India has 7 Natural World Heritage Sites, designated by UNESCO for their unique ecosystems, rich biodiversity, and conservation value. These sites are protected for their global environmental and ecological significance.
List of India's 7 Natural World Heritage Sites:
1) Kaziranga National Park (Assam) - Famous for the largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses in the world.
2) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (Assam) - A UNESCO biodiversity reserve, home to rare species like the golden langur.
3) Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan) - A renowned wetland and bird sanctuary, crucial for migratory birds.
4) Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (Uttarakhand) - Known for stunning alpine meadows and endemic species.
5) Sundarbans National Park (West Bengal) - The largest mangrove forest in the world, home to the Royal Bengal Tiger.
6) Great Himalayan National Park (Himachal Pradesh) - A high-altitude national park with rare flora and fauna.
7) Western Ghats (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu) - One of the world's eight "hottest" biodiversity hotspots.
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