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India is known for its vast and diverse landscape, which is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. UNESCO World Heritage Sites are places that have been listed by UNESCO as being of outstanding cultural heritage value and importance for future generations. They are usually the result of the efforts of many different people over many years, and each one has its own unique story to tell.
India has a lot to offer, but if you're looking to experience some of the most beautiful and historically significant sites in the world, then you should definitely make a point of visiting some of these UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Here is the list of the Most Epic UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India You Must Visit:
1) Taj Mahal, Agra:
The Taj Mahal is one of the most iconic buildings in India, but it is not just a symbol of love, it is also a testament to the rich history of the country. The monument was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died during childbirth. The complex includes a large white marble mausoleum with a large dome over it and four minarets on each corner. It's considered one of the Wonders of the World because it's so intricately designed and made from white marble.
2) Hampi, Karnataka:
The city of Hampi in Karnataka, which is on the southern bank of the Tungabhadra River, transports you to the period when Vijayanagar ruled the region. The majestic remains of the bygone age in Hampi, which served as the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire in the 14th century, draw tourists and history aficionados from all over the world.
More than 1600 surviving monuments make up the Group of Monuments at Hampi, including the Virupaksha Temple, Hazara Rama Temple, Lotus Mahal complex, forts, gateways, palaces, museums, and more.
3) Ajanta Caves, Aurangabad:
Ajanta Caves is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Maharashtra, India and the distance between Aurangabad to Ajanta Caves is approximately 101 kilometres. The 31 Buddhist cave structures, paintings, and sculptures in Ajanta Caves are well-known. The construction of these prehistoric caverns occurred in two stages, the first beginning about the second century and the second from 400 to 650 CE. Numerous historic monasteries and chapels are known to have been housed in these caverns.
The artwork on their walls shed light on Lord Buddha's numerous births and previous incarnations. Additionally, there are other Buddhist deities represented here in rock-cut figures. The main draw of this place is Cave 1, which features a seated statue of Lord Buddha holding the dharma chakra pravartana mudra.
4) Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh:
The Buddhist monuments at Sanchi, which are located on a mountaintop with a view of the lowlands, comprise palaces, temples, monasteries, and monolithic pillars. Up to the 12th century AD, these structures served as Buddhists' active religious centers. One of the earliest stone buildings in India, the Great Sanchi Stupa, the site's centerpiece, dates to the third century BCE. Its distinctive construction is based on Buddhist design, and the entrances include intricate rock carvings.
5) Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu:
The Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, which are situated on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, were erected in the seventh and eighth centuries by Pallava emperors. Around 40 historic Hindu temples and monuments can be seen in the temple town, including the Descent of the Ganges, one of the world's biggest open-air rock-cut reliefs. They are divided into five groups: excavations, two rock reliefs, three structural temples, ten chariot-shaped Rathas, and ten Mandapas.
