An astounding 13th-century architectural and historical achievement

This temple contains what might be the world's oldest optical illusion.

When new viceroys were elected, they passed through this arch to cement the title.

The last remaining colonial-era Italian church in Old Goa.

Once considered one of the three great Augustinian churches in the Iberian world.

Over 3 miles up in the Himalayas this pass is one of the highest drivable roads in the world.

This ancient goddess temple inspired the design of India’s Parliament House.

The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.

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

The second-longest continuous wall on the planet protects a hidden secret in the deserts of India.

This magnificent stepwell is designed as an inverted temple and adorned with 1,500 sculptures.

An architectural marvel that dates back to the zenith of Indian architecture.

This 15th-century mosque is a beautiful blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture.

A giant repository of accidentally discovered cave paintings up to 30,000 years old.

World's tallest monolithic statue has served as a pilgrimage site since its completion in 993 CE.

The first English fort built in India.

The site of an atrocity that would be used to justify Britain’s conquest of India.

This precariously balanced boulder is said to be a hunk of stolen butter dropped by the gods.

This Gothic-style church is reputedly built atop the remains of one of Jesus's apostles.

The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.

Picnic on the seashore in the footsteps of ancient kings, protected by giant mythical cat beasts.

This 11th-century temple gave rise to the word "juggernaut," as well as some mysteries that defy scientific explanation.

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

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.