UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India

10

must-visit 

Other than the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort

India has 42 UNESCO World Heritage Sites . While the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort are the most popular, there are others that will equally enthrall you. Here are 10 other sites that one should consider visiting in India

The only pre-Mughal Islamic City built in the 15th century with an even older Kalika Mata temple on a hill top

1. CHAMPANER PAVAGADH ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK,GUJARAT

Three 10th century temples in Belur, Halebid & Somnathpura that are the latest additions to the Indian UNESCO Sites

2. Hoysala Temples Karnataka

3. HAMPI, KARNATAKA

The lost kingdom of Vijaynagara complete with its temples, palatial ruins and city infrastructure.

Six forts with eclectic history spread across Rajasthan

4. hILL fORTS OF rAJASTHAN

Brihadeeswarar temple, Airavateshwar temple and the Gangaicholapuram one - legacy of the 14th century Cholas

5. Living Chola Temples

6. Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh

The abandoned kingdom of the Mughals with the highest gate in the world.

7th and 8th century wonders built by Pallavas and recorded  in the notes by Ptolemy

7. Group of Monuments in Mahabalipuram

8. HUMAYUN'S tOMB, NEW dELHI

The stunning tomb site has more than just the resting place of Humayun. Rightly called the Garden of tombs.

9. PATTADAKAL GROUP OF MONUMENTS, KARNATAKA

The 7th century university of architecture where you can see the early experiments of Indian temples

One of the most unique and detailed stepwell built in the 8th century with over 1500 carvings

10. RAni ki Vav, Gujarat