World Heritage Day

The 18th April is UNESCO World Heritage Day. Projects, events and exhibitions take place annually all over the world to raise awareness of World Heritage sites. Activities are often themed, and in past years these have included agriculture, science, industry, and religious places.

The theme of World heritage Day 2011 is “The Cultural of Water”.

World Heritage Properties in India

Cultural

1.     Agra Fort, Uttar Pradesh (1983)

2.     Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra (1983)

3.     Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh (1989)

4.     Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Gujarat (2004)

5.     Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus), Maharashtra (2004)

6.     Churches and Convents of Goa, Goa (1986)

7.     Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra (1987)

8.     Ellora Caves, Maharashtra (1983)

9.     Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh (1986)

10.  Great Living Chola Temples, Thanjavur, Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram, Tamil Nadu (1987)

11.  Group of Monuments at Hampi, Karnataka (1986)

12.  Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu (1984)

13.  Group of Monuments at Pattadakal, Karnataka (1987)

14.  Humayun's Tomb, Delhi (1993)

15.  Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Madhya Pradesh (1986)

16.  Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya, Bihar (2002)

17.  Mountain Railways of India, Darjeeling, West Bengal (1999); Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu (2005); Kalka Shimla, Himachal Pradesh (2008)

18.  Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi (1993)

19.  Red Fort Complex, Delhi (2007)

20.  Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh (2003)

21.  Sun Temple, Konârak, Orissa (1984)

22.  Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh (1983)

23.  The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur, Rajasthan (2010)

Natural

24.  Kaziranga National Park (1985)

25.  Keoladeo National Park (1985)

26.  Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (1985)

27.  Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (1988)

28.  Sundarbans National Park (1987)

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