One of the longest natural sand beaches in the world.

This historic textile city was abandoned after being ravaged by fire.

Ancient and modern architecture are joined in Louis Kahn's monument to democracy.

A beautiful stretch of Bangladeshi river known for its high quality sand is possibly more remarkable for its color changing water.

Where giant ships go to die.

This colorful palace is an oasis of calm amid the hustle and bustle of the Buriganga riverfront.

Built in a perfect square, this archaeological site is one of the largest and best preserved ancient fortifications in India.

The first English fort built in India.

A pair of mysterious, unusually polished cave temples with an ancient gold legend.

The single largest diocese established on the Asian continent.

This historic complex is home to the oldest Christian grave in Kolkata, India.

This synagogue is the only place of worship for New Delhi’s small Jewish community.

This disputed mass of ice is home to the highest battleground on Earth.

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

No cyclone yet has been able to topple this rugged Indian lighthouse.

A fresco in this magnificent palace is said to have been the first depiction of the Taj Mahal's design.

This overlooked Japanese Buddhist temple is a respite from the bustle of Kolkata.

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

An effigy of the deity emerges from a temple's water every 40 years.

This abandoned palace and the stupas around it conceal beautiful Buddhist frescoes, statues, and silk paintings.

This deserted palace is one of the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture in India.

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

This sprawling stronghold has been at the center of some of South India's bloodiest wars.

Kolkata’s only Portuguese church has a curious link with chickens.