7 Newly Added UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India

Sacred Ensemble

Home to Belur, Halebidu & Somanathapura temples — known for intricate soapstone carvings and Hoysala architecture.

Founded by Rabindranath Tagore — a cultural hub blending education, art, and nature.

Santiniketan

A Harappan city with ancient urban planning and water systems, set in the Rann of Kutch.

Dholavira

13th-century marvel with floating bricks and Kakatiya architecture excellence.

Ramappa Temple

Often listed separately — known for its unique temple-building style.

Kakatiya Rudreshwara Temple

India’s first urban UNESCO site — a mix of heritage homes (pols) and Indo-Islamic design.

Historic City of Ahmedabad

Showcases colonial and Art Deco elegance in India’s cinematic cityscape.

Victorian Gothic & Art Deco