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Source: Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya and Byculla railway station get UNESCO awards
Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya and Byculla railway station get UNESCO awards; Free Press Journal
Mahabalipuram’s great stonework; Yangyel Lhaden; Kuensel Online
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Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu is one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. It is a must-visit place if you are in south India.
Source: Mahabalipuram’s great stonework
5 enthralling light and sound shows in Madhya Pradesh taking us back to the days of yore; Sagar Purswani; Knock Sense
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Sagar Purswani has listed some of the best places to witness the light and sound shows in Madhya Pradesh. These incredible shows will surely take you back to the history.
Source: 5 enthralling light and sound shows in Madhya Pradesh taking us back to the days of yore
WB: Northeast Frontier Railways to operate evening service of ‘Joyride’ during annual Ghum Festival; ANI
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The Northeast Frontier Railway zone of Indian Railways has decided to operate the evening service of one pecial joyride under the toy train service of Darjeeling Himalayan Railways for the upcoming annual Ghum Festival.
Source: WB: Northeast Frontier Railways to operate evening service of ‘Joyride’ during annual Ghum Festival
Chittorgarh Fort In Rajasthan Will Be More Lit Than Ever; Femina
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Chittorgarh Fort will become the first fort in India to be illuminated throughout the year…
Source: Chittorgarh Fort In Rajasthan Will Be More Lit Than Ever
India’s impressive World Heritage Sites; Stars Insider
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Visiting India is to discover a vast land rich in culture and tradition. A sumptuous mix of spiritual beliefs and architecture, plus some of the most important wildlife hotspots on the planet, has led UNESCO to designate no less than 40 World Heritage Sites within India’s borders. These must-see destinations include magnificent palaces, decorative monuments, and evocative temples. Also listed is an entire mountain range and a state capital! So, are you ready to start ticking off India’s most significant tourist attractions? Click through and delve into the country’s cultural, historic, scientific, and natural world.
Odisha’s Konark Sun Temple & 4 Other UNESCO Sites To Host G20 ‘Culture Track’ Meetings!; Odisha Bytes
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Sun Temple in Odisha’s Konark is likely to host one of five key meetings, focusing on the “culture track”, during India’s G20 Presidency. India is expected to host over 200 meetings across the country after assuming the Presidency of the G20 for one year from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023. Besides Konark, which is 65 km from Bhubaneswar, the other four proposed well-known monuments and UNESCO World Heritage Sites are Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh), Hampi (Karnataka) and Agra Fort and Taj Mahal (Agra), the Indian Express reported.
ASI asks Bihar govt to submit Nalanda conservation plan to keep its World Heritage tag; Telegraph India
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The excavated site has stupas, shrines, viharas (residential and educational buildings) and important artworks in stucco, stone and metal…
Source: ASI asks Bihar govt to submit Nalanda conservation plan to keep its World Heritage tag
UNESCO World Heritage Sites India: Five Indian UNESCO World Heritage Sites You Must Visit This Winter; Odisha TV
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Five best UNESCO world heritage sites in India to visit at least once in your lifetime…
From Hampi to Siliguri — India to put spotlight on heritage, scenic sites during G20 meetings; PTI; CNBC TV18
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India is expected to host over 200 G20 meetings during its yearlong Presidency of the influential group, which will culminate with an annual summit on September 9 and 10, 2023. These 55 locations will also include Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities which have picturesque landscape and are rich in cultural heritage, he said.
Source: From Hampi to Siliguri — India to put spotlight on heritage, scenic sites during G20 meetings
Hampi, Khajuraho on list for G20 culture track; DivyaA; Indian Express
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These cities have been chosen mainly for well-known monuments and UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Taj Mahal and Agra Fort (UP), the Hindu and Jain temples of Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh), the Konark Sun Temple around 65 km from Bhubaneswar (Odisha), and the sites at Hampi (Karnataka).
Here’s a peek into the Pink City: 10 things to do in Jaipur on your next visit; Somya Agarwal; KnockSense
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The Pink City has an aristocratic ambience that pervades around the city, making visiting Jaipur a truly unique experience. So, in the midst of all the heritage sites that you visit, do not forget to do 10 things to do in Jaipur:
Source: Here’s a peek into the Pink City: 10 things to do in Jaipur on your next visit
In Pics: These Historic Indian Railway Stations Are UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Anjali Krishnan; The Better India
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Among the numerous railway stations across the country, there are a few that are unique for several reasons. Here are four among them that are also UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Source: In Pics: These Historic Indian Railway Stations Are UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Indian Railways: These 4 stations are listed under UNESCO World Heritage sites, will leave you awestruck!; Zee News
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Indian Railways not only offer breathtaking view but also tells a lot about the rich cultural heritage of the country through these 4 Railway stations listed under UNESCO’s World Heritage sites.
Tamil Nadu’s Mamallapuram beats Taj Mahal in number of foreign visitors; Indian Express
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A tourism ministry report also says Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra accounted for 65.41% of total domestic tourist visits in 2021-22.
Source: Tamil Nadu’s Mamallapuram beats Taj Mahal in number of foreign visitors
Four famous Hindu temples in South Asia; Business Standard
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These ancient temples, mostly built by powerful rulers, have survived to this date. They are visited by pilgrims and tourists from all over the world…
Mumbai’s CSMT Railway Station redevelopment plan: All you need to know; Money Control
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Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said CSMT’s heritage building won’t be touched but buildings nearby will be re-developed.
Source: Mumbai’s CSMT Railway Station redevelopment plan: All you need to know
Taj Mahal most-visited ticketed ASI site for domestic tourists in 2021-22: Report; PTI
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While the Mughal-era mausoleum ranked first, the Red Fort and the Qutub Minar — both UNESCO-recognised sites in Delhi — were the second and third most visited sites…
Source: Taj Mahal most-visited ticketed ASI site for domestic tourists in 2021-22: Report
World Tourism Day 2022 : Must Visit Locations Of Northeast India; Northeast Today
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Stop commercial activities within 500 metres of Taj Mahal, orders Supreme Court; Utkarsh Anand; Hindustan Times
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The Supreme Court took on record the submissions of senior advocate and amicus curiae ADN Rao, that it would be in the interest of the protected monument to issue directions for barring all commercial activities near the Taj Mahal…
Source: Stop commercial activities within 500 metres of Taj Mahal, orders Supreme Court
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