarpur district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.One of the most popular tourist destinations in India, Khajuraho has the country's largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures.
The Taj Mahal (/ ˌ t ɑː dʒ m ə ˈ h ɑː l, ˌ t ɑː ʒ-/ TAHJ mə-HAHL, TAHZH-; Hindi: [taːdʒ ˈmɛɦ(ɛ)l]; lit. ' Crown of the Palace ') is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Udaipur was voted the Best City in the World in 2009 by the Travel + Leisure magazine, [68] [69] and is now amongst the favourite wedding destinations for Indian as well as foreign nationals. [70] The city is a blend of sights, sounds and experiences, which have made it one of the top destinations for weddings and celebrations. [71] [72]
Rani Ki Vav (lit. ' The Queen's Stepwell ') is a stepwell situated in the town of Patan in Gujarat, India.It is located on the banks of the Saraswati River.Its construction is attributed to Udayamati, the spouse of the 11th-century Chaulukya king Bhima I.
It is the main entrance to the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri, which is 43 km from Agra, India. [1] [2] Front view of the Buland Darwaza Side view of Buland Darwaza, Fatehpur Sikri [3] Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in the world and is an example of Mughal architecture. It displays sophistication and heights of technology in Akbar's ...
West Bengal is a state in the eastern] region of India and is the nation's fourth-most populous. [1] It is also the seventh-most populous sub-national entity in the world, with over 91 million inhabitants. [1] It is bordered by the countries of Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh, and the Indian states of Orissa, Jharkhand, Bihar, Sikkim, and Assam.
More images: N-RJ-150 Archaeological Sites and Remains Gilund: Rajasamand Upload Photo: N-RJ-151 Babur's Garden (Charbagh) Dholpur (Jhor) Dholpur Upload Photo: N-RJ-152 Jogni-Jogna Temple: Dholpur / Sone- ka – Gurja: Dholpur Upload Photo: N-RJ-153 Shergarh Fort: Dholpur: Dholpur Shergarh Fort More images: N-RJ-154 Wall painting in the palaces ...