India's Madhya Pradesh's Yakapfuma Nhoroondo uye Tourism Inopenya Iine 18 UNESCO Heritage Sites.

China, Kurume 13, 2025

Madhya Pradesh secures global recognition with 18 UNESCO Heritage Sites, including cultural landmarks, enhancing its tourism appeal and cultural legacy worldwide.

Madhya Pradesh Earns Global Recognition with 18 UNESCO Heritage Sites

Madhya Pradesh has now secured its place on the global stage with 18 UNESCO World Heritage sites, three of which are on the Permanent List and 15 on the Tentative List. This recognition highlights the state’s rich cultural and historical significance, cementing its place in the world’s heritage landscape.

Recent Additions to UNESCO’s Tentative List

The state recently celebrated the inclusion of four new sites in UNESCO’s Tentative List:

• Ashokan Edict Sites
• Chausath Yogini Temples
• Gupta Period Temples
• Palace-Fortresses of the Bundelas

Previous Additions to the Tentative List

In the previous year, UNESCO also added six sites from Madhya Pradesh to its Tentative List:

• Gwalior Fort
• Khooni Bhandara of Burhanpur
• Rock Art Sites of the Chambal Valley
• Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple in Bhojpur
• Gond Monuments of Ramnagar in Mandla
• The Historic Ensemble of Dhamnar

These additions underline the state’s ongoing efforts to safeguard its historical treasures and promote them globally.

Madhya Pradesh’s 18 UNESCO-Recognized Heritage Sites

With the recent additions, Madhya Pradesh now boasts 18 UNESCO-recognized heritage sites. Among these, three are on the Permanent List:

• Khajuraho Boka reMatemberi
• Bhimbetka Rock Shelters
• Buddhist Monuments of Sanchi

The Tentative List includes several other iconic sites such as:

• Monuments of Mandu
• Historic Group of Orchha
• Bhedaghat-Lametaghat in Narmada Valley
• Satpura Tiger Reserve
• Chanderi, famous for its iconic saree weaving

Celebrating the Achievement and Commitment to Heritage Preservation

On this historic occasion, Dr. Mohan Yadav congratulated the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, the Department of Culture, archaeologists, history enthusiasts, organizations, and the citizens who have all contributed to preserving the state’s cultural heritage. He also urged the people of Madhya Pradesh to come together in their commitment to protect these historical treasures, ensuring that the state’s cultural legacy continues to thrive on the global tourism map.

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