World Heritage Sites

India's World Heritage Sites

Ancient historical monuments of India are pieces of its heritage. Historical centres, buildings like forts, temples, palaces of India make it (India) an irresistible travel destination. Spending vacation in India, travelling the length and breadth of this vast landmass is an unparalleled experience.

Through the ages, the history and culture of the vast subcontinent got enriched. Elements of all the people, races and religions were assimilated transformed and enliven. Together came forts, temples, palaces, gardens - all providing India with some fabulous holiday destinations and making travelling in India a real joy.

Given its historical and cultural richness, the whole country appears to be a Heritage site. Innumerable historical monuments, forts, palaces, churches, caves, tombs, mosques, temples gurudwaras and allied structures of various reigning powers and antiquity are spread all over the land. The masterpiece of Taj Mahal, the Fort of Agra, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan etc, palaces spread from Delhi to West Bengal and deep down the south, Ajanta and Ellora caves, the temples of Khajuraho and Konark besides numerous others in northern and southern India, the gurudwaras at Delhi or Amritsar, the churches of Goa and Kerala, not to mention those in the other parts of the country - the list goes on and on.
From Rajgriha, Nalanda and Bodh Gaya in the east to the Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra and from Vaishnodevi temple in Jammu to the Jewish Synagogue at Cochin (in Kerala), the country is a 'heritage delight'. The Buddhist stupa (structure) of Sanchi and Hampi are as alluring as the Sun Temple of Konark and temples at Mamallapuram and Brihadisvara. The Goan churches, the Sikh gurudwaras, the Jewish Synagogues - all exemplify the spirit of unity and diversity pervading the country. Be it the Mughal forts, palaces and other structures of Fatehpur Sikri and Agra, Humayun's Tomb or a mixed effort like the old Fort at Delhi, the history and heritage is spread everywhere, providing tourism in India tremendous potential. Historical heritage is part and parcel of Indian life as much as Velha (Goa), near Victoria Memorial in Kolkatta (Calcutta), Nalanda in Bihar, Badrinath in Uttar Pradesh, Salim Chisti's Tomb at Fatehpur Sikri, India Gate at Delhi and Gateway of India in Mumbai.

Given the historical heritage in the shape of monuments, their ruins, buildings, temples, forts, palaces, churches, mosques and gurudwaras, holidays in India is virtually travelling in historical paradise - living/ witnessing so many civilizations in one life. So the next time you think of holidays, planning for your vacation, do remember the heritage sites of India.