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

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

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.

One of the tallest mountains in India was closed for years after a botched CIA mission.

World's tallest monolithic statue has served as a pilgrimage site since its completion in 993 CE.

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

Inside a beautiful Indian temple is a seemingly magical floating pillar that doesn't touch the ground.

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

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

This Gothic-style church is reputedly built atop the remains of one of Jesus's apostles.

Legend has it a commoner volunteered to be buried alive in the foundation so that the great fortress could be built.

This ancient fortress was once the setting for a strange battle won with the help of a lizard.

Eternal flame said to be a Hindu Goddesses fiery tounge.

The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.

Designed to serve primarily the Maharaja, this is an interesting variation on the traditional stepped well.

This magical place built as an astronomical center starred as a James Bond villain's lair.

This lavish estate recalls the opulent history of Calcutta.

This rare basalt crater lake is used to study the Moon and Mars.

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.

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

A once-stately trading fort is now a ruin slowly being consumed by the sea.

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.

This Jewish bakery, among the last in the region, sells legendary sweets from a century-old storefront.