This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

An unassuming tomb houses an important milestone in Indian architectural history.

This 15th-century mosque is a beautiful blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture.

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

Ancient traditions and surreal birdwatching come into sharp relief along one of the world's most polluted rivers.

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

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

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.

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

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

Time has stopped at the house where Gandhi died.

Siddhartha Gautama sat here and received enlightenment.

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

An imperial fortress city that incorporated cultural elements from the entire Mughal empire, only to be abandoned the year it was finished.

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

This 17th-century mausoleum is topped with an acoustic marvel.

The ancient water tanks remain some of the ruined city’s most beautiful architecture.

The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.

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

Modest by day, illuminated majestically at sunset.

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

Hidden in the shadow of a rocky fortress is one concubine’s long-forgotten legacy.

This ancient Hindu temple is covered in thousands of colorful statues and has a long mythological history.