Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.

Half-size replica of the Taj Mahal.

The world's largest banyan tree is followed by a community of worshippers.

Camera cars and condom bikes built from scrap and one man's passion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Modest by day, illuminated majestically at sunset.

The abandoned site of the Beatles spiritual awakening and subsequent revolt.

The world's largest Tibetan refugee settlement.

This 11th-century temple gave rise to the word "juggernaut," as well as some mysteries that defy scientific explanation.

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

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

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

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

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

This complex of vertically-excavated Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu monolithic temples in India's Maharashtra providence illustrates a spirit of tolerance characteristic of ancient India.