The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

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.

The world's largest secondhand book market is a haven for bibliophiles and bargain hunters.

The largest and, arguably, most scenic fortress in Bhutan.

This 17th-century Bhutanese monastery is ensconced in Buddhist legend.

The small cliffside monastery known as the Tiger's Nest is said to be the meditation site of an eighth-century Buddhist master.

One of Bhutan's oldest temples was purportedly built to halt a giant female ogre from preventing the spread of Buddhism across Tibet.

The small sanctuaries lie just off the beaten path near one of Bhutan's most famous attractions.

This giant Buddha statue has 125,000 smaller Buddhas hidden inside it.

This Himalayan airport provides one of the most difficult landings in the world.

One of the largest pagodas in Nepal is a 13th century testament to regional craftsmanship.

This park in Nagarkot boasts one of the best views in all of Nepal.

Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.

An ancient art form is kept alive in this corner of Nepal.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

This religious site features Nepal’s largest statue of Buddha.

Nailing a coin to this holy stump is just another way to ask the gods for relief from dental pain.

The oldest Hindu temple complex in Nepal serves as the seat of Nepal’s national deity, Lord Pashupatinath.

The former stronghold of the Malla Dynasty has remained virtually unchanged since the 17th century.

This is one of the last surviving structures of a once vast palace complex.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."