For the endless years India has been the melting pot of different beliefs and doctrines. If we take into account its vast heritage and cultural diversity India itself a heritage site. Sprinkled with innumerable historical monuments, forts, palaces, churches, caves, tombs, mosques, temples, gurudwaras and associated structures, India allures its suitors from all over the world. This grand country has near about 27 world heritage sights. Of them 12 sites are located in North India. We have brought to you all these twelve wonders of the north India. Enrich your knowledge with us to choose your favorite destination.
Dig into historical brilliance of this country with its 27 world heritage sights. Among these 27 sites 22 are Cultural Properties and 5 are Natural Properties. These have outstanding universal value according to the World Heritage Committee. Some of the World Heritage sites in south India include Ajanta Caves & Ellora Caves, Aurangabad, Elephanta Caves, Mumbai, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus; Mountain Railway of India etc equipped your knowledge more about these sites with us. And get in touch with our professionals with your queries.
Taj Mahal
Agra houses one of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by Shah Johan in memory of his consort Mumtaz Mahal. For the lovers through out the world Taj Mahal itself personifies Love. Constructed on a 313 square feet marble platform, it reflects the best examples of Indo-Islamic 'baroque' style.
Visiting Time : 600hrs to 1900 hrsn
Agra Fort
Sited on the right bank of the river Yamuna, Agra Fort is one of the most significant and vigorously built stronghold of the Mughal empires. Its richly decorated buildings reflect a distinct Mughal style of art and architecture.
Visiting Time : sunrise to sunset
Fatehpur Sikri, Agra
For around 10 years Fatehpur Sikri was the capital of the Mughal Empire. During the second half of the 16th century Fatehpur Sikri was built by the great emperor Akbar.
This city of victory is lies 37 kms from Agra.
Visiting Time: sunrise to sunset
Humayun's Tomb
Indian subcontinent's first garden tomb, Humayun's Tomb was built in 1570. The architectural structure is greatly influenced by various major architectural innovations, culminating in the structure of the Taj Mahal.
Visiting Time: sunrise to sunset
Khajuraho
Khajuraho Temples were built during the Chandella Dynasty. These temples reflect two different religious beliefs i.e.Hinduism and Jainism and represent a striking balance between artistic ecstasy and religious harmony. You can see some of the finest example of Indian architectural genius here.
Visiting Time : sunrise to sunset
Qutub Minar
This 72.5 m high red sandstone tower, Qutb Minar was built in the 13th century. It placed few km away from the south of Delhi. In its surrounding archeological area, Alai-Darwaza Gate, the masterpiece of Indo-Muslim art and two mosques, including the Quwwatu'l-Islam, the oldest in northern India, is placed.
Visiting Time : sunrise to sunset
Red Fort, Delhi
The Red Fort Complex was built by the 5th Mughal Emperor of India, Shahjahan as his new capital Shahjahanabad's palace fort. The palace was structured as a representation of paradise as described in the Koran.
Keoladeo National Park
Maharaja of Bharatpur artificallly crafted this 28.73 sq kms wetland by building small dykes and damns. Just 176 Kms from Delhi, this pardaise for birding place should not be missing by an avid bird watcher.
Nanda Devi & Valley of Flowers
India's Valley of Flowers National Park, located high in West Himalaya, is home to many rare and endengered wildlife including black bear, snow leopard, brown bear and blue sheep.
Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka are sited in the foothills of the Vindhyan Mountains and about 45 km south east of Bhopal. Spreaded over 10 km this place has around 700 rock shelters which are displaying paintings that appear to date from the epipaleolithic period to the historical period.
Sanchi
Kakanaya or Sanchi is world famous for stupas, monolithic Asokan pillar, temples, monasteries and sculptural wealth. This place is also known as the Kakanava, Kakanadabota and Bota-Sriparvata in ancient times. You can find here the architectural geniuses from the early Mauryan period.
Visiting Time: sunrise to sunset
Champaner
In Champaner you will find unexcavated archaeological, historic and living cultural heritage properties. This site includes vestiges, fortifications, palaces, religious buildings, residential precincts, agricultural structures and water installations.
Visiting Time: Sunrise to Sunset.
Ajanta Caves, Aurangabad
Situated at a distance of 107 km north of Aurangabad, Ajanta Caves date from the 1st and 2nd century. Ajanta Caves display some of the masterwork of Buddhist religious artform. Later in the Gupta era, many more richly decorated caves were added to the originals.
Visiting Time : 0900 hrs to 1700 hrs
Closed on Monday
Ellora Caves, Aurangabad
With its continuous succession of monuments dating from A.D. 600 to 1000, Ellora represents a complex artistic union of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. Locally these caves are known as 'Verul Leni'.
Visiting Time : sunrise to sunset
Closed on Tuesday
Elephanta Caves, Mumbai
The Elephanta Caves lie 7 km from the shore of the mainland. This island is named after a colossal elephant, 'Gharapuri', found in the island. You will find there seven cave extensions which are datable from approximately 6th - 7th centuries A.D.
Visiting Time: 0900 hrs to 1700 hrs
Closed on Monday
Churches of Old Goa
Old Goa's churches and Convents at Velha (Old Goa) owe their existence to the Portuguese rule. The Church of Bom Jesus, which contains the tomb of St Francis-Xavier, is one of the most visited churches of India.
Visiting Time: 0830 hrs to 1730 hrs
Konark - Sun Temple
Built in the thirteenth century, during the reign of the Eastern Ganga king Narasimhadeva - I, Konark Sun Temple encompassed a chamber with a lofty sikhara, a Jagamohana and an isolated nata-mandira in the same axis, besides numerous subsidiary shrines.
Visiting Time: sunrise to sunset
Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram was founded by Pallava kings. This 7th and 8th centuries rock cut constructions are known for their rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries) and the temple of Rivage, with thousands of sculptures to the glory of Shiva.
Visiting Time : 0600 hrs to 1800 hrs
Hampi
The Vijaynagar city ruins near the village of Hampi, are one of the most fascinating historical sites in India. Queen's Bath, Lotus Mahal, the huge Elephant Stables, the splendid Vitthal Temple, the Stone Chariot, the Virupaksha Temple, the Pushkarini Tank, the Mahanavami Dibba, etc are some fascinating features of this city.
Visiting Time : sunrise to sunset
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai, was once known as Victoria Terminus Station. The building, designed by the British architect F. W. Stevens, is a fine fusion of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture and Indian traditional architecture.
Great Living Chola Temples
Sprawled all over the south India and the neighboring islands, The Great Living Chola Temples were buit by the Chola kings. Among these temples Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur; Temple of Gangaikondacholisvaram, and Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram, Tamil Nadu are the most famous.
No fee for still photography with handheld cameras.
Visiting Time: 0630 hrs to 2030 hrs
Mountain Railway of India
This 46 km long metre-gauge single-track railway in Tamil Nadu State, now comes under the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. This 326 m to 2,203 m high construction still in use today. It exhibits the latest technologies of the time.
Pattadakal
This heritage site is placed in Bijapur district of Karnataka. This is the place where former Bijapur king's holly coronation used to take place. Besides Chalukyan architectural activities this sites is also very famous for the blending of the Rekha, Nagara, Prasada and the Dravida Vimana styles of temple building.
Visiting Time: sunrise to sunset
Other World Heritage Sites in India
Mahabodhi Temple
This newly added heritage site is one of the holy sites which are directly related to the life of Lord Budha. This temple is dated back to 5th or 6th century. In the 3rd century B.C emperor Asoka built the first temple.
Kaziranga National Park
This national park is the only place where you can find such a big populace of mammoth one horned rhino. Besides endangered one horned rhinos you will find barasingha, wild boar, hoolock gibbons, buffaloes and a few other reptile species there.
Visiting Time: 0730 hrs to 1600 hrs
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
This one of its kind wildlife reserve in north-east is placed in Assam. Sprawling over 360 sq. km Visiting Time: 0530 hrs to 1830 hrs
Sunderbans National Park
Sunderbans National Park houses numerous rare and beautiful animals and birds. You will find here over 400 most talked about Royal Bengal Tigers and other animals including the rhesus monkey and chital deer.
Visiting Time: 0700 hrs to 1700 hr
