World Heritage Day: 6 lesser-known hidden gems in India you need to explore
On the occasion of World Heritage Day, here are some fascinating hidden heritage gems in India you probably didn't know about.
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World Heritage Day is celebrated every year on April 18. Also known as International Day for Monuments and Sites, this day aims to spread awareness about the cultural heritage around the globe and to preserve and protect it. You must have heard of the famous Taj Mahal in Agra, Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad, and the Qutub Minar in Delhi but there are many other fascinating heritage sites that not many know about. Here are a few hidden gems in India you need to visit.(Instagram)
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Sarkhej Roza – Gujarat: This is a mosque and tomb complex dedicated to the memory of Ahmed Shah I’s spiritual advisor, Ahmed Khattu Ganj Baksh. It is known for its Indo-Saracenic style of architecture.(Instagram/@me2_s_photography__)
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Rabdentse – Sikkim: Located close to Pemayangtse Monastery in West Sikkim District, this archaeological site is famous for its ancient ruins. It was the second capital of the former kingdom of Sikkim from 1670 to 1814.(Instagram/@aakash_ratkal)
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Bidar Fort, Karnataka: This majestic fort is located in the northern plateau of Karnataka. It is believed that the fort was built soon after the establishment of the Bahamanid dynasty of peninsular India.(Instagram/@thakur_rajath_singh_rajput)
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