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Antilia

World's most expensive home.

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Mahakali Caves

Nineteen ancient rock-cut Buddhist caves can be found on the outskirts of Mumbai.

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Banganga Tank

Tucked in Mumbai’s wealthiest neighborhood is one of the city’s oldest and most sacred sites: a temple complex believed to house the waters of the Ganges.

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Gilbert Hill

A 66-million-year-old rock formation stands tall over Mumbai, offering stellar city views.

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Kwan Kung Temple

The only Chinese temple in Mumbai.

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Tower of Silence in Mumbai

A Zoroastrian funerary tower where excarnation rituals are carried out is threatened by the area's dwindling vulture population.

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The Magen David Synagogue

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

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Mumbai's Parsi Fire Temples

The place of worship for Zoroastrians, Mumbai's Parsi fire temples use fire and ash for purification.

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Pista Burfi

The pistachio fudge makes a vibrant accompaniment to celebrations in Northern India.

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Falooda

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Falooda

A 2,500-year-old Persian dessert evolved into this Indian summertime favorite.

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Northern India’s Colorful Cities, Villages, and Celebrations

Visit towering forts and palaces, explore local villages, experience Diwali with an Indian family, wander centuries-old ruins, learn to cook in a family home, and witness the sunrise over the Taj Mahal and the River Ganges on this immersive tour of Delhi, Rajasthan, and Varanasi.

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