The small cliffside monastery known as the Tiger's Nest is said to be the meditation site of an eighth-century Buddhist master.

This giant Buddha statue has 125,000 smaller Buddhas hidden inside it.

Strange, gentle beasts resembling goat-cow hybrids roam within this patch of forest.

Centuries-old bridges grown from tangled roots.

Known as the wettest place on earth.

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.

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

Thousands of exquisitely carved stone water storage wells, hundreds of stone steps fill this exquisite medieval stepwell.

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

A magical expanse of colorful street murals lies hidden within the quiet neighborhood.

A deeply beautiful 15th-century stepwell with a tragic story.

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

This 15th-century mosque is a beautiful blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture.

This 16th-century mosque is the hallmark of the African architectural legacy in India.

The former Willingdon Airport started operations in 1929, in India's capital, Delhi. Now, it's used for maintenance runs and helicopter rides.

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

Made by a man on a worldwide sanitation crusade.

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

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

A startling, centuries-old subterranean marvel hides in plain sight.

India's first open-air public art district sits in the heart of the country's capital.

This beautiful 16th-century necropolis marks an astonishing feat in heritage conservation.

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

A favorite haunt of Delhi's politicos and intellectuals, this old-school coffee shop was shut down under Indira Gandhi's Emergency.