UNESCO World Heritage: News
30 Aug 2024
BloombergWhy tourists are playing real-life 'Temple Run' at Angkor Wat
A trend of tourists filming themselves sprinting around Angkor, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Cambodia, has sparked debate.
14 Jun 2024
LifestyleUnveiling Slovenia's underground marvels
Slovenia, a country known for its stunning landscapes, also hides some of the world's most breathtaking caves beneath its surface.
19 Apr 2024
MexicoUnveiling Yucatan, Mexico's ancient Mayan mysteries with these recommendations
Yucatan, Mexico, is a treasure trove of ancient Mayan ruins set amidst lush jungles and stunning landscapes.
16 Apr 2024
IranTake a journey through architectural wonders in Isfahan, Iran
Isfahan, located in the heart of Iran, is a city where history and architecture blend seamlessly.
02 Apr 2024
LifestyleExperience serenity in these picture-perfect gardens of Japan
Kyoto, the cultural heart of Japan, is a haven of tranquility with its stunning gardens.
09 Jan 2024
UNESCOIndia to chair, host UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in July
India is gearing up to host and chair the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for the first time ever!
11 Dec 2023
LifestyleJourneying through the UNESCO sites in South India
Nestled in the heart of South India lies a treasure trove of cultural and natural wonders, each narrating stories of antiquity, architectural brilliance, and ecological diversity.
30 Nov 2023
Taj MahalTaj Mahal turning green due to insect droppings
The iconic Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, is facing a peculiar issue as its stunning white exterior is turning green due to droppings from an insect called Goeldichironomus.
13 Nov 2023
SiddaramaiahKarnataka: Hampi pillar disfigured for Siddaramaiah's function, ASI issues notice
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has issued a notice to the Congress-led Karnataka government after a historical pillar inside Virupaksha Temple in Hampi was allegedly disfigured.
05 Sep 2023
ChinaChina: Workers looking for shortcut damage Great Wall, arrested
Authorities in northern China arrested two persons for allegedly causing "irreversible" damage to a section of the Great Wall of China with an excavator, CNN reported.
08 Jul 2023
Travel And Tourism5 lesser-known places to visit in Halebidu, Karnataka
Located in Karnataka, Halebidu is an unexplored tourist spot that is surrounded by ancient and beautiful temples and museums.
18 Apr 2022
Travel And TourismWorld Heritage Day 2022: Top 5 heritage sites in India
There are 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India that are a delight for cultural lovers, architecture enthusiasts, and adventure lovers.
01 Feb 2022
KarnatakaIndia nominates Karnataka's Hoysala Temples for 2022-2023 World Heritage List
The Hoysala Temples of Halebid, Belur and Somnathapura in Karnataka have been selected as India's nomination for 2022-2023 World Heritage List, said the Union Culture Ministry on Monday.
27 Jul 2021
GujaratHarappan-era city Dholavira inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
Dholavira, a Harappan-era metropolis in Gujarat, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the organization said on Tuesday.
13 Dec 2020
Madhya PradeshUnderrated tourist destinations in India that should be explored
This year started with a nightmare, which caused unprecedented mayhem and due to this, many of us had to cancel our travel plans.
04 Apr 2020
Robots2022 Asian Games: Robot Triplets unveiled as mascots
Three sporty robots named Congcong, Lianlian and Chenchen were unveiled as the official mascots of the 2022 Asian Games.
14 Feb 2020
FacebookPorn video filmed at Myanmar's sacred Buddhist site sparks outrage
A pornographic video filmed at a sacred site in Myanmar has invited severe backlash from locals.
12 Feb 2020
RajasthanTop 5 must-visit attractions in Rajasthan
Rajasthan is perhaps the most vibrant and colorful state of India.
12 Dec 2019
IndiaTop five offbeat places to visit in India
Traveling is about exploring new places and seeing the unseen, then why should your trips be limited to the same-old hill towns and beaches?
21 Nov 2019
IndiaTop five places to visit in India during winters
Winter is a season marked by excesses- everyone loves more food, extra sleep, and of course more travel plans, during the cold season.
22 Oct 2019
LifestyleTop five most beautiful waterfalls in the world
Witnessing a waterfall is truly an exceptional experience.
27 Sep 2019
Saudi ArabiaFor the first time, Saudi Arabia will issue tourist visas
For the most part of its existence, Saudi Arabia has been off-limits for the tourists, but it's going to change soon.
14 Jul 2019
IndiaDarjeeling Himalayan Railway's UNESCO 'World Heritage' status now under threat
The UNESCO "World Heritage" tag of the 140-year-old Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), also popularly known as the toy train, is under threat due to the Indian authorities' continuing failure to conserve the same.
12 Jun 2019
IndiaWant to spend more than three-hours at Taj? Pay fine
If you are planning to head to Taj Mahal in near future, here's something you should know.
10 Jun 2019
India#CareerBytes: Important topics every UPSC CSE aspirant must cover
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the toughest competitive exams in the country. The three-stage CSE comprises Preliminary examination, Main examination, and Personality Test/Interview.
03 Sep 2018
NepalNepal: Krishna temple reopens 3 years after deadly 2015 earthquake
Nepal's famous Krishna temple built in Indian Sikhara style was reopened for the public on Sunday for the first time three years after the deadly 2015 earthquake that left much of the country's cultural heritage in ruins.
21 Jul 2018
Jaipur#TravelBytes: 5 best weekend getaways for Delhiites
Nothing feels better than a weekend after a hard week of work.
30 Jun 2018
MumbaiUNESCO declares World Heritage Site in South Mumbai
Mumbai's Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble has been declared as the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
26 Mar 2018
MaharashtraThe man who spent decades digitally restoring the Ajanta Caves
With increasing anthropogenic and natural pressures on the iconic Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, there's a growing fear that this piece of ancient Indian culture might soon be lost for eternity.
03 Dec 2017
MumbaiCentral Railway headquarters to move out of Mumbai's iconic CST
The headquarters of Central Railway (CR) will soon move out of Mumbai's iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSTM), making way for a "world-class rail museum" to preserve the heritage site.
10 Jul 2017
JapanJapan's Island, where women are banned, declared world heritage site
Japan's Okinoshima Island, which houses the Okistsu shrine, built in the 17th century to pray for the safety of sailors has recently been added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.
29 Jun 2017
BollywoodEffects of film tourism: '3 Idiots' has dented Ladakh's life
In 2008, Ladakh was a noteworthy tourist attraction, but it still hadn't achieved the cult-status it has today. That year, 400,000 tourists visited it, which was then home to 200,000.