According to Hindu belief, this shallow island chain was created by a god with an army of monkeys.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

On the Pakistan-India border the militaries perform an elaborate theater of aggression each and every night.

A nearly unconquerable island-fort in the Indian Ocean.

The world's largest bust sculpture celebrates the Hindu deity, Shiva.

The world's largest secondhand book market is a haven for bibliophiles and bargain hunters.

The largest tiger reserve in India is a vast expanse dotted with ancient ruins of Nagarjuna Viswa Vidyalayam.

This experimental utopian "city of the future" in rural India may hold a dark secret.

This hilltop warren of monastic dwellings is the result of centuries worth of Mongol attacks.

The remains of what was, not so long ago, the world's largest city.

Centuries-old bridges grown from tangled roots.