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10 Offbeat UNESCO Heritage Sites To Explore In India This October

Uncover India’s hidden UNESCO gems this October—from Gujarat’s ancient stepwells to Himachal’s Himalayan trails. Explore 10 lesser-known World Heritage Sites where history, architecture, and wilderness meet in serene splendour

OT Staff

12 October 2025

At Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Gujarat Photo: gujarattourism/instagram

Dholavira, Gujarat (Harappan City)

Walk amid the ruins of this ancient Indus Valley city on Kutch plains. October’s dry months reveal intricate waterworks, fortifications, and urban layout hardly crowded by tourists.