As per current official data, India is home to 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which is a prestigious number globally. From the forts of Rajasthan to the ancient caves of Ajanta and Ellora and Agra’s very famous Taj Mahal, the list is too good. But beyond the famous sites lies another India, which is dotted with ruins, forgotten temple towns and archaeological marvels that remain surprisingly overlooked in the world of travel. In fact, some of the attractions are already on UNESCO’s Tentative List, while others possess cultural, architectural or historical significance.
Many travellers either rush past them or never realise they exist at all. A look at five forgotten UNESCO sites in India that travellers rarely visit, but absolutely should.
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