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

In Old Goa, the former residence of the archbishop now houses a permanent exhibition.

The millstones of an ancient Portuguese gunpowder factory have been kept on display at Old Goa.

This chapel was built by Afonso de Albuquerque in 1510 to commemorate his entry into the city of Goa on St. Catherine’s Day.

Once considered one of the three great Augustinian churches in the Iberian world.

Considered one of the oldest surviving churches in Goa.

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

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

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

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

Known as the leaning temple, the sacred structure has somehow developed a severe nine-degree slant.

A bulky, ancient stupa marks the site of Siddhartha Gautama's seminal Buddhist teaching.

The octagonal tower at this important Buddhist site was added many years after the temple's initial construction.

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

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

Liquor and flowers mark a holy site for Indian motorcycle riders.

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

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

The clock tower is a prominent landmark in the bustling commercial hub in the heart of Jodhpur, showcasing intricate architecture and cultural significance.

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

Once an indicator of social class, the color blue has come to define this city on the edge of the Thar Desert.

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

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

More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.