A village in India with a mysteriously high number of twins.

Worlds' largest inhabited river island.

This restaurant is proud to be built atop a burial ground.

Known as the wettest place on earth.

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

Megalithic monuments resembling magic mushrooms.

This rare basalt crater lake is used to study the Moon and Mars.

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

This lavish estate recalls the opulent history of Calcutta.

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

Hidden in the rain-forests of Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India lies the village of Ziro, home to the Apatanis.

Old and brave breed of warhorses known for their elegant, curved ears.

The world's largest Tibetan refugee settlement.

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

The painted and decorated towers of this Hindu shrine were once the tallest structures in one of the oldest cities in India.

Bold contestants slide in a rice paddy behind two charging bulls.

The Indian capital of black magic and witchcraft.

15 monolithic temples emulate an eroding sand castle.

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

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

The largest tiger reserve in India is a vast expanse dotted with ancient ruins of Nagarjuna Viswa Vidyalayam.

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

A centuries-old lookout post still sits atop a natural stone spire.

This hilltop warren of monastic dwellings is the result of centuries worth of Mongol attacks.