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.

Updated on: Apr 18, 2022 2:58 PM IST

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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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Unakoti – Tripura: Unakoti, a district in the Northeastern state of Tripura, is home to several rock carvings that date back to the 7th -9th centuries. This tourist attraction is a ‘Shaiba’ (Saivite) pilgrimage and hosts a big fair known as ‘Ashokastami Mela’ every year in April. (Instagram/@ripon_debbarma_)

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Murud Janjira Fort – Maharashtra: 165 km (103 mi) south of Mumbai lies a fort called Murud Janjira Fort which is situated on an island just off the coastal town of Murud. (Instagram/@unseensafar)

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Pari Mahal, Jammu and Kashmir: Also known as the 'Palace of Fairies,' this place was built in the mid-1600s as a library and residence for the Mughal prince Dara Shikoh. This seven-terraced garden is located atop the Zabarwan mountain range, overlooking Srinagar and the southwest of Dal Lake. (Instagram/@araidstraveltrips)