This archaeological site was once a grand city of the Indus Valley Civilization with a sophisticated system for conserving water.

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

A favorite haunt of Delhi's politicos and intellectuals, this old-school coffee shop was shut down under Indira Gandhi's Emergency.

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

This magical and eccentric stepwell is a hidden treasure within the ancient fort city of Mandu.

India's first open-air public art district sits in the heart of the country's capital.

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

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

Scholar, adventurer, saint, and instigator of the Goa Inquisition.

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

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

This fortress played a key role in the battle that would ultimately give rise to the Maratha Empire.

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

There are millions of temples in India, but only one prominent temple dedicated to the Hindu creator god.

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

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

The world's largest Tibetan refugee settlement.

This magnificent 18th-century hall consists of a maze of nearly a thousand interconnected passages.

Siddhartha Gautama sat here and received enlightenment.

The evocative ruins of a 1,000-year-old hill fort lie within a popular tiger reserve.

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

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

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.