UNESCO World Heritage site

From ancient cave art to colonial architecture, explore the five UNESCO World Heritage Sites that make Maharashtra a treasure trove of history, in this photostory for World Heritage Day.

Neelanjan Chakravarty from Kolkata created Bongheri Homestay to host tourists and adventure enthusiasts in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal.

The advisory body to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre has made a recommendation to include Santiniketan, the West Bengal university town established by the Tagore family, on its list of World Heritage Sites.

Among the numerous railway stations across the country, there are a few that are unique for several reasons. Here are four among them that are also UNESCO World Heritage sites.

P Sivakumar, field director at Kaziranga national park created six wetlands to help wildlife access water and reduce man-animal conflict

Once known for their cruelty against animals, poachers at Manas National Park in Assam are now at the helm of protecting the wildlife at the UNESCO world heritage site, restoring the Indian Rhino’s glory

Thanks to a 12-mm-thick glass on the roof and door of the Vistadome, passengers can enjoy a panoramic view of the pristine Himalayas as they travel on the 4+ hour journey.

Hampi is known for beautiful ruins, and gigantic boulders.

The iconic monument is second only to the mighty Angkor Wat.

It is a matter of pride that out of over 43 applications spanning ten countries that competed for the 2017 Unesco Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation, the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is the only religious centre in the whole of South India to bag the award in 2017.