5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites To Visit In India
By: Kratika Wed, 22 June 2022 4:37:28
Dive into this handpicked list of Top 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. Add the most outstanding natural spaces in India to your bucket-list dream. Note them down!
Ranking 6th on the top 20 countries with the most UNESCO world heritage sites, a trip to Incredible India is an interesting travel story! Nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts will have a most memorable time.
# Great Himalayan National Park
Great Himalayan National Park, you guessed it, is located in the stellar Himalayan Mountains in the northern part of India. This great bio reserve is a sanctuary to 375 exotic species of fauna and more than 100 species of flora. It is also a haven for hiking and trekking enthusiasts. The altitude range of between 1500 and 6000 m, offers a full range of pure nature.
# Kaziranga National Park
The forest of Kaziranga spreads along the River Brahmaputra. It is well connected through the Indian roadways. The scenic terrains remain unhindered by human touch...best for a wildlife safari! The vast forest also has elephant-grass meadows and swampy lagoons. Its history is a beautiful tale in itself.
Created with an area of a mere 232 square kilometers in 1905 to protect the shrinking one-horned Indian rhinoceros population. Presently it is the only natural habitat of its kind! Proud home to more than 2200 of this majestic Jurrasic era species. It is one of the most sought after wildlife holiday destinations in India. It is also a Tiger Reserve and a recognized important Bird Area.
# Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Park
To immerse yourself with the lost wilderness, Nanda Devi National Park and Valley of flowers is the best place to be. At an elevation of more than 3,500 m, on a roughly square outline, this wide alpine treasure is marked by imposing glacial Himalayan mountain views on all sides. The stellar views of the second highest peak in India, Nanda Devi (7816 m) will leave you gasping with awe and wonder.
Valley of flowers, is a dream landscape added to the Nanda Devi National Park in 2005 expansion. The valley stretches carpets of alpine flowers far and wide. Sanctuary to more than 600 Himalayan fauna species. It is a paradise for Botanists and Mountaineers, located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
# Keoladeo National Park
Located in the very colorful Indian state, Rajasthan, Keoladeo National Park welcomes all. From serious bird watchers to curious minds, you can enjoy a visit to this oasis in the Great Indian Thar Desert, one of the best bird-watching sites in Asia. The park is open to watch winged wonders and rich biodiversity from sunrise to sunset.
Remarkable in its richness and diversity, the Park’s flora consists of 379 species of flowering plants. It allows a great range of scenes from savannas to mounds, to different kinds of trees and shrubs.
# Sundarbans National Park
It's easy to forget that ‘we live in a beautiful world.’ It becomes a cliche, hindsight in everyday distractions and virtual stimulation. It's easy to feel alone and crave connection. Discover the good old Nature Therapy!
Visit the Most Famous Tiger Zone in the World's Largest Mangrove Forest in India. Sunderbans are a global wonder with an unmatched aura of beauty and rich flora fauna with 64 plant species, 78 species of mangroves alone. It is an enrapturing mosaic of small islands, pretty trees, rich marine life, and an important breeding area for wildlife.