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Top UNESCO World Heritage Sites in North India
The region of North India is filled with UNESCO World Heritage sites, now you must be wondering what a UNESCO World Heritage site is? Well in short words, the place declared as a valuable asset for the ongoing and upcoming generation by the UNESCO is called a World Heritage Site. This list contains wide range of category that includes, ancient ruins, forts, Palaces, tombs, mountains, monuments, lakes, deserts, national park and many more.
Talking about the World Heritage Sites in North India, there is some of the wonderful piece of art in India that has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is a perfect delight to your eyes and with our North India Tours you can witness them up front.
Just to let you all know, there are a total of 42 World Heritage Sites in India, and in this blog we’re covering the best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in North India.
Top World Heritage Sites in North India
1. Taj Mahal, Agra
One of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in Agra of Uttar Pradesh, Taj Mahal is no doubt one of the beautiful monuments in India that attracts millions of visitors in India. Being a prime example of the Mughal architecture, the Taj Mahal is universally known and admired.
Taj Mahal is the symbol of Love and beauty, it was originally commissioned by the great Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan for his favorite wife Mumtaz in the year of 1632, due to its unparalleled beauty and holding a significant amount of history being a historical structure it was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983.
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2. Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
Being the first garden tomb in the Indian subcontinent, the Humayun’s Tomb is one of the famous tombs situated in the heart of Delhi. After the death of the famous Mughal Emperor, Humayun in the year of 1556 the Humayun’s Tomb was commissioned in the year of 1569 by his widow, Biga Begum.
The construction of Humayun’s Tomb gave rise to several stunning tomb later, due to its unique charm and being the first garden tomb it also inspired Taj Mahal. Humayun’s Tomb gives you a regal charm, with its intricate carvings, the detailed works, the large pillars and the 4 massive gardens really tells a lot about the Mughal Architecture.
3. Red Fort, Delhi
Fame of being one of the most important and historical structures in the history of India, Red Fort situated in Delhi is a world known UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was commissioned by the famous Emperor Shah Jahan in the year of 1638, and later in the year of 2007 it was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Red Fort houses several palaces inside, the wall of this fort are made up of red sandstone and are 75 feet high. Some of the famous palaces to visit inside Red Fort are Diwan-E-Am and Divan-E-Khas. It is renowned as a historical figure, because every year the prime Minister of India hoists the national flag here.
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4. Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh
Famously known as the City of Victory, Fatehpur Sikri was the former capital of the Mughal Dynasty for 10 years, later Akbar Shifted his capital to Lahore than Agra, which got famous as his cultural and political capital. Fatehpur Sikri is a small city and houses several group of monuments which are listed as a UNECSO World Heritage site.
The main attraction of Fatehpur Sikri is the Buland Darwaza also known as the Door of Victory, constructed during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar in the year of 1575 to celebrate his victory over Gujarat. Buland Darwaza is also the highest gateway in the world and showcases the example of Mughal architecture. The other fine attractions in Fatehpur Sikri are Panch Mahal, Tomb of Hazrat Ali Chisti, Jodha Bai’s Palace, and Jama Masjid.
5. Amer Fort, Jaipur
One of the majestic forts situated in the heart of Jaipur the pink city. Amer Fort or Amber Fort is renowned for its artistic style of elements, standing tall with a height of 475 meters it stands over the beautiful Maota Lake.
Amber Fort was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site in the year of 2013 along with Mehrangarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Ranthambore Fort, Jaisalmer Fort, and Chittorgarh Fort. There are several stunning royal palaces that one can see inside and experience the grandeur of the Royals who used to live here. The main attractions of Amber Fort are Diwan-I-Am, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Mahal etc.
A visit to Amber Fort is a treat to the traveler eyes, with intricate carvings, brilliant architecture and the stunning views from the top, with our Rajasthan Tour Packages which are fully customizable will take you to an enchanting journey through the vibrant state of Rajasthan.
6. Khajuraho group of Monuments, Khajuraho
Khajuraho group of monuments are a group of monuments that are famous for their unique style of architecture, some of the temples here have erotic sculptures of Kamasutra, which are world renowned. One of the famous among the Khajuraho group of monuments is the Kandariya Mahadeva. It was built by the King Dhandadeva of the Chandela Dynasty, and the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The center of attraction is the Kamasutra temples of Khajuraho, the temple offer erotic scenes from the bygone era. You will get to see celestial nymphs as providing sensual pleasure to the sculptures and with our Golden Triangle tour with Khajuraho Temple you can gather a quick insight about these World Heritage Sites along with Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
7. Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgya
One of the famous UNESCO World Heritage sites in North India, the Mahabodhi Temple attracts several thousand visitors from worldwide through its great history. The temple is famously known as the ‘Great Awakening Temple’, it is situated near the Mahabodhi Tree in Bihar where it is believed that the Buddha achieved enlightenment.
Built by the famous Emperor Asoka in the 3rd century, the Mahabodhi Temple is also one of the 4 holy sites related to the Lord Buddha. Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama was a monk and a religious teacher who lived in South Asia, and said to be attained enlightenment under the Mahabodhi Tree. Buddha is also the founder of Buddhism.
8. Agra Fort, Agra
One of the massive forts situated just 2.5 km away from one of the Seven Wonders of the World Taj Mahal. Agra Fort was declared a UNESCO World heritage site in the year of 198, due to its significant important during the Mughal Dynasty.
Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, Agra Fort was constructed by the famous Mughal Emperor Akbar in the year of 1565, it houses several royal palaces that was built for the royal members of the Mughal Dynasty. The major attractions inside Agra Fort are the Jahangir Mahal, Moti Masjid, Diwan-I-Khas, Diwan-I-Aam, Mumtaz Mahal and many more things.
9. Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan
Situated in the vibrant state of Rajashtan, the Keoladeo National Park which was formerly famous as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in the year of 1985. It is famous for being the most important bird feeding and breeding grounds in India.
During the 1800s Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary was a hunting reserve for the Kings of Bharatpur and the Britishers, later in the 1982 it was recognized as a National Park and got its name changed as Keoladeo National Park. Since then it’s been thriving with over 350 species of migratory birds including the Siberian Crane. With our 3 days Agra Bharatpur tour package, you can get a chance to witness this beautiful national park along with the historical city of Taj.
10. Ranthambore Fort, Ranthambore
Ranthambore Fort, or we can say the remnants of Ranthambore Fort, a visit to Ranthambore introduces you to the ruins of Ranthambore Fort, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is within the Ranthambore National Park. The elevation of Ranthambore Fort is 200 meter, which was once the stronghold of the Chauhan Dynasty.
It was originally built by the Chauhan rulers during the 10th century to host hunting expeditions. But now the remnant of Ranthambore Fort serves as a playground for the Royal Tigers. If you are an adventure enthusiasts then our Golden Triangle with Ranthambore Tour is for you, giving you a chance to explore the three most charming cities of North India and witnessing the royal tigers in their natural habitat.
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