The place of worship for Zoroastrians, Mumbai's Parsi fire temples use fire and ash for purification.

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

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

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

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.

Known as the leaning temple, the sacred structure has somehow developed a severe nine-degree slant.

World's most expensive home.

The world's largest Tibetan refugee settlement.

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.

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

Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.

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.

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

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

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