Jul 10, 2024, 03:55 PM IST

7 must-visit UNESCO heritage places in India

Varnika Srivastava

Hampi in Karnataka is UNESCO marked place. It is home to many ancient monuments.

Hampi, Karnataka

Varanasi is the world's oldest country. It is a UNESCO marked tourist place.

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

In Odisha, Konark you will find sun temple, that is a UNESCO heritage. 

Konark, Odhisha

India's capital boasts three iconic heritage sites: the Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, and the 13th-century Qutb Minar, each with its own unique history and significance.

Delhi,NCR 

The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, northeast of Aurangabad, are a series of Buddhist temples with sculptures, murals, and frescoes dating back to the 5th century AD.

Aurangabad, Maharashtra

Jaipur, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is India's Pink City, known for its pink-colored sandstone buildings, vibrant street food, and impressive forts and palaces.

Jaipur, Rajasthan

Amritsar's Golden Temple, the holiest site in Sikhism, is on the Tentative List for UNESCO status. Covered in gold, it offers a beautiful marble promenade, langar, and free food for 300,000 people daily.

Amritsar, Punjab

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports