🌍 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India GK PDF with picture and brief description in Hindi and English – Free Download. List updated as on 2025.
Are you preparing for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Railway, Banking, or State PCS? If yes, then World Heritage Sites in India is a must-know topic in General Knowledge (GK). To help you in your preparation, we’re providing free downloadable PDFs in both English and Hindi.
These PDFs cover all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India, including their locations, historical significance, and year of inclusion.
📘 What Are World Heritage Sites?
World Heritage Sites are landmarks or areas recognized by UNESCO for their cultural, historical, scientific, or natural significance. India, rich in heritage and culture, has 40+ sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List (as of 2025), including:
- Taj Mahal – Agra, Uttar Pradesh
- Ajanta & Ellora Caves – Maharashtra
- Kaziranga National Park – Assam
- Qutub Minar – Delhi
- Group of Monuments at Hampi – Karnataka
- …and many more.
📥 Free Download – World Heritage Sites in India PDF
Download the complete list of World Heritage Sites in India with important details such as location, year of recognition, and category (Cultural/Natural/Mixed).
✅ Download: World Heritage Sites of India PDF (English)
✅ Download: विश्व धरोहर स्थल भारत पीडीएफ (हिंदी)
These PDFs are ideal for:
- UPSC Prelims & Mains
- SSC CGL, CHSL
- Railway (RRB NTPC, Group D)
- Banking (IBPS, SBI)
- NDA, CDS
- Other competitive exams
📌 Contents of the PDF
- Full list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India (as of 2024)
- Location (State/UT)
- Type (Cultural/Natural/Mixed)
- Year of Recognition
- Important Facts for Quick Revision
- Map-based Awareness (for visual learners)
📝 Why Should You Download These PDFs?
- Bilingual: Available in Hindi and English
- Updated: Covers latest additions to the heritage list
- Concise and Clear: Easy to memorize format
- 100% Free: No signup required
Official List : UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India
Cultural 35
- Agra Fort (1983)
- Ajanta Caves (1983)
- Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda, Bihar (2016)
- Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989)
- Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (2004)
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) (2004)
- Churches and Convents of Goa (1986)
- Dholavira: a Harappan City (2021)
- Elephanta Caves (1987)
- Ellora Caves (1983)
- Fatehpur Sikri (1986)
- Great Living Chola Temples (1987, 2004)
- Group of Monuments at Hampi (1986)
- Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1984)
- Group of Monuments at Pattadakal (1987)
- Hill Forts of Rajasthan (2013)
- Historic City of Ahmadabad (2017)
- Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi (1993)
- Jaipur City, Rajasthan (2019)
- Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana (2021)
- Khajuraho Group of Monuments (1986)
- Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya (2002)
- Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty (2024)
- Mountain Railways of India (1999, 2005, 2008)
- Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi (1993)
- Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat (2014)
- Red Fort Complex (2007)
- Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003)
- Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas (2023)
- Santiniketan (2023)
- Sun Temple, Konârak (1984)
- Taj Mahal (1983)
- The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement (2016)
- The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur (2010)
- Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai (2018)
Natural 7
- Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area (2014)
- Kaziranga National Park (1985)
- Keoladeo National Park (1985)
- Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (1985)
- Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (1988, 2005)
- Sundarbans National Park (1987)
- Western Ghats (2012)
Mixed 1