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A World Heritage Site is a landmark or area with legal protection by an international convention administered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. World Heritage Sites are designated by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Great Himalayan National Park – What You Should Know
The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) is located in the far western Himalayas in the Banjar sub-division of…
RANI KI VAV – WHERE EVERY STEP TELLS A STORY
Rani-ki-Vav or Rani ki Bawdi is one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, home to the state…
Hill Forts of Rajasthan – Symbolizing Glory Of Past
Hill Forts of Rajasthan – The serial site located in the state of Rajasthan includes six majestic forts…
Red Fort : Explore The History Of The Mughal Dynasty
In 1638 Shah Jahan shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi and laid the foundation of Shahjahanabad, the…
Western Ghats – Get Beyond Limits
Older than the Himalayan mountains, the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats represent geomorphic features of extreme importance…
Jantar Mantar, Jaipur – The World’s Largest Sundial
Jantar Mantar is one of the oldest astronomical observatories, featuring the world’s largest stone sundial in the center…
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly known as the Victoria Terminus Station in Mumbai, is a classic example of…
Bhimbetka Rock Shelters – Prehistoric rock art of india
The cave paintings are about 30,000 years old. Rock shelters that were home to humans centuries ago. And…
Mountain Railways Of India – UNESCO world heritage Site
Mountain Railways Of India – The site consists of three railways. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was the first,…
Humayun’s Tomb – The Garden of Tombs in Delhi
The last refuge of Mughal Emperor Humayun is reminiscent of a stately palace rather than a mausoleum. Located…