{"id":19419,"date":"2018-10-24T14:46:44","date_gmt":"2018-10-24T14:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trippintraveller.com\/?p=19419"},"modified":"2018-11-19T11:13:18","modified_gmt":"2018-11-19T11:13:18","slug":"offbeat-must-visit-unesco-heritage-sites-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trippintraveller.com\/offbeat-must-visit-unesco-heritage-sites-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Eight Must Visit Offbeat UNESCO Heritage Sites in India"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having UNESCO<\/strong><\/em> designated sites in<\/strong><\/em> a country such as india<\/strong><\/em> is a thing of pride and joy.<\/p>\n

The ones who get to visit it? Luckier than most!<\/p>\n

This winter, why not plan a trip to some of those UNESCO<\/em><\/strong> World Heritage sites<\/strong><\/em>?<\/p>\n

Everyone has heard of the Taj Mahal and the sculptures of Khajuraho.<\/p>\n

But here\u2019s a list of the ones that are not as well-known but are not any less magnificent!<\/p>\n

Chandigarh Capitol Complex, Chandigarh<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Le<\/p>\n

The resplendent Chandigarh Capitol Complex<\/strong><\/em> showcases some of the expertise and that the renowned architect Le Corbusier is known for.<\/p>\n

Comprising of a tranquil lake with three monuments, and three buildings.<\/p>\n

This beautiful building complex was added in the list of the Heritage Sites in India<\/strong><\/em> in 2016.<\/p>\n

While the monuments consist of the Geometric Hill, Open Hand Monument.<\/p>\n

The Tower of Shadows, the three buildings are the grand Palace of Assembly, the High Court, and the Secretariat.<\/p>\n

The Complex\u2019s very amazing and sleek design makes it hard to believe that it was built around the 1950’s.<\/p>\n

Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, Madhya Pradesh<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Bhimbetka\"<\/p>\n

Bhimbetka<\/strong><\/em> is a cluster of 750 rock shelters and seven hills.<\/p>\n

All of which hold traces of the earliest signs and of human habitation in India.<\/p>\n

A slice of paradise for history lovers because this place is home to prehistoric cave paintings.<\/p>\n

The paintings bear evidence of human life that existed over 100,000 years ago.<\/p>\n

These fascinating paintings revolve around various themes and some of which show hunting and dancing while others include animals.<\/p>\n

You can easily spend a few hours and with marvelling at these beautiful paintings.<\/p>\n

Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Manas<\/p>\n

Nestled in the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, Manas Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a> is a tiger and elephant.<\/p>\n

Home to various species of endangered animals like<\/p>\n

1)the hispid hare<\/p>\n

2)Assam roofed turtle<\/p>\n

3)pygmy hog<\/p>\n

4)the golden langur.<\/p>\n

This place is the perfect destination for nature buffs and wildlife lovers.<\/p>\n

The gurgling Manas River cuts through the heart of this park, and is home to large numbers of wild water buffaloes.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s even a village situated in the heart of the park and which you can visit to learn more about the Bodo community.<\/p>\n

Keibul Lamjao National Park, Manipur<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Loktak<\/p>\n

Sprawled across a whopping 40 kilometres, the Keibul Lamjao National Park<\/strong><\/em> is the only and one of the best floating park in the world.<\/p>\n

It is primarily composed of plant materials, which are locally known as phumdis<\/em>.<\/p>\n

This place is the natural habitat of the endangered brow-antlered deer.<\/p>\n

Also referred to as the Manipur Eld\u2019s deer, and the dancing deer, known as the sangai<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Another highlight of the park is the Loktak lake and\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>which is the largest freshwater lake in India.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Kaas Plateau, Maharashtra<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Kaas<\/p>\n

Famous for huge varieties of seasonal wildflowers,<\/p>\n

The Kaas Plateau<\/strong><\/em> has an ethereal charm that magnetically draws the intrepid traveller.<\/p>\n

With endemic butterflies that flutter across the sprawling meadows carpeted with flowers in full bloom.<\/p>\n

The plateau offers a quick escape from the humdrum of daily life.<\/p>\n

Kaas is a place that is yet to be defiled by urbanization and commercialism.<\/p>\n

The best time to visit this heritage site is from August to October.<\/p>\n

When you can see the brilliantly coloured flowers spread across the entire plateau.<\/p>\n

Champaner Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Gujarat<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Champaner<\/p>\n

Dotted with ancient forts, the Champaner Pavagadh<\/a> Archaeological Park<\/strong><\/em> starts from the foothills of Pavagadh and gently rolls into the city of Champaner<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Home to huge arches, intricate entrance gates, and royal palaces this place will leave you speechless.<\/p>\n

This heritage site in india<\/strong> <\/em>gives you an insight into the way of life back in the 14th<\/sup> century through its 1)extensive residential complexes 2)water installations<\/p>\n

3)agricultural structures.<\/p>\n

The prime attraction of this site is the glorious Kalika Mata Temple<\/strong><\/em>, perched at an altitude of 800 metres on top of the Pavagadh Hill<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Darasuram, Tamil Nadu<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Darasuram\"<\/p>\n

Situated in a cozy corner of Tamil Nadu<\/a>, Darasuram<\/strong><\/em> is an offbeat panchayat town that lies in the lap of nature.<\/p>\n

Renowned for the regal Airavateswara Temple<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

This heritage site in india<\/strong><\/em> is a storehouse of ancient art and architecture<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Intricate stone carvings and some beautiful architecture await you here.<\/p>\n

The mandap <\/strong><\/em>in front of the temple is stunning with a colossal chariot and amazingly drawn by horses.<\/p>\n

Dating back to the time of the Cholas, the Airavateswara Temple was built in the 13th<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n

It is one of the rare places where panels of sculptures recount the history of the 63 Nayanars.<\/p>\n

Pattadakal, Karnataka<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Pattadakal\"<\/p>\n

Pattadakal<\/strong><\/em> is a massive Jain and Hindu temple complex built by the Chalukyas<\/strong><\/em> in the 7th<\/sup> and 8th<\/sup> centuries.<\/p>\n

A beautiful blend of the magnificent architectural forms of both north and south India.<\/p>\n

Pattadakal<\/strong><\/em> was the site where coronations of the Chalukyan kings<\/strong><\/em> took place.<\/p>\n

What makes it unique is that it has depictions of stories and not just from the Mahabharata<\/strong><\/em> and Ramayana<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Its also from Panchatantra<\/strong><\/em>, Kiratarjuniya<\/strong><\/em> (an epic Sanskrit poem), and the Bhagavat Purana<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Of the ten major temples located within the premises such as<\/p>\n

1)The highly sophisticated Virupaksha Temple<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

2)The Papanatha Temple<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

which is situated about half a kilometer away.<\/p>\n

Want us to plan a tour for you? Reach out to us at connect@trippintraveller.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We are happy to help!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

All pix courtesy Wiki Commons<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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