About
29 tourist destinations are listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO (United
Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization). And this is,
undeniably, a matter of pride for India. As Western Ghats are the last spot
listed as World Heritage Site, the locals of Kerala are happy to know that
Western Ghats have the ending point in Kerala after passing from several
states. All the listed tourist destinations are endorsed with either natural or
cultural legacy. Out of 29 UNESCO-listed heritage sites of India, 23 of them
endorse cultural legacy while balance 6 are categorized in natural legacy.
Spots in Western Ghats recognized
by UNESCO
About
39 places in Kerala and Western Ghats are pointed out by the UNESCO. And 20
spots of these places are from Kerala recognized as eco-friendly destinations.
The forests spread around these recognized spots are Chinnar, Pushpagiri,
Manavan Chola, Thekkady, Eravikulam, Silent Valley, Pulmedu, and Kaalikavu. In
the Western Ghats, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is renowned as a one of the most
significant place. With having evergreen forests in Kerala, the Silent Valley
National Park is recognized. In the Western Ghats, about 1600 km of the total
area is most ancient and bio-diverse than Himalayas. About 5000 species of rarest
plants are grown here and about 140 mammals live here. Another impressive part
is that 16 mammals of them are spotted only in this place rather than any other
place across the world.
Mattancherry Palace
Another
delightful spot in the tentative list of UNESCO’s world heritage site is
Mattancherry Palace of Kochi. With the architectural importance of mythological
murals, the palace is known for having portraits of King of Cochin. Renowned
for having ancient art, Mattancherry Palace is all set to be recognized as a
well-designed heritage.
Recommended Spots in Kerala
awaiting to be added in UNESCO’s list
A
list of other 14 to-be heritage sites is proposed by the Archeological Survey
of India (ASI) to be added in Heritage Site list of UNESCO. In this list, some
ancient palaces and thousands of years old temples are also added. At the top
of the list, the renowned and ancient temple of Sree Vadakkunnathan is added
that is known for organizing “pooram” festival. In the list, other temples
accompanying Shiva temple are Chemmanamthitta, Triprayar, Thiruvanchikulam,
Pallimanna
Peruvanam and Arikanniyur. When it comes to the palaces, Palakkad, Saint
Angelo, Beckel, Padmanabhapuram Palace, Thalassery and Edakkal Caves are in the
tentative list.
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