UNESCO World Heritage Sites India

Explore India’s most stunning rock-cut caves, from Ajanta and Ellora to Elephanta, Badami and Bhimbetka. Discover their history, art, and how to reach them.

Every monsoon, Uttarakhand’s Valley of Flowers transforms into a breathtaking spectacle of 600+ wild blooms. Here’s how to experience it at its best.

For 143 years, the Darjeeling Toy Train has been winding through the hills, offering a one-of-a-kind journey through tea gardens, mountain passes, and history itself. More than just a train ride, it’s an experience —one that lets you slow down, soak in the views, and relive a piece of heritage.

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.

History is always fascinating, and to discover that which has been hidden for a long time adds to the uniqueness of a place. Bhimbetka is sign of existence of people in the stone age, and some of the shelters show signs of being inhabited nearly 100,000 years ago! It is believed that the Pandavas from the Mahabharata also stayed here. Visit Bhimbetka to go back to the past and learn all about the lifestyle and culture of ancient times.

Step wells of India have always mesmerized tourists from far and wide, for their unique architecture and carvings. Not only does Rani ki vav in Gujarat belong to this class of picturesque landmarks of India, it also has a special historical beginning to it. Read more to explore and quench your thirst about the ancient architecture of India.