India has more than forty UNESCO World Heritage Sites — Mughal masterpieces, Chola temples, rock-cut caves, hill railways and wild national parks. Bakkiya Tours & Travels builds custom tours around them, with expert guides, comfortable stays and a private vehicle. Below are the sites we cover; tap any one to enquire, and we'll plan a route that links the ones you most want to see.
UNESCO sites we cover (44)
Taj Mahal
Ivory-white marble mausoleum built 1631-1653 by Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal. The finest ex…Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOAgra Fort
Massive red sandstone fortification, imperial Mughal residence from 1565.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOAjanta Caves
30 rock-cut Buddhist caves with masterpiece paintings and sculptures from 2nd century BCE …Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOEllora Caves
34 Hindu, Buddhist and Jain rock-cut caves (600–1000 CE) including the world’s largest mon…Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOSun Temple, Konark
13th-century chariot-shaped temple with 24 carved wheels and 7 horses dedicated to the Sun…Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOGroup of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
7th–8th century Pallava monuments including the Shore Temple and Arjuna’s Penance.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOChurches & Convents of Goa
Portuguese-era churches including Basilica of Bom Jesus with St. Francis Xavier’s remains.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOFatehpur Sikri
Mughal ghost city built by Akbar in 1571, abandoned after 14 years.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOGroup of Monuments at Hampi
Ruins of Vijayanagara capital spanning 26 sq km with 1,600+ remains.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOKhajuraho Group of Monuments
Chandela dynasty temples (950–1050 CE) with famous erotic sculptures.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOElephanta Caves
Island caves with iconic 6m Trimurti Shiva sculpture from 5th–8th century.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOGreat Living Chola Temples
Three magnificent Chola temples at Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOPattadakal Group of Monuments
Chalukyan coronation site with temples blending north and south Indian styles.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOBuddhist Monuments at Sanchi
Oldest Buddhist sanctuary with the Great Stupa commissioned by Emperor Ashoka.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOHumayun's Tomb
First garden-tomb on Indian subcontinent (1570), inspiration for the Taj Mahal.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOQutb Minar & Monuments
72.5m minaret, India’s first mosque, and the mysterious rust-free Iron Pillar.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOMountain Railways of India
Three heritage railways: Darjeeling, Nilgiri and Kalka-Shimla through stunning mountains.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOMahabodhi Temple Complex
The site where Buddha attained enlightenment. One of the holiest Buddhist sites.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCORock Shelters of Bhimbetka
750+ rock shelters with paintings from 30,000 years ago.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOChampaner-Pavagadh Park
8th–14th century Hindu and Islamic architecture with hilltop temple.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOChhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Victorian Gothic railway station (1888) blending Indian and Western styles.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCORed Fort
Mughal imperial residence for 200 years, built by Shah Jahan in red sandstone.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOJantar Mantar
18th-century astronomical observatory with world’s largest stone sundial.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOHill Forts of Rajasthan
Six majestic Rajput forts: Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Ranthambore, Jaisalmer, Amber, Gagron…Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCORani-ki-Vav (Queen's Stepwell)
11th-century stepwell with 800+ sculptures and seven levels. On the ₹100 note.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCONalanda Mahavihara
Ancient Buddhist university (3rd century BCE–13th century CE) with 10,000 students at its …Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOLe Corbusier Architectural Work
Capitol Complex in Chandigarh — modernist masterpiece across 7 countries.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOHistoric City of Ahmedabad
Walled city with Hindu, Jain temples, Friday Mosque, and distinctive pol architecture.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOVictorian Gothic & Art Deco, Mumbai
Two architectural ensembles around Oval Maidan contrasting Victorian Gothic and Art Deco s…Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOJaipur City
India’s first planned city (1727), the Pink City with grid layout and uniform facades.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOKakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple
1213 CE temple with floating bricks and earthquake-resistant sand-box foundation.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCODholavira: A Harappan City
Major Harappan city (3000–1500 BCE) with advanced water management system.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOSantiniketan
Tagore’s experimental school evolved into Visva-Bharati University.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOSacred Ensembles of the Hoysala
Three Hoysala temples with sculpture precision rivalling jewellery.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOMoidams — Ahom Burial Mounds
Royal burial mounds of the Ahom dynasty (1228–1826).Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOMaratha Military Landscapes
Twelve Maratha fortifications across Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOKaziranga National Park
Two-thirds of world’s one-horned rhinos, highest tiger density.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOKeoladeo National Park
One of the world’s most important bird-breeding grounds with 350+ species.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOManas Wildlife Sanctuary
Himalayan foothill park with golden langur, pygmy hog and other rare species.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOSundarbans National Park
World’s largest mangrove forest with swimming Royal Bengal Tigers.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCONanda Devi & Valley of Flowers
Spectacular alpine meadow with 600+ plant species between Western and Eastern Himalaya.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOWestern Ghats
One of the world’s eight hottest biodiversity hotspots with 5,000+ plant species.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOGreat Himalayan National Park
Western Himalayan biodiversity with snow leopard, brown bear, and 375 fauna species.Enquire on WhatsApp →UNESCOKhangchendzonga National Park
World’s third highest peak (8,586m) in Sikkim, sacred to the Sikkimese.Enquire on WhatsApp →Why book with Bakkiya Tours
We're a local, family-run travel company that has planned trips since 2010. You get one point of contact who answers the phone, honest quotes with no surprises, and someone on your side from the first enquiry to the journey home — plus the flexibility to shape any package around exactly what you want.
Areas we serve
Bakkiya Tours is based in Virudhachalam, in Cuddalore district, and we arrange pickups right across the region — Cuddalore town, Chidambaram, Neyveli, Panruti, Ulundurpet, Tittakudi, Kattumannarkoil, Vadalur and the surrounding villages. From here we run trips throughout Tamil Nadu and into neighbouring Puducherry, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, as well as pilgrimages and holidays further afield in India. Being a local company means we can collect you from your doorstep, start early without a long dead-run, and be genuinely on hand throughout your journey. Tell us where you're starting from and we'll arrange a convenient pickup.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book my UNESCO heritage tour?
Message us on WhatsApp or call +91 96264 88887 with your dates and group size, and we'll send an itemised quote with car, driver and hotels.
Can you customise my UNESCO heritage itinerary?
Yes — every trip is tailored to your dates, budget, pace and interests. Tell us what you'd like to see and we'll plan around it.
Is a private car and driver included?
Yes, our tours use a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver throughout, with hotels chosen to suit your budget.
Tell us where you'd like to go
Send your dates and group size on WhatsApp and we'll build a trip with a clear, itemised quote.
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