Out of 35 World Heritage Sites approved by UNESCO which boast of great cultural and natural importance for the country, here are 8 of scenic places from UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites situated in India which are known for their natural beauty.
Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan
It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1985 for being a habitat of rare and endangered species. Formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Keoladeo National Park is a domicile for thousands of resident birds and visiting migratory birds
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam
It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1985 for its rich biodiversity, spectacular scenery and natural landscape. With a splendid scenic sight, Manas Wildlife Sanctuary wraps a vast region of flora and fauna including tiger, pygmy hog, Indian rhinoceros and Indian elephant.
Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal
It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1987 mainly because of its immensely rich mangrove flora and mangrove-associated fauna. Located in West Bengal, Sunderbans National Park is known to have the world’s largest area of mangrove forests with a large number of rare and endangered species living there.
Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area, Himachal Pradesh
It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 2014 for being an outstanding significance for biodiversity conservation. The Great Himalayan National Park is home to more than 375 fauna and various flora species along with twenty-five types of forest in the area.
Western Ghats (2012)
It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 2012 for its exceptionally high level of biodiversity. The Western Ghats have thousands of animals and plants with a number of globally threatened species and many undiscovered species living there.