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Photo Blog: Top 10 World Heritage Sites in India You Must Visit

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Swaroopa Deshmukh
Swaroopa Deshmukh
Senior Travel Content Writer
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April 22, 2020
April 22, 2020

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India has 37 UNESCO heritage sites, featuring some of the oldest temples, forts, and historic structures in the world.

Plan a trip to Kumbhalgarh Fort in Rajasthan for impressive fortifications and standout views.

Visit St. Francis of Assisi Church in Goa to experience a classic heritage landmark in a coastal setting.

Don’t miss Fatehpur Sikri in Uttar Pradesh, a must-see Mughal-era site with remarkable architecture.

See Qutub Minar in New Delhi and Konark Sun Temple in Odisha for two iconic UNESCO monuments.

Include Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh and Red Fort in New Delhi to balance romance, history, and grand scale.

India is no short of culture and heritage, which we all know. But did you know we are one of the countries with most heritage sites in the world? India holds 37 UNESCO identified heritage sites including some of the oldest temples, forts, and other structures. India was home to some of the oldest civilizations on Earth giving it the upper hand here, and thanks to the diverse nature of our nation that has ample religions, sects, and communities which in return gave us these beautiful structures to admire.

Below are top 10 of the 37 that you cannot give a miss!

1. Kumbhalgarh Fort, Rajasthan 

Kumbhalgarh Fort, Rajasthan

2. St. Francis of Assisi Church, Goa

St. Francis of Assisi Church, Goa

3. Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh

Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh

4. Arjuna's Penance, Tamil Nadu

Arjuna's Penance, Tamil Nadu

5. Qutub Minar, New Delhi

Qutub Minar, New Delhi

6. Konark Sun Temple, Odisha

Konark Sun Temple, Odisha

7. Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh

Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh

8. Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, Tamil Nadu

Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, Tamil Nadu

9. Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh

Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh

10. Red Fort, New Delhi

Red Fort, New Delhi

How many of these have you seen yet? Let us know in the comments below. If you haven't, then don't wait...go explore your country NOW!

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