Air Travel Sites In India
World Heritage Sites in India
World Heritage Sites in India
To restore and properly maintain the property (former) structures, properties, etc. have a natural significance, UNESCO has designated a number of sites around the world as World Heritage sites. A ancient land, India has a history of 5,000 years and has been ruled by various dynasties and rulers. Over the centuries, the rulers had erected a series of interesting structures throughout the country. Today, leaders are not more but the old structures provide an overview of a era. For proper maintenance and promotion of sites, UNESCO has designated a number of World Heritage sites. In addition, sites of culture, UNESCO has listed a number of natural heritage on the list. India has 27 world heritage sites that attract tourists worldwide.
Agra Fort (Agra, Uttar Pradesh – 1983) - Built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century, the imposing fortress is located near the famous Taj Mahal. Also known as the Red Fort in Agra, the home of a number of magnificent structures in solid walls around 2.5 kilometers long. Some major structures inside the fort is the palace of Jahangir, Taj Khas, Diwan-i-Khas and two very beautiful mosques.
Ajanta Caves (Aurangabad, Maharashtra – 1983) – Ajanta Caves, the Buddhist monuments date of the first cave a 2nd century BC However, with time during the Gupta period ((5th and 6th centuries AD) and many more richly decorated caves were aggregates were before. The sculptures and paintings of Ajanta are masterpieces of Buddhist religious art.
Ellora Caves (Aurangabad, Maharashtra – 1983) – Located near the caves of Ajanta, Ellora whole is home to 34 monasteries and temples dedicated to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. His series of monuments from 600-1000 AD, Ellora bring civilization of ancient India to life. houses Ellora
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (Madhya Pradesh – 1989) – The monasteries located 40 km from Bhopal, on hill overlooking the plain. The site is part of a group of Buddhist monuments in (monolithic pillars, palaces, temples and monasteries) dating from the 2nd and 1st century JC Buddhist monuments of Sanchi is the oldest Buddhist site of the existence and was an important center of Buddhism in India until the nineteenth 12 AD
Champaner – Pavagadh Archaeological Park (Panchmahal, Gujarat – 2004) – The site is dotted with unexcavated archaeological, historic and living cultural heritage, including including prehistoric (Chalcolithic) sites, a fortress of an ancient Hindu capital, and the rest of Century 16 Capital of Gujarat. The site also includes fortifications, palaces, religious buildings, residential areas, agricultural structures and water installations, from the eighth to the fourteenth centuries.
Churches and Convents of Goa (Old Goa – 1986) - Once the capital of the Portuguese, Old Goa is Home to a number of churches and convents. Heritage sites are the Church of Bom Jesus, which contains the tomb of St Francis Xavier – illustrate the evangelization of Asia.
Elehanta Cuevas (Kolab, Maharashtra – 1987) – Located on an island near Mumbai, the caves of an elephant fine collection of rock art linked the cult of Shiva. In the caves of Elephanta Indian art has found its most perfect expression, which may be seen in the reliefs of great high in the main cave.
Fatehpur Sikri (Uttar Pradesh Agra – 1986) – Fatehpur Sikri, the town of Victoria was built during the second half of the 16th century by Emperor Akbar. The city was the capital of the Mughal Empire only 10 years. The village houses left many monuments and temples, all with a consistent architectural style, including the Jama Masjid.
Great Living Chola Temples (Indian South, 1987) – Built by the great Chola rulers, temples of South India and spread to neighboring islands. The site includes three great-11 and 12th century, including the Brihadisvara temples in Thanjavur, the temple and the Temple Brihadisvara Gangaikondacholisvaram Airavatesvara Darasuram.
Monumental Hampi (Bellary, Karnataka – 1986) – Hampi was the last capital of the Vijayanagar kingdom last Hindu. Its leaders have built Dravidian temples and palaces attracted visitors aged 14 and 16 and still attract people from near and far.
Monuments at Mahabalipuram (group Chingleput, Tamil Nadu – 1984) – founded by the Pallava kings, the tombs of the seventh and eighth, the site is known for its Rath (chariot), mandapas (cave sanctuaries), giant outdoor relief and the temple of Rivage, with thousands of sculptures to the glory of Shiva.
of Monuments at Pattadakal (Group Bijapur, Karnataka – 1987) – Article of the Chalukyas in the seventh and eighth century, the monuments are known to form architectural northern and southern India. Here you can see an impressive series of nine Hindu temples, as well as a Jain sanctuary.
The Humayun Tomb Delhi (1993) – Built in 1570, The tomb is of particular cultural importance, because it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. In fact, falls later inspired several major architectural innovations, including the construction of the Taj Mahal.
Group of Monuments at Khajuraho (Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh – 1986) – Built Chandella by rulers between 950 and 1050 AD, the temples are known for their erotic sculptures. Originally there were about 86 temples, but now only 20 temples divided into three distinct groups and belong to Hindus and Jains.
Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya Mahabodhi of (Bihar – 2002) – One of the four holy sites related to Buddha, Mahabodhi Temple complex of temples and houses of the tree where Buddha is supposed to enlightenment. Mahabodhi Temple said Buddhists worldwide.
Mountain Railways of India (West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, 1999) - Heritage includes Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in West Bengal state and Nigiri funicular in Tamil Nadu. Built by the British, the railway crosses the mountains winding paths. Funicular is very important in facilitating the movement of population to the British colonial era and still serve as a mode of transport mountain resorts.
Qutub Minar and its monuments (Valencia – 1993) – Built in the 13th century Qutub Minar is 72.5 m high, falling 2.75 meters in diameter at its peak of 14.32 m at its base. The tower is surrounded by important archaeological structures such as buildings funeral, especially the magnificent Alai Darwaza Gate, the masterpiece of Indo-Muslim art (built in 1311), and two mosques, including Quwwat-ul-Islam, built with materials reused some 20 Brahman temples.
Red Fort (Delhi – 2007) - Located in the heart of Old Delhi, Red Fort, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as the palace fort of Shahjahanabad. Named for its massive red sandstone walls closing, the fort houses a number of structures remarkable Diwan – i – Khas and Diwan – i – Aam.
Bhimbetka (Madhya Pradesh – 1993) – Located in the foothills of the Vindhyan Mountains, shelter rock groups of five natural rock shelters, displaying paintings that appear to date from the Mesolithic period to the time history. The cultural traditions of the inhabitants of 21 villages near the site have a strong resemblance to those depicted in paintings.
Sun Temple, Konark (Puri, Orissa, 1984) – Located on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, the Sun Temple is a monumental representation of the car the sun god Surya. Built in the 13th century, the temple of the sun is one of the most famous Hindu shrines of India. Its 24 wheels are decorated symbolic motifs, and is managed by a team of six horses.
Taj Mahal (Agra, Uttar Pradesh, 1983) - One of the seven wonders of the world, Taj Mahal is a mausoleum of white marble picturesque. Built between 1631 and 1648 by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel Muslim art in India.
Kaziranga National Park in Assam (1985) – Located in the heart of Assam, this park is one the last areas of eastern India which is disturbed by human presence. Kaziranga is known to the world's largest population of rhinoceros horn, and many mammals, including tigers, elephants, panthers, bears, and thousands of birds.
Keoladeo Ghana National Park (Bharatpur, Rajasthan, 1985) – Once the hunting reserve of the Maharajas duck Rajput, Keoladeo Ghana National Park is a major wintering areas for large numbers of waterfowl. Here you can see some 364 species of birds including the rare Siberian crane. National Park is also known as the Park National Bharatpur.
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam (1985) – One of the major parks of India, Wildlife Sanctuary Manas is known for good people with a rhinoceros horn. Manas sanctuary is also home to varied wildlife, including many endangered species like the tiger, pygmy hog and the Indian elephant.
Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Park (Uttarakhand, 1988) – Located in the western Himalayas in the high state of Uttarkhand, Valley of Flowers National Park is known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and beauty natural. This park is also home to rare animals and endangered species like the Asiatic black bear snow leopard, brown bear and blue sheep. Set amid steep mountain Nanda Devi National Park is home to a wide variety of species of flora and fauna. The two national PARJ together constitute a transition zone between the mountains of Zanskar and Great Himalaya.
National Park Sunderbans (West Bengal, 1987) - the largest delta in the world, The Sundarbans covers 10,000 km of land and water (more than half that of India and the rest in Bangladesh). Sunderbans is the largest area known for Accommodation of mangrove forests in the world. Here we can detect a number of rare or endangered species like tigers, aquatic mammals, birds and reptiles.
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Myself, a Delhi based writer, use to write on various topics. Whenever I got leisure time I use to some new destinations in India. Usually I express my personal experiences through words, that I will share with you all here. For more information about India and its tourist destination you can visit the site ITOPC
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