Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda, Bihar
Ruins of the oldest center of learning in India, which lasted for 800 years.
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Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya
Where Buddha is believed to have reached enlightenment, with 7 sacred sites, now a place of pilgrimage and meditation.
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Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area
A mountainous nature reserve of great beauty and biodiversity protecting a range of species and habitats.
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Western Ghats
A mountain range supporting incredible biodiversity and a range of ecosystems, great for hiking and other outdoor activities.
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The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
A remarkable astronomical observatory with 19 large masonry instruments dating to the 18th century.
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Keoladeo National Park
A wetlands nature reserve that is an important stopover for migratory birds, excellent for birdwatching.
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Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
A collection of stupas, temples and monasteries that make up the earliest Buddhist sanctuary in the world.
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Khajuraho Group of Monuments
Twenty-two 11th-century temples of the Chandela period, covered in exceptionally accomplished figurative stonework.
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Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi
Remnants of early Islamic India, including Northern India’s oldest mosque and a minaret that is the highest stone structure in India.
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Red Fort Complex
An outstanding example of Mughal architecture on a grand scale, with later British colonial additions.
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Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
Caves, temples and sculptures that represent a unique testimony to the 6th-9th-century Pallavas civilization.
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Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
Artworks spanning thousands of years and depicting animals, people, rituals etc. related to the culture of local indigenous groups.
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Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Twin sites with the remains of remarkable pre-Mughal architecture in Gujarat: mosques, tombs, stepwells and more.
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Agra Fort
A stunning example of Mughal architecture in the form of a fortress containing palaces, audience halls and mosques.
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Ajanta Caves
Thirty ancient caves carved into a cliff wall, many of them filled with Buddhist paintings and sculpture.
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Group of Monuments at Hampi
Hundreds of ruins of temples and other structures of the vanished Vijayanagara kingdom.
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)
A busy 19th-century Gothic Revival train station in Mumbai that blends Victorian and Indian influences.
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Taj Mahal
The most famous monument in India, a landmark of Mughal-era architecture and a symbol of eternal love.
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Historic City of Ahmedabad
A medieval walled city of unique gated communities and many architectural monuments in a mix of styles.
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Ellora Caves
34 stunning stone-cut caves with carved and painted images from three different religions.
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Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
A 16th-century tomb within a complex of tombs, the first garden tomb and the inspiration for the Taj Mahal.
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Great Living Chola Temples
Three outstanding 11th-12th-century temples covered with carvings depicting elements of Hindu mythology.
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Kaziranga National Park
A riverine wildlife refuge that is home to many rare and threatened species, including the one-horned rhinoceros.
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Hill Forts of Rajasthan
Six ornate and unique forts, legacies of the Princely Rajput states.
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Fatehpur Sikri
An ancient city that is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture.
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Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
A vast nature reserve with breathtaking scenery, perfect for intrepid nature lovers.
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Jaipur City, Rajasthan
A planned 18th-century walled city, famous for its pink architecture.
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Elephanta Caves
Caves devoted to the Hindu deity Shiva, containing art dating to the 5th and 6th centuries.
