A pair of nearly 1,000-year-old temples profusely covered in meticulous stone carvings.

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

The roof of one of the world’s largest spice markets provides a grand view over the neighborhood's glorious bustle.

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

This colorful colonial neighborhood in Panjim is one of the only Latin Quarters in Asia.

A small town in Rajasthan has been dubbed the "City of Stepwells," and Raniji ki Baori is the queen.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This 16th-century mosque is the hallmark of the African architectural legacy in India.

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

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

These medieval funerary monuments are now home to a colony of critically endangered vultures.

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.

Nestled among the artifacts of the National Crafts Museum, this hidden gem offers hard-to-find regional foods from all over India.

Half-size replica of the Taj Mahal.

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