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Orchha Moves Closer To World Heritage Status As UNESCO Accepts Dossier

With its Bundela-era architecture and rich historical significance, this recognition would elevate Orchha on the global stage, attracting tourists worldwide

Royal cenotaphs of Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, India Photo: Shutterstock
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Madhya Pradesh's Orchha is one step closer to becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Recently, the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board prepared a detailed dossier to nominate Orchha's group of historic monuments for inclusion in UNESCO's prestigious World Heritage List, and the Indian government has approved it for the 2027-28 nomination.

The Indian Ambassador to Paris, Vishal V. Sharma, formally submitted the nomination to the Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Lazare Eloundou Assomo. This is an exciting achievement for Madhya Pradesh, as Orchha could become India's only state-protected World Heritage Site once UNESCO officially declares it.