These serpents are considered holy and pampered accordingly.

Gigantic unfinished stupa and the world's 2nd largest bell.

The remains of what was, not so long ago, the world's largest city.

A small village in India bears witness to the end of birds' lives every September.

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.

Jumping-off point for a climb up Mt. Everest is the most dangerous airport in the world.

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

Temples adorned with intricate, erotic sculptures make up one of the "seven wonders" of India.

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

Known as the most dangerous bridge in the world, the Hussaini Hanging Bridge is only one of many precarious rope bridges in Northern Pakistan.

Named after the Goddess of Harvests, Annapurna is the deadliest member of the Eight-thousanders club.

The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

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

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

Tibetan-influenced mountain fortress in Northern Pakistan.

Unique pagan culture in three extremely remote mountain valleys.

A 17th-century mosque that was used for war more than worship.

Space-age minarets towering over Islamabad.

On the Pakistan-India border the militaries perform an elaborate theater of aggression each and every night.