These animal carvings stand as a representation of India and Britain.

Constructed in 1923, this is one of several heritage drinking fountains across Mumbai.

Mumbai's angel.

A bulky, ancient stupa marks the site of Siddhartha Gautama's seminal Buddhist teaching.

In Mumbai, a bright blue synagogue is the largest one for the Baghdadi Jewish community in Asia.

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

Known as the leaning temple, the sacred structure has somehow developed a severe nine-degree slant.

World's most expensive home.

Legend has it a commoner volunteered to be buried alive in the foundation so that the great fortress could be built.

Fifteen Jodhpur queens left their handprints before going to their fiery death.

India's first open-air public art district sits in the heart of the country's capital.

This weekly bazaar started in the 1960s as a way for hippie travelers to barter their goods.

The roof of one of the world’s largest spice markets provides a grand view over the neighborhood's glorious bustle.

This beautiful 16th-century necropolis marks an astonishing feat in heritage conservation.

This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.

Hidden in the shadow of a rocky fortress is one concubine’s long-forgotten legacy.

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

A startling, centuries-old subterranean marvel hides in plain sight.

An extraordinary "City of Caves" carved from solid stone.

Once an indicator of social class, the color blue has come to define this city on the edge of the Thar Desert.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.

More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.