• Wild Ass Sanctuary, Little Rann of Kutch
Description The Wild Ass Sanctuary is located in the Little Rann of Kutch of the Gujarat State in India. It covers an area of 4954 km². The Sanctuary is named after a sub species of wild ass (Eq
Description The Wild Ass Sanctuary is located in the Little Rann of Kutch of the Gujarat State in India. It covers an area of 4954 km². The Sanctuary is named after a sub species of wild ass (Eq
Comparison with other similar properties Thembang can be compared to the following World Heritage and Tentative List Sites: Asante Traditional buildings, Ghana World. Heritage Site, Criteria: v The
Justification of Outstanding Universal Value The Qutb Shahi monuments of Golconda Fort, Qutb Shahi Tombs and Charminar are the oldest and most significant monuments of the sister cities of Golconda a
Description The Neolithic Site of Burzahom, in the district of Srinagar, India brings to light transitions in human habitation patterns from Neolithic Period to Megalithic period to the early Histori
Comparison with other similar properties Orchha, though different chronologically, can be compared to Champaner and Hampi in India and at international level to the City of Vicenza and the Palladian
Description The proposal comprises the 3 serial sites of: 1. Remnants of Swayambhu temple and Keerthi Thoranas, Warangal fort (17˚ 57’ 22.75” N and 79˚ 36’ 55.48” E) 2. Rudreswara Temple
Description Built in bricks and also in laterite, the temples at Bishnupur are mostly of Eka-Ratna type with a single tower upon a sloping roof and a square cell (Garbhagriha) flanked by a porch on e
Description Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, also known as Thiruvaranga Tirupati, is one of the most illustrious Vaishnav temples in the country, dedicated to Ranganatha, a reclining form of Hindu deit
Description The word `Sikh' itself is derived from the Sanskrit word `sishya' (of which the vernacular form is sikhya) meaning disciple/devoted follower. The same principle of universal particip
Description S. No. Names of the component parts: State, Province or Region: Latitude and Longitude, or UTM coordinates: 1. Kochrab Ashram Kochrab, Gujarat 23° 1' 19.15'' N, 72° 34' 10.16'' E
Description S. No. State, Province or Region: Names of the component parts: Latitude and Longitude, or UTM coordinates: 1. Punjab Ancient Site and Buddhist Stupa (Sanghol) Fatehgarh Sahib 30°
DescriptionNo.Name of PropertyState, Province or RegionArea (ha.)Geographic (lat/long) or UTM Coordinates of approximate centre point 1. Ruins of Ancient Vaishali Bihar Vaishali 2.77 (Vaishali)
Description Santiniketan, popularly known today as a university town, a hundred miles to the north of Kolkata, was originally an ashram built by Debendranath Tagore, where anyone, irrespective of cas
Description Ensembles at Belur, Karnataka 13°09’46.29” N, 75°51’38.41” E Ensembles at Halebid, Karnataka 13°12’45.43” N, 75°59’39.62” E The Hoysala era is one that contributed enorm
Description The geographical region of Majuli is North-East of India, which has seven states - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura, Meghalya are a part of the greater sub llimalyan Re
Justification of Outstanding Universal Value Padmanabhapuram Palace is the oldest, largest and well preserved surviving example representative of the traditional wooden architecture in India. The Pal
Description N 27 52 03 to N 27 07 35 and E 80 45 to E 80 55 The Neora Valley National Park (NVNP), covers a total area of 88 km². NVNP is a compact patch of virgin forest, rich in biodiversity
Justification of Outstanding Universal Value Narcondam is unique for the occurrence of the endemic Narcondam Hornbill (Aceros narcondami), which is found only in Narcondam. This Narcondam hornbill ha
Description Namdapha National Park, Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary and Jairampur Forest Division are located within India’s northeastern frontier state–Arunachal Pradesh. Among the last great remote wild
Description Nishat Bagh N34 07 30.57 E74 52 53.90 Shalimar Bagh N 34 08 58.71 E74 52 23.21 Achabal Bag N 33 42 53 E75 06 38.32 Chashma Shahi N34 05 08.37 E74 53 12.86 Pari Mahal Verinag N33 32 1
Description Matheran Light Railway: N18 59 20,27 - N19 01 41, 35 and E73 16 16,7 – E73 19 38.7 Kangra Valley Railway: N30 58 18 - N31 22 50 and E77 07 25 - E77 43 20 The two components of Matheran
Description Srirangapattana located in Mandya district of Karnataka state in the course of River Cauvery. The island measures approximately 5 kilometers east to west and 1.5 kilometers south to north
Justification of Outstanding Universal Value The ‘Monuments of the Deccan Sultanate’ constitute the representative examples of Deccan Sultanate monuments in India. The series demonstrates the exempla
Justification of Outstanding Universal Value The Tai-Ahomtribes upon their migration from China established their capital in different parts of the Brahmaputra River Valley (North-East India) between
Description Mattanchery Palace was built around 1555 A.D. by the Portuguese. It is a two tiered quadrangular building consisting of long and spacious halls. The central open courtyard enshrines the t
Justification of Outstanding Universal Value Criteria (v):  Loktak Lake (Loktak Part) and Keibul Lamjao National Park (KLNP) are surrounded by many villages mainly inhabited by the Meitei, a dominant
Description Craftsmanship means more than technical virtuosity. It is not only a profound understanding of materials, and of the tools with which materials are fashioned, but most importantly it invo
Description The group of monuments of Mandu are situated about 42 km south-east of Dhar, 112 km south-west of Indore and 300 km south-west of Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh. There are 61 monum
Justification of Outstanding Universal Value Criterion (v): The Garos are an indigenous tribe, majority of whom inhabit the Garo Hills of Meghalaya, while some live in parts of Assam and in a few poc
Description Sr. No Name of the component State, Province or Region Latitude and Longitude A Aihole-group, Aihole village, Hungund Taluka, Bagalkot District 16°01'11.5"N, 75°53’00"E 01 Ravanp
Description Bhubaneswar has a unique position among the cities of India. A temple town with series of ancient sandstone temples, heritage ponds and water tanks, its wealth of monuments is testament t
Justification of Outstanding Universal Value The City of Dholavira located in Khadir island of the Rann of Kutchch belonged to matured Harappan phase. Today what is seen as a fortified quadrangular c
Description N 25 51 to N 26 52 and E 70 18 to E 70 34 The Thar Desert in north-western India is a unique and the only habitat of its type in the Indian subcontinent. The Aravalli hills mark the east
Description Historically, developments in Delhi took place in a triangular patch of land with River Yamuna on one side and the northern range of Aravalli hills on the other two sides. The wider regio
Description The Cold Desert Cultural Landscape of India is situated in the Himalayas and stretches from Ladakh (in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, or JK) in the north to Kinnaur (in the state of
Justification of Outstanding Universal Value Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lake with estuarine character that sprawls along the east coast of India. It is considered to be the largest la
Justification of Outstanding Universal Value Chettinad possesses some outstanding physical characteristics of urban and rural planning which create a unique architectural ensemble with thousands of p
Description Cellular Jail is situated on South Andaman Island, one of 572 islands forming Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India. Inhabited since 2000 years, the islands were occupie
Justification of Outstanding Universal Value The Baha’i House of Worship at New Delhi stands in testimony to the efforts of the Baha’is community of Indian subcontinent towards the promotion of commu
Justification of Outstanding Universal Value The archaeological remains of the Harappan port-town of Lothal is located along the Bhogava river, a tributary of Sabarmati, in the Gulf of Khambat. Measu
Justification of Outstanding Universal Value Related to the Apatani cultural tradition/civilization: The Apatanis, the tribe inhabiting Ziro valley are known for their effective traditional village
Description Sarnath is situated at a distance of 8 km from Varanasi easily accessible by any conveyance. There are several monuments at Sarnath which are divided into two groups. Under Group 'A' Chau