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All 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India 

• India has a total of 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which include sites of cultural, natural, and mixed significance.
• The latest addition to this list in 2024 is the Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty located in Assam.
• This list highlights India's rich heritage, featuring well-known landmarks like the Taj Mahal and Kaziranga National Park.
• UNESCO, which stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, acknowledges World Heritage Sites that hold great cultural or natural significance.
• These sites are nominated by countries that are members of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, which was established in 1972.
• In 2024, Assam’s Moidams was officially added to the World Heritage list, marking it as India’s 43rd designated site.

India boasts 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with 35 recognized for cultural significance, seven for natural beauty, and one, Khangchendzonga National Park, acknowledged for its cultural and natural blend. Only five countries have more World Heritage Sites than India, which gained international recognition in 1983 when the Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Agra Fort, and Taj Mahal were among the first entries on the World Heritage List. The country preserves a diverse range of sites, from ancient cave paintings to rich forests with rare wildlife, reflecting its significant cultural and environmental heritage on a global scale.

Here is the complete list of all 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India:

The "Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty" in Assam was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 26, 2024, at the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, making it India's 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site.