As of January 2024, there are 1199 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. India has 42, out of which there are 34 cultural sites, 7 natural sites, and 1 mixed site. These sites worldwide are given this status because they have cultural, historic, scientific significance about them. Let's learn how, why and what of the seven natural sites in India. There are in total 10 criteria that give a site the coveted designation. Four out of ten are for the natural sites:
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Mesmerizing view of Nanda devi from Kuari pass hiking trail near Auli, Uttrakhand
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Mesmerizing view of Nanda devi from Kuari pass hiking trail near Auli, Uttrakhand
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