India is expanding its Vande Bharat routes across the country, including those connecting the most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Now, you all have Vande Bharat to travel around the most famous destinations in India, from centuries-old temples to stunning Khajuraho architecture.
According to UNESCO, there are 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. In this article, explore 5 Vande Bharat Trains That Take You to India's Most Famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
5 Vande Bharat Trains That Take You to India's Most Famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites
India is known for its rich and vast cultural heritage, from Khajuraho architecture, the Taj Mahal & Agra Fort to the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram. Explore these 5 Vande Bharat trains that will take you to India’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage sites.
1. Banaras–Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express
UNESCO Site: Khajuraho Group of Monuments
State: Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Station: Khajuraho
The Banaras–Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express established the direct connection between India’s most revered religious and cultural destinations, including Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, and Khajuraho.
This Vande Bharat train reaches the most famous UNESCO World Heritage site in India, Khajuraho Temple. It was built during the reign of the Chandella dynasty, around 950 AD to 1050 AD.
2. Varanasi-Delhi Vande Bharat Express
UNESCO Site: Taj Mahal & Agra Fort
State: Uttar Pradesh
Nearest Station: Agra Cantt
The Varanasi-Delhi Vande Bharat Express established the direct connection between India’s first UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Taj Mahal & Agra Fort.
The Taj Mahal was built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, whereas Agra Fort was built near the garden of the Taj Mahal and was also built in the 16th century, and it is popularly known as the Red Fort of Agra.
3. Chennai–Mysuru Vande Bharat Express
UNESCO Site: Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
State: Tamil Nadu
Nearest Station: Katpadi Jn.
The Chennai–Mysuru Vande Bharat Express established the connection to reach the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram.
From this Vande Bharat train, first you have to reach Katpadi Jn., and then you have to reach the final destination either by taking a road trip or a local train to reach Chengalpattu station.
This site was founded by the Pallava kings, which was carved out of rock along the Coromandel coast in the 7th and 8th centuries.
4. Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express
UNESCO Site: Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat
State: Gujarat
Nearest Station: Sabarmati
The Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express makes the connection at the Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat. It was built on the bank of the Saraswati River in the 11th century AD. This stepwell was constructed in the Maru-Gurjara architectural style.
It was built as an inverted temple, which highlights the preserving of water, which is divided into seven layers.
5. Howrah Gaya Vande Bharat Express
UNESCO Site: Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya
State: Bihar
Nearest Station: Gaya Jn
The Howrah Gaya Vande Bharat Express connects to one of the four holy sites related to the life of Lord Buddha, which is the Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya.
Lord Buddha got the attainment of enlightenment at Bodh Gaya only. This temple was built by the most famous Mauryan emperor, Ashoka, in the 3rd century B.C.
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