5 Must Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites In North East India

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Sujata Singh

North East India is home to a treasure trove of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here are a few of them.

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Kaziranga National Park

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Located in Assam, Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its population of the endangered one-horned rhinoceros.

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Manas Wildlife Sanctuary

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Ziro

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Apatani Cultural Landscape

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Khangchendzonga National Park

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