The oldest Hindu temple complex in Nepal serves as the seat of Nepal’s national deity, Lord Pashupatinath.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.

Nailing a coin to this holy stump is just another way to ask the gods for relief from dental pain.

This elegant neoclassical garden is a peaceful oasis in the middle of the Nepalese capital.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

Why is there a vintage Rolls Royce in this Buddhist temple?

This space rocket-like Buddhist stupa sits atop two giant arches and can be seen from out at sea.

This sacred fig tree with a link to the Buddha is one of the oldest human-planted trees in the world.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

Once thought to be the Garden of Eden it holds a holy footprint claimed to belong to Adam, Buddha and Shiva.

This ruined relic of the medieval city of Jahanpanah is a quiet oasis in the middle of New Delhi.

A small town in Rajasthan has been dubbed the "City of Stepwells," and Raniji ki Baori is the queen.

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

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

Legend has it a commoner volunteered to be buried alive in the foundation so that the great fortress could be built.

These medieval funerary monuments are now home to a colony of critically endangered vultures.

This bright pink Gandhi memorial was built so that sunshine hits a specific spot on his birthday.

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

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

The evocative ruins of a 1,000-year-old hill fort lie within a popular tiger reserve.