Known as the "Queen of Beach Markets," Calangute epitomizes Goa's beach flea market scene.

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

Once where royalty entertained guests, this opulent table is now one of the longest in the world.

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.

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

Inside the dome of this gigantic, Saturn-shaped building is one of the largest planetariums in Asia.

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

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

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

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

World's most expensive home.

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

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

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

A deeply beautiful 15th-century stepwell with a tragic story.

An ancient iron pillar in Delhi that seems to be rustproof.

The painted and decorated towers of this Hindu shrine were once the tallest structures in one of the oldest cities in India.

At 8,000 feet, the world's highest tea estate draws visitors for both its products and its panoramic views.

A heritage structure designed in 1882 honors a Parsi philanthropist.

A 19th-century church in South Mumbai built to commemorate those who died in the First Anglo-Afghan War and the retreat from Kabul in 1842.

A sandstone lamp post in Mumbai's business district honors the war efforts of the Port Trust and its employees who fell during World War I.

A tribute to the area's namesake and King Edward VII.

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

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